Vaisala WXT-530 Weather Transmitter Series

  • Flexibility Choose the model which features the parameter combinations you require
  • Easy to Integrate Can be easily integrated with third party sensors using the range of analog input options
  • Solid Performance State of the art solid sensor technology
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Overview

The Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT530 is a unique series of sensors with parameter combinations allowing the user to choose what is right for there application. The WXT530 series is easy to use and integrate to suit various weather types.

The WXT530 weather series provides six of the most important weather parameters through various combinations. These are air pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and direction. The user is able to select the transmitter with the required parameter(s), with a large variety of digital communication modes and wide range of voltages. The Vaisala WXT350 series focuses on maintenance free operations in a cost effective manner.

The WXT350 series offers an analog input option for additional third party analog sensors. Due to the built in digital converters, the weather transmitters can be transformed into a small, cost effective weather parameter hub. Additional parameters include the solar radiation and external temperature sensor.

WXT530 Series Versions

  • WXT531 measures: Rainfall
  • WXT532 measures: Wind Speed, Wind Direction
  • WXT533 measures: Rainfall, Wind Speed, Wind Direction
  • WXT534 measures: Air Pressure, Temperature, Humidity
  • WXT535 measures: Air Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Rainfall
  • WXT536 measures: Air Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Rainfall, Wind Speed, Wind Direction


Manufactured by: Vaisala
Model: Vaisala WXT-530 Weather Transmitter Series

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Applications

Environmental monitoring
Industrial monitoring

Specification

Barometric Pressure
Range 600 ... 1100 hPa
Accuracy (for
sensor element)
±0.5 hPa at 0 ... +30 °C (+32 ... +86 °F)
±1 hPa at -52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
Output resolution 0.1 hPa, 10 Pa, 0.001 bar, 0.1 mmHg, 0.01 inHg
Air Temperature
Range -52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
Accuracy (for sensor element)
at +20 °C (+68 °F)
±0.3 °C (0.17 °F)
Output resolution 0.1 °C (0.1 °F)
Relative Humidity
Range 0 ... 100 %RH
Accuracy (for sensor element) ±3 %RH at 0 ... 90 %RH
±5 %RH at 90 ... 100 %RH
Output resolution 0.1 %RH
PTU Measuring interval 1 ... 3600 s (= 60 min),
at one second steps
Precipitation
RAINFALL Cumulative accumulation after
the latest auto or manual reset
Collecting area 60 cm2
Output resolution 0.01 mm (0.001 in)
Field accuracy for longterm
accumulation
Better than 5 %, weather dependent
RAIN DURATION Counting each 10-second increment
whenever droplet detected
Output resolution 10 s
RAIN INTENSITY Running one minute average
in 10 second steps.
Range 0 … 200 mm/h (broader range
with reduced accuracy)
Inputs and Outputs
Operating voltage 6...24 VDC (-10% ... +30%)
Average current consumption  
Minimum
Typical
Maximum


0.1 mA @ 12 VDC (SDI-12 standby)
3 mA @ 12 VDC (w/default measuring intervals)
15 mA @ 6 VDC (with constant measurement of
all parameters)
Heating Options: DC, AC, full-wave rectified AC
Typical voltage
12... 24 VDC / 12...17 VACrms (-10% ... +30%)
Typical current 0.8 A @ 12 VDC : 0.4 A @ 24 VDC
Digital outputs SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422
Communication
protocols
SDI-12 v1.3, ASCII automatic & polled,
NMEA 0183 v3.0 with query option
Wind
WIND SPEED  
Range 0 ... 60 m/s
Response time 0.25 s
Available variables average, maximum, and minimum
Accuracy ±3 % at 10 m/s
Output resolution 0.1 m/s (km/h, mph, knots)
WIND DIRECTION  
Azimuth 0 ... 360°
Response time 0.25 s
Available variables average, maximum, and minimum
Accuracy ±3.0° at 10 m/s
Output resolution
MEASUREMENT FRAME  
Averaging time 1 ... 3600 s (= 60 min), at 1 s steps, on the basis of
samples taken at 4, 2 or 1 Hz rate (configurable)
Update interval 1 ... 3600 s (= 60 min), at 1 s steps
Analog Input Options - Refer to datasheet
Wind speed 0 … 20 mA or 4 … 20 mA
Wind direction 0 … 20 mA or 4 … 20 mA
Load impedance 200 Ω max
General Conditions
Housing protection class IP65 (without mounting kit)
IP66 (with mounting kit attached)
Temperature storage -60 ... +70 °C (-76 ... 158°F)
Temperature -52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
Relative humidity 0 ... 100 %RH
Pressure 600 ... 1100 hPa
Wind 0 ... 60 m/s

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