The SWS-050 Visibility Sensor
The Visibility Sensor is suitable for use in applications where visibility, fog and other obstructions to vision must be measured.
Features
10m to 40km measurement range.
Serial data output (RS232 & RS422/RS485).
Very low power requirements.
Data Output
The Visibility Sensor is provided with RS-232C and RS422/RS485 serial data outputs as standard for reliable and simple connection to a wide range of monitoring and control systems. The data is output in various ASCII data strings allowing the user to easily access those parameters that are most important in any particular application.
Construction
The Visibility Sensor is a single lightweight unit and can easily be installed by one person. The sensor is constructed of high grade aluminium and finished with a white powder coat paint.
Maintenance and calibration
The Visibility Sensor is fully calibrated at the time of manufacture. Routine maintenance, including a check on calibration, can be performed easily by one person in a matter of a few minutes and a re-calibration takes only slightly longer
More information on: http://www.biral.com/meteorological-sensors/visibility-and-present-weather
| Visibility range |
Standard 10m to 40km resolution 1m or 10m (defoult) |
| Visibility error |
<=4.2% at 600m |
| Measurement principle | forward scatter meter with 39° to 51° angle, centered at 45° |
| Output data rate | serial 10 to 300sec (selectable) |
| Serial outputs | RS232, RS422 and RS485 |
| Sensor power |
9-36 VDC |
| Hood heating power |
24VAC or DC |
| Operating temperature | -40° to +60° |
| Operating humidity | 0 - 100%RH |
| Protection rating | IP66/IP67 |
| Material | Aluminium, powder paint finish with optional hard anodize base layer |
| Weight | 4.3kg including mounting kit |
| Lenght | 811mm |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Lifetime | >10 years |
| User confidence check | 6 month recommended |
| Window cleaning | automatic compensation and warnings |
| Field calibration | with optional calibration kit |
| Included with sensor | pole mounting kit (2 x U-bolt), user manual and calibration certificates |
| Additional features |
Hood heaters fitted as standard
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| Certification and Compliance | CE certified, EMC compliance with EN61326-1997, 1998, 2001, RoHS and WEEE compliant |
| Title | Description | Filename |
|---|---|---|
| SWS-050 datasheet | SWS050.pdf | |
| SWS-050 user manual | DOC100948_06D-0.pdf |
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