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Model: 6498

Manufacturer: All Weather Inc, USA.

The 6498 series uses forward scatter technology to measure visibility and report current weather. Simple design, accurate data and energy saving features make the 6498 ideal for most application areas.

Compliance with:

- FAA.

- ICAO.

- WMO.

Technical specifications:

- Using Forward Scatter technology.

- Visibility measurement range: 5 - 75,000 m.

- Vision measurement accuracy:

      ±8%: measuring range from 5 to 600 m;

      ±10%: measuring range from 600 m to 10 km;

      ±15%: measuring range from 10 km to 15 km;

      ±20%: measuring range over 15 km;

- Vision measurement accuracy: ±3%.

- Vision measurement resolution: 1 m.

- METAR data complies with code table: WMO Table 4678.

- SYNOP data complies with code table: WMO Table 4680.

- Rain Rate: 0 – 999.99 mm/h.

- Resolution of precipitation intensity: 0.005 mm/h.

- Integrated dryer to prevent dew and water condensation on the sensor surface.

- Output data standard: RS-232/RS-485.

- Protection level IP66 (NEMA 4X).

- Operating temperature range: -40 ºC to +70 ºC.

- Operating humidity range: 0 to 100 %RH, non-condensing.

- Operating voltage: 115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

- There is a backup battery inside the device: 12V 5Ah.

- Wind speed: 60m/s.

- Backlight sensor (optional).