WeatherHawk Weather Station Comparisons

Specifications
Range/Accuracy

WEATHERHAWK® Signature Series

WEATHERHAWK®

500 Series

Wind Speed
Range/Starting Threshold/Technology

0-210 mph

1.75 mph

Rotating 3 cup anemometer

0-134 mph
0.22 mph

Ultrasonic Sensor

Wind Direction Range/Resolution/Technology

0-360 degrees

1 degree

Vane Sensor

0-360 degrees

1 degree

Ultrasonic Sensor

Barometric Pressure Range

Accuracy

150-1150 mbar
<+/- 3 mbar

600-1100 mbar

+/- 0.5 mbar

Air Temperature

-40º to +150ºF
+/-1.8ºF (typ)

-60º to +140ºF
+/-0.5ºF

Relative Humidity

0-100% RH
+/-3% 10-90%
+/-5% 90-100%

0-100% RH
+/-3% 0-90%
+/-5% 90-100%

Solar Radiation

Note: Solar radiation can measure higher than 1000 W/m² due to reflection from high clouds.

0-2000 W/m²
+/-2.5%

0-2000 W/m²
+/-2.5%

Rainfall

0.04" resolution (a)

0-3"/Hr Maxrate

Self-emptying bucket

0.001"resolution

0-7.87"/Hr Maxrate

Piezoelectric Surface (counts and grades each raindrop-integrates the value to achieve a continuous rain rate measurement)

 Features

Standard Wireless Communication (Spread Spectrum Radios)

Yes

MaxStream Industrial grade radios (916/922 MHz, 2.4 GHz standard)

Yes

MaxStream Industrial grade radios (916 MHz standard; 922 MHz & 2.4 GHz special order)

Long Range Radio Option.

WeatherHawk uses either a YAGI, or base station Omni, or both high gain antennas based on the application. Call for advice.

Yes, up to 7 miles for 900 MHz systems, up to 3.5 miles 2.4 GHz systems.

Yes, up to 7 miles for 900 MHz systems, up to 3.5 miles 2.4 GHz systems.

MAC and Windows Display software

NOTE: WeatherHawk-X/XP (MAC & PC) are both multi-lingual.

Yes

1. WeatherHawk-XP/X™ (dual OS)

2. Virtual Weather Station™

3. Weather Exchange™

4. Visual Weather Station

5. LoggerNet

6. PConnect

Yes

1. WeatherHawk-XP/X™ (dual OS)

2. Virtual Weather Station™

3. Weather Exchange™

4. Visual Weather Station

5. LoggerNet

6. PConnect

Multiple User Software License

All WeatherHawk software is licensed to the weather station, so any number of computers can run the software that communicates with a particular weather station. No "site" or multiple user licenses are required.

All WeatherHawk software is licensed to the weather station, so any number of computers can run the software that communicates with a particular weather station. No "site" or multiple user licenses are required.

WeatherVoice™ option for phone modem support

WeatherTalk™ module

Yes, dialup voice over a standard phone.

Yes, broadcast weather direct from the weather station.

Yes, dialup voice over a standard phone.

Yes, broadcast weather direct from the weather station.

Internet Enabled

Yes

Yes

User Customized Display

Yes

Yes

Pre-configured / assembled system

Yes

Yes

Conformal anti-moisture coatings

Yes

Yes

Waterproof Connectors

Yes

Yes

GLOBE Approved

Yes

Yes

Standard software 3rd party weather Network enabled

Yes

Yes

Citizens Weather Observer Network (CWOP) enabled

Yes

Yes

Tripod w/guy wire, stake and grounding kit options

Low profile roofmount kits

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Primary Power

Power unlimited using battery recharged by solar panel

Power unlimited using battery recharged by solar panel for systems without heaters. Systems with heaters require external AC power source.

System Price as listed above (US$)

Installation Fee

User installed
1 hour typical

User installed
1 hour typical

WebCam Interface

Yes

Yes

Data Source(s)

Published Data Company Website

Published Data Company Website