Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi DWS-D-DDC13 Wind Vane Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi DWS-D-DDC13 is a robust wind direction sensor designed for reliable directional monitoring in wind energy, environmental measurement and outdoor industrial control systems. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi DWS-D wind sensor series, it uses opto-electronic detection and provides binary PNP and NPN outputs for straightforward integration with industrial control and monitoring equipment.
Unlike the 90° interval version in the DWS-D family, the DWS-D-DDC13 is specifically designed to indicate wind direction within ±7° of the North/South direction together with left/right directional information. This makes it suitable for applications where precise alignment relative to a defined directional axis is required.
The sensor operates from a 10–28 V DC supply and incorporates built-in heaters to support operation in cold outdoor environments. Its durable black PVC body, stainless steel rotor, IP54 protection and 13 m shielded PVC cable provide a dependable package for exposed industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Reliable opto-electronic wind direction detection for outdoor monitoring systems.
- Indicates wind direction within ±7° of the North/South direction.
- Provides left/right directional indication for alignment and control applications.
- Binary PNP and NPN outputs provide flexible industrial control-system integration.
- Integrated heaters help reduce the effects of icing in cold environments.
- Wide 10–28 V DC supply range suits common industrial DC systems.
- Protection against high humidity, salt and dust supports demanding outdoor installations.
- Supplied with a 13 m shielded PVC cable for convenient field wiring.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi DWS-D wind direction sensor series.
- Opto-electronic detection principle.
- ±7° North/South directional indication.
- Left/right wind direction indication.
- Binary PNP and NPN outputs.
- NPN/PNP square-wave signal output.
- 12.5 mA ± 2 mA output signal.
- 10–28 V DC power supply.
- Integrated heaters for cold-weather operation.
- -20 to +60 °C operating temperature.
- IP54 degree of protection.
- 13 m shielded grey PVC cable.
- Vertical mounting with M28 thread.
- Black PVC body with stainless steel rotor.
Precise Wind Direction Detection for Outdoor Control Systems
Wind vane sensors such as the Carlo Gavazzi DWS-D-DDC13 convert mechanical vane position into electrical signals that can be interpreted by industrial control and monitoring systems. The DDC13 version is designed specifically for detecting alignment within ±7° of the North/South direction while also providing left/right information, making it useful where directional positioning rather than broad quadrant detection is required.
For exposed installations, the DWS-D-DDC13 combines a stainless steel rotor and PVC housing with IP54 protection and resistance to high humidity, salt and dust. Integrated heating further supports reliable operation in cold conditions, while PNP and NPN outputs provide flexibility when interfacing the sensor with different industrial controllers.
Typical Applications
- Wind turbine direction and alignment systems.
- Wind energy installations.
- North/South wind direction detection.
- Industrial weather monitoring equipment.
- Renewable energy control systems.
- Environmental monitoring installations.
- Outdoor industrial automation systems.
- Applications requiring ±7° directional detection and left/right indication.
