CBME80 - Cloud Height Sensor
The CBME80 cloud ceilometer is stand-alone instrument designed for fixed
and mobile installations. It detects clouds using the LIDAR principle with a low power diode
laser that is eye safe. This
ceilometer has a detection range up to 25,000 feet and is very
accurate. The CBME80 is highly reliable, with a demonstrated
m
ean-time-between-failures of over 100,000 hours.
The main advantages of the CBME80 are:
- size
- weight
- power requirement
- modern design
The CMBE80
employs unique digital signal processing techniques that enable
detection of up to five cloud layers from an eye-safe laser.
This special design also extends the life of the laser beyond 10
years. The CBME80 has outputs for different types of display and
recording units. An RS-232 interface supports local control,
test, and data acquisition. For remote control and data
acquisition, there is an internal FSK modem. A digital readout
on the ceilometer enclosure provides cloud base and operating
status information. An external
digital display is also available.
The ceilometer has built-in test equipment for automatically adjusting its operating parameters and for self-diagnostics. The cyclic self-testing completely covers the ceilometer’s operation and reports current status in every output message. There are no periodic calibrations or adjustments required. The CMBE80 has been tested to IEC environmental standards for vibration, shock, impulse voltages, transients, operating temperature, and EMI susceptibility and emissions.
A heated blower is available for colder climates.
