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Rain Gauge - ADCON RG1
Adcons RG1 rain gauge is an extremely robust and accurate device that
is suitable for many applications, from agriculture to hydrographics to
general meteorology. The RG1 is available with a resolution of 0,1mm and
0,2mm and orices of 200cm² and 400cm², making it compliant with all
WMO guidelines.
The sensor employs a double tipping bucket assembly measurement unit.
Each tipping action triggers a pulse of a debounced reed switch with a lifetime of >1 Million pulses. The rain gauge can be connected to any logger
with a pulse input.
RG1 Rain Gauge Body, 200cm² version
The body of the rain gauge, the funnel and the protective lter are made
of aluminum, with a precision tipping bucket of plastic. The bucket is carefully balanced on precision bearings. A mast mounting bracket is integrated
into the body, while oor mountings are optional.
The RG1 is fitted with a 1m cable and 7-pin Binder connector for quick
connection to an Adcon RTU. A 5m cable is available as an option.
Applications
Weather stations for agriculture and hydrography
Industrial rain gauging
Municipal use, water and waste water companies
RG1 tipping bucket mechanism
Technical data
Signal output
Dimensions & Weight
of Gauge with 200 cm²
of Gauge with 400 cm²
Ø 162 mm / Height 229 mm / 770 g
Ø 237 mm / Height 286 mm / 985 g
Material
Aluminum (body); plastic (spoon)
Orifice and Resolution
200cm²: 0,2mm /
Capacity/hour @ 0,1mm
Capacity/hour @ 0,2mm
50mm (100mm w/intensity correction)
100mm (200mm w/intensity correction)
Accuracy of RG1 with
0,1mm resolution
≤ 25mm/h.: ±1%
25...75mm/h.: ±3%
75...200mm/h.: ±5% w/intensity correction
Accuracy of RG1 with
0,2mm resolution
≤ 50mm/h.: ±1%
50...100mm/h.: ±3%
100...200mm/h.: ±5% w/intensity correction
400cm²: 0,1mm
Pulse signal
Reed Switch
Type: normally open
Measuring Principle
Tipping bucket - double spoon
Connector
M9 7-pin Binder connector
Cable length
100cm
Mounting
Mast mounting bracket with clamps;
for poles with 35 - 45mm in Ø
Ordering Information:
200.733.049
Adcon RG1 0,2mm 200cm²
200.733.048
Adcon RG1 0,1mm 400cm²
800.000.225 / .226
Bird protector 200cm² / 400cm²
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