Introduction to Sensor
The ClimaVue™40 is a compact all-in-one weather sensor engineered for solar energy applications, including solar resource assessment and plant performance monitoring. Designed to support IEC 61724-1 compliance, it delivers accurate measurements of temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, pressure, and lightning activity in a single, easy-to-install unit.
Specifications
Specifications
| Measurements Made | Air temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed. |
| Measurement Scan Rate | 1 s |
| Input Supply Voltage | 9 to 15 Vdc |
| Operating Temperature Range | -50° to +60°C |
| Average Current Drain @ 12 Vdc | 6 mA |
| Communications | RS-485 Modbus |
| Connector | M12 five pin |
| Ingress Protection | The ClimaVue 40 is intended for year-round, unattended outdoor use in meteorological and environmental monitoring applications. It tolerates continuous exposure to wind, heavy rain, dust, and solar radiation. When installed properly, the instrument housing provides environmental protection functionally equivalent to an IP65 rating, though no official certification is claimed. This device should not be subjected to high-pressure water streams, submersion in liquid, or corrosive gases. |
| Application of Council Directive(s) |
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| Standards to Which Conformity Is Declared |
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| Diameter | 10 cm (4 in.) including rain gage funnel |
| Height | 34 cm (13.4 in.) including rain gage funnel |
Precipitation | |
| Range | 0 to 1,500 mm/h |
| Resolution | 0.017 mm |
| Uncertainty | ±5% of measurement (from 0 to 1,000 mm/h) |
Vapor Pressure | |
| Range | 0 to 47 kPa |
| Resolution | 0.01 kPa |
| Uncertainty | Varies with temperature and humidity |
Air Temperature | |
| Range | -50° to +60°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Sensor Uncertainty | ±0.2°C at 25°C |
| Measurement Uncertainty | ±0.6°C from -20° to +50°C |
Relative Humidity | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100% |
| Resolution | 0.1 |
| Uncertainty | ±3% RH typical (varies with temperature and humidity) |
Barometric Pressure | |
| Range | 1 to 120 kPa |
| Resolution | 0.01 kPa |
| Uncertainty | ±0.05 kPa at 25°C |
| Equilibration | < 10 ms |
| Long-Term Drift | < 0.1 kPa/year, typical |
Horizontal Wind Speed | |
| Range | 0 to 60 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s |
| Uncertainty | 0.3 m/s or 6% of measurement, whichever is greater |
Wind Gust | |
| Range | 0 to 60 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s |
| Uncertainty | 0.3 m/s or 6% of measurement, whichever is greater |
Wind Direction | |
| Range | 0° to 359° |
| Resolution | 1° |
| Uncertainty | ±5° |
Tilt | |
| Range | 0° to 180° |
| Resolution | 0.1° |
| Uncertainty | ±1° |
Lightning Strike Count | |
| Range | 0 to 65,535 strikes |
| Resolution | 1 strike |
| Uncertainty | > 25% detection at < 10 km typical (variable with distance) |
Lightning Average Distance | |
| Range | 0 to 40 km |
| Resolution | 3 km |
| Uncertainty | Variable |
Features
Applications
Meteorological Monitoring
Solar Resource Assessment Stations
Environmental Monitoring System
Renewable Energy Research Projects
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