Rain_Lb-e Lambrecht Rain (e) Sensor

Description

The Rain[e] is a new type of weighing precipitation sensor: Highest resolution combined with the most compact design.

The unique self-emptying collection system enables the measurement of every single drop with the high resolution of 0.001 mm/m². Full functionality all year around without anti-freeze fluid makes the Rain[e] very environmentally friendly too. 

Rain[e] is easy to lift, transport, install and maintain. The small packing volume and the low weight ensure minimum logistical effort. 

NOTE: DC Power would need to come from a mains Power supply, due to the heater.

Features

• Amazing resolution and accuracy
• checking of sensors with tipping bucket and other weighing systems
• Compact and robust construction with a very low weight
• All-metal housing, weatherproof and durable
• Multiple connectivity interfaces (SDI-12, Pulse, Analogue)
• Easy to install & maintain

Specifications

• Measurement principle:   weighing with automatic self emptying 
• Operating temperature:   -40...+70 °C (no icing, no snowdrift )
• Collecting area:   200 cm² 
• Amount measurement range:   without limitation (0.005…∞ mm)
• Amount resolution:   0.001 mm (pulse output: 0.01 mm)
• Amount accuracy:   ± 0.1 mm or ± 1 % at < 6 mm/min and ± 2 % at ≥ 6 mm/min
• Intensity range:   0…20 mm/min resp. 0…1200 mm/h
• Intensity resolution:   0.001 mm/min resp. 0.001 mm/h
• Intensity accuracy:   ± 0.1 mm/min resp. ± 6 mm/h
• Standards:   WMO-No. 8 • VDI 3786 Bl. 7 • EN 61000-2, -4 • EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -11    NAMUR NE-21
• Protection class load cell:   IP67
• Current consumption:   max. 45 mA at 24 V power supply and analogue output
                                        typ. 7.5 mA at 24 V power supply and deac vated analog output
                                        typ. 12.5 mA at 12 V
• Supply voltage:   24 V DC / 2 heating circuits 80 W and 60 W 
• Signal outputs:  · SDI-12 • RS-485 (SDI-12 protocol, ASCII protocol, TALKER protocol) 
                            · 2 Pulse-Outputs for linearised, bounce-free output signal   
                            · Status-Output (configurable, e.g. rain yes/no or heating on/off ) 
                            · Analogue output 0/4...20 mA (0...2.5/5 V) rain[e],
• Target temperature (heating):   +2 °C funnel surface temperature 
• Heating power:  80 W (funnel) • 60 W (outlet/ tipping bucket) 

Technical

Rain (e) Sensor Datasheet

Applications

• Classical meteorology and hydrology
• Measuring networks of water suppliers
• Lysimeter systems
• Sewage plants
• Weather services
• Airports
• Traffic Meteorology