Solar Lighting Products
WindTalker™
Solar Powered Ultrasonic Anemometer
with GSM
Applications
Ordering Information
ƒƒ Helipads
WI NDTALKER
ƒƒ Commercial and regional airports
ƒƒ HVAC
ƒƒ Pollution control
ƒƒ Portable weather stations
Part Number:
WINDTALKER
ƒƒ Roadside weather stations
ƒƒ RC plane clubs
The WindTalker™ is a solar powered ultrasonic
anemometer which enables users to remotely
access real-time and historical data about the
wind speed and direction at the location of their
installation via cell-phone (SMS message) or PC
web portal interface.
Features
ƒƒ CE Certified
ƒƒ Monitor wind speed & direction using any cellphone or secure website user-portal login
ƒƒ Completely self-contained
ƒƒ Real time information
ƒƒ GSM network - universal standard for mobile
communication
ƒƒ Corrosion free, UV-stabilized material
ƒƒ All weather sensing technology
ƒƒ True 0-359º operation (no dead band)
ƒƒ Ideal for applications that demand economic
wind sensing
ƒƒ 4 x 10watt multicrystalline solar modules,
ensuring maximum light collection to charge the
battery
ƒƒ Internal user-replaceable 55Ah battery
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Outline Drawing
Specifications
Anemometer Characteristics
Wind Speed
Range 0-116 knots
Wind Direction Range
0-359° (no dead band)
Operating Temperature
-35°C to +70°C
Moisture Protection
IP65
External Construction
Polycarbonate
NMEA O/P
Yes
Charging
Internal regulator
5.7
(144)
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA)
50mA at 12v (approx)
Circuit Protection
Integrated
Nominal Voltage (v)
12
Temperature Range
-40°F to +176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Solar Characteristics
Solar Module Type
Multicrystalline
Output (watts)
40 (4 x 10watt)
Solar Module Efficiency
(%)
14
Charging Regulation
Microprocessor controlled
20.5
(520)
35.6
(904)
17.8
(452)
Power Supply
Battery Type
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)
Battery Capacity (Ah)
55
Nominal Voltage (v)
12
Battery Service Life
Average 5 years
Autonomy (days)
36
5.7
(144)
22.0
(560)
Physical Characteristics
Body Material
Rotationally-moulded UV-stabilised virgin polyethylene
Mounting
4 x 11mm mounting holes
Height (mm/inches)
928 / 36 1/2
Width (mm/inches)
560 / 22
Weight (kg/lbs)
37 / 81 1/2
Product Life Expectancy
Up to 12 years
20.5
(520)
20.5
(520)
35.6
(904)
17.8
(452)
DIAM 0.43 (11)
4 PLACES
22.0
(560)
Dimensions:
inches
(mm)
Instruction Manual:
Consult factory
Solar Aviation Light Products are manufactured
by Avlite Systems, Victoria, Australia.
Home Office: United States – +1 860-683-4300
International Offices: Canada • China • Dubai • Mexico • Brazil
Revised - 6/11
Visit www.chalp.com for the
complete current list of renewal
parts and product manuals.
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