Vaisala WMT700 - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 2 ___________________________________________________________ Product Overview
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and product
nomenclature of WMT700.
Introduction to WMT700
Vaisala WINDCAP
®
Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 measures
wind speed and direction, and sends the measurement results to
data acquisition systems. WMT700 forms part of the Vaisala
weather measurement offering suitable for systems and stand-
alone installations.
The WMT700 series consists of three product types with different
measurement ranges: WMT701, WMT702, and WMT703.
Additionally, you can select heating functions that shield the array
and/or the transducers and the sensor body from ice and snow
buildups in cold climates.
The WMT700 series wind sensors are based on the advanced,
patented Vaisala WINDCAP
®
wind measurement technology that
ensures accurate results in all wind directions. The effects of
temperature, humidity, and pressure are also fully compensated.
Since the WMT700 series wind sensors have no moving parts,
they are virtually maintenance-free. The performance of the
sensors does not degrade with wear nor is it affected by natural
contaminants such as salt, dust, or sand.
The WMT700 series wind sensors support a wide range of
communication options. You can connect the wind sensors
directly to a variety of data acquisition systems without additional
converters or adapters.
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