Cable length for the Wind Sentry is specified when the sensor is ordered.
(p. 5) gives the
recommended cable length for mounting the sensor at the top of the tripod/tower with a
CM200-series crossarm.
Table 5-1: Recommended cable lengths
CM106B
CM110
CM115
CM120
UT10
UT20
UT30
4.2 m (14 ft) 4.2 m (14 ft) 5.8 m (19 ft) 7.3 m (24 ft) 4.2 m (14 ft) 7.3 m (24 ft) 11.3 m (37 ft)
NOTE:
Maximum cable length is 304.8 m (1000 ft).
CAUTION:
Do not use cable lengths greater than 30 m (9 ft) in electrically noisy environments.
Features:
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Designed for continuous, long term, unattended operation in adverse conditions
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Small size, simplicity, and rugged construction provide a quality instrument for a modest
price
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Ideal for wind profile studies
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Campbell Scientific version uses shielded bearings, which lowers the anemometer starting
threshold
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Compatible with the LLAC4 4-channel Low Level AC Conversion Module, which increases
the number of anemometers one data logger can measure
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Compatible with Campbell Scientific CRBasic data loggers: CR6, CR1000X, CR800 series,
CR350 series, CR300 series, CR3000, and CR1000
6. Specifications
6.1 Wind speed (anemometer)
Range:
0 to 50 m/s (112 mph), gust survival 60 m/s (134 mph)
Sensor:
12 cm diameter cup wheel assembly, 40 mm diameter hemispherical
cups
Wind Sentry Series
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