ZWS200 Ultrasonic Anemometer
ZWS200
The ZWS200 is an ultrasonic anemometer that measures wind speed from 0-60 m/s and wind direction over 0-360°, with a response time of 1 second or less. It has no moving parts and is available through MetSensor UK in the UK.
- ✓ Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensing, no moving parts
- ✓ Wind speed 0-60 m/s at 0.1 m/s resolution
- ✓ Wind direction 0-360° at 0.1° resolution
- ✓ Electronic compass, 0-360° at ±1° accuracy
- ✓ Response time of 1 second or less
- ✓ Optional heating function for icing conditions
Specifications
| Dimensions | Ø110 mm x 178 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Material | Outdoor industrial grade ASA |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Mounting | Ø50-68 mm |
| Wind speed | 0-60 m/s, 0.1 m/s res, ±2%±0.1 m/s up to 12 m/s and ±3% above 12-60 m/s, ultrasonic |
| Wind direction | 0-360°, 0.1° res, ±3°, ultrasonic |
| Compass | 0-360°, 0.1° res, ±1°, electronic |
| Response time | ≤1 second |
| Operating voltage | DC 12/24V or solar power |
| Interfaces | RS485, RS232, SDI-12, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, LoRa, NB-IoT |
| Heating function | Optional |
| Dimension | Diameter Ø110mm, Height 178mm |
| Protection/Mounting | IP67; Ø50mm-Ø68mm |
ZWS200 compared to others
| ZWS200 | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Grade | IP67 | IP45 or IP55 |
| Power Consumption | DC5-30V, <15mA @DC12V | DC12-24V, >50mA @DC12V |
| Low-Temp Wind Data Stability | Up to -40℃, No jumps | Not specified |
| Compass Function | Standard | Not included |
| Heating Function | Optional | Not offered |
| Built-in Modules | Optional GPS/4G | Not available |
| Additional Interfaces | RS485 Sensor connection | Not available |
| UV Resistance | 5 years without discoloration | Not specified |
Applications
- Smart street lighting
- Tower cranes
- Agricultural weather stations
- Transmission line monitoring
- Meteorological stations
- Wind power
Frequently asked questions
What wind speed range does the ZWS200 cover?+
0-60 m/s, with 0.1 m/s resolution and accuracy of ±2%±0.1 m/s up to 12 m/s, ±3% above that.
Does the ZWS200 have moving parts?+
No. It uses ultrasonic time-of-flight sensing with no cups or vanes.
Is a heated version available for icing conditions?+
Yes, heating is available as an optional function.
What communication interfaces does the ZWS200 support?+
RS485, RS232, SDI-12, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, LoRa and NB-IoT.
