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WIND EXPLORER

The Wind Explorer is a breakthrough in cost and simplicity in a wind energy data logger. It capably handles monthly frequency distributions binned by m/s or mph plus writes time series data. By itself, the Wind Explorer is ideally suited for basic assessment at residences, rural electrification projects, secondary towers, and comparison sites.

When used with the removable DataPlug (not included), it also stores 10-minute averaged data points for more detailed analysis. The easy-to-use, four-button control and 32-character display make using the Wind Explorer a breeze. The WE-Kit includes one #40 anemometer, one 20m (70') sensor cable, straight stub mast with hose clamps, and two 9V alkaline batteries.




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Description
Instrument type 3 channel micropower wind energy data logger
Applications
  • wind resource assessment of small turbine sites
  • secondary sites for studying complex terrain
  • simplified data collection by non-technical staff
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    Sensor compatibility - counter channels Speed Channel dedicated for NRG #40 Maximum anemometer or compatible
    Sensor compatibility - analog channels Vane Channel dedicated for NRG 200P direction vane or compatible
    Extra channel supports one of:
  • NRG 110S temperature sensor
  • Li-Cor LI200SA pyranometer
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    Functions
  • Internal wind speed binning by month
  • Internal wind direction binning by month
  • Internal average and gust by month
  • Optional time series data collection on DataPlug
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    Data Collection
    Sampling interval 2 seconds, fixed
    Averaging interval 10 minutes, fixed
    Real time clock Programmable date and time adjust automatically for leap years; accuracy + / - 3 minutes per month
    Storage medium Removable Non-Volatile 128 KByte DataPlug
    Maximum data storage
  • Internal data bins: one year of monthly data
  • DataPlug Capacity: 7 month time series
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    Parameters recorded for each channel Monthly Wind Speed Bins:
  • 2 mph bins, 0 to 50 mph, or
  • 1 m/s bins, 0 to 25 m/s
  • monthly gust
  • monthly average
    Monthly Wind Direction Bins:
  • vector average, 16 compass points
    Time Series Speed:
  • average
  • standard deviation
  • max. gust for the entire dataset
    Time Series Direction:
  • vector average, 16 compass points
    Time series extra channel:
  • average
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    File format Raw data:
  • binary, read by DataPlug reader to Windows PC
  • raw file header includes logger ID, start timestamp, stop timestamp
  • one raw file per DataPlug
    Output files:
  • comma delimited ASCII, compatible with spreadsheets and databases
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    Other requirements DataPlug (Item 2369) and DataPlug Reader Kit (Item 2601) for optional time series data collection
    Software Wind Data Retriever Software (included in Data Kit, Item 2601)
    Reader DataPlug Reader (Data Kit, Item 2601)
    Resolution
    Displayed resolution
  • Speed: 0.1 m/s or 0.1 mph
  • Direction: 1 degree
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    Analog measurement resolution 8 bit A/D converter, 256 counts
    Counter average stored resolution 0.0625 Hz
    Analog average stored resolution 1 count (0.39 % of full scale)
    Min / Max stored resolution 1 Hz
    Standard deviation stored resolution 0.0625 Hz
    Configuration
    User interface
  • 2 line x 16 character LCD display
  • 4-button keypad
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    Configurable parameters
  • clock
  • site number
  • display units
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    Connections
    Sensor wiring Terminal strip for signal inputs and grounding
    Power requirements
    Supply voltage
  • Nominal 9 V DC
  • minimum 5.6 V DC
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    Batteries
  • 9 V alkaline batteries (NEDA 1604A, IEC 6LR61)
  • 2 batteries provide approximately 1.5 years normal operation
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    Installation
    Mounting
  • Mounts with 4 bolts (included) to inside of metal shelter box
  • Shelter box mounts to tower with hose clamps
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    Tools required
  • screwdriver for terminals
  • 5/16 inch nut driver for mounting bolts and hose clamps
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    Other accessories
  • Wind Explorer shelter box kit, Item 2668
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    Environmental
    Operating temperature range -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Note: display useable from -18 °C to 49 °C (0 °F to 120 °F)
    Operating humidity range 0 to 100% RH non-condensing
    Lifespan Over 10 years
    Physical
    Weight 0.86 kg (1.9 pounds)
    Dimensions 171 mm height, 121 mm width, 97 mm depth (6.75 inches x 4.75 inches x 3.8 inches)
    Materials
    Faceplate Lexan laminated to galvanized steel
    Buttons four buttons
    Display 32-character (2 lines x 16 characters)
    Enclosure Weatherproof PVC; meets NEMA type 4, 4X and 13, and IEC IP55 specifications