ZX 300M OFFSHORE WIND LIDAR

Offshore wind measurements from a vertical profiling Lidar from 10 to 200+ metres with the longest service interval as standard of any Lidar.

The industry standard offshore Lidar, available on all commercial floating buoys and designed for any offshore platform.

ZX 300M at a glance:

  • 10 to 200+ metre wind measurements from deck.
  • Specifically designed for the offshore environment with enhanced marinisation.
  • Extensive 3 year service period ensuring the lowest cost of ownership of any offshore Lidar available.
  • Installed and proven for use on all market-ready floating Lidar platforms.
  • Validated across multiple pre-commercial floating deployments and as mast replacements on fixed platforms.
  • ZX 300M is fully IEC Classified to IEC 61400-12-1: 2017.

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ZX 300M at a glance:

  • 10 to 200+ metre wind measurements from deck.
  • Specifically designed for the offshore environment with enhanced marinisation.
  • Extensive 3 year service period ensuring the lowest cost of ownership of any offshore Lidar available.
  • Installed and proven for use on all market-ready floating Lidar platforms.
  • Validated across multiple pre-commercial floating deployments and as mast replacements on fixed platforms.
  • ZX 300M is fully IEC Classified to IEC 61400-12-1: 2017.

ZX 300M features include:

  • Our Continuous Wave laser measures the Line of Sight wind speed every 20 milliseconds to ‘freeze’ any motion encountered.
  • Multi-layered, highly insulated, plastic moulded Lidar housing, with additives to provide high UV stability and improved marine growth resistance.
  • Highest grade of marine connectors available for all peripheral items, 2000+hrs salt spray tested.
  • Custom stainless steel frame to allow for ease of handling and efficient securing to any platform surface.
  • Marine met station with improved yaw determination, for floating offshore platforms.
  • Stainless steel window wiper system with silicone wiper blade.
  • External cooling system / air movement fans upgraded to IP 68.

Extensive field demonstrations have been performed on ZX 300M at the UK Remote Sensing Test Site, with analysis of deployments spanning several years over all seasons and weather conditions with results showing excellent performance and accuracy that is considered Stage 3, suitable for standalone wind energy assessments, by DNV GL. ZX 300M is fully IEC Classified to IEC 61400-12-1: 2017.


Download the ZX 300M product summary specification here.


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ZX 300 onshore wind Lidar Specifications

Download the ZX 300M product summary specification here.


Measurements
Range 10 - 200 metres (Lidar measurement)
0 - 10 metres (onboard met weather station)
Probe length ± 0.07 metres @ 10 metres
± 7.70 metres @ 100 metres
Heights measured 10 User configurable
1 Additional met weather station measurement
Sampling rate 50Hz (up to 50 measurement points every second)
Averaging rate True 1-second averaging
10 Minute averaging
Accuracy wind speed 0.1 m/s*
Direction variation < 0.5°
Speed range < 1 m/s to 80 m/s
Products
Service interval 36 months from new
Size 805 x 845 x 966mm
Weight 53.4kg
IP Rating IP 67
Power consumption 69W
Power input 12V
Temperature range -40 + 50C
Warranty 3 years
Maintenance No annual maintenance or calibration in this period

Download the ZX 300 product summary specification here.