
Professional weather station for professional application!
If you want to build up a professional weather station in the harshest, then you need a real professional weather station.
It can accurately monitor each meteorological element, including temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, and other elements.
It provides “long-term reliable” and “convincing” monitoring data.
In today’s guide, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about professional weather station through the comparison of different mainstream brands.
I will help you to choose the best professional weather station in 2019.
Let’s do.
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Weather station classification through professionalism
Handheld Weather Station
Home Weather Station
Personal Weather Station
Professional Weather Station
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Only five brands are described here. In fact, there are many professional brands in every monitoring item. I will release relevant content step by step.
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Vaisala Professional Weather Station
Chapter 1
1. Brand History
Founded Time | Staff Number | Main Business | Others |
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Since 1936 | +1,529 employees. | National meteorological and hydrological services, aviation authorities, defense forces, road authorities, the weather critical energy sector, life science and high-technology industries and building automation. | Made in Finland. Net sales of €319.1 million in 2015. Vaisala serves customers in more than 140 countries. |
2. Model list
![]() WXT531 | ![]() WXT532 | ![]() WXT533 | ![]() WXT534 | ![]() WXT535 | ![]() WXT536 | |
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Data transfer | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 |
Power | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC | Min: 0.1 mA /12VDC Typ: 3.5 mA /12VDC Max:15 mA / 6VDC |
Temperature | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Relative | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Barometer | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Wind Speed | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Wind Direction | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Rainfall | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Hail | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Heating | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Analog Inputs | ![]() | |||||
mA Output | ![]() | |||||
Operating Temperature | -52 ~ +60 °C | -52 ~ +60 °C | -52 ~ +60 °C | -52 ~ +60 °C | -52 ~ +60 °C | -52 ~ +60 °C |
1 Year Warranty | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
3. How To Use
Vaisala WXT530 Transmitter Series | WXT520 Training | Setting Up the Vaisala WXT520 Weather Station |
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4. Pros & Cons
- Pros
Brand influence, world-class enterprise
High precision, large monitoring range, especially temperature
Original piezoelectric rain measuring method
Localized service
Ultra-low power consumption
- Cons
High cost
Maximum support 6 kinds of elements, can not measure radiation or UV
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Founded Time | Staff Number | Main Business | Others |
---|---|---|---|
Since 2007 | +50 | Compact Weather Station, Compact Air Quality Station,Ultrasonic Wind Sensor | Low-Cost, High Quality. |
2. Model list
Primary Use | Wind | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
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Dimensions | Ø 140mm H 215mm | Ø 140mm H 230mm | Ø 140mm H 230mm | Ø 140mm H 311mm | Ø 140mm H 360mm | Ø 140mm H 230mm | Ø 140mm H 230mm |
Weight | 0.8Kg | 1.0Kg | 1.3Kg | 1.2Kg | 1.5Kg | 1.5Kg | 1.5Kg |
Power DV12V | 20mA | 15mA | 20mA | 25mA | 30mA | 30mA | 30mA |
Data Transmission | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus | RS232 / RS485 Ascii / Modbus |
Wind Speed | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Wind Direction | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Compass | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
GPS | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option |
Temperature | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Humidity | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Barometric Pressure | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Rainfall | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Radiation | ![]() | ![]() | |||||
UV | ![]() | ||||||
Build-In Wireless | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option |
Build-In Power | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option | Option |
1 Year Warranty | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
3. How To Use
ZATA ZWS Operation | ||
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4. Pros & Cons
- Pros
Made in China, Low cost
Unique optical method to monitor rainfall, the resolution can reach 0.02mm
Scalability, simultaneous monitoring of radiation and UV data
Built-in 4G wireless module for wireless transmission
Built-in lithium battery for long-term power supply
- Cons
No localization support, after-sales service
Brand influence is limited
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Professional Weather Station Reviews
Chapter 3
Note
The test results from nine aspects of weight comparison, the more stars, the greater the competitiveness. You can also select a brand based on which one-way indicators stand out.
![]() Vaisala | ZATA | |
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Cost | Higher | Lower |
Professional | Higher | Normall |
Function | Max 6 Items | >6 Items |
Rain Characteristic | Piezoelectrical Rain | Optical Rain 0.02mm |
Power Consumption | Lower | Lower |
Data Transmission | RS232/RS48 RS422/SDI-12 | RS232/RS422 RS485/Ascii/SDI12 GPRS/Wifi/Bluetooth |
Installation | Easy | Easy |
Maintance | Easy | Easy |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Final | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Best Professional Weather Station Conclusion:
(1) When you use weather station for research, there is plenty of budgets and less buying, choosing Vaisala, the No. 1 brand in the industry, that’s right.
(2) If you will place a bulk order, you need the most cost-effective. Or you really want to use an all-in-one solution that integrates data sensors, acquisition, and wireless communications. There’s no question that ZATA professional weather station is the best choice.
Hope you can choose the most suitable one.
Professional Weather Station FAQs
Chapter 4
What Is Professional Weather Station?
Professional meteorological station is a high-end meteorological instrument, because of its high monitoring accuracy and long life, mainly in the field of scientific research and meteorology.
How About the Price of Professional Weather Station?
Professional weather stations use high-end industrial modules, so the cost is higher than conventional weather stations, such as home weather stations, personal weather stations and so on. Between $1000~$10000.
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