CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer

Product catalog summary

Overview: The CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer is a compact, lightweight instrument designed for measuring cloud base height and vertical visibility. It is suitable for various meteorological applications, including aviation, land, maritime, and offshore platforms.

Key Features & Benefits:

Based on LIDAR technology with a low power diode laser, ensuring eye safety.
Capable of detecting up to three cloud layers simultaneously.
Easy installation and minimal maintenance with a built-in self-diagnostics system.
Electronics are housed in two replaceable subunits, allowing for easy part replacement without recalibration.
Supports multiple communication interfaces (RS-232, RS-485, FSK) for seamless integration.

Performance Specifications:

Measuring range: 0 – 7,500 m / 0 – 25,000 ft.
Reporting resolution: 10 m / 30 ft.
Accuracy: Greater of ±10 m or ±1% of height.
Reporting interval: Selectable between 15 – 120 seconds.
Laser safety: Eye safe Class 1M according to IEC 60825-1.

Environmental Specifications:

Operating temperature: -40°C to +55°C / -40°F to 130°F.
Weight: 15 kg (standalone).

Electrical Specifications:

Power supply: 115 V or 230 V AC, 45-65 Hz or 12V DC.
Power consumption: 30W for electronics, 200W for heater when active.

Output & Interface:

Interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, FSK/V23.
Data includes cloud height (up to 3 layers), vertical visibility, cloud amount/sky condition, status information, and backscatter profile.

Accessories:

Stand: 1m height for fixed installations.
Window blower: Available in 110V or 230V AC for enhanced detection in precipitation.
Housing classification: IP66 for harsh conditions.
Sun shutter: Protects equipment in tropical areas.
Cloud Presentation Suite: Graphical display software for Windows.
Demodulator: For use with V.23/FSK output.
Local and digital displays available for current measurement presentation.

Additional Information: For more details, visit www.biral.com or contact via email at [email protected].

Catalog excerpts

CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer Datasheet The CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer is a compact and lightweight standalone instrument for measuring cloud base height and vertical visibility. Ideal for use in all meteorological applicaitons including aviaiton, land, maritime and offshore platform. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS 9 Reliable operation 3 Easy installation and maintenance 9 Very long laser life (10 years) 3 7500 m / 25,000 feet measuring range 9 Low weight and lower power consumption 9 1 year warranty (option to extend up to 5 years) 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. It is designed for both fixed and mobile installations and detects up to three cloud layers simultaneously. The CBME80B is easy to install and required minimal service. A built-in self-diagnostics test system indicates any failures in the event of a malfunction in a status message sent as part of the data message. The electronics are located in two easily replaceable subunits, i.e. a power supply module and a master unit. The subunits, as well as the laser diode which is placed in the master unit, can be replaced by spare parts without adjustments or recalibration. Includes a number of pre-defined telegram formats and built-in support for RS-232, RS-485 and FSK for easy installation and integration.

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Operating Temperature Power Supply © Biral - Bristol Industrial & Research Associates Ltd. 2016 For more information, visit www.biral.com or contact us at [email protected]

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CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer

CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer

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