The Universal Wind Meter YX-DFS2 is a reliable and accurate wind sensor, specially designed for various environments where wind measurements are essential. Thanks to its robust, fully metal housing, this sensor is resistant to harsh weather conditions and corrosion, making it ideal for long-term outdoor use. This wind meter is perfect for integration with popular microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and is also excellently suited for use with Home Assistant to monitor real-time wind speed data.
Main Features:
- Output Signal: The YX-DFS2 wind meter has a 0-5V voltage output, ideal for use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and other microcontrollers. This allows the wind speed to be easily read and monitored via analog inputs.
- Home Assistant Compatibility: This sensor can be effortlessly integrated with Home Assistant, making it ideal for smart home automation systems that want to monitor wind data in real time and use it for automated tasks such as sunshade control or safety systems during strong winds.
- Wide Measurement Range: The sensor can measure wind speeds from 0 to 30 m/s.
- Accurate Sensors: Equipped with Honeywell sensors for reliable performance. The sensor has a systematic error of only ±3%, ensuring consistent and accurate measurement results.
- Three-Wire Connection: The simple three-wire connection makes installation easy. Connect the red wire to the power supply (12-24V DC), the black wire to ground, and the blue wire to the signal output for the 0-5V voltage measurement.
- Weatherproof Design: The fully metal housing provides excellent protection against rain, wind, and corrosive environments, making it extremely suitable for long-term outdoor applications.
- Energy Efficient: With a maximum power consumption of only 4W, this wind meter is energy efficient, which is important for continuous monitoring without excessive power consumption.
Specifications:
- Power Supply: DC 12-24V
- Output Signal: 0-5V
- Wind Speed Range: 0-30 m/s
- Accuracy: ±3%
- Resolution: 0.1 m/s (0.36 km/h, 0.2 knots)
- Starting Wind Speed: 0.5 m/s (1.8 km/h, 0.97 knots)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 89°C
- Maximum Power Consumption: 4W
- Connection: Three-wire system (red - power, black - ground, blue or yellow - signal)
- Weight: Less than 1 kg
Applications: The YX-DFS2 wind meter is perfect for various applications, such as:
- Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 projects: Thanks to the 0-5V output, this wind meter can easily be connected to microcontrollers for real-time data processing and project development.
- Home Assistant integration: Ideal for use within smart home systems, where wind data can be integrated for automation and safety applications.
- Billboards and automatic gates for wind protection
- Weather stations for accurate local wind measurements
- Wind energy installations
- Maritime environments for monitoring wind conditions
Why choose the YX-DFS2 Wind Meter?
The YX-DFS2 wind meter is a durable, energy-efficient, and accurate solution for any application where reliable wind measurements are needed. Thanks to the 0-5V output signal, the sensor is easy to integrate with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Home Assistant, making it perfect for both hobbyists and professionals who need reliable wind measurements.