5-in-1 Compact Weather Sensor

Professional Ultrasonic Weather Monitoring Sensor for Agriculture, Solar Energy, Environmental Monitoring and Industrial IoT Projects

The 5-in-1 Compact Weather Sensor integrates air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, ultrasonic wind speed and ultrasonic wind direction into one compact device. It is designed for long-term outdoor monitoring, easy system integration and low-maintenance operation.

Product Overview

This compact weather sensor provides reliable meteorological data for automatic weather stations, smart agriculture systems, solar power plants, environmental monitoring networks, hydrological projects, transportation weather monitoring and industrial IoT platforms.

Compared with traditional mechanical wind sensors, the ultrasonic wind measurement design has no rotating cups, no wind vane and no bearing wear. This helps reduce maintenance costs, improve long-term stability and simplify deployment in remote or difficult-to-access monitoring sites.

Why Choose This 5-in-1 Compact Weather Sensor?

Reduce Hardware Costs

One integrated device replaces multiple separate sensors, reducing sensor quantity, mounting accessories, cabling and installation cost.

Lower Maintenance Requirements

Ultrasonic wind measurement has no moving parts, helping avoid bearing wear, mechanical failure and frequent field maintenance.

Faster Project Deployment

Compact structure, single mounting point and simplified wiring help reduce field installation time and commissioning workload.

Industrial System Integration

Supports RS485 Modbus RTU, RS232, RS422 and SDI-12 for PLC, RTU, SCADA, data logger and IoT gateway integration.

Reliable Outdoor Operation

IP66 protection and -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range support long-term outdoor deployment in harsh environments.

Key Features

• 5 weather parameters integrated into one compact sensor.

• Ultrasonic wind speed and wind direction measurement.

• No mechanical moving parts and low maintenance.

• High-precision temperature, humidity and pressure monitoring.

• RS485 Modbus RTU, RS232, RS422 and SDI-12 support.

• IP66 weatherproof design for outdoor environments.

• Wide operating temperature from -40°C to +85°C.

• Suitable for solar-powered remote monitoring stations.

• Easy connection to PLC, RTU, SCADA and cloud platforms.

• OEM and private label service available for project customers.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

Comparison with Traditional Weather Sensor Solutions

Communication and System Compatibility

The sensor is designed for easy integration into industrial control systems and remote monitoring platforms. Standard communication protocols make it suitable for both new monitoring projects and existing system upgrades.

Who Is This Sensor Best For?

• Weather station manufacturers

• System integrators

• Agricultural technology companies

• Solar EPC contractors

• Environmental monitoring companies

• Water resource management projects

• Smart city infrastructure providers

• OEM and private label distributors

• Industrial automation companies

• Government monitoring projects

Installation

The sensor supports pole mount and mast mount installation. The compact design reduces installation time, simplifies wiring and improves overall project deployment efficiency.

Customization Options

• Customized cable length

• Customized connector type

• OEM logo service

• Private label service

• Project-based configuration

• Communication protocol documentation

• Bulk order support

• System integration support

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the advantages of an ultrasonic weather sensor compared with a traditional mechanical weather sensor?

Ultrasonic weather sensors measure wind speed and wind direction using ultrasonic signals instead of rotating cups and wind vanes. Compared with traditional mechanical sensors, ultrasonic sensors have no moving parts, lower maintenance requirements, better long-term stability and fewer mechanical failure risks. This makes them especially suitable for remote monitoring projects.

2. Is a 5-in-1 weather sensor suitable for agricultural monitoring?

Yes. Agricultural projects commonly require temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and atmospheric pressure data for irrigation management, crop protection and field microclimate monitoring. A 5-in-1 sensor simplifies deployment while providing the core weather parameters required for precision agriculture.

3. Can this compact weather sensor be used in solar power plant monitoring systems?

Yes. It is suitable for PV plant environmental monitoring, solar resource assessment, weather data collection and performance analysis. Its compact design and low maintenance requirements make it a practical solution for large solar farms.

4. How does an integrated weather sensor reduce project costs?

Instead of installing multiple independent sensors, one integrated weather sensor reduces equipment quantity, mounting structures, cable requirements, installation time and maintenance expenses. This helps lower both initial project cost and long-term operating cost.

5. Which communication protocols are commonly used for weather monitoring projects?

Common industrial protocols include RS485 Modbus RTU, SDI-12, RS232 and RS422. These interfaces allow the sensor to connect with PLCs, RTUs, data loggers, SCADA systems, IoT gateways and cloud monitoring platforms.

6. Is an ultrasonic weather sensor suitable for unattended remote monitoring stations?

Yes. Because ultrasonic wind sensors contain no mechanical moving parts, they are suitable for remote weather stations, solar farms, mountain monitoring sites, hydrological stations and environmental monitoring networks where maintenance access is limited.

7. What should system integrators consider when selecting a weather sensor?

System integrators should consider measurement accuracy, communication protocol compatibility, protection rating, power requirements, installation method, maintenance workload and integration complexity. Integrated ultrasonic weather sensors are often preferred because they simplify installation and reduce long-term maintenance.

8. Can the sensor connect directly to PLC, RTU or SCADA systems?

Yes. The sensor supports RS485 Modbus RTU, RS232, RS422 and SDI-12 communication, making it suitable for direct integration with PLC, RTU, SCADA and industrial data acquisition systems.

9. Does the sensor require regular maintenance?

The sensor requires very little maintenance. Since the wind speed and wind direction measurement is ultrasonic, there are no rotating cups, bearings or wind vanes that require frequent replacement.

10. Can this sensor be powered by a solar power system?

Yes. It can be used in solar-powered remote monitoring stations when matched with a suitable data logger, power management module and battery system.

11. Is Modbus documentation available for system integration?

Yes. Communication protocol documents and Modbus register maps can be provided to support software development, system integration and project commissioning.

12. Do you provide OEM or private label service?

Yes. OEM logo customization, private label service and project-based configuration support are available for distributors, system integrators and bulk project customers.

Looking for a Reliable 5-in-1 Weather Sensor for Your Project?

Whether you are building an automatic weather station, smart agriculture system, solar monitoring station, environmental monitoring network or industrial IoT platform, this 5-in-1 Compact Weather Sensor provides accurate data, easy integration, low maintenance and long-term outdoor reliability.

Contact us today for datasheets, pricing, OEM solutions and project support.