Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“

Product catalog summary

Overview: The CHM 15k "NIMBUS" is a LIDAR-based ceilometer designed for year-round operation in various climates. It measures aerosol backscatter profiles, cloud base height, cloud penetration depth, aerosol layer height, cloud cover, vertical visibility, and the Sky Condition Index.

Measurement Technology: Utilizes optical LIDAR technology with a measuring range up to 15 km (50,000 ft). It features high sensitivity for accurate results day or night, using long-life laser sources and high-sensitivity photodetectors.

Product Highlights: The device is eye-safe, service-friendly, and has a modular design. It includes a double-walled housing with an integrated fan and automatic heating system to prevent misting, precipitation, freezing, or overheating.

Interfaces: Standard interfaces include RS485, LAN, and optional DSL modem or RS232 for service.

Technical Specifications:

Measuring Principle: Lidar (optical, time of flight)
Range: 5 to 15,000 m (16 to 50,000 ft)
Time Resolution: 2 to 600 seconds
Range Resolution: 5, 10, 15 m
Power Supply: 230 VAC or 115 VAC, ±10%
Power Consumption: 250 W standard, 800 W max heating
Laser Source: Nd:YAG solid state laser, 1064 nm wavelength
Environmental Compliance: ISO 10109 - 11
Protection Level: IP65
Operating Temperature: -40 to +50 °C
Dimensions: 500 x 500 x 1550 mm
Weight: 70 kg (130 kg with packaging)

Certifications: CE certified, 115 VAC version compatible with FCC/CSA, complies with ICAO frangibility requirements.

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Technical Data Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“ The LIDAR-based cloud height sensor / ceilometer CHM 15k is prepared to work throughout the year and in any climate Parameters measured Aerosol backscatter profile, cloud base height, cloud penetration depth, aerosol layer height, cloud cover, vertical visibility, Sky Condition Index Measurement technology Optical (LIDAR) Product highlights Measuring range up to 15 km (50,000 ft), optimized detection of several cloud layers, simple eye-safe operation, service-friendly modular device design, various data telegrams including raw data Interfaces RS485, LAN, RS232 oder Modem V.21, V22 Article number 8350.00, 8350.01 incl. 8350.MOD, 8350.10, 8350.03 The Lufft CHM 15k has a double-walled housing combined with integrated fan and automatic heating system. Thus it provides reliable protection against misting, precipitation, freezing or overheating. Exact results due to high sensitivity! Reliable and accurate results at any time of the day or night are ensured by the use of longlife laser sources, filters with narrow bandwidth and high-sensitivity photodetectors. Page 1 Technical modifications and errors excepted - Created 02/03/2021 G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH Fellbach, Deutschlan

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Technical Data Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“ Measuring principle Measuring parameters Description Range Time resolution Range resolution Quality and auxiliary values Lidar (optical, time of flight) Aerosol backscatter profile 5 ... 15,000 m (16 ... 50.000 ft) 2 ... 600 s 5, 10, 15 m External and internal temperature, window status, laser status, receiver status Target parameters Quantities given in layers Cloud base height (CBH), Cloud penetration depth (CPD), Aerosol layer height (ALH) Number of layers 1 - 9 layer (programmable); 3 layer preset Distance measurement accuracy Greater of ±5 m (±16...

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Technical Data Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“ Certifications International standards CE 115 VAC version compatible with FCC/ CSA Complies with ICAO frangibility requirements Operating Conditions Temperature range Relative humidity Wind Physical Dimensions Weight Page 3 Technical modifications and errors excepted - Created 02/03/2021 G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH Fellbach, Deutschland Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.or

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Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“

Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“

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