8inch Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

8inch Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

TR-525USW Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

Available with optional Heater and or Siphon

Description

Texas Electronics TR-525USW 8" Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge with 8" diameter collector funnel is a remote tipping bucket style rain gauge that measures liquid precipitation.

Texas Electronics Rain Gauge is a freestanding receptacle for measuring precipitation. Through an opening at the top of the device, rain is collected and then funneled to a mechanical device, called a tipping bucket. As water is collected, the tipping bucket fills to the point that it tips over, causing a momentary closure of a switch to incrementally measure rainfall accumulation. This action empties the bucket in preparation for additional measurement. Water discharged by the tipping bucket passes out of the rain gauge with no need for emptying.

TR-525USW is specifically designed to meet the National Weather Service's requirements for rainfall measurement.

Specifications

Weight	6.0000 lbs
Accuracy	0-2 in. (50 mm) per hour; +/-1%
Bucket	Black PP injection molded
Collector Diameter	8.00" (203 mm) with knife-edge
Funnel Depth	6.4" (163 mm)
Height	11.125"
Level	Integral Bubble Level
Pivot	Ground bronze pivots with hardened stainless steel shaft
Resolution	0.01" or 0.2 mm
Switch	Momentary potted reed switch
Switch Rating	30 VDC @ 2 A, 115 VAC @ 1 A
Warranty	3 Years
Dimensions	15 x 12 x 10 in
Bounce Setting Time	0.75 ms
Cable	10', 24 gauge 2 conductor (longer length available on request)
Splash out Protection	>2" (50 mm)
Heater	A rain gauge heater, HT-525, is available when snow or freezing weather may occur. It consists of two low-power heating elements that prevent disruption in readings during freezing times. The heaters are thermostatically controlled.
Humidity Limits	0 to 100%
Operating Temp	32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
Range	27" (700 mm) per hour
Storage Temp	-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
Switch Closure Time	135 ms
Weight	1.8 lbs.