Product description: BleBox windSensor Pro - WiFi wind speed sensor
The BleBox windSensor Pro sensor allows you to measure the instantaneous, maximum and average wind speed from 0.5 m/s to 30 m/s (from 1.8 km/h to 108 km/h). Measurement data are available in the dedicated wBox application, which can also be conveniently exported. BleBox windSensor Pro can be connected to your home WiFi network to read data from anywhere in the world. In the application, you can also create automation that will automatically open or close roller blinds, awnings or blinds in strong winds. The wBox application allows you to set the unit in m/s, km/h and in knots . The sensor can be integrated into the Home Assistant home automation system.
Contents of the BleBox windSensor Pro kit.
Charts and data available in the wBox app.
Charts and historical data
In the dedicated wBox application, it is possible to view graphs and historical data from the windSensor Pro sensor, e.g. are data such as:
- average wind speed
- maximum wind speed (in gusts)
BleBox windSensor Pro will also work as a measuring station before setting up a wind farm. It will make it possible to check whether there are winds above 5 m/s (and for how many days a year) so that the wind farm has a raison d'être. For more advanced users, it is possible to export measurement data to a file.
Notifications, alerts and automations
The BleBox windSensor Pro wind sensor allows you to set notifications / warnings to mobile devices that will be sent in the event of e.g. strong winds:
- If the average wind speed is greater than 40 km/h, send a notification
- If there is a wind (gust) stronger than 70 km/h, send a notification
windSensor Pro allows you to wirelessly send control commands to up to 30 other BleBox devices. In combination with the BleBox shutterBox controller, it will be possible to automatically control blinds, roller blinds, windows or awnings at home. In this way, you will protect the slats of the blinds against damage, and the strong wind will not blow up and tear out the blinds or awnings.
Create your own weather station with BleBox!
Create your own weather station!
The windSensor Pro sensor can be one of the elements of your own home WiFi weather station in combination with other BleBox sensors, including:
- temperature sensor ( tempSensor / tempSensor Pro )
- air quality sensor ( airSensor )
- rain sensor ( rainSensor )
- humidity sensor ( humiditySensor )
Weatherproof housing and external antenna
The windSensor Pro sensor has been enclosed in a sealed housing with increased resistance to weather conditions, it perfectly copes with rain or snow. In addition, it is equipped with an external antenna that increases the WiFi range. The WiFi antenna socket also allows you to replace the antenna with a directional antenna, which allows you to install the sensor in remote places from the router / AP, where there is a weak or insufficient WiFi signal.
Sensor in IP54 housing with external WiFi antenna.
WindSensor wind sensor with BleBox controller.Specification of the BleBox windSensor Pro sensor
- Supply voltage: 12 V to 24 V DC
- Number of inputs: 1
- Type of inputs: intended for connecting a dedicated wind sensor
- Controller signaling: blinking blue diagnostic diode (can be switched off in the application)
- Protections: reversed polarity, ESD
- Antenna output: RP-SMA
- Antenna: omnidirectional, gain 5 dB - included in the set
- Communication standard: µWiFi, compatible with WiFi 802.11g
- Transmission type: two-way, encrypted
- Encryption: WPA2-PSK and Authenticated Encryption (AEAD)
- Operating mode: direct WiFi connection (as an Access Point), WiFi connection (via a standard router), connection with access from anywhere in the world (only Internet access required)
- Transmission frequency: 2.4 GHz
- API: open
- Compatible devices and systems: Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, iPad Mini, Android, computers and mobile devices supporting HTML5
- Housing: plastic, flooded with halogen-free polyurethane composition, self-extinguishing for thermal class B (130°C)
- IP Rating: IP54
- Assembly method:
- Controller: Two 18mm (W) x 3.5mm (H) oval mounting holes or adhesive (tape)
- Sensor: 4 M5/M6 screws, holes described on a circle Φ50
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C
- Dimensions:
- Driver: 50 x 92 x 28 mm (without antenna), 85 x 230 x 28 mm (with vertical antenna), antenna length 197 mm
- Sensor: Φ194 x 124mm (outer diameter, overall height)
Kit contents
- BleBox windSensor Pro sensor
- BleBox windSensor Pro sensor controller
- Omnidirectional WiFi antenna
Advantages
- Measures instantaneous, maximum, and average wind speed accurately from 0.5 m/s to 30 m/s.
- Data available in the dedicated wBox application with convenient export options.
- Can be connected to home WiFi network for remote data access.
- Allows automation to control roller blinds, awnings, or blinds during strong winds.
- Integrates with Home Assistant home automation system.
- Provides historical data and charts in the wBox app for detailed analysis.
- Sends notifications/alerts for strong winds to mobile devices.
- Can wirelessly send control commands to up to 30 other BleBox devices.
- Weatherproof housing (IP54) ensures durability in various weather conditions.
- External antenna increases WiFi range and can be replaced with a directional antenna for remote installation locations.
Disadvantages
- Requires a supply voltage of 12 V to 24 V DC which may need additional setup considerations.
- Some users have not yet installed the sensor and cannot provide full feedback on its performance.
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