Model 80171 - Cloud Ceilometer Brochure

The 80171 Cloud Ceilometer is a stand-alone instrument designed for fixed and mobile installations. It detects clouds using the LIDAR principle with a low power diode laser that is eye safe.This ceilometer has a detection range up to 25,000 feet and is very accurate. The 80171 is highly reliable, with demonstrated mean-time-between-failures of over 150,000 hours.The main advantages of the 80171 are its size, weight, power requirement, and modern design. The small size and weight make the 80171 ideal for mobile use and facilitates easy maintenance by one person. The ceilometer can be carried in one hand and can operate from a 12 VDC battery or solar supply, or from AC mains power. The primary advantage of the 80171 is its modem electronic design, which reduces the number of replaceable subassemblies to two items and allows complete field replacement without adjustments or calibration.