Skywatch is back on our shelves. In this article, we would like to present and introduce you to the individual models of these sensational anemometers from Switzerland.
In our offer you will find standard models that display the measurement on the built-in display and those that you can connect to your smartphone. What are the differences between them, which model will meet your requirements? This article should dispel all your doubts.
The first question we should ask ourselves when choosing our new Skywatch is:"Do I want to check the weather information directly on the measuring instrument or display the measurement in real time when my phone connects to Skywatch® BL via Bluetooth?". Here we distinguish two categories of wind meters: manual and smartphone weather station.
We will first present you with the features of handheld wind meters.
Handheld windmeters
The handheld wind meters we have on our offer include the following models: Skywatch®Xplorer, Skywatch® Eole, Skywatch® Meteos, Skywatch® Atmos, with the Xplorer available in 4 versions. What is the difference between the different models, what are their functions and specifications - you will find out soon.
Skywatch® Xplorer.
According to manufacturer's website"As a pioneer in the field of manual anemometers, JDC Electronic has been focusing its efforts on the development of high quality anemometers for over 20 years with its Skywatch brand aiming to make the most perfect match of simplicity and efficiency"
Xplorer wind meters are simple in their design, but with high quality components, they will meet the expectations of even the most demanding users. Depending on the model, we have manydifferent functions at our disposal: wind, temperature, pressure, height and even a compass reading in degrees.
Function
Xplorer 1
Xplorer 2
Xplorer 3
Xplorer 4
Momentary wind speed
Maximum wind speed
Air temperature
Perceptible temperature
Compass in degrees
Height
Relative and absolute pressure
Specs:
Wind measurement(models 1, 2, 3, 4):
Measurement units
km/h, mph, m/s, fps, knots and bft
Resolution
to the tenth decimal place to 99.9 and then to the unit
Precision
± 3% FS
Measurement range
from 3 to 150 km/h
Temperature measurement(models 1, 2, 3, 4):
Measurement units
°C and °F
Resolution
up to one tenth of a degree
Measuring cycle
one measurement every 0.5 seconds
Precision
± 0.3 °C to 20 °C / ± 0.5 °C from-20 to +50 °C
Measurement range
-50°C to +100°C
Compass(model 3, 4):
Measurement units
degrees:
Resolution
1 degree
Precision
± 4 degrees
Measurement
in a vertical position
Height(model 4):
Measurement units
m & ft
Resolution
1 m / 3 ft
Precision
± 10 m
Scope
-700 m to + 9'000 m
Absolute and relative pressure(Model 4)
Measurement units
hPa and inHg
Precision
± 1 hPa
Additional information:
Dimensions: 41 x 93 x 17 mm
Weight: 50 g
Backlighting
Watertight after immersion
Replaceable lithium battery CR2032(battery life: several years of regular use)
Automatic switch-off after 1 minute or continuous operation possible
2-year warranty
Recording modes: display in different forms, one of 48 pressure measurements recorded every hour
We probably already know everything about the Xplorer model, so let's have a look now at other handheld windmeters which are equipped with a large 54-millimetre propeller, so they don't need to be positioned precisely against the wind, i.e.: Skywatch® Eole, Skywatch® Meteos, Skywatch® Atmos.
Let's start with what these three models have in common. First of all, the already mentioned large propeller which accurately measures wind strength regardless of its direction. Secondly, a stronger and more durable construction compared to the Xplorer. Thirdly, a strong aluminiumbase with a thread(1/4″) for mounting on a photo tripod. What makes them different is the individual measuring instruments.
Function
Skywatch® Eole
Skywatch® Meteos
Skywatch® Atmos
Momentary wind speed
Maximum wind speed
Medium wind speed
Air temperature
Perceptible temperature
Humidity
And so Eole is recommended by the manufacturer for wind- and kitesurfers as a device that reads very precisely the speed of wind and is also unsinkable.
Meteos, with its even greater variety of functions, will also work perfectly as our handheld weather station during expeditions not only to the sea, but also to the mountains where the knowledge of the actual and perceived temperature will be important.
The Atmos, on the other hand, thanks to an additional hygrometer installed, will allow us to plan our adventures even better during sports and will make it easier to control and monitor the influence of weather conditions on crops in agriculture. Precision, ease of use and many other functions of Skywatch Atmos make it an indispensable device for farmers. Atmos will make it easier to make decisions before spraying crops and controlling the livestock environment.
Specs:
Wind measurement(Eole, Meteos, Atmos):
Measurement units
km/h, mph, m/s, fps, knots and bft
Resolution
to the tenth decimal place to 99.9 and then to the unit
Precision
± 3% FS
Measurement range
from 2 to 150 km/h
Wind measurement(Meteos, Atmos):
Measurement units
°C and °F
Resolution
up to one tenth of a degree
Measuring cycle
one measurement every 0.5 seconds
Precision
± 0.2 °C at 20 °C
Measurement range
from-40°C to +80°C for Meteos;
from-40°C to +80°C for Atmos
Moisture measurement(Atmos):
Measurement units
%rH
Resolution
0.1
Precision
± 3% rH(20 - 80 %rH)
Measurement range
2 to 100% rH
Mode
immediate, minimum, average, maximum and dew point
Additional information:
Dimensions: ø 65 x 155 mm
Weight: 235 g
Multidirectional turbine
Turbine protection cap
Backlighting
Unsinkable
Minimum, average and maximum: duration from 3 s to 24h or stopwatch
Aluminium stand with photo tripod mounting(1/4 ″)
2 replaceable LR6 batteries(battery life: several years of regular use)
Low battery indicator
Operating temperature:-20 to + 70°C
Official Swiss Calibration
Cover included
2-year warranty
Smartphone Weather Stations
The last group of Skywatches that we will look into are small and handy stations that connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth, i.e. the Skywatch® BL models. The BL 300, 400 and 500 models are ideal for such activities as:
sailing
wind/kite- surfing
paragliding
hiking
agriculture
construction site
This small device with a diameter of 26mm provides instant measurements, graphical display of measurements with momentary, minimum, maximum values, tracking mode with automatic recording of measurements and GPS coordinates, it even allows you to share the measurements on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and bl.skywatch.ch. With the digital data storage, you will also have an overview of the measurement history and all data will be displayed on the map.
What can we measure with BL? It all depends on your model.
Function
BL 300
BL 400
BL 500
Wind speed
Wind direction
Temperature
Perceived temperature
Humidity
Dew point
Pressure
UV Index
Additional information:
Dimensions: Ø26 x 116 mm(closed, without a clip)
Weight: 66 g(without a clip)
Materials: anodized aluminium
Multidirectional propeller
Low inertia sensor
Bluetooth connection status and battery level indicator
Powered by a micro USB battery with a battery indicator
Battery life: over a week
Pull-out sensor protection
IP67 protection level
Operating temperature:-20 to + 70°C
Official Swiss Calibration
As you can see, Skywatch gives you the possibility to choose a meteorological measurement instrument ideal for our needs, with high measurement accuracy and made with Swiss precision. All of these devices will surely prove themselves as perfect windmeters on the spot, and the higher models will also prove themselves and facilitate decision making during mountain expeditions, walks in the city or even in the cultivation of plants. Every weather-dependent person should be equipped with such wind meters and meteo stations .
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