Skywatch® Wind Alert

Anemometer with alarm and memory, supplied with configuration interface

Skywatch® Wind Alert

This instrument was developed to signal high wind speeds.

Skywatch® WWS

Anemometer with alarm

Skywatch® WWS

Skywatch® WWS has been developed to protect people and property that are or may be subject to high winds.

Skywatch® Wind Alert

This instrument has been designed to warn of wind speeds that are dangerous for the safety of people and property.

Main features of Skywatch Wind Alert :

  • A propeller multidirectional which measures the wind horizontally and vertically (including turbulence behind an obstacle).
  • If the programmed limits are exceeded, this is indicated by orange (pre-alarm) and red (alarm) LEDs and a loud audible signal.
  • On-site installation in seconds on tubes or structures up to 40 mm thick.
  • Clamp with ball joint for fixing.
  • Pre-alarm and alarm levels and times can be programmed by connecting to a PC with dedicated software.
  • Alarms are recorded and dated
  • Long battery life: 2 years continuous use, low battery indicator, automatic switch-off when stored in its box.
  • Robust, weatherproof casing.
  • Designed and manufactured in Switzerland.
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Applications

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Aerial work platforms

Warn workers at height of high wind speeds and gusts.

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Cranes

Warn maintenance companies of dangerous wind speeds.

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Scaffolding

Warning in the event of structural collapse conditions.

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Landscapers, arborists

Warning of dangerous cutting or felling conditions.

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Model flying sites

Dangerous conditions for take-off and landing.

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Drone flights

Unsuitable flying conditions for drones.

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Outdoor leisure sites

Safety compliance for outdoor events.

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Camping & caravanning

Risk of structural damage.

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Outdoor tents

Dangerous conditions for occupying tents.

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Outdoor storage

Risk of instability and structures falling.

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Materials handling

Hazardous operating conditions for equipment.

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Suspension bridges

Risk to pedestrians crossing the road.

Alarm level programmer and data logger

The menus are in English:

The configuration software supplied allows you to set the levels and duration of the visual and audible alarms. These settings are transmitted to Wind Alert via a USB cable (supplied). Once programmed, Wind Alert retains its data until it is programmed again. The software can also be used to retrieve a time-stamped log of all recorded alarms.

  • Define and set pre-alarm and alarm thresholds.
  • Set the duration of audible and visual alerts.
  • Read and export alarm history data.
  • Compatible with Windows 10 and later versions.
  • List of pre-alarms and alarms in CSV format.
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Technical specifications

Skywatch WWS Logo - Wind Warning System

Skywatch® WWS

This instrument has been developed to protect people and property that are or may be subject to high winds.

It consists of 2 components:

  • A wind strength display unit with 4 programmable alarm thresholds (2 min and 2 max).

  • A multidirectional propeller (wind sensor) which measures the wind horizontally and vertically (turbulence behind the obstacle). The propeller transmits its signal magnetically to a transducer (wind sensor) located at the end of the connection cable linked to the screen. This transmission system simplifies installation.

Skywatch WWS Logo - Wind Warning System

Skywatch® WWS is particularly recommended for :

  • Construction sites: scaffolding, cranes, etc.

  • Public buildings: schools, sports grounds, etc.

  • Sports and leisure: campsites, mobile homes, marinas, airfields, ski lifts, sports competitions, etc.

Four values can trigger the alarm. These values can be determined on the rising or falling edge and the alarm duration can be set for each alarm.

There are four relay outputs in kits 2 and 3 (described below). The idle state of each relay can be selected between no (open) and nc (closed). The user can assign a relay output to each alarm.

Skywatch® WWS - Technical data