Anemometer component

[Richtow8]

I have a wind sensor with a broken glass part inside so searched for a part and then the anemometer. The one I have, has 2 wires and the one I found here has 3 wires. I can't seem to find any answers that can allow me to comprehend the differences. This is used to activate awning retracting in high winds.

[adafruit_support_mike]

There are lots of ways to make an anemometer, and the number of wires doesn't contain much useful information.

What kind of output signal did your anemometer produce?

[Richtow8]

I son't know what signal the output is. This is simply to retract an awning. I do have a second one that I could cut/measure if I knew what I was looking for, however, I've been under the impression that they all work the same for this function. There is a broken glass sleeve that had 2 metal overlapping flat pieces within, Those are supported by only the 2 leg wires, off center. The turbine has 2 magnets.

[adafruit_support_mike]

Post a photo showing what you have and we'll take a look. 800x600 images usually work best.

[Richtow8]

Attached is the photo of my anemometer with enlarged broken glass part and the "magnets" (?) inside.

Broken Glass part of anemometer

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