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Overview – Campbell Scientific 05103, 05103-45, 05106, and 05305 R. M. Young Wind Monitors User Manual

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05103, 05103-45, 05106, and 05305 R.M. Young Wind Monitors

4. Select WindVector for the output and then select Finish.

5. Wire according to the wiring diagram generated by SCWin Short Cut.

5. Overview

Wind speed is measured with a helicoid-shaped, four-blade propeller. Rotation
of the propeller produces an AC sine wave signal with frequency proportional
to wind speed.

Vane position is transmitted by a 10 k

Ω potentiometer. With a precision

excitation voltage applied, the output voltage is proportional to wind direction.

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