WS401-UMB

Compact all-in-one weather sensor for measurement of temperature, relative humidity, precipitation intensity, precipitation type, precipitation quantity and air pressure.

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WS401 UMB Compact Weather Station

Key features

  • All-in-one housing concept of a compact weather sensor combining several measurement parameters in one housing with only one cable connection
  • Built-in data pre-processing, universal interfaces and selectable output protocols
  • Compatible with many commercially available Met/HydroMet data loggers and PLS systems thanks to an open communication protocol
  • Maintenance-free operation – no moving parts that can wear out
  • Suitable for all climate zones; also for solar-powered automatic meteorological stations
  • Ventilated temperature and humidity measurement according to WMO guidelines
  • Integrated heater that can be switched on if there is danger of frost

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, precipitation intensity, precipitation type, precipitation quantity and air pressure. One external temperature sensor is connectable.

Technical specification

General

Dimensions Ø ca. 150 mm, height ca. 280 mm
Weight Approx. 1.3 kg
Interface RS485, 2 - wire, half - duplex
Power supply 11 …. 32 VDC
Power supply 5 … 11 VDC (electronics with limited precision of measurements)
Power supply 24 VDC +/- 10% (heater)
Power consumption 20 VA (heater)
Operating temperature -50...60 °C (with heater)
Operating rel. humidity 0...100 % RH
Cable length 10 m
Protection level housing IP66
Mast mounting suitable for Mast diameter 60 - 76 mm

Temperature

Principle NTC
Measuring range -50 ... 60 °C
Unit °C
Accuracy ±0.2 °C (-20...50 °C), otherwise ±0.5 °C (>-30 °C)

Relative humidity

Principle Capacitive
Measuring range 0 ... 100 % RH
Unit % RH
Accuracy ±2 % RH

Air pressure

Principle MEMS capacitive
Measuring range 300 ... 1200 hPa
Unit hPa
Accuracy ±0.5 hPa (0...40 °C)

Precipitation

Resolution 0.2 mm
Accuracy ±2 %
Max. intensity 360 mm/h

Precipitation with reduction ring

Resolution 0.5 mm
Accuracy ±2 %
Max. intensity 144 mm/h