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Biral VPF-730 Visibility & Present Weather Sensor

ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors

The VPF-730 Visibility sensor provides accurate visibility and present weather measurement in a compact and robust package, making it well suited to both general and offshore aviation applications

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Overview

15 WMO Table 4680 present weather codes
Reliable measurement in all weather conditions
Highly corrosion resistant hard coat anodised finish
Window contamination monitoring and compensation
Unaffected by obstacle warning lights
Easy integration of Biral ALS-2 Ambient Light Sensor
Mains or DC powered
10m to 99.99km measurement range

Specification

Measurement	Visibility, MOR, EXCO and TEXCO Present weather. 15 WMO Table 4680 Codes Precipitation intensity and accumulated amount
Output	RS232, Optional RS422/RS485
Measurement Principle	Forward scatter 45°
Measurement Error	2% at 2,000m
Sensor Power	12 V DC, 24V DC, 120 V AC or 240 V AC (6W Approx)
Hood Heating Power	45W
Window heating and contamination monitoring	Fitted
Operating Temperature	-50°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity	0 – 100% RH
Weight (Sensor Head)	5.6kg DC: 6.8kg AC
Protection rating	IP66

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