The Luft Ultrasonic Anemometer VENTUS successfully completed the test at the International Technical Inspection Agency TÜV SÜD and now has the Protection Class IP68. This confirms officially that VENTUS is one of a few ultrasonic anemometers protected from infiltration of dust and extended submersion in water. This demonstrates again that VENTUS is ideally suited for…
Rugged anemometer survives shake, rattle, and cold
Cup anemometers can lock solid if the icing conditions are right. But a recent non-cup design from Lufft Ventus showed it can withstand extreme vibration, corrosion, heat, and extreme ice conditions. You might think the so-called HALT test is intended to destroy a wind sensor because it pushes that unit to limits of heat, cold,…
Lufft USA uses Campbell Scientific equipment in weather stations
Lufft USA recently announced that it’s in-house manufactured ‘WS’ line of weather stations are now available with built in SDI-12 communication protocol. LUFFT WS weather stations and anemometers are now plug and play with any SDI-12 ready datalogger. Lufft intelligent weather stations and anemometers still have the same notable increased functionality of a digital intelligent…
DWS Series Anemometers from Carlo Gavazzi
The international electronic automations group, Carlo Gavazzi Automation, recently launched a line of dynamic wind sensors that can improve efficiency, enhance accuracy and provide safety in a variety of different applications. Their DWS Series Anemometers measure wind velocity from 3.3 to 67 MPH (1.5 to 30 meters per second). They are can be used for…