SDMS-30 Multipoint Scanning Snow Depth Sensor
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Sensor Specifications
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Method: multipoint laser scanning
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Number of Scanning Points: 36 points
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Range: 1 - 5 meters
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Target Area Diameter: 30 cm – 200 cm depending on installation
height and angle
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Gauge Pointing Angle: 0 to 45° from vertical
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Half Angle: 7°
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Resolution: 1 mm
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Accuracy: ±3 mm
Communication Protocols
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SDI-12
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RS-232
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RS-485
General
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Operating Temperature: -40°C to 50°C*
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Weight: 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)
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Enclosure Protection Class: IP68
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Laser Safety: Class 2
*With sensor heater on.
Dimensions
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Height: 12 cm (4.72”)
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Length: 28 cm (11.02”)
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Width: 10 cm (3.94”)
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Operation
The SMDS-30 measures the current snow depth at user-programmable interval
(in minutes) and transmits data on its serial data lines to an external device
such as a datalogger. By default, the sensor is in polling mode, where
measurements are triggered on request by a datalogger.
