Modular Weather Station - Discontinued

WMS-16

Durable Modular Design
Wind Speed and Direction
Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
Barometric Pressure and Precipitation
Datalogging Ability
Tripod, Mast & Solar Radiation Shield

Description

The WMS-16 series has been discontinued. Please see the WMS-25 as a possible alternative or contact our Flow Engineering department.

The OMEGA™ WMS-16 Modular Weather Station is a computerbased meteorological system designed as a “user friendly” solution for data storage and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. The standard package includes: wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity for temp/humidity, barometric pressure, precipitation, data logging, tripod and mast, solar radiation shield, cables and mounts. Additional sensor options include solar radiation, water or soil temperature, auxiliary air temperature, or rain gauge upgrade.

The unique modular system design provides plug-and-play functionality for adding or replacing sensors. The WMS-16 is supplied with an attractive desktop data acquisition module with a memory capacity of 128KB RAM (approximately 45 days at 15 minute intervals with 6 sensors). The WMS-16D data acquisition module includes selectable averaging intervals, 12-bit analog conversion, 0.1% F.S. accuracy, 2 alarm outputs, and optional modem communications. The standard system includes a 120 Vac power adaptor and RS232 serial port for connection to a personal computer. For outdoor or remote applications, a NEMA 4X enclosure and rechargeable battery option is offered.

The optional software package provides a real-time text display, as well as a real-time graphical display, or an ASCII row and column format may be selected. In addition, the data acquisition module is compatible with Windows HyperTerminal software and other terminal programs.

The WMS-16 complete modular weather station includes the following:
• WMS-16D desktop data acquisition module
• WMS-16P 115 Vac power supply
• WMS-16-2E wind speed/direction sensor with 40 ft cable
• WMS-16TH outdoor temperature/RH sensor with 40 ft cable
• WMS-16THS solar radiation shield for the WMS-16TH
• WMS-16BP barometric pressure sensor with 18 in cable
• WMS-16RC rain gauge with mounting arm and 40 ft cable
• WMS-16TM 1.5 m (5 ft) tripod and 1.5 m (5 ft) sensor mast

SPECIFICATIONS
Data Acquisition Module
Reporting units: English or metric, all measurements
Operating power: 10 to 16 Vdc
Power consumption: 60 mA max
Serial port: 9-pin d-sub connector, selectable baud rate, flow control
Memory: 128 KB RAM, non-volatile (45 days at 15 minute intervals with 6 sensors)

Operating Temperature
Transducers: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Data acquisition module: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Timekeeping Format: MM/DD and HH:MM
Accuracy: ±30 seconds/month

Barometric Pressure
Range: 28.25 to 30.75 inches Hg
Measurement span: 2.50 inches Hg (85 hpa)
Resolution: ±0.01 inch Hg or ±0.3 hpa
Altitude offset: 0 to 10,000 feet, screwdriver adjustable
Absolute Accuracy: 0.05 inches Hg

Wind Speed
Range: 0 to 125 mph (0-57 m/s)
Resolution: >0.1 mph
Accuracy: ±3% for sustained 2 second average
Starting threshold: 0.8 mph
Time constant: 2 seconds

Wind Direction
Range: 0-360°
Resolution: >1%
Accuracy: ±3%
Starting threshold:
WMS-16-2E: 1.2 mph
WMS-16-5E: 0.5 mph

Temperature
Range: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Resolution: >0.1° F
Accuracy: ±1°F

Relative Humidity
Range: 0 to 100% RH
Accuracy: ±3% midscale, ±6% @ 20% & 90% RH
Rain Gauge
Resolution: 0.01"/tip
Accuracy: ±2% up to 3"/hour
Max rate: Unlimited

Solar Radiation (Optional)
Sensor: Photodiode detector
Spectral Response: 0.4 to 1.1 microns
Sensitivity: 100 mV/1000 w/m² approx
Accuracy: ±5%

Place Order(Specify Model Number)

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Description

WMS-16EPA

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Modular weather station; includes the following: WMS-16D, WMS-16P, WMS-16-5E (high sensitivity wind sensor), WMS-16TH, WMS-16THS, WMS-16BP, WMS-16RC and WMS-16TM

WMS-18

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Portable weather station in carrying case; includes wind speed, direction and temperature sensors, 128k RAM data logger, 7 AH battery, 110 Vac charger

OPTIONS

WMS-16SR

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solar radiation sensor, with mounting arm and 40 ft cable

WMS-16T

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Auxiliary Air Temperature Sensor, 40' cable

WMS-16TM

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1.5 m (5') tripod and 1.5 m (5') sensor mast [2.4 m (8') total]

WMS-16T

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Auxiliary Air Temperature Sensor, 40' cable *

WMS-16TWS

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Water or soil temperature sensor, 40' cable

WMS-16PE

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220 Vac power supply

WMS-16MAC

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Telephone modem, ac powered

WMS-16MDC

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Telephone modem, dc powered

WMS-16STR

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Windows graphical software package

WMS-16N-A

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Data acquisition module in NEMA 4X enclosure with solar powered charger and 7AH battery

WMS-16N-B

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Data acquisition module in NEMA 4X enclosure with 110 - 220 Vac charger and 7AH battery

REPLACEMENT ITEMS

WMS-16D

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Availability:

Data acquisition module, desktop enclosure, with serial cable

WMS-16P

AUD102.00

Availability: 6 weeks

115 Vac power supply

WMS-16TH

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Outdoor temperature and RH sensor, 40' cable

WMS-16THS

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Solar radiation shielf for temperature/RH sensor

WMS-16BP

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Barometric pressure sensor with 18" cable

WMS-16RC

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Rain gauge, with mounting arm and 40' cable

WMS-16TM

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1.5 m (5') tripod and 1.5 m (5') sensor mast

WMS-16-2E

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Availability:

Wind speed/direction sensor, with 40' cable (for WMS-16)

WMS-16-5E

AUD790.00

Availability: 4 weeks

High sensitivity wind sensor, with 40' cable (for WMS-16EPA)

† All amounts shown in AUD
Note: * Note: Standard length for all cables between base unit and sensors are 40 feet. To order items with longer cable length add a suffix "–Xft" where X is length in feet, and add $1 per cable per foot per sensor.
(OPTIONS SHOWN IN THIS "NOTE" ABOVE ARE PRICED IN US$)

Product Manuals:

Download WMS-16 - Complete Weather Station

Download WMS-16STR - Optional Win Graphical Software Display Manual