NBL-W-10GUWS 10-in-1 Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor

The NBL-W-10GUWS 10-in-1 ultrasonic weather station sensor combines meteorological, rainfall, particulate matter, environmental noise and solar/light measurements in one compact outdoor unit.

The standard 10-parameter configuration measures wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, PM2.5, PM10, environmental noise and rainfall, plus either solar radiation in W/m² or illuminance in Lux. Solar radiation and illuminance are alternative configurations and are not supplied together as separate parameters in the standard 10-in-1 model.

Wind speed and direction are measured using ultrasonic transit-time technology with a wind speed range of 0–60 m/s, while rainfall is detected using piezoelectric raindrop impact measurement. The sensor provides RS485 Modbus RTU communication for integration with compatible data loggers, PLCs and IoT gateways.

10-in-1 Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor Specifications

*Configuration note: Solar radiation and illuminance are alternative tenth parameters. Select one according to the project requirement. They are not both included in the standard 10-in-1 configuration.

Ten Weather and Environmental Parameters in One Sensor

This all-in-one ultrasonic weather station sensor combines meteorological, air-quality, noise, rainfall and solar/light monitoring in one device. It is intended for projects where multiple environmental variables need to be collected from one compact monitoring point.

Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction Measurement

The ultrasonic wind measurement section compares the transit time of sound signals between opposing transducers. Airflow changes the travel time of the ultrasonic signals, allowing wind speed and wind direction to be calculated without conventional rotating wind cups or a mechanical wind vane.

The ultrasonic weather station sensor measures wind speed from 0 to 60 m/s with 0.01 m/s resolution, making it suitable for meteorological, aviation, port, transportation and environmental monitoring.

Piezoelectric Rainfall Measurement

The integrated rainfall channel uses piezoelectric ceramic kinetic detection. Raindrops striking the sensing surface generate impact signals that are processed to determine rainfall.

Unlike a conventional tipping bucket rain gauge, this integrated rainfall measurement does not require a mechanical tipping mechanism. The Modbus data structure provides both cumulative rainfall and real-time rainfall values.

PM2.5 and PM10 Air-Quality Monitoring

The ultrasonic weather sensor with PM2.5 and PM10 combines meteorological measurements with particulate matter monitoring, allowing weather conditions and ambient particle concentrations to be collected through one integrated device.

For projects requiring reference-method equivalence, regulatory particulate monitoring, certified calibration or specific environmental compliance, provide the applicable requirement before model selection.

Environmental Noise Measurement

The integrated noise channel measures environmental sound levels from 30 to 130 dB with 0.1 dB resolution. This allows sound level information to be monitored together with weather and particulate matter data.

For projects requiring LAeq, Lmax, Lmin, frequency weighting, time weighting or specific regulatory acoustic indicators, provide the required specification before model selection.

Solar Radiation or Illuminance: Select One

The tenth parameter can be configured as either solar radiation or illuminance. These are different physical measurements and should be selected according to the project requirement.

Key Features

Ultrasonic Weather Sensor RS485 Modbus Integration

The ultrasonic weather sensor with RS485 Modbus can connect to compatible automatic weather station data loggers, PLCs and IoT gateways. The communication structure supports weather, particulate matter, noise, rainfall and solar/light data according to the selected configuration.

Available Modbus Measurement Data

Wiring

Use the markings on the supplied communication cable as the final wiring reference. Complete and verify all wiring before applying power.

Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor Dimensions

The integrated sensor housing has an approximate maximum diameter of 160 mm, an overall height of 286 mm and a lower mounting interface of approximately 60 mm.

Installation Recommendations

Install the ultrasonic weather station sensor vertically in an open and representative monitoring location. The site should provide unobstructed airflow, direct rainfall exposure, representative ambient air for PM measurement and suitable exposure for the selected solar radiation or illuminance channel.

Weather and Environmental Monitoring System Integration

10-in-1 Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor → RS485 Modbus RTU → Data Logger / PLC / IoT Gateway → Cloud Platform or Private Server

The sensor itself provides measurement data through RS485 Modbus RTU. Remote transmission through 4G, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or LoRaWAN requires a compatible data logger or IoT gateway; these communication functions are not built into the sensor itself.

Meteorological, Air Quality and Environmental Monitoring Applications

Thisenvironmental monitoring weather sensoris suitable for projects requiring meteorological, particulate matter, noise, rainfall and solar/light data from one monitoring point. Typical applications include automatic weather stations, agriculture, urban environmental monitoring, airports, ports, transportation and industrial sites.

Automatic Weather Stations  •  Agricultural Monitoring  •  Air Quality Monitoring  •  Environmental Monitoring
Airports & Aviation  •  Ports & Harbors  •  Transportation Monitoring  •  Industrial Sites

9-in-1 vs 10-in-1 Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor

How to Select the 10-in-1 Weather Sensor Configuration

FAQ

Q1. What does the NBL-W-10GUWS 10-in-1 ultrasonic weather station sensor measure?

A1. It measures wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, PM2.5, PM10, environmental noise and rainfall, plus either solar radiation or illuminance.

Q2. Why does the specification table show both solar radiation and illuminance if this is a 10-in-1 sensor?

A2. Solar radiation and illuminance are alternative tenth parameters. Only one is selected for the standard 10-in-1 configuration.

Q3. What is the wind speed measurement range?

A3. Wind speed is measured from 0 to 60 m/s with a resolution of 0.01 m/s.

Q4. How is rainfall measured?

A4. Rainfall is measured using piezoelectric raindrop impact detection rather than a conventional mechanical tipping bucket.

Q5. What are the PM2.5 and PM10 measurement ranges?

A5. PM2.5 is measured from 0 to 1000 µg/m³ and PM10 from 0 to 2000 µg/m³.

Q6. What is the environmental noise measurement range?

A6. The integrated noise channel measures sound level from 30 to 130 dB with 0.1 dB resolution.

Q7. Does the 10-in-1 weather sensor support RS485 Modbus RTU?

A7. Yes. It provides RS485 Modbus RTU communication at 9600 bps for compatible data loggers, PLCs and IoT gateways.

Q8. Is solar radiation the same as illuminance or PAR?

A8. No. Solar radiation is measured in W/m², illuminance in Lux and PAR/PPFD in µmol/m²/s. A dedicated PAR sensor is required for PAR measurement.

Q9. Does the sensor include built-in 4G, Wi-Fi or LoRaWAN?

A9. No. The sensor provides RS485 measurement data. Remote communication requires a compatible data logger or IoT gateway with the required communication method.

Q10. What is the difference between the 9-in-1 and 10-in-1 ultrasonic weather sensors?

A10. Both can include weather parameters, rainfall, PM2.5, PM10 and either solar radiation or illuminance. The 10-in-1 NBL-W-10GUWS additionally includes environmental noise measurement.

NBL-W-10GUWS Ultrasonic Weather Station Sensor Instruction Manual

NBL-W-10GUWS-10-in-1-Ultrasonic-Weather-Station-Sensor-Instruction-Manual.pdf

Quotation and Model Selection

For quotation and model selection, specify whether the tenth parameter should be solar radiation or illuminance, together with the required quantity, power supply, cable length, installation environment and the PLC, data logger or IoT gateway that will receive the RS485 Modbus data. If PAR, regulatory particulate monitoring, specific acoustic indicators, calibration or other project requirements apply, include them with the inquiry.