The VORTEX 8-Pulse High Resolution Anemometer includes the following features:

• Sapphire bearing and Tungsten Carbide-tipped shaft for super low friction
• Optical sensor with zero friction or contact
• Fully serviceable construction
• Aluminum mounting bracket for ease of installation
• Wire (standard lengths available)
• Optional tube mount
• Optional metal cups

The optical sensor is mounted on a round PC board that fits inside the body of the sensor. The sapphire can be seen in the center of the PC board, mounted in a brass holder.

Shown here with the optional tubular mount and optional metal cups:

 

Here is the data sheet with instructions and detailed information

SENSOR TYPE	3-Cup Lexan rotor. Does not care where unit is pointed. Optional metal rotor. Sensor: optical, with 8-flag disc
SENSOR RANGE	Up to 125+ MPH and more
DISPLAY	None included
OUTPUT	Low: <0.1VDC High: 3-3.3VDC 0.31 mph/Hz
POWER	Input: 5VDC +/-5%, less than 50mV noise
MOUNTING	Aluminum bracket with 2 mounting holes
ACCURACY	<4% of reading or 1mph, whichever is greater
ROTOR DIAMETER	approx. 6 in (152 mm)
LENGTH	approx. 11 in (280 mm) overall
WIDTH	approx. 6 in (152 mm)
WIRE	Any wire will work. Inpeed wire is 3-conductor with UV-rated jacket, 22 gage

 

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If you open the box and it is not what you wanted or expected, return it within 2 weeks in as-new condition for a 100% refund (not including shipping). We provide a 1 year 100% warranty on any defective parts and/or any failure resulting from normal use.