The Sato digital wind speed and direction monitoring system combines an outdoor propeller-and-vane sensor with a separate indicator. It brings wind information to the monitoring point, helping operators review conditions without visiting the sensor location.
For the configuration described here, select the WVAT6D0-3-00 indicator with the W639-ED1 wind sensor. Define the installation arrangement and required functions before ordering the complete system.
Indicator and sensor model selection
| Component | Model | Part number | Purpose |
| Digital indicator with alarm |
WVAT6D0-3-00 |
7910-50 |
Local display and alarm functions |
| Wind speed and direction sensor |
W639-ED1 |
7910-00 |
Outdoor wind measurement for the matching indicator |
W639-ED1 wind sensor specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Wind speed range |
2 to 90 m/s |
| Wind direction range |
0 to 360° |
| Starting wind speed |
2 m/s |
| Direction accuracy |
±5° |
| Speed measurement |
Optical pulse detection of propeller rotation |
| Direction measurement |
Vane with brushless potentiometer |
| Sensor signals |
Wind speed: 60 pulses per propeller revolution Wind direction: 0–1 V DC for 0–360° |
| Sensor supply |
12 ±2 V DC supplied by the indicator |
| Operating temperature |
-20 to 50°C, without rotor freezing |
| Dimensions |
250 mm wide × 660 mm high × 510 mm deep |
| Weight |
3 kg |
Wind display and alarm functions
The indicator shows instantaneous and 10-minute mean wind speed. Direction is displayed using 16 compass-point LEDs. Three wind-speed alarm stages can be configured within a setting range of 5 to 90 m/s.
Direction alarm selection: The wind-direction alarm shares the third alarm terminal. It cannot operate alongside the third wind-speed alarm setting.
Optional analogue and RS-422 outputs are available on enquiry. State the receiving equipment and required signals when requesting a quotation; these options should not be assumed to be included.
Existing 7980-S-11 installations
The earlier information on this page referenced the Sato 7980-S-11 wind speed and direction sensor. Its listed analogue signals differ from those of the W639-ED1 configuration above.
Do not assume direct interchangeability. For a sensor-only or indicator-only replacement, provide photographs of both nameplates, the wiring diagram and the existing signal specifications. The connection, signal scaling and mounting arrangement must be checked before selecting equipment.
Related weather instruments
For wind-speed-only enquiries, view the Sato three-cup wind speed sensor. For a project that also requires rainfall measurement, see the Sato tipping bucket rainfall sensor. Confirm the receiving equipment for each measurement channel separately.
Request a system quotation
Contact us for pricing and availability. Include the quantity, installation location, mounting arrangement, cable distance, supply voltage and required alarms or outputs. For an existing installation, include the complete sensor and indicator model references.