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".

Brochures

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

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