Cloud Ceilometer CBME80: General
Cloud Ceilometer CBME80: General
Cloud Ceilometer CBME80: General
General
The cloud ceilometer CBME 80 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 emit-
ting 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 80C186 mi-
croprocessor is used in signal processing.
Data presentation
CBME 80 has outputs for different types of dis-
play and recording units. An RS-232C interface
supports local control, test and data acquisi-
tion. For remote control and data acquisition
there is an FSK modem.
Technical data
Maintenance
Performance
A built-in test system indicates failures in the
Range 10 — 7 500 m / 30 — 25 000 ft
event of a malfunction. The electronics are lo-
Resolution 10 m / 30 ft
cated in two easily replaceable subunits, i.e. a
power supply module and printer circuit board. Accuracy Greater of ±10 m / 30 ft
or ±1% of height (against reflector)
The subunits, as well as the laser diode which
Measuring 15, 30, 60, 120 s (selectable)
is placed on the printed circuit board, can be interval
replaced by spare parts without adjustments or Laser safety Eye safe Class 1M in accordance to
re- calibration. IEC 60825-1
Environmental
Features Operating temp -40 — +55 °C / -40 — 130 °F
Reliable operation Weight 15 kg (standalone)
Easy installation and maintenance.
Electrical
Very long laser life (calc. 10 year)
Power supply 115V alt 230V, 45-65 Hz
25 000 feet measuring range capability.
Power Electronics 30VA
Low weight and low power consumption. consumption Heater 200VA
Output
Dimensions
Interface FSK/V23, RS232
75
Data Cloud height (up to 3 layers) or
vertical visibility
Cloud amount / sky condition
Status information
Backscatter profile
220
353
42
Options Window blower
Solar shutter
Mobile version with local display
Power supply 12V DC
55