| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument consistency (measurement error) | +2.5 % |
| Measurement interval | 15 s |
| Operating principle | Forward scatter measurement with 45° scattering angle |
| Observation range of MOR | 10–20 000 m (32–65 600 ft) |
| Accuracy |
±10 % at 10–10 000 m (32–32 800 ft) ±15 % at 10–20 km (2.6–12 mi) |
| Weather type identification |
7 different types of precipitation (rain, freezing rain, drizzle, freezing drizzle, mixed rain/snow, snow, ice pellets) Precipitation (unknown type) Fog (mist), haze (smoke, sand) or clear |
| Weather type reporting | WMO 4680 (SYNOP), 4678 (METAR) and NWS code tables; 49 different codes supported from WMO 4680 code table |
| Precipitation detection sensitivity | 0.05 mm/h (0.0020 in/h) or less, within 10 minutes |
| Precipitation intensity measurement | 0.00–999.99 mm/h (0.00–39.37 in/h) |
| Precipitation amount measurement | 0.00–99.99 mm (0.00–3.94 in) |
| Amount of new snow | 0.00–999 mm (0.00–39.33 in) |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply |
12–50 V DC 24 V AC or 24 V DC for heater option |
| Average power consumption with hood heaters off | 4.68 W at 24 V |
| Average power consumption with optional hood heaters on | Maximum 70.00 W at 24 V 1 |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
|
Operating temperature |
−40 … +60 °C (−40 … +140 °F) |
|
Storage temperature |
−40 … +60 °C (−40 … +140 °F) |
|
Operating humidity |
0–100 %RH |
|
Maximum operating wind speed |
60 m/s (134 mph) |
| Sensor orientation | Align receiver to look away from bright lights (sun or flashing beacons) |
|
IP rating |
IP66: Dust-tight. Protected from powerful water jets from any direction. |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Light source | Near-infrared LED |
| Peak wavelength | 875 nm |
| Reference photodiode | For light source control |
| Backscatter photodiode | For contamination and blockage measurement |
| Eye safety | Eye safe in accordance with International Standard IEC/EN 60825‑1; edition 1.2 |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Detector | Photodiode |
| Optical filter/window | RG780 glass |
| Backscatter light source | Near-infrared LED for contamination and blockage measurement |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
|
Compliance marks |
CE |
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EU directives and regulations |
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) as amended by 2015/863 |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
IEC 61326‑1, industrial environment CISPR 32 / EN 55032, Class B |
|
Corrosion and salt mist |
VDA 621‑415 |
| Property | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg (6.61 lb) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions (H × W × L) |
167 × 404 × 695 mm (6.57 × 15.91 × 27.36 in) |