ZWS620 All-in-One Compact Weather Sensor
ZWS620 (optional ZWS62G with GPS/4G)
The ZWS620 is an all-in-one compact weather sensor that measures temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, compass heading and lightning strike activity. It is available in the UK through MetSensor UK, an official Zata IoT reseller.
- ✓ Eight measured parameters including lightning strike detection
- ✓ Lightning strike frequency 0-65535 and distance range 0-48 km
- ✓ Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensing
- ✓ IP67 (temp/humidity) and IP68 (pressure) rated
- ✓ 6-8 year design lifespan
- ✓ Optional GPS/4G variant (ZWS62G)
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, ±0.3°C |
| Humidity | 0-100%, ±2% |
| Pressure | 300-1150 hPa, ±0.3 hPa, silicon piezoresistor |
| Rainfall | 0-10 mm/min, ±3%, piezoelectric |
| Lightning detection | Strike frequency 0-65535; distance range 0-48 km |
| Compass | 0-360°, ±1°, electronic |
| Interface | RS485 standard; optional RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, GPS/4G |
| Design lifespan | 6-8 years |
| Protection Type | IP67 |
| Mounting Dimension | Diameter Ø50mm - Ø68mm |
| Interfaces | RS485/RS232/Wifi/BT/LTE (optional GPS/4G) |
ZWS620 (optional ZWS62G with GPS/4G) compared to others
| ZWS620 (optional ZWS62G with GPS/4G) | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Grade | IP67 (temperature and humidity), IP68 (pressure) | IP45 or IP55 |
| Anti-Condensation Function | Standard | — |
| Power | DC5-30V, under 15mA @DC12V | DC12-24V, over 50mA @DC12V |
| Wind Data in Low Temperature | No wind data jumps down to -40°C | — |
| Compass Function | Standard | — |
| Heating Function | Optional | — |
| Built-in Modules | Optional GPS/4G | — |
| Additional Interfaces | RS485 sensor connection | — |
| Appearance Protection | UV resistant, 5 years without discolouration | — |
| Rainfall Principle | Piezoelectric — higher detection accuracy, lower false alarm rate | Photoelectric, radar, or tipping bucket type |
| Internal Clock | Calibrated timing, automatic zeroing of rainfall values | — |
| Lightning Strike Detection | Frequency and distance | — |
Applications
- Hydrometeorological stations
- Meteorological standard stations
- Regional automatic weather stations
- Research meteorological stations
- Transmission line monitoring
Frequently asked questions
Does the ZWS620 detect lightning?+
Yes. It reports lightning strike frequency across a range of 0-65535 and distance range of 0-48 km.
What is the design lifespan of the ZWS620?+
6-8 years.
Is a cellular version available?+
Yes, the ZWS62G variant adds GPS and 4G connectivity.
What communication interfaces are supported?+
RS485 is standard, with RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE and GPS/4G available as options.
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