P2546C

Three-Cup Anemometer with MEASNET Calibration (coil version)
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P2546C

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Three-Cup Anemometer with MEASNET Calibration (coil version)

Model:
P2546C
Item Number:
45081
Warranty:
1 year
Lead time:
14 days

Overview

Three-Cup Anemometer w/MEASNET Calibration, Coil Version

The P2546C, manufactured by WINDSENSOR, is a Class 1 cup anemometer commonly used in wind resource assessment and power performance applications. Each anemometer is individually calibrated compliant with IEC 61400-12-1 and is shipped with a MEASNET calibration certificate. The P2546C features a durable construction and is suitable for both on-shore and off-shore environments. The “C” version of this sensor (coil version) contains no mercury and is compatible with all Campbell Scientific measurement and control data loggers.

The P2546A (reed switch version) and P2546D (electronic version) are also available.

Key Advantages

IEC 61400-12 Class 1 Performance
Ideal for wind-energy applications

Benefits

  • One-piece rotor anemometer head (OPR)
  • Durable construction with anodized aluminum and stainless steel
  • Low threshold speed
  • Short distance constant
  • Negligible overspeeding
  • Angular response independent of wind speed
  • Fully tested temperature performance
  • Symmetrical geometry
  • No external power source
  • MEASNET calibrated

Specifications

Sensor
3-cup anemometer
Measurement Description
Wind speed
Range
0 to 70 m/s
Starting Threshold
< 0.4 m/s
Starting Speed
0.27 m/s
Gain
0.6201 m
Distance Constant
λ0 = 1.81 ± 0.04 m
Standard Deviation of Offset
0.014 m/s
Standard Deviation of Gain
0.027 m
Variation among Units
±1%
Non-Linearity
< 0.04 m/s
Temperature Influence
< 0.05 m/s

(-15° to +60°C)

-NOTE-
The specifications are based on 80 wind tunnel calibrations performed according to the Measnet Cup Anemometer Calibration Procedure.

The specified offset and gain figures represent the mean values of these calibrations. Variation among units designates the maximum deviation of any unit from the straight line representing these mean values. All units are run-in for 225 hours at 9 ms-1, in order to reduce the initial bearing friction to a level close to the steady state value. After run-in, bearing friction is tested at -15°C and at room temperature. The allowed limits for this test assure that the temperature influence on the calibration is within the specified limit.

Calibration

Standard
U=A0+B0×f
Wind Speed
U [m/s]
Offset
A0=0.27 m/s

("starting speed")

Gain
B0=0.620 m
Output Frequency
f [Hz]

Switching Characteristics

Signal Type
Potential free contact closure
Duty Cycle
40% to 60%
Maximum Switching Voltage
30 V
Maximum Recommended Switching Current
10 mA
Series Resistance
330 Ω, 1 W
Operating Temperature Range
-35° to +60°C

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