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Vaisala Ceilometer CL51
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
- Cloud reporting range up to 13 km (43,000 ft)
- Backscatter profiling over full range up to 15 km (49,200 ft)
- Detection of Cirrus clouds
- Based on robust and affordable laser technology
- Modular design for easy installation and maintenance
- Extensive self-diagnostics with fault analysis
- Field proven, fully automatic 24/7 operation in all weather conditions
- Latest technology from the world leading manufacturer - installed base over 5000 ceilometers worldwide
Technical Specifications
| Performance | |
| Cloud reporting range | 0...13 km (0...43,000 ft.) |
| Backscatter profiling range | 0...15 km (0...49,200 ft.) |
| Reporting cycle programmable | 6...120 s, or polling |
| Reported quantities | |
| Cloud hits (up to 3 layers) and status information | |
| Cloud hits, status and backscatter profile | |
| Emulation of CL31 and LD-40 | |
| Sky Condition (optional) | |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | -55...+60 °C (-67...+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 V.21, V.22, V22bis |
| Mechanics | |
| Dimensions: | |
| Total | 1531 x 364 x 354 mm |
| Measurement unit | 834 x 266 x 264 mm |
| Weight: | |
| Total | 46 kg |
| Measurement unit | 18,6 kg |
| Housing classification | IP65 |
| For complete specifications, please see the brochure in "Documents". | |
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