How Wireless Anemometers Improve Safety in Tower Crane Operations

Wind speed is one of the most critical safety factors in tower crane operations. Strong winds can cause load swing, crane deflection, structural stress and even catastrophic tipping accidents. According to common construction safety guidelines — “force 5 ensures quality, force 6 ensures safety” — wind conditions must be strictly controlled during lifting and structural operations. For example, spraying work should stop above level-3 winds, backfilling must stop at level-4 winds or higher, and all lifting operations must cease when wind force exceeds level 5, with mandatory shutdown when gusts reach 10 m/s and complete prohibition above 15 m/s.

A robust wireless anemometer designed specifically for tower crane solution applications provides continuous, real-time wind monitoring that helps operators comply with these safety requirements. A typical industrial model from the IOT Weather Station line features a wide operating temperature range (-20 °C to 70 °C), wireless transmission of up to ~100 m, IP65 protection, and sound-and-light alarms triggered when wind speed exceeds preset limits.

In a wireless anemometer for tower crane, the wind sensor is installed at the boom tip— the point most exposed to wind— and wirelessly transmits data to the operator cabin or the site control center. Once wind speeds exceed thresholds such as 9.0 m/s at the crane’s highest point, the system issues immediate warnings, allowing operators to suspend lifting, stabilize the load, and evacuate risk areas. This real-time feedback significantly enhances operational safety and aligns crane operation with national construction safety standards.

When choosing a wireless anemometer for tower crane use, key parameters include accurate wind speed measurement, strong anti-interference wireless communication, IP65 outdoor protection, low-temperature operation and reliable audible/visual alarms. Integrating such a sensor into the crane’s safety system allows construction firms to reduce risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and optimize lifting schedules based on actual wind conditions.

The BGT-FS1 wireless anemometer provides a reliable and effective safety solution for tower crane operations. With precise wind speed measurement, stable wireless transmission, and rugged industrial design, it helps prevent overload lifting, wind-induced accidents, and unsafe crane movements. Backed by our deep technical expertise and extensive practical experience in IoT monitoring systems, BGT is fully equipped to deliver complete, customized IoT solutions tailored to your tower crane safety requirements—from sensor deployment to data integration and platform configuration.