The CS125 is an infrared forward-scatter visibility and present weather sensor for stand-alone use or with automatic weather stations including those for road, marine, and airport applications.
Benefits and Features
High performance sensor at a competitive price
Sensor design minimises airflow disruption at measurement volume
Simple field calibration using optional calibration kit
Low power - suitable for remote application
Automatic status check for faults or window contamination
Incorporates automatic dew and hood heaters for all-weather operation
Key Specifications
Maximum Reported Visibility: 75 km
Minimum Reported Visibility: 5 m
Resolution: 1 m
Outputs: Present and past weather (standard mist, fog, drizzle, freezing drizzle, drizzle and snow, rain, freezing rain, rain and drizzle, rain and snow, and snow). 56 SYNOP present weather codes and associated METAR and NWS present weather codes - hail detection option; past weather code option.
Accuracy:±8% (up to 600 m);±10% (600 to 10,000 m);±15% (10,000 to 15,000 m);±20% (above 15,000 m)
Precipitation Detection Sensitivity: 0.05 mm/h
Sensor Sealing: Rated to IP66
Emitter Light Frequency: 850 nm
Total Unit Power: Less than 3 W while sampling continuously (including dew heaters)