The Vortex Wind Sensor includes the following major items:
* a high quality 3-cup rotor pressed on a stainless steel shaft
* a rugged Delrin body with bronze and Rulon bushings
* a flat aluminum mounting bracket with 2 holes
* reed switch and magnet providing one pulse per rotation
* 25 feet of exterior grade wire (more available on request)
Converting pulses to wind speed is simple using the following formula:
2.5 mph per Hz (1 Hz = 1 pulse/second)
The Vortex Wind Sensor has been tested successfully on various electronic devices with over 1,500 feet (500 m) of wire.
Sensor Type |
3-Cup rotor
Reed switch/magnet provide 1 pulse per rotation. |
OUTPUT for D2 Rotor |
1 pulse per rotation
2.5 mph per Hz
|
OUTPUT for Maximum Rotor
(Sold on products prior to ~May 2005) |
1 pulse per rotation
3.4 mph per Hz |
Rotor Diameter |
approx. 5 in (~125 mm) |
Speed Range |
approx. 3 mph to 125+ mph (~5 kph to over 200 kph) |
Mounting Bracket |
Supplied with an aluminum mounting bracket with 2 holes for screws.
Designed to be mounted on top of a pole or bracket.
Custom brackets available up request (offset, for example) |
Wire |
Standard length is 25 feet (8m)
custom lengths available upon request - tested OK to over 1,500 feet
The wire is provided stripped and unterminated
2 small wire nuts provided to connect to the display once installed |
Display |
None provided with the sensor only
Formula for converting pulses to speed: 2.5 mph per Hz (2.5 mph per pulse/second) |
Power |
No power required |
