SPA-2: Snow pack analyzer

SPA-2: Snow pack analyzer

SPA-2 snow pack analyzer measures volumetric ice and water content within the snowpack and calculates snow water equivalent and density. Combines impedance measurement with ultrasonic snow depth sensing for continuous monitoring.
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Physical and enironmental

Power supply
9…28 DC; Reerse oltage protection oeroltage protection

Power consumption at 12 DC
max. 65 mA actie 1mA in sleep mode

Outputs
RS-485

SDI-12

Analog output 4…20 mA (14 bit, max. load 200 Ω)

Digital output (low: 0, high: supply, max. 30 mA at supply-0.5 )

Operating temperature
-35…60 °C (-31…140 °F)

Storage temperature
-35…60 °C (-31…140 °F)

Rel. humidity
0…100 %

Protection rating
Sensors IP 66

Controller IP 54 (IP 66 if contained in electrical cabinet)

Lightning protection
Integrated protection against indirect lightning with a discharge capacity of 6 kA Ppp
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