Precise snow depth measurement by means of Laser technology
The laser-based snow depth sensor from SOMMER LSH-10 stands for unreached accuracy in measuring snow level. The LSH use his millimeter-accuracy to output the very high resolution even over long measurement distances.An optimized heating system used in the LSH enables the sensor to work in all weather conditions without any maintenance. Opto-electronic/laser based rangefinder technology makes sure to provide the best measurement data possible.
Features and advantages
- Continuous and non-contact measurement
- Reliable sensor in extreme conditions
- State-of-the-art laser technology
- Correct measurement in snowfall, difficult reflection conditions
- Integrated lightning protection
- High measurement accuracy
- Energy-saving sensor operation - smart heating control
- Output values: snow depth, distance to surface, echo strength, signal quality, status
- Sensor integration - interfaces: SDI-12, RS-485, 4...20mA, parametrisation via Commander software
Fields of application
Our sensors love challenges, such as in a research station in the Antarctic or in the high mountains. This is where their robustness proves its worth. They are maintenance-free and deliver permanently reliable measured values and are suitable for temperatures between -40 and 50°C. High-energy laser pulses also cope with difficult reflection conditions, such as powder or fresh snow cover.
Implementation
Thanks to its high-energy laser waves, this snow depth sensor guarantees reliable results even in the most difficult reflection conditions, such as powder or fresh snow.
The sensor offers high reliability, low power consumption and ease of use in the field. Thanks to the latest technology, the laser can be operated down to -10°C without heating. Intelligent heating means that only minimal energy is required to temper the laser module and front screens.
Technical details
Snow Depth MeasuremenT
- Range 0 to10 m (0 to 32.8 ft)
- Resolution 0,1 mm
- Accuracy < +/-3mm
- Measurement principle laser distance measurement
Laser Data
- Laser Diode Laser 635nm (visible red)
- Laser class II compliant with standard IEC 825-1, EN 60825
- Laser power <1mW
- Laser measuring point diameter <10mm at 10 m distance
- Certificates CE, FCC certificate, EMC 61326-1, EB 610101-1
ENERGY Consumption
- Current consumption without heating active (measurement approx. 1 sec.) typ. 40 mA
- Current consumption with heating typ. 1.2 A (heating active parameterisable typ <-7°C)
- Current consumption @12 VDC sleep <0.4mA
- Heater laser module 1.0 A (active typ <-7°C....-5°C)
- Heating disc 1.2 A (smart heating control)
- Energy consumption 10 mAh / day (with measuring interval 15 min)
INterfaces and OTHer
- Digital interface RS-485 and SDI-12 various ASCII formats/Modbus RTU
- Supply voltage 9 ... 27 VDC
- Operating temperature -40°C...50°C
- Operating temperature without heating -10°C to 50 °C
- Protection class IP 66
- Lightning protection Integrated lightning protection (discharge capacity 0.6 kV peak)
