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- Applications
- Cloud height detection at airports.
- Tactical deployment
- Features
- Easy installation and maintenance.
- Very long laser life
- Compact single lens design
- 26 000 feet [ 8000 m ] measuring range.
- Low weight and low power consumption.
- Fixed or portable design.
- Easy to interface, RS232 422 or Ethernet
Description
The MTECH Systems cloud ceilometer 8200-CHS 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 a powerful 32 BIT microprocessor is used in signal processing.
Data Presentation
The 8200-CHS has outputs for different types of display and recording units. All data output is in WMO and ICAO compatible formats. Backscatter data is transmitted to enable graphical display to the end user. An RS-232C, RS-485 over ethernet interface supports local control, test and data acquisition. For remote control and data acquisition there is an FSK modem. Wireless radio, microwave, conventional or DSL modem can be used to deliver data from the ceilometer.
Maintenance
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 printer 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 re-calibration. |
