DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
The RainWise WindLog is a compact, inexpensive wind data logger, designed to meet the needs of people considering the purchase of a wind turbine. While many people rely on wind charts to assist them with this purchase decision, the charts don’t provide detailed information for a particular area. WindLog allows you to do your own accurate wind study to optimize turbine placement at a specific location and its performance, once installed. WindLog operates on three AA batteries. Battery life will depend on the environment and logging rates. Typical life should be around six months. Lithium batteries are recommended for cold environments. When connected to a computer the WindLog will use the USB port power to run. This further extends the life of the batteries. The Mini-Aervane wind sensor is equipped with low friction race bearings. This reduces the threshold to approximately 1 mile per hour. The wind direction sensor has a 16-point resolution. Logged direction readings are averaged readings. WindSoft - Free Windows Software Package The latest RainWise WindLog free Windows-based application, WindSoft, can be downloaded from RainWise.com as well as driver updates. The software uses a SQLite database to track and record wind information. While connected, WindSoft will update the database every minute. Downloaded data is integrated into the database. By combining both logged and real-time data, WindLog can be used both online and offline. WindSoft can generate statistics, graphs and reports. It also can export CSV files for use with Microsoft Excel or any other application that supports CSV files. WindLog ships with a 15 foot USB cable. This is the maximum standard USB cable length. A USB extender is available that will allow you to extend this cable to 100 feet using a CAT5e network cable, We carry the 50-foot extender cable. A support mast is included with the WindLog. This mast can be used with any of the RainWise mounting systems, MONOMT or POD3. The mast may also be attached to a support structure using U-Bolts or lag screws. Note: The 50-foot USB CAT5e network extender cable, as well as magnetic compasses to help you orient your anemometer to true north, are located under the "Accessories" tab shown above. For more information on set up, please visit the anemometer page on our WeatherShack education center. Features:
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