Product description: SenseCAP S800 8in1 - sensor for building a weather station - Seeedstudio 101991023
The SenseCAP S800 is an advanced weather sensor designed to provide precise and comprehensive monitoring of environmental conditions. It measures eight key parameters: air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction (using ultrasonic technology), PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, and noise levels . Designed to withstand extreme conditions, its operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C and its IP66 rating ensures excellent water tightness . The sensor utilizes RS485 (MODBUS-RTU) and SDI-12 interfaces , facilitating integration with various data logging systems. The kit also includes a 3-meter cable , a USB Type-C cable , mounting screws , and a flat washer for opening the communication port.
The manufacturer has prepared a user guide that makes it easier to get started with the sensor.
SenseCAP S800 8in1 - sensor for building a weather station - Seeedstudio 101991023.
The sensor is used to monitor up to 8 environmental parameters.
Main features of the sensor
- It allows the measurement of eight environmental parameters: air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations and noise level
- Provides high resistance to harsh weather conditions thanks to the IP66 tightness class
- Offers support for RS485 (MODBUS-RTU) / SDI-12 interfaces
- It is equipped with a thermostatically controlled heating system, allowing operation in extremely cold conditions.
- Uses ultrasonic sensors to measure wind speed and direction, which reduces the number of moving parts used in the structure
- It is designed to operate in a wide temperature range from -40°C to 85°C
SenseCAP S800 Sensor Applications
The SenseCAP S800 sensor finds applications in numerous areas, including agriculture, where it helps optimize crop conditions . In the context of smart cities, this device facilitates air quality and noise management , improving the quality of life for residents. Furthermore, it is an invaluable tool in the energy and transportation sectors, as well as in meteorological monitoring, where its ability to accurately forecast weather significantly supports decision-making.
SenseCAP ONE sensors
The SenseCAP ONE series of weather sensors are compact devices that users call "all-in-one." They include a wide range of sensors that allow you to monitor up to 10 key weather parameters: air temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, light intensity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations, and CO2 levels . This comprehensive solution allows for highly precise tracking of atmospheric conditions in a single, compact device (the ability to measure individual values depends on the selected sensor model).
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High reliability of SenseCAP sensors
Seeedstudio products are characterized by high quality and reliability , as confirmed by numerous tests conducted during production. Before the modules are finally released from the factory, the manufacturer conducts a series of tests to ensure they function perfectly in extreme conditions throughout their entire life cycle. The SenseCAP ONE series has passed six reliability tests , including:
- Wind tunnel - measuring wind direction and speed in an artificially changing environment,
- High and low temperature test - determines performance in extremely unfavorable temperature conditions,
- Structural test - determines whether the collected values from multiple devices are consistent and highly precise,
- Three-axis vibration test (xyz) - evaluates the effect of vibration on sensor measurements,
- Waterproof and tightness test - checking whether the module meets the requirements for operation in a difficult environment,
- R&D and production test - to verify the performance of multiple devices in factory conditions.
Modbus RTU RS485 and SDI-12 communication protocols
RS485 is a data transmission standard that enables serial communication over long distances and in harsh environmental conditions . It is often used in industrial systems due to its ability to maintain reliable communication even in the presence of electromagnetic interference.
SDI-12 is an interface standard for connecting microprocessors to environmental sensors. The "12" represents a 1200 baud data rate. It is particularly popular in environmental monitoring applications because it allows for simple and efficient connection of multiple sensors to a single data acquisition device .
SenseCAP ONE Application.
Sensor technical specifications
- Model: SenseCAP S800
- Measured values:
- air temperature: range from -40°C to 85°C, accuracy ± 1°C, resolution 0.01°C
- relative humidity: range 0% to 100% RH, accuracy ±1.5% RH, resolution 0.01% RH
- barometric pressure: range from 300 hPa to 1250 hPa, accuracy ± 50 Pa, resolution 10 Pa
- Wind speed: standard range 0 m/s to 60 m/s, extended range up to 75 m/s, withstand range up to 80 m/s, accuracy ±0.3 m/s (≤10 m/s); ±3% (from 10 m/s to 50 m/s); ±5% (>50 m/s), resolution 0.1 m/s
- wind direction: range from 0° to 360°, accuracy ± 3°, resolution 0.1°
- PM2.5: range 0 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³, accuracy ±10% (100 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³); ±10 µg/m³ (0 µg/m³ to 100 µg/m³), resolution 1 µg/m³
- PM10: range from 0 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³, accuracy ± 15% (from 100 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³); ±15 µg/m³ (from 0 µg/m³ to 100 µg/m³), resolution 1 µg/m³
- noise: range from 35 dB to 100 dB, accuracy ± 1.5 dB, resolution 0.1 dB
- Sensor power supply: 12 V to 24 V
- Heating power supply: 24 V
- Protocol: RS485 (MODBUS-RTU) / SDI-12
- IP protection class: IP66
- Cable length: 3 m
- Operating temperature and humidity: -40°C to 85°C, 0% to 100% RH
- Weight: 2 kg
Contents of the set
- 1x SenseCAP S800 8in1 - sensor for building a weather station
- 1x M12 8-pin communication cable
- 1x USB Type-C cable for device configuration
- 6x mounting screws
- 1x flat washer for opening the configuration port
The sensor has an IP66 housing protection rating.
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