Wind Sensor WXT532

Vaisala WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WXT532 is designed for demanding applications where stable and inexpensive wind measurements are required.

Proven Vaisala performance

WXT532 incorporates decades of Vaisala experience in wind measurement using ultrasound to determine horizontal wind

speed and direction. With no moving parts, the sensor has high sensitivity as the measurement time constant and starting threshold are virtually zero. This makes it superior to conventional mechanical wind sensors. WXT532 is designed to operate without periodic field calibration and maintenance.

Easy to install

WXT532 is delivered fully assembled and configured from the factory. With Vaisala configuration software tool you can

change the settings, such as averaging times, output mode, update intervals, measured variables, and message contents. The sensor can be mounted either on top of a pole mast or on a cross arm. When using the optional mounting kit,

the north alignment needs to be performed only once.

Heating

The optional heating available in WXT532 assists measurements in freezing or snowy weather conditions and in humid environments.

Since the heating circuit is independent of the operation power, separate power supplies can be used. Heating is switched on automatically at low temperatures, well before the freezing point. 

Low power consumption 

WXT532 has very low power consumption: in idle mode the device typically consumes about 2 … 3 mW

Applications

WXT532 is ideal for use in marine applications as the housing with the mounting kit is water resistant. The sensor is also suitable for environmental monitoring, for example, for measuring wind speed and direction in automatic weather stations.