AQ
Wind Monitor

Meets EPA - PSD

Model 05305

The Wind Monitor-AQ is a high resolution wind sensor for air quality applications. It combines low threshold, fast response and excellent fidelity to meet important regulatory standards.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Ambient Monitoring Guidelines for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD).

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency – NRC Regulatory Guide 1.23 Meteorological Programs in Support of Nuclear Power Plants.

American Nuclear Society – Standard for Determining Meteorological Information at Power Plants.

Wind speed is sensed by a lightweight, carbon fiber thermoplastic (CFT), helicoid propeller. The wind direction sensor is a lightweight, balanced vane. The instrument body is UV stabilized plastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. The instrument mounts on standard 1 inch pipe. The Wind Monitor-AQ is available with two additional output signal options:Model 05305V offers calibrated voltage outputs. Model 05305L provides 4-20 mA current signals.

Specifications
Range:
Wind speed: 0-50 m/s (112 mph)
Azimuth: 0-360°
Accuracy:
Wind speed: ±0.2 m/s (0.4 mph) or 1% of reading
Wind direction: ±3 degrees
Threshold:
Propeller: 0.4 m/s (.9 mph) Vane: 0.5 m/s (1.0 mph) at 10°
Signal Output:
Wind speed: magnetically induced AC voltage, 3 pulses per revolution. 1800 rpm (90 Hz) = 9.2 m/s (20.6 mph) Azimuth: analog DC voltage from conductive plastic potentiometer resistance, 10K Ω, linearity 0.25%, life expectancy, 50 million revolutions
Power Requirement:
Potentiometer excitation: 15 VDC maximum
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 cm (15.0 in) H x 65 cm (25.6 in) L, Propeller dia.: 20 cm (7.9 in)
Mounting: 34 mm (1.34 in) diameter (standard 1 inch pipe)
Weight:
Sensor weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs), Shipping weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs)

MODEL 05305V Voltage outputs
Power Requirement: 8-24 VDC (5 mA @ 12 VDC)
Output Signals: WS: 0-2.5 VDC (0-50 m/s) WD: 0-5 VDC (0-360°)

MODEL 05305L 4-20 mA outputs
Power Requirement: 8-30 VDC (40 mA max.)
Output Signals: 4-20 mA full scale