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Chapter 2 ___________________________________________________________Product Overview
VAISALA ________________________________________________________________________ 37
DRD11A
0105-018
Figure 21 DRD11A Rain Detector
Rain and snow are detected quickly and accurately with the DRD11A
Rain Detector. The DRD11A operates via droplet detection.
A special delay circuitry allows about two-minute interval between
raindrops before assuming an OFF (no rain) position. This enables the
sensor to accurately distinguish between rain cessation and light rain.
The DRD11A sensor is positioned at a 30° angle. This design,
together with the internal heating element, ensures that the surface
dries quickly, an essential factor in calculating intensity. The same
heating element also protects the surface from fog and condensed
moisture. In addition, the heating element is activated at low
temperatures in order to melt snow, thus allowing snow detection.
Sensor performance is not affected by reasonable amounts of dirt and
dust due to droplet detection.
Due to the heating power requirements, DRD11A is recommended to
be used only at stations equipped with AC power.
The DRD11A sensor set includes the sensor itself, cable, connector,
small signal conditioner card, and installation accessories for the
DKP12SUP1 sensor arm.
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