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Wind Sensor (Modbus) – WSD-1

Accurate Wind Speed & Direction Monitoring for Weather Stations, Industrial & Environmental Applications

The WSD-1 Wind Sensor (Modbus) by Dyacon is a professional-grade wind monitoring instrument designed for precise measurement of wind speed, wind direction, gusts, and rolling wind averages in industrial, agricultural, meteorological, and environmental applications. It combines a 3-cup anemometer and a contactless wind vane in one rugged unit, delivering highly reliable real-time wind data for weather stations, PLC systems, SCADA, and data loggers. The sensor communicates using Modbus RTU over RS-485, ensuring stable digital output even over long cable distances. Built with 6061 anodized aluminum, stainless steel bearings, and a low-power design, the WSD-1 is engineered for continuous outdoor operation in harsh environments. Its contactless wind direction sensor eliminates dead spots commonly found in potentiometer-based sensors, while real-time gust detection and 2-minute/10-minute rolling averages improve monitoring accuracy for safety-critical and operational applications.

Key Features:

  • 🌬️ Accurate Wind Speed & Direction Measurement

    Measures wind speed from 0 to 50 m/s and wind direction from 0° to 360°, with high precision and dependable performance for weather and industrial monitoring. Accuracy is better than ±3% or ±0.3 m/s for speed and ±1° for direction.

  • 📡 Modbus RTU (RS-485) Digital Output

    Uses Modbus RTU slave protocol over RS-485, allowing seamless integration with PLCs, BAS, SCADA systems, and environmental data loggers without signal degradation over long cable runs. Default baud rate is 19200 bps.

Key Features:

  • ⚡ Real-Time Gust Detection & Rolling Averages

    Provides 2-minute and 10-minute rolling averages along with real-time gust speed and gust direction, making it ideal for operational safety monitoring and meteorological reporting.

  • 🛡️ Rugged Low-Power Outdoor Design

    Constructed with anodized aluminum, stainless steel bearings, and UV-stabilized cups, the sensor consumes only about 1.59 mA average, making it suitable for solar-powered remote weather stations.

Applications:

  • 🌦️ Automated Weather Stations

    Ideal for professional weather monitoring systems requiring accurate wind speed and direction measurements for forecasting and reporting.

  • 🚜 Agriculture & Irrigation Monitoring

    Used in farms, greenhouses, and irrigation systems for crop protection, spray management, and environmental monitoring.

  • 🏭 Industrial Safety Monitoring

    Supports wind monitoring in mining, construction, cranes, factories, and hazardous work zones where wind conditions affect safety.

  • ⚡ Renewable Energy & Environmental Studies

    Suitable for wind resource assessment, solar farms, and environmental monitoring stations where dependable wind data is critical.

Why Choose This Solution?

The WSD-1 Wind Sensor provides dependable long-term wind monitoring with industrial-grade durability and smart digital communication.

Reliable Measurement Accuracy

Ensures stable wind monitoring with precise speed, direction, gust, and average reporting.

Easy System Integration

Supports direct connection with industrial automation systems and weather station controllers using Modbus RTU.

Low Maintenance Performance

Contactless direction sensing and replaceable cups improve reliability and reduce servicing requirements.

Built for Harsh Outdoor Environments

Designed for permanent installation with strong corrosion resistance and dependable long-term operation.

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