Lufft USA has introduced a new environmental weather sensor that offers exceptional accuracy. The WS3000 is so precise that a regular calibration laboratory isn’t able to measure with the same level of accuracy or certainty. Lufft’s WS3000 measures air temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, and could serve as the reference for all other environmental sensors. With high-quality aluminum housing…

The WindBridge is an innovative smart device configured to let newer technology sensors integrate seamlessly into an existing wind-turbine control platform — no matter the age, type, or communication characteristics of the controller or PLC. For this device, Nor-Cal Controls partnered with Lufft, manufacturer of the VENTUS ultrasonic wind sensor, to provide a turnkey wind-sensor…

Nor-Cal Controls Energy Solutions has released a new product that will reduce maintenance and costs for wind-project owners and operators. The WindBridge signal converter is an innovative smart device configured to allow newer technology sensors to integrate seamlessly into an existing wind-turbine control platform, no matter the age, type, or communication characteristics of the Controller/ PLC. Nor-Cal…

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…

NK Technologies introduces DS1 DC Current Sensors. DS1 current sensors feature a compact and non-adjustable one-piece design to deliver reliable detection of very low DC current levels in a wide range of applications. Their compact and non-adjustable one-piece design simplifies installation, even in crowded control cabinets. DS1 current sensors can be powered by any DC…

Vibconnect RF is a wireless condition monitoring system for wind farm machinery. A sensor unit consisting of a radio module and combined sensors for vibration and temperature connect to machines. Each bridge caters to as many as fifty sensors located within the large radio range of the system. It monitors the condition of roller bearings…

The Meteo-40 is the first data logger to offer data certification, according to the developer. Meteo-40 can be used for wind site assessment, wind farm monitoring, climate research, as well as solar assessment and solar monitoring. The data logger combines a memory of up to 2 GB to record a complete 1s data measurement campaign…

Maryland-based Lockheed Martin offers a Doppler lidar sensor for charactierizing wind resources over large spatial areas from a single location. The WindTracer provides reliable data that the manufacturer says can lower investment risk and improve energy production prediction accuracy.

A micro-proximity switch can be used as a non-contact position sensor in small spaces. The R12575 measures just 0.379-in long and 0.098-in dia., and comes from Standex Electronics in Cincinnati. Typical applications include industrial controls where the equipment design leaves little space for the proximity sensor. The sensor is well suited for applications where the…

MR200W series Yaw Position Transducers monitor yaw, direction, speed, and cable twist while providing feedback to the wind turbine’s yaw directional motor drive and brakes. The units, from Micronor Inc, Newbury Park, Calif , can be multifunctional and work with any combination of electromechanical limit switches, rotary encoders, resolvers, or potentiometers. Anti-backlash POM (polymer) pinion…