Vaisala WINDCAP WMT700 Series, User Manual

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8. Technical Data
8.1 Measuring Specifications
Table 59 WMT700 Wind Speed Measuring Specifications
Property Description/Value
Observation range WMT701: 0 ... 40 m/s (89 mph)
WMT702: 0 ... 65 m/s (145 mph)
WMT703: 0 ... 75 m/s (168 mph)
WMT704: 0 ... 90 m/s (201 mph)
Starting threshold 0.01 m/s (0.0223 mph)
Resolution 0.01 m/s (0.0223 mph)
Response time 250 ms
Accuracy 0 ... 75 m/s: (168 mph) ±0.1 m/s or 2% of reading,
whichever is greater
75 ... 90 m/s (201 mph): ±5% of reading
Available variables Instant, peak, average, maximum, minimum, gust, lull
Table 60 WMT700 Wind Direction Measuring Specifications
Property Description/Value
Observation range 0 … 360°
Starting threshold 0.1 m/s
Resolution 0.01°
Response time 250 ms
Accuracy ±2°
Available variables Instant, average, maximum, minimum
Any temporary object (such as snow, ice, or a bird) that blocks the
observation path between the ultrasonic transducer heads may lead to inaccurate or
incorrect measurements.
CAUTION!
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