Anemometers

C5C Series Compact Anemometers

The C5C Series cup anemometer is specifically designed for high wind speed applications and industrial use for wind monitoring and alarm systems. The C5C anemometer is machined from all corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel and light weight titanium bar stock, creating a lighter more compact profile. The C5C series anemometer has two ceramic shaft bearings which provide low friction and rolling resistance to give the anemometer a low wind starting threshold. Ceramic bearings also will not rust or lock up in harsh marine or coastal environments.

 

Two Styles of Rotors

The anemometer rotor assembly consists of the center hub, the three radial arms, and wind cups. The C5C series anemometer rotor is available in two model configurations. The model 63 has heavy duty deep drawn and micro-welded 316 stainless steel wind cups. The model 65 rotor has virtually indestructible one piece 316 stainless steel cast cups and gusseted rotor arms.

 

One Anemometer Two Outputs

Have one Arklay Richards C5C series anemometer but you need to connect the output signal cable to a PLC and also a wind alarm in another location. Its now possible. The C5CD-1263-2-SP anemometer has two separate signal cables which can now provide wind data to two wind displays or data recording instruments.

Optional Feature Shown:

C-MMA-16-06 Compact Wind Sensor Mounting Adapter

C5C Series Anemometer Models

C5C-1263-2-SP

Model 63 responsive industrial anemometer with heavy duty deep drawn stainless-steel wind cups with micro welded rotor arms.

Standard Features

  • Deep drawn and micro welded rotor arm and wind cups
  • Sensor mounts on .5″ O.D. standard tubing
  • Comes with integral 10 foot sensor cable
  • M8 circular connector instrument connection
  • Field removable reed switch (SP models)
  • Replaceable shielded ceramic bearings
  • Internal surge protection (SP models)

Output Signal Options (SP or AC)

  • Single reed switch pulse output specify part number C5C-1263-2-SP
  • Dual reed switch pulse outputs specify part number C5CD-1263-2-SP
  • Low level AC frequency output for low power wind monitoring applications specify part number C5C-1263-2-AC

C5C-1265-2-SP

Model 65 industrial anemometer with one piece, virtually unbreakable cast stainless-steel wind cup and rotor arms.

Standard Features

  • Cast one piece rotor arm and wind cups
  • Sensor mounts on .5″ O.D. standard tubing
  • Comes with integral 10 foot sensor cable
  • M8 circular connector instrument connection
  • Field replaceable reed switch (SP models)
  • Replaceable shielded ceramic bearings
  • Internal surge protection (SP models)

Output Signal Options (SP or AC)

  • Single reed switch pulse output specify part number C5C-1265-2-SP
  • Dual reed switch pulse outputs specify part number C5CD-1265-2-SP
  • Low level AC frequency output for low power wind monitoring applications specify part number C5C-1265-2-AC

C5C-7365-2-SP

Model 65 military grade anemometer with virtually unbreakable one piece cast stainless-steel cup and rotor arms in coyote tan Cerakote.

Standard Features

  • Cast on piece rotor arm and wind cups
  • Sensor mounts on .5″ O.D. standard tubing
  • Comes with integral 10 foot sensor cable
  • M8 circular connector instrument connection
  • Field replaceable reed switch (SP models)
  • Replaceable shielded ceramic bearings
  • internal surge protection (SP models)
  • Cerakote protected exterior

Output Signal Options (SP or AC)

  • Single reed switch pulse output specify part number C5C-7365-2-SP
  • Dual reed switch pulse outputs specify part number C5CD-7365-2-SP
  • Low level AC frequency output for low power wind monitoring applications specify part number C5C-7365-2-AC

Our Products Are Built to Last.

Arklay S. Richards is serious about our customer support and high quality delivery. When something goes wrong, we will replace your product no matter what – with the exception of bearings, which can be serviced and re-calibrated in our own wind tunnel. We place the highest priority on having a complete understanding of the particular wind application, site conditions, and our customer’s individual requirements.

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Solid Construction

Stainless steel and titanium construction to perform in the most severe high-wind conditions.

Tested up to 230 MPH

Wind tunnel tested up to 230 MPH, and destructive testing industry customers run our wind sensors over 200 MPH regularly.

Valuable Asset Protection

Monitor wind speeds at any facility and trigger alarms or alarm shut downs for ultimate security and asset protection.

Superior Design, Superior Performance

From the peak of Mount Everest to 300 feet below the ground, our industrial anemometers and wind direction vanes are built for resiliency, precision, and durability.

Technical Specifications

Anemometer Part Numbers

  • C5C 1263-2-AC – AC Frequency Signal Output
  • C5C-1263-2-SP – Single Switch Pulse Signal Output
  • C5CD-1263-2-SP – Dual Switch Pulse Signal Outputs

Component Materials of Construction

  • Shaft Tower, Housing, Arms & Cups (316 stainless steel)
  • Shaft (Hardened 316 stainless steel)
  • Rotor Hub (Titanium)
  • Bearings (Ceramic)

Anemometer Calibration Test Standards

  • ASTM D 5096-02 – Standard test method for determining the performance of a cup or propeller anemometer
  • ISO 17713-1 – Meteorology Wind Measurements Part 1: Wind tunnel test methods for rotation of anemometer performance

C5C-1263-2-AC Anemometer Performance

  • Maximum speed – 230+ mph or 102.82+ m/s
  • Distance constant @ 63% recovery – 35.30 ft or 10.76 m
  • Characteristic transfer function –  V [m/s] = .638 x f [Hz] + .725
  • Characteristic transfer function –  V [mph] = 1.4272 x f [Hz] + 1.62
  • Measuring range – 0 mph to 240 mph or 0 m/s to 102.82 m/s
  • Starting threshold all positions averaged – 2.70 mph or 1.21 m/s
  • Starting threshold @ optimum flow position – 1.54 mph or 0.69 m/s
  • Accuracy test range – 8.97 mph to 100.60 mph or 4.01 ms to 44.97 m/s
  • Accuracy within range with characteristic transfer function – 0.2 mph or 0.1 m/s

C5C-1263-2-SP Anemometer Performance

  • Maximum speed – 230+ mph or 102.82+ m/s
  • Reed switch pulse / sec output signal range – 0 to 322
  • Measuring range – 0 mph to 230 mph or 0 m/s to 102.82 m/s
  • Characteristic transfer function –  V [m/s] = .319 x f [Hz] + .725
  • Characteristic transfer function –  V [mph] = .7136 x f [Hz] + 1.62
  • Starting threshold all positions averaged – 2.70 mph or 1.21 m/s
  • Starting threshold @ optimum flow position – 1.54 mph or 0.69 m/s
  • Accuracy test range – 8.97 mph to 100.60 mph or 4.01 ms to 44.97 m/s
  • Accuracy within range with characteristic transfer function – 0.2 mph or 0.1 m/s

If you are looking for the finest industrial high speed wind sensors made, look no further.

With stainless steel and titanium construction, our anemometers outperform all others on the market. Current applications of our products include military and defense, asset protection, mining, oil rigs, meteorology, and much more.

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