NRG Systems

Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge - Solar

The Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge provides inexpensive and accurate rainfall measurement.

  NL, GROUND MOUNT (#14879) RW (#15183)
Description  
Sensor type Tipping bucket rain gauge n/a
Applications Precipitation measurement n/a
Sensor range Unlimited- tipping action dumps precipitation from bucket n/a
Instrument compatibility Any Symphonie logger equipped with a Rain Gauge SCM Item 3149 n/a
Output signal  
Signal type Switch closure (momentary single pole, normally open (SPNO) contact), typical closure time is 0.1 second n/a
Transfer function 0.254 mm (0.01 inches) of rain per switch closure n/a
Accuracy +/- 2%, up to 50.8 mm (2 inches) per hour n/a
Calibration Factory calibrated n/a
Resolution 0.254 mm (0.01 inches) of rain n/a
Drift
  • Requires regular cleaning to ensure proper operation
  • Recalibration is only necessary if the sensor is physically damaged
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Power requirements  
Supply voltage
  • Excitation Supply 5 V DC to 12 V DC typical
  • Overvoltage protection clamps at 27 V DC
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Supply current Dry contact, 0.5 A maximum n/a
Installation  
Mounting
  • Three mounting legs with bolt holes
  • Holes are 6.3 mm (0.25 inches) diameter on a 241 mm (9.5 inches) diameter circle
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Environmental  
Operating temperature range 0 °C to 45 °C n/a
Physical  
Connections 2 conductor cable from switch (red wire, black wire) n/a
Cable length 7 m (24 feet) n/a
Dimensions
  • 360 mm (15 inches) overall assembly height
  • 203 mm (8 inches) diameter catchment area
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Materials  
Enclosure Anodized and powder-coated aluminum, thermoplastic, stainless steel fasteners n/a

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