The sensors of the ARCO NAV are very robust, compact and extremely reliable. When developing these sensors particular consideration has been given to the fulfillment of meteorological requirements. The sensors embody the experience of more than 160 years of development and production of LAMBRECHT meteo wind sensors.The system acquires the horizontal air flow and processes the measuring data to the meteorological parameters wind speed and wind direction.The sensors and further system components are mounted in a splash water resistant and dustproof metal housing. Due to their shock and vibration proof construction the sensors of the ARCO NAV are particularly qualified for use under severe environmental conditions.The housing and the measuring elements are made of seawater resistant aluminium alloys. The housing, the cup rotor and the wind vane are are also anodized.For operation on ships you should select a mounting place with little interference from obstacles such as masts, antennas and chimneys. In most cases the sensor will be mounted on the ships highest mast.

Specifications

– Measurement range wind direction: 0…360 degrees- Meas. range wind speed: 0.3 … 75 m/s- Accuracy wind direction: +/- 1 degrees- Accuracy wind speed: +/- 2 % FS at 0.3 … 50 m/s- Resolution wind direction: 1 degree- Resolution wind speed: less than 0.1 m/s- Output: serial RS 422, NMEA 0183 – Talker- Range of application: temperature -30 … +70 C wind speed 0…80 m/s 0…100 % r. h.- Supply voltage: Sensor: (10…28 V DC), 24 V DC, 20 mA (at V DC) Heating: (20…28 V DC), 24 V DC, 800 mA- Housing: made of anodized seawater resistent aluminium, stainless steel