400-CBME 40/80 Cloud Ceilometer

Reliable operation
Easy installation and maintenance
Very long laser life (calc 10 year)
12,500 and 25,000 feet measuring range capability
Low weight and low power consumption

The 400-CBME40/80 Cloud Ceilometer is a stand-alone instrument designed for fixed and mobile installations where accurate and reliable cloud height information is required. The design is based on the LIDAR principle. The light emitting component is a low power diode laser with the output power limited to an eye-safe level. Real time digitizing technique is employed in signal detection and the powerful INTEL 80186 microprocessor is used in signal processing.

The 400-CBME40/80 has outputs for different types of display and recording units. An RS232 interface supports local control, test, and data acquisition. For remote control and data acquisition, there is an FSK modem.

A built-in test system indicates failures in the event of a malfunction. The electronics are located in two easily replaceable subunits, i.e. a power supply module and printed circuit board. The subunits, as well as the laser diode which is placed on the printed circuit board, can be replaced by spare parts without adjustments or recalibration.

Specifications

Range: 30-12,500 feet and 30-25,000 feet
Resolution: 20 feet
Accuracy: 20 feet or 2%, whichever is greater
Measuring interval: Selected ranges
Outputs: RS232C, V.23 alt. V.21, Bell 103 alt. Bell 212
Output data: Cloud height (multiple bases)
Monitoring data
Back scatter signal profile
Operating temperature: -40° to +50°C
Power supply: 120/230V, 50 Hz, 25 VA, 200 VA (heater)
Color: White
Weight: 14 kg without stand
Laser safety: Class 1 laser product SSIFS 1980:2 (SS-EN60825)

Options:
Mobile version with local display
Stand for permanent installation
12 Vdc (not connected to heater)
Green color

Accessories:
Graphic program with storing functions, for IBM-PC (DOS 5)
Display unit, chart recorder
Demodulator V.23 - RS232

Ordering Information

400-CBME40 Cloud Ceilometer, 12,500 feet detection
Specify 110Vac or 220Vac operation, and RS232 or FSK output
400-CBME80 Cloud Ceilometer, 25,000 feet detection
Specify 110Vac or 220Vac operation, and RS232 or FSK output
400-CHI-BE Digital Display
400-CHI-BL Blower Option
400-CHI-DM FSK Modem
400-CHI-S Support Stand
400-CHI-SS Sun Shutter
400-CHI-SW Display Software, for Windows

Go to...
Upper Air or Visibility
Main Table of Contents
Top of Page