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Kintech Engineering – Systems for wind and solar measurement-Data Loggers Used by Professionals for Wind & Solar Resource Assessment

Young 05103

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Young 05103

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The Young 05103 measures horizontal wind speed and direc­tion. This sensor is rugged and corrosion resistant, yet accurate and light weight. Its simplicity and corrosion-resistant construc­tion make it ideal for a wide range of wind measuring appli­cations incl. wind resource assessment.

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The Young 05103 measures horizontal wind speed and direc­tion. This sensor is rugged and corrosion resistant, yet accurate and light weight. Its simplicity and corrosion-resistant construc­tion make it ideal for a wide range of wind measuring appli­cations incl. wind resource assessment.

The Young 05103 is made of UV stabilized plastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. Both the propeller and vertical shafts use stainless steel preci­sion grade ball bearings. The instrument mounts on standard pipe, outside diameter 34 mm.

WIND SPEED

CHARACTERISTICDESCRIPTION / VALUE
Measuring range0…60 m/s
Survival speed0…100 m/s
Accuracy±0.3 m/s or 1% of reading
Sensor description14 cm diameter 4-blade helicoid propeller molded of polypropylene
Pitch29.4 cm air passage per revolution
Distance constant2.7 m for 63% recovery
Threshold sensitivity1.1 m/s
Transducer outputCentrally mounted stationary coil, R: 2 kΩ nominal DC resistance

Magnetically induced AC voltage, 3 pulses per revolution

1800 rpm (90 Hz) = 8.8 m/s

Output frequency3 cycles per propeller revolution (0.0980 m/s per Hz)

 

WIND DIRECTION

CHARACTERISTICDESCRIPTION / VALUE
Measuring range360° mechanical, 355° electrical (5° open)
Accuracy± 3°
Sensor descriptionBalanced vane, 38 cm turning radius
Damping ratio0.3
Delay distance1.3 m for 50% recovery
Threshold sensitivity1.1 m/s at 10° displacement
Damped natural wavelength7.4 m
Undamped natural wavelength7.2 m
Transducer outputPrecision conductive plastic potentiometer, 10 kΩ resistance (±20%), 0.25% linearity, life expectancy 50 million revolutions, rated 1 W at 40°C, 0 W at 125°C

Analog DC voltage proportional to azimuth angle with regulated excitation voltage applied across potentiometer

Electrical supplyRegulated DC voltage, 15 VDC maximum
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