Rain-6465 Rain Collector (entry Level)

Description

The Rain Collector is designed to meet the guidelines of the World Meteorological Organization. Rain enters the collector cone, passes through a debris-filtering screen, and collects in one chamber of the tipping bucket.
The bucket tips when it has collected an amount of water equal to the increment in which the collector measures (0.01" or 0.2 mm). As the bucket tips, it causes a switch closure and brings the second tipping bucket chamber into position. The rain water drains out through the screened drains in the base of the collector.

Features

• Designed for years of accurate, trouble-free service. 
• Shape is aerodynamically designed to minimize rainfall catch reduction, caused by high winds.
• The body and base are constructed of tough, UV resistant plastic; the tipping bucket pivots on bearings that minimize friction and wear.
• Stainless steel adjustment screws under each chamber of the tipping bucket allow you to fine-tune the calibration.
• Comes with a mounting base that can be mounted to a pole or post.
• Factory-calibrated to report 0.2 mm per tip.

Specifications

• Sensor Type:Tipping bucket with magnetic switch
• Accuracy: For rain rates up to 4"/hr (100 mm/hr): ±4% of total or ± 1 tip of the bucket (0.01"/0.2 mm), whichever is greater
• Attached Cable Length: 40' (12 m)
• Cable Type: 4-conductor, 26 AWG
• Connector: Modular connector (RJ-11)
• Recommended Maximum Cable Length: 900' (270 m)
• Housing Material : UV-stabilized ABS plastic
• Dimensions Rain Collector: .6.5" opening diameter (16.5 cm) x 9.5" (24 cm) high without bird spikes
• Collection Area : 33.2 in2 (214 cm2)
• Weight:  3 lbs. 3 oz. (1.5 kg) 

Input/Output Connections

Technical

Rain Collector 6465 datasheet