Biral VPF-750 Visibility & Present Weather Sensor

The VPF-750 Visibility and Present Weather sensor is the most advanced in Biral’s product range. Its enhanced performance allows the reporting of freezing precipitation in addition to the weather codes typically available from a forward scatter sensor.
  • 47 WMO Table 4680 present weather codes
  • Reports freezing precipitation
  • Designed for aviation, research and general met use
  • 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
  • DC powered
  • 10m to 99.99km measurement range
Measurement

Visibility, MOR, EXCO and TEXCO

Present weather. 47 WMO Table 4680 Codes

 

Precipitation intensity and accumulated amount

Output RS232
Measurement Principle Forward scatter 45°
Measurement Error 2% at 2,000m
Sensor Power 19 - 28V DC
Hood Heating Power 45W
Window heating and contamination monitoring Fitted
Operating Temperature -50°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity 0 – 100% RH
Protection rating IP66
Weight (Sensor Head) 7.4kg