METSENS200 Compact Weather Sensor for Wind with Compass
Measures Wind Speed and Direction
IEC 61724-1 Compliant
weather applications supported water applications supported energy applications supported gas flux and turbulence applications supported infrastructure applications supported soil applications supported

Overview

The MetSens200 compact weather sensor measures wind speed and direction via an ultrasonic sensor. An integrated electronic compass allows the MetSens200 to provide accurate, relative wind direction measurements without being oriented in a particular way, making installation easier. WMO average wind speed and direction and gust data are provided. The MetSens200 is compatible and easily integrated with the MeteoPV Solar Resource Platform and any Campbell Scientific data logger using SDI-12, RS-485, ModbusRS-485, or NMEA RS-232.

Benefits and Features

  • Quality measurements
  • Fast and simple to install
  • Compact, integrated design
  • Lightweight and robust

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Cable for the MetSens200

Specifications

Measurements Made Wind direction and wind speed.
Sampling Rate 1 Hz
Digital Communication Modes Serial RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus, ASCII
IP Rating 66
Compliance
  • CE, RoHS
  • Where applicable, all individual parameters meet or exceed specifications of IEC 61724-1 (2017, 2021).
Operating Temperature Range -40° to +70°C
Operating Voltage 5 to 30 Vdc
Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
  • 25 mA (continuous high mode)
  • 0.7 mA (eco-power mode; 1 hour polled)
Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

Wind Speed Measurement
Measurement Range 0.01 to 60 m s-1
Accuracy
  • ±3% (up to 40 m s-1)
  • ±5% (up to 60 m s-1)
Resolution 0.01 m s-1
Starting Threshold 0.01 m s-1

Wind Direction Measurement
Measurement Range 0° to 359°
Accuracy
  • ±3° (up to 40 m s-1)
  • ±5° (for 40 to 60 m s-1)
Resolution 1°

Compass
Measurement Range 0 to 359°
Resolution 1°
Units of Measure Degrees
Accuracy ±3°

Downloads

MetSens200 Example Programs v.1 (4 KB) 25-09-2019

Three CR1000X data logger programs that read the MetSens200 measurements and sensor status. An example program is included for each output option (RS-232, Modbus, SDI-12).

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Number of FAQs related to METSENS200: 1

  1. What are some distinguishing features of the MetSens compact weather sensors?
    • MetSens has a compass module that outputs at 1 Hz real time without affecting any other measurements, which allows the correction of wind direction if the station is installed on moving ice.
    • MetSens has a two-year service life, which is especially helped by the use of a double-louvered radiation shield to reduce the flow of contaminants getting to the temperature/humidity probe.
    • MetSens has an option for GPS.
    • MetSens has a wind speed resolution of 0.01 m/s, whereas most all-weather sensors have a resolution of 0.1 m/s.
    • MetSens has a dew point accuracy of ± 0.3°C, whereas most all-weather sensors have an accuracy of > ±0.7°C.
    • MetSens temperature resolution is for the full-range temperature at 0.1°C, whereas other all-weather sensors change to 0.2° at the extremes.
    • MetSens offers users the option to use any industry-standard tipping bucket rain gage (MetSens550).
    • MetSens provides RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, and SDI-12 from all models.
    • MetSens uses Intelligent Signal Processing (ISP) and Adaptive Gain Control (AGC), which have been proven worldwide to provide good quality data.
    • MetSens does not indicate a drop in wind speed if the temperature drops or if rain occurs, whereas this is fairly common in other all-weather sensors.
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