Arklay S. Richards Compact High Speed Wind Sensors

Off Grid Options and APRS World are proud to add Arklay S. Richards Compact High Speed Wind Sensors to our product line. Options include both reed switch pulse output and AC frequency output anemometers along with heated sensors and anti-stick coated anemometer rotors. Specifications for each sensor are available when you click the appropriate links. Please note that only the switch pulse output anemometers are compatible with APRS World's Wind Data Logger. These are special order items that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping.

Introduction

The Buck Horn Wind Sensor Crossarm is a heavy duty, stainless steel wind sensor mounting platform for AS Richards compact anemometers and wind vanes. The arm is used to securely mount two wind sensors horizontally on a common mast. The crossarm is designed to position the sensor pair 36” apart to insure that the sensors do not interfere with each other’s wind path. The wind sensors mount on the two 3” tall .50” diameter mounting posts on the arm. These posts are machined from solid stainless steel bar and welded in place for superior strength and corrosion resistance. The arm can be mounted to your own mast, horizontal boom, or directly to an AWOS tower using the center positioned female 1.0” NPT fitting on the arm. The crossarm is fabricated from tough, corrosion resistant, thick walled, ¾” schedule 80 stainless steel pipe, and electro polished for many years of service in the most severe weather.

Technical Specifications

Materials of Construction and Finish

• Crossarm Horizontal Pipe: 316 stainless steel
• Welded Mounting Posts: Solid 316 stainless steel
• 1.0” NPT Female Coupling: 316 stainless steel
• Finish: Bright electro polished finish

Physical Dimensions and Weight

• Sensor Post Height: 6.0 inches or 152.40 mm
• Sensor Mounting Width: 36 inches or 914.40 mm
• Weight: 6.64 pounds or 3011.85 grams

Tools Required for Mounting and Installation

• Pipe: 1.0” pipe for vertical mast with male thread