VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER SENSOR HSS-7300 pages

VPF-730 VISIBILITY & PRESENT WEATHER
VPF-730 Visibility & Present
Weather Sensor
Premium quality sensor for the measurement of
visibility and present weather in the most
demanding applications.
… compact forward scatter design simplifies installation and
system integration, whilst providing accurate measurements

WMO Table 4680 present weather codes

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 75Km measurement range

Every aspect of the sensor’s design is focussed
on measurement accuracy, reliability and
durability. The open design of the sensor head
allows the free passage of air for greater
measurement accuracy whilst the hard coat
anodised dip brazed construction gives superb
corrosion resistance, which is especially
important in offshore applications.
The unique backscatter receiver gives the VPF730 unparalleled abilities in distinguishing frozen
from liquid precipitation, a key factor when
determining the safety of aircraft operations.

VPF-730
Visibly Better

Present weather conditions are reported using
WMO table 4680 codes to simplify system
integration and compliance.
An optional interface to the ALS-2 Ambient Light
Sensor makes the VPF-730 suited for use in
aviation applications where Runway Visual Range
(RVR) information is required in addition to
METAR data.
As standard the sensor is fitted with an extensive
self-test capability which includes window
contamination
monitoring
and
output
compensation. Summary self-test information is
included in the standard data message with full
status information available on demand.
The VPF-730 can be AC mains or low voltage DC
powered and hood heaters are available for use
in areas prone to snow.
Biral have been manufacturing and supplying worldwide
high specification Visibility and Present Weather Sensors
since 1997.

tel: +44(0)1275 847787

www.biral.com

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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.

email: met@biral.com