ZWS600 All-in-One Compact Weather Sensor
ZWS600 (optional ZWS60G with GPS/4G)
The ZWS600 is an all-in-one compact weather sensor that measures wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall and compass heading in a single Ø110 mm x 245 mm housing. It is supplied in the UK by MetSensor UK.
- ✓ Seven measured parameters covering wind, core weather and compass
- ✓ Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensing
- ✓ Piezoelectric rainfall detection
- ✓ IP67 (temp/humidity) and IP68 (pressure) rated
- ✓ DC12/24V or solar power operation
- ✓ Optional ZWS60G variant with GPS/4G
Specifications
| Dimensions | Ø110 mm x 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Operating voltage | DC 12/24V or solar power |
| Material | Outdoor industrial grade ASA |
| Protection rating | IP67 (temp/humidity), IP68 (pressure) |
| Mounting | Ø50-68 mm |
| Wind speed | 0-60 m/s, ±0.3 m/s or ±3%, ultrasonic |
| Wind direction | 0-360°, ±3°, ultrasonic |
| Temperature | -50 to +85°C, ±0.2°C |
| Humidity | 0-100%, ±2% |
| Pressure | 300-1150 hPa, ±0.3 hPa, silicon piezoresistor |
| Rainfall | 0-10 mm/min, ±3%, piezoelectric |
| Compass | 0-360°, ±1°, electronic |
| Interface | RS485, RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE |
| Protection/Mounting | IP67; Ø50mm-Ø68mm |
| Sensor Principles | Temperature/Humidity/Pressure via Digital Mems; Wind via Ultrasonic; Rainfall via Piezoelectric |
| Interfaces | RS485/RS232/WiFi/BT/LTE |
ZWS600 (optional ZWS60G with GPS/4G) compared to others
| ZWS600 (optional ZWS60G with GPS/4G) | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Grade | IP67 (Temp/Humidity), IP68 (Pressure) | IP45 or IP55 |
| Anti-Condensation | Standard | Not included |
| Power | DC5-30V, <15mA @DC12V; DC12-24V >50mA @DC12V | — |
| Wind Data Jumps (Low Temp) | Up to -40°C, no jumps | Not specified |
| Compass Function | Standard | Not included |
| Heating Function | Optional | Not included |
| Built-in Modules | Optional GPS/4G | Not included |
| Additional Interfaces | RS485 Sensor connection | Not specified |
| Appearance Protection | UV resistant (5 years) | Not specified |
| Rainfall Principle | Piezoelectric (higher accuracy, lower false alarms) | Photoelectric, Radar, Tipping bucket |
| Internal Clock | Calibration time, auto rainfall zeroing | Not included |
Applications
- Hydrometeorological stations
- Meteorological standard stations
- Regional automatic weather stations
- Research meteorological stations
Frequently asked questions
What parameters does the ZWS600 measure?+
Wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall and compass heading.
How is wind speed sensed on the ZWS600?+
Ultrasonically, with no moving parts, over 0-60 m/s at ±0.3 m/s or ±3% accuracy.
What is the difference between the ZWS600 and ZWS800?+
The ZWS600 does not include solar radiation or UV index channels, which the ZWS800 adds.
Is a cellular version available?+
Yes, the ZWS60G variant with GPS/4G.
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