Introduction to Sensor
The ClimaVue™50 G2 is a next-generation all-in-one weather sensor that delivers accurate measurements of temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, and pressure in a compact and durable design. With low power consumption, improved sensing technology, and easy installation, it provides a reliable solution for a wide range of meteorological monitoring applications.
Specifications
Specifications
| Measurements Made | Air temperature, barometric pressure, lightning average distance, lightning strike count, precipitation, precipitation electrical conductivity (EC), relative humidity, solar radiation, tilt, wind direction, and wind speed |
| Output | SDI-12 |
| Operating Temperature Range |
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| Minimum Supply Voltage | 3.6 Vdc continuous |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 15.0 Vdc continuous |
| Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc | < 1 mA (average) |
| Typical Measurement Duration | 110 ms |
| Maximum Measurement Duration | 3,000 ms |
| Maximum Polling Frequency | 10 s |
| Ingress Protection | The ClimaVue 50 G2 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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| Connection Description | 1.25 m (4 ft) pigtail with 8-pin M12 (male) connector; marine-grade 316 stainless-steel knurl |
| Diameter | 10 cm (4 in.) including rain gauge funnel |
| Height | 28 cm (11 in.) including rain gauge funnel |
| Weight | 850 g (1.87 lb) |
Power Consumption | |
| Quiescent | 0.3 mA |
| Maximum Peak Current | 33 mA |
| Average Using the R7! Command every 10 s | 1.0 mA |
| Average Using the R7! Command every 60 s (or slower) | 0.4 mA |
Air Temperature | |
| Measurement Range | -50° to +60°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.6°C |
Relative Humidity | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100% |
| Resolution | 0.1% |
| Accuracy | ±2.5% RH typical (varies with temperature and humidity) |
Barometric Pressure | |
| Barometer Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +60°C |
| Measurement Range | 10 to 1200 hPa |
| Resolution | 0.1 hPa |
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| Long-Term Drift | < 1 hPa/year |
Vapor Pressure | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 47 kPa |
| Resolution | 0.01 kPa |
| Accuracy or Repeatability | Varies with temperature and humidity; ±0.2 kPa typical below 40°C |
Wind Speed | |
| Wind Speed Maximum | 3 s gust |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 60 m/s (0 to 135 mph) |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s (0.02 mph) |
| Accuracy or Repeatability | 0.3 m/s (0.67 mph) or 6%, whichever is greater |
Wind Direction | |
| Measurement Range | 0° to 359° |
| Resolution | 1° |
| Accuracy | ±5° |
Solar Radiation | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 1750 W m-2 |
| Resolution | 1 W m-2 |
| Accuracy | ±5% of measurement (typical) |
| Spectral Range | 300 to 1150 nm |
Precipitation | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 1,500 mm/h (60 in./h) |
| Resolution | 0.017 mm |
| Accuracy | ±5% of measurement (from 0 to 1,000 mm/h or 0 to 40 in./h) |
Tilt | |
| Measurement Range | 0° to 180° |
| Resolution | 0.1° |
| Accuracy | ±1° |
Lightning Strike Count | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 65,535 strikes |
| Resolution | 1 strike |
| Accuracy | > 25% detection at < 10 km typical (variable with distance) |
Lightning Average Distance | |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 40 km (0 to 24.9 mi) |
| Resolution | 3 km (1.86 mi) |
| Accuracy | Variable |
Features
Applications
Weather Monitoring Networks
Agriculture and Irrigation Systems
Hydrology and Flood Monitoring
Smart City Infrastructure System
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