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Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
Overview
- Second generation of advanced single lens optics provides excellent performance also at low altitudes
- Reliable operation in all weather: unsurpassed performance in vertical visibility and cloud detection during precipitation
- Fast measurement enables detection of thin cloud layers below a solid cloud base
- Modular design for easy installation and maintenance
- Extensive self-diagnostics with fault analysis
- Approved and deployed by the US-FAA
- Selected by the National Weather Service of USA
Technical Specifications
| Performance | |
| Measurement range | 0...25,000 ft ((0...7,6 km) |
| Reporting resolution | 5 m /10 ft (units selectable) |
| Reporting cycle | programmable, 2...120 s |
| Reported quantities | |
| Cloud hits (up to 3 layers) and status information | |
| Cloud hits, status and backscatter profile | |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | -40...+60 °C (-40...+140 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 0...100 %RH |
| Wind | 55 m/s |
| Inputs and outputs | |
| Operating voltage | 100/115/230 VAC |
| Power consumption | max. 310 W including heating |
| Outputs | RS-232/RS-485/Modem ITU-T V.21, V.22, V22bis |
| Mechanics | |
| Dimensions: | |
| Total | 1190 x 335 x 324 mm |
| Measurement unit | 620 x 235 x 200 mm |
| Weight: | |
| Total | 32 kg |
| Measurement unit | 13 kg |
| Housing classification | IP65 |
| For complete specifications, please see the brochure in "Documents". | |
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