52202 Electrically Heated Rain and
Snow Gage
1. Introduction
The 52202, manufactured by R. M. Young, is an electrically heated tipping
bucket rain gage that measures rain, snow, and other frozen precipitation. Its
catchment area of 200 cm
2
and measurement resolution of 0.1 mm meet the
recommendations of the WMO. This heated rain gage is compatible with all
Campbell Scientific dataloggers, and it is used in environmental monitoring
applications.
This manual provides information only for CRBasic dataloggers.
It is also compatible with most of our retired Edlog dataloggers.
For Edlog datalogger support, see an older manual at
www.campbellsci.com/old-manuals
Scientific application engineer for assistance.
2. Cautionary Statements
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manual.
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WARNING: Disconnect heater power before attempting to service or
repair this equipment. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
death due to electrocution.
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Debris filters, funnel, and bucket reservoirs should be kept clean.
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The 52202 is a precision instrument that must be handled with care.
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The black outer jacket of the cable is Santoprene
®
rubber. This compound
was chosen for its resistance to temperature extremes, moisture, and UV
degradation. However, this jacket will support combustion in air. It is
rated as slow burning when tested according to U.L. 94 H.B. and will pass
FMVSS302. Local fire codes may preclude its use inside buildings.
3. Initial Inspection
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Upon receipt of the 52202, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.
File damage claims with the shipping company.
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The model number and cable length are printed on a label at the
connection end of the cable. Check this information against the shipping
documents to ensure the correct product and cable length are received.
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