VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER SENSOR HSS-730
VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER SENSOR HSS-730
- Utilizes WMO Table 4680 present weather codes for simplified system integration.
- Constructed with a highly corrosion-resistant hard coat anodised finish.
- Includes window contamination monitoring and compensation.
- Unaffected by obstacle warning lights and easily integrates with the Biral ALS-2 Ambient Light Sensor.
- Operates on mains or DC power, with optional hood heaters for snow-prone areas.
- Visibility measurement range: 10m to 75km.
- Measurement error: ≤1.3% at 600m, ≤1.8% at 1,500m, ≤2.0% at 2km, ≤8.3% at 15km, ≤10.5% at 30km.
- Precipitation detection resolution: Rain at 0.015mm/hr, Snow at 0.0015mm/hr.
- Maximum rain rate: ~500 mm/hr with rain intensity accuracy of ≤10%.
- Output rate: Selectable from 10 to 300 seconds.
- Serial outputs: RS232 standard, RS422/RS485 optional.
- Reports present weather using 15 WMO table 4680 codes.
- Power requirements: 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 240 VAC.
- Operating temperature: -50°C to +60°C.
- Operating humidity: 0 – 100% RH.
- Protection rating: IP66.
- CE certified and EMC compliant with EN61326 standards.
- RoHS and WEEE compliant.
- Material: Hard coat anodised, dip brazed aluminium.
- Weight: 5.6 kg for DC sensors, 6.8 kg for AC sensors.
- Length: 751mm.
- Lifetime: Over 10 years.
- Includes self-test capability and automatic window cleaning compensation.
- Comes with a pole mounting kit, 6m power and data cables, user manual, and calibration certificates.
- Optional accessories include alternative length cables, calibration kit, hard shell transport case, and ALS-2 Ambient Light Sensor.
Catalog excerpts
VPF-730 VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER VPF-730 Visibility & Present Weather Sensor Premium quality sensor for the measurement of visibility and present weather in the most demanding applications. … compact forward scatter design simplifies installation and system integration, whilst providing accurate measurements WMO Table 4680 present weather codes Highly corrosion resistant hard coat anodised finish Window contamination monitoring and compensation Unaffected by obstacle warning lights Easy integration of Biral ALS-2 Ambient Light Sensor Every aspect of the sensor’s design is focussed on measurement accuracy, reliability and durability. The open design of the sensor head allows the free passage of air for greater measurement accuracy whilst the hard coat anodised dip brazed construction gives superb corrosion resistance, which is especially important in offshore applications. The unique backscatter receiver gives the VPF730 unparalleled abilities in distinguishing frozen from liquid precipitation, a key factor when determining the safety of aircraft operations. Present weather conditions are reported using WMO table 4680 codes to simplify system integration and compliance. An optional interface to the ALS-2 Ambient Light Sensor makes the VPF-730 suited for use in aviation applications where Runway Visual Range (RVR) information is required in addition to METAR data. As standard the sensor is fitted with an extensive self-test capability which includes window contamination monitoring and output compensation. Summary self-test information is included in the standard data message with full status information available on demand. The VPF-730 can be AC mains or low voltage DC powered and hood heaters are available for use in areas prone to snow. Biral have been manufacturing and supplying worldwide high specification Visibility and Present Weather Sensors since 1997. The VPF-730 Visibility sensor provides accurate visibility and present weather measurement in a compact and robust package, making it well suited to both general and offshore aviation applications. email: [email protected]
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VPF-730 VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER VPF-730 Specifications Visibility & Present Weather Measurement Visibility and present weather Operating temperature Serial data Operating humidity Range (visibility) Protection rating Measurement Error Certification & Compliance CE certified Measurement principle Forward scatter meter with 39° to 51° angle Precipitation detection resolution Rain: 0.015mm/hr (0.0006 in/hr) Snow: 0.0015mm/hr (0.00006 in/hr) RoHS and WEEE compliant Maximum rain rate Rain intensity accuracy Hard coat anodised, dip brazed aluminium Output rate (seconds) Weight (sensor head) Serial...
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- Display module
- Calibration system
- Digital indicator
- LED display panel
- Humidity and temperature probe
- Built-in display
- Pressure transducer
- Illuminated indicator
- Analog pressure transducer
- LED indicator
- Anemometer
- Relative pressure transducer
- Precision pressure transducer
- Speed indicator
- RS-422 display module
- Cup anemometer
- Ultrasonic anemometer
- 1-digit display