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Product Information - 05103-10

RM Young Wind Monitor (modified for use with CR1000, CR10X, and CR23X)

Parts Diagram, Version Date: January, 2007 (CSC)

Model	Cable Length
05103-10	10 Ft
05103-10-L	Custom
05103

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Features

Propeller-type anemometer with fuselage and tail wind vane
Rugged design for use in a variety of climates worldwide
Manufactured by R.M. Young

General Description

Model 05103-10 Wind Monitor is a sturdy instrument for measuring wind speed and direction in harsh environments. The Wind Monitor's design emphasizes simplicity and lightweight construction. Thermoplastic materials offer improved resistance to corrosion from sea air environments and atmospheric pollutants. The 05103-10 connects directly to Campbell Scientific dataloggers (CR1000, CR10X, and CR23X).

Wind Speed
The wind speed sensor is a helicoid-shaped, four-blade propeller. Rotation of the propeller produces an AC sine wave; the frequency is directly proportional to the wind speed. The AC signal is induced in a transducer coil by a six-pole magnet mounted on the propeller shaft. The coil is located on the non-rotating central portion of the main mounting assembly, eliminating the need for slip rings and brushes.

Wind Direction
Wind direction is sensed by a potentiometer. With the precision excitation voltage from the datalogger applied to the potentiometer element, the output signal is an analog voltage directly proportional to the azimuth angle.

Construction and Mounting
Construction is of rigid UV-stabilized thermoplastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. Propeller shaft bearings and vertical shaft bearings are stainless steel precision-grade ball bearings. The 05103-10 mounts directly on a 1.0 inch IPS Schedule 40 (1.32 inch O.D.) pipe. Campbell Scientific supplies a 10-inch pipe for mounting the Wind Monitor as part of the 019WM Crossarm. An alignment ring maintains wind direction reference orientation during maintenance.

05103 Comparison (American Meteorological Society)

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