Vaisala Visibility Sensor FS11

  • Specially built for Runway Visual Range (RVR) applications
  • Meets FAA and ICAO specifications for RVR and visibility measurement
  • Accurate and traceable measurement
  • Mechanical design and high-power heating follow FAA guidelines
  • Can also be used for aeronautical and SYNOP visibility measurements
 

Visibility (MOR) measurement

 

Measurement range (MOR)
Accuracy

5 ... 75 000 m with 1, 3 and 10-minute averaging
+10 % range 5 ... 10 000 m
+20 % range 10 000 ... 75 000 m

Optical

 

Scattering angle
Optical monitoring

42°
Window contamination measurement and compensation circuitry
Optical path blockage detection
Light source stability control

Operating environment

 

Temperature
Humidity
Wind

-40...+65 °C
0...100 %RH
60 m/s

Inputs and outputs

 

Operating voltage
Power consumption
Outputs

100/115/230 VAC +/-10 %, 50-60 Hz
300 W maximum (60 VA + 240 VA defrosting heaters)
Serial line RS-232 or opto-isolated RS-485 (2-wire) or optinal data modem
Separate RS-232 maintenance line

Mechanics

 

Dimensions
Weight

2.8 (h) x 0.9 (w) x 0.5 (d) m
37 kg, including interface unit, mast and base plate

For complete specifications, please see the brochure or user guide in "Product Documentation".

 

 

Typical delivery times

 

USA

EUROPE

JAPAN, CHINA, ASIA

  1 - 2 products

  2 weeks

  2 weeks

  2 weeks

  3 or more products

  4 weeks

  4 weeks

  4 weeks

 

Spare parts

 

Common spare and wearing parts are available. For availability contact sales.

Repair

 

Repair services are available at Vaisala service centers for a fixed price.

Repair price includes:
-repair work
-required parts
-calibration certificate
-service report

Technical support

 

Technical support for your installed units, contact helpdesk@vaisala.com.

FS11 Visibility Sensor