FT742-SM Surface Mount Wind Sensor
The FT742-SM is a surface-mount wind speed and direction sensor that is designed for military and defense OEMs and systems integrators. The rugged low-SWaP unit is ideal for integration into a variety of platforms, including drones, autonomous robotics, military vehicles, and weather stations.
The sensor can be installed to ensure alignment with a standard reference such as Magnetic North, or the integrated electronic compass can be used to calculate this automatically. The FT742-SM also includes a thermostatically-controlled heater for ice-free operation.
The FT742-SM uses no moving parts and is maintenance-free, and has been extensively tested and certified for vibration and shock resistance as well as RF immunity.
Specifications:
| Dimensions (H x W) | 71.2 x 56 mm |
| Weight | 252g |
| Power | 6 – 30V supply voltage 25 mA supply current (heater & compass disabled) Up to 2A supply current with heater |
| Wind Speed Measurement | 0-75m/s 0-270km/h 0-145.8 knots |
| Wind Speed Measurement Accuracy | ±0.3m/s (0-16m/s) ±2% (16-40m/s) ±4% (40-75m/s) |
| Wind Direction Measurement | 0 to 360° |
| Wind Direction Measurement Accuracy | 4° RMS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C |
