Wind Direction Sensor

: Wind Vane.

Sensing

: Vane coupled to linear endless potentiometer.

Starting threshold

: Better than 0.5 meters/sec.

Range

: 0 to 357 degrees (3 degrees electrical gap in the Potentiometer

Output

: 0 to 5 kilo ohm resistance ( 0 to 357 degrees).

Resolution

: 1 degree.

Accuracy

: +/ 3 degrees.

Operating Temperature

: -40 to + 60 degree Celsius

Construction of sensor body

: Brass housing, stainless steel shaft and aluminum vane