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Anemometers
Here you will find anemometers for the measurement of air velocity and air pressure. According to the type of application, anemometers are made as hot wire anemometers or pocket weather anemometers, all of which can measure air velocity and air pressure. The results of measuring the air velocity can be stored in memory, depending on the model. There are a total of 25 anemometers available. They are ideal for taking quick or constant measurements. You will find a suitable device for whichever application, that is to say, for industry, private workshops or for hobbies, including to monitor ventilation installations, process checking, for nautical enthusiasts, etc. Accessories are also available along with ISO calibration certificates for these instruments (information: calibration of anemometers). Here you will find a table with wind velocities and an approximate classification. If you don't find the anemometers you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our offices on: +44 ( 0 ) 191 377 3398 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our products.

At the following links you will find technical specifications for anemometers:

-  PCE-A420 series Anemometers
  (cup vane anemometers to measure wind speed)

- PCE-AM81 series Anemometers 
  (anemometers to measure air velocity as a hobby or for work)

- PCE-TA 30 series Anemometers 
  (anemometers to measure flow velocity, temperature and air volume)

- PCE-007 series Anemometers
  (anemometers with side wheel, memory, RS-232, software)

- PCE-008 series Anemometers 
  (anemometers with side wheel, internal memory, RS-232, software, etc)

- PCE-424 series Anemometers
  (anemometers with telescopic probe for low velocities)

- PCE-009 series Anemometers
  (anemometers with telescopic probe, internal memory, RS-232, software, etc)

- PCE-VS series Anemometers 
  (anemometers to measure flow both in pipelines and ventilation ducts for air or water)

- PCE- FWS 20 Anemometers
  (anemometers to measure temperature, humidity, pluviometry, wind speed, logger)

- WatchDog Anemometers
  (cup vane anemometers to measure temperature, humidity, pluviometry, wind speed, logger)

Some anemometers, for example, the PCE-007 and the AVM-4000, have internal memory and can transfer the data to a computer for further evaluation by means of an RS-232 cable and software

(Conversion information for units used by anemometers)

General information with a link for each example of typical anemometers units of measurement: Anemometers serve to measure wind velocity. The standard of measurement for wind velocity is at an altitude of 10m, as ground level wind velocity varies considerably for each different location. The measurement is taken according to the type of anemometer, for example, thermal measurement (hot wire anemometers), measurement by cooling a hot wire, mechanical measurement (side wheel anemometers) or by pressure (Pitot tube anemometers). The final method is by ultrasound. This class of anemometers is currently too expensive in relation to it being cost effective for taking standard measurements. Many anemometers display directly the reading on their display. In this way complicated conversion calculations are integrated to allow for a margin of error to be determined for air current velocity or for continuous air flow. Please keep in mind that when using an anemometer, the sensor (the side wheel, the hot wire probe, or the Pitot tube) is aimed towards the air current and above all that it is maintained in the direction of the flow of air. Ensure that the area is clear around the sensor the follow for the most accurate readings. Many anemometers have direction arrows. Read the user's manual to ensure that the anemometers is being used correctly, if it is not used properly. In the case of the side wheel anemometer, there is a risk of damaging the sensor wheel if it is not facing the airflow correctly as the wheel functions in only one direction. When using the hot wire anemometer, you must ensure that the air flow does not contain dust as the particles will impact with the sensor which is very sensitive. As the sensor is the most important part of the anemometer, if it is damaged, the device will be useless. For this, use the side wheel anemometers in light environmental conditions up to an air velocity of 5m/s. For greater velocities, it is recommended that you use the Pitot tube anemometers as they are very accurate, durable and have a very high measurement range.

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