Vaisala Remote Road Surface State Sensor DSC111

Several measurements combined compactly in one sensor:

  • Remote surface state sensing
  • Spectroscopic measuring principle, individually identifying the presence of:
    • Water
    • Ice
    • Slush
    • Snow or Frost
  • Unique measurement of grip
  • Accurate and stable measurement results even with intense traffic
  • Eye-safe laser technology
  • Easy installation and service
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Weather-proof, durable design
  • Easy integration with Vaisala ROSA Road Weather Station, or can operate as a standalone solution with solar/gsm options

 

Electrical

Power supply 9 ... 30 VDC
Power consumption for operation
1.2 W above -10°C
max 1.9 W below -10°C
Power consumption for lens heaters
0 ... 4 W user adjustable
Interfaces RS-485 isolated, RS-232

Environmental

Operating temperature -40 ... +60 °C
Operating humidity 0 ... 100 % RH
CE Compliant IEC(EN)-61326
Safety Eye-safe, Laser class 1
Vibration IEC 60721-3-3

Installation

Measuring distance 2 ... 15 m
Measuring area Diam. 20 cm at 10 m
Installation angle from the horizontal line 30 ... 85°

Measuring range

Layer thickness
Water 0.00 ... 2 mm
Ice 0.00 ... 2 mm
Snow 0.00 .. 10 mm
Resolution 0.01 mm
Level of Grip 0.01 ... 1.00
Resolution 0.01 units

Mechanical

Dimensions (cm) 46 x 21 x 14
Weight 3.7 kg



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