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    Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Sensor

    Features
    • FRP barrel
    • Easy barrel removal
    • Easy to clean
    • Siphon-action delivery mechanism

    Applications
    • Rainfall distribution and intensity
    • Catchment monitoring
    • Soil conservation
    • Flood mitigation programs
    • Hydrology

    The Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge is sturdily constructed from FRP base and receiver
    funnel. The Filters in the receiver and both outlets prevent debris (e.g. leaves, dirt &
    insects) from entering the working parts of the instrument. The gauge is also fitted with
    a siphon to control and maintain a constant flow-rate into the bucket mechanism. This
    ensures reliable rainfall recording in even the highest rainfall intensities. The tipping
    mechanism is manufactured from Acrylic plastic and is ensuring that tips are accurate
    and consistent in volume. As algae and dirt will collect in this mechanism, as with any
    tipping bucket rain gauge it is essential that cleaning becomes an integral part of the
    maintenance program. Reed Contact Model is supplied with a single Reed Contact as
    a detector. This requires no power and is a simple two wire connection. This is usually
    the easiest to connect to PLCs and other Data Loggers. Addition of a series resistor
    provides protection against excessive currents. This means an indefinite life and
    includes standard pulse stretching. There is no ‘debouncing’ required as there is no
    ‘bounce’ effect with the electronic detector.

    The TBRG Sensor is developed as per India Meteorological Department’s requirement


    and to match with World Meteorological Observation Standards. This product is
    approved & is tested as per IMD standards
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    Specifications & Dimensions:

    Sensing Type : Tipping Bucket mechanism


    Measurement Units : Millimeters (mm)
    Operating Range : Up to 450 mm/hr
    Accuracy : ±1 tip or ±2 % of reading whichever is the greater, at low
    rainfall rates. ± 5% at rainfall rates above 300 mm/hr.
    Resolution : 0.2 mm per tip.
    Calibration : Initially calibrated for individual tips of the bucket. The
    result is confirmed by measuring the number of tips for 0.5
    liters of water.
    Reliability : Typically up to five (5) years’ operation before overhaul.
    Housing : Fiber Reinforced Plastic Shell.
    Receiver funnel : Gunmetal rim Diameter: 203mm.
    Detector system : Single Reed switch
    Supply Voltage : Not required (Potential Free Contact)
    Shipping Weight : 2.5 kg

    Configurations
    Tip Size (mm) 0.2 mm
    Bucket Type Acrylic plastic
    Detection System Reed Contact with 470 Ohm in series
    Output (Pulse) Voltage TTL pulse 0 to Supply voltage (5V)
    Debouncing No
    Pulse Stretching No
    Power Consumption Not Applicable
    Accuracy +/- 2%
    Cable Type 2 core shielded
    Cable Length 8m

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