Ultrasonic Weather Station for Wind and Climate Monitoring
Key Features
Ultrasonic wind measurement: Measures wind speed and wind direction using ultrasonic technology with no moving parts.
Low power consumption: Typical power consumption is only 0.2W for wind speed wind direction temperature humidity and pressure monitoring.
Compact all in one structure: Integrated design with a small body size for easy installation on rooftops farms towers and outdoor monitoring points.
Multiple optional parameters: Supports optional temperature humidity pressure rainfall solar radiation and illuminance monitoring modules.
RS232 RS485 or SDI 12 output: Flexible digital output options make it suitable for different weather monitoring and IoT systems.
Modbus RTU protocol: Easy integration with industrial data acquisition devices environmental monitoring platforms and remote telemetry units.
IP65 outdoor protection: Designed for outdoor environments with reliable protection against dust and rain.
Engineering plastic or aluminum alloy housing: Available with ASA engineering plastic or aluminum alloy enclosure for different application environments.
Suitable for solar powered systems: Low power design makes it ideal for remote outdoor installations using solar or battery power.
JW-WDC2(HY09) ultrasonic weather station is a compact all-in-one weather monitoring device designed for wind speed wind direction and optional environmental parameter measurement. With low power consumption stable digital output and a rugged IP65 enclosure it is suitable for agricultural weather monitoring rooftop wind monitoring farm climate observation and solar powered outdoor applications.
2. Product Overview
JW-WDC2(HY09) ultrasonic weather station is designed to measure multiple meteorological parameters in one compact device. It uses ultrasonic sensing technology to monitor wind speed and wind direction without moving mechanical parts helping reduce maintenance requirements and improve long term reliability.
With optional temperature humidity barometric pressure rainfall solar radiation and illuminance modules the station can support a wide range of outdoor monitoring projects. Its 0.2W low power design makes it suitable for solar powered or battery powered applications where stable operation and energy efficiency are important.
The weather station supports RS232 RS485 or SDI 12 digital output and Modbus RTU communication protocol making it easy to integrate with data loggers RTUs IoT gateways agricultural monitoring platforms and smart weather systems.
Item
Specification
Wind Speed Range
0–40 m/s
Wind Speed Accuracy
±3%
Wind Speed Resolution
0.1 m/s
Wind Direction Range
0–359°
Wind Direction Accuracy
±3°
Wind Direction Resolution
1°
Temperature Optional
-40°C to +80°C
Temperature Accuracy
±1°C
Temperature Resolution
0.01°C
Humidity Optional
0–100%RH
Humidity Accuracy
±3%RH
Humidity Resolution
0.1%RH
Barometric Pressure Optional
150–1100 hPa
Pressure Accuracy
±2 hPa
Pressure Resolution
0.01 hPa
Rainfall Optional
0–200 mm/h
Rainfall Accuracy
±5%
Rainfall Resolution
0.1 mm
Digital Output
RS232 RS485 SDI 12 optional
Baud Rate
1200–115200
Communication Protocol
Modbus RTU
Protection Rating
IP65
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +80°C
Power Supply
DC 12–24V
Power Consumption
0.2W for wind speed wind direction temperature humidity and pressure plus 1.5W for rainfall
Size
Φ84 × 120 mm
Weight
ASA 0.38 kg Aluminum alloy 0.78 kg
Material
ASA engineering plastic or aluminum alloy
3. Typical Applications
Agricultural Weather Monitoring: The ultrasonic weather station can be used in farms greenhouses orchards and smart irrigation systems to collect real time wind and climate data for crop management and environmental analysis.
Rooftop Wind Monitoring: The compact structure makes it suitable for rooftop installation where wind speed wind direction temperature humidity and pressure data are required for building environmental monitoring or local weather observation.
Solar Powered Remote Weather Stations: With low power consumption and stable digital communication the station is suitable for solar powered weather monitoring systems in remote outdoor areas.
Tower Wind Monitoring: The device can be installed on communication towers lighting towers or monitoring poles for real time wind condition monitoring and safety assessment.
IoT Weather Monitoring Systems: The RS485 SDI 12 and Modbus RTU compatibility allows easy integration with IoT gateways cloud platforms and remote environmental monitoring systems.
FAQ
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1. What parameters can this ultrasonic weather station measure?
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This weather station mainly measures wind speed and wind direction. It can also support optional temperature humidity barometric pressure rainfall solar radiation and illuminance modules depending on project requirements.
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2. Is this weather station suitable for solar powered applications?
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Yes. The device has very low power consumption with only 0.2W for wind speed wind direction temperature humidity and pressure monitoring making it suitable for solar powered and battery powered outdoor systems.
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3. Does the ultrasonic weather station have moving parts?
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No. It uses ultrasonic wind measurement technology without mechanical moving parts which helps reduce wear maintenance and long term operation costs.
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4. Can JW-IoT provide this weather station for agricultural monitoring projects?
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Yes. JW-IoT can provide this ultrasonic weather station for smart agriculture farm weather monitoring greenhouse climate monitoring and irrigation data collection projects.
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5. What communication outputs are available?
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The weather station supports RS232 RS485 and SDI 12 output options. It also supports Modbus RTU protocol for easy system integration.
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6. Is the device suitable for outdoor installation?
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Yes. The weather station has an IP65 protection rating and can operate in outdoor environments from -40°C to +80°C.
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7. Can this weather station be integrated with an IoT platform?
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Yes. With RS485 SDI 12 and Modbus RTU communication the station can be connected to RTUs data loggers IoT gateways and cloud based monitoring platforms.
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8. What housing materials are available?
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The device is available with ASA engineering plastic housing or aluminum alloy housing. ASA weighs about 0.38 kg and aluminum alloy weighs about 0.78 kg.
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9. Does JW-IoT support customized weather monitoring solutions?
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Yes. JW-IoT can support customized weather monitoring solutions including sensors data acquisition devices wireless gateways cloud platforms and project based configuration.