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Operating Instructions
Precipitation Sensors (15188)+(15188 H)
(15188) Precipitation Sensors
Operating Instructions
Quality System certified by DQS according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 Reg. No. 003748 QM
15188-ST1_b-de.pmd
44.08
Subject to change without notice.
Wilh. LAMBRECHT GmbH
Friedländer Weg 65-67
37085 Göttingen
Germany
Tel
+49-(0)551-4958-0
Fax
+49-(0)551-4958-312
Internet
www.lambrecht.net
General Accessories
32.15188.060 090
(15188 U60i) Connecting cable (2-core)
sensor/ data logger, L=7 m
00.15180.400 000
(1518 S4) Stainless steel mast for
concrete foundation
00.15180.800 000
(1518 S8) Stainless steel mast for
concrete foundation with base plate
32.15180.021 010
(1518 U21a) Bird protection ring
33.15180.049 000
(1518-49) Dirt pan (spare part)
For varieties with heating (H-varieties)
32.15188.060 090
(15188 U60i) Connecting cable (2-core)
sensor/ data logger, L=7 m
00.15123.242 000
(15123) Filament transformer
32.15188.060 060
(15188 U60f) Connecting cable (2-core)
sensor/ filament transformer, L=
1
m
00.15180.400 100
(1518 S4a) Stainless steel mast for
concrete foundation with support for the
filament transformer
00.15180.800 030
(1518 S8c) Stainless steel mast for
concrete foundation with base plate and
support for filament transformer
Technical data
(15188) Variety with 2 cm
3
bucket, unheated
Id-No.
00.15188.002 000
Measuring principle Weighing tipping bucket designed
acc. to Joss-Tognini
Measuring range
2 cm³ (2g water) - volume of bucket
0...10 mm/ min
Resolution
0.1 mm
Accuracy
± 2% with intensity correction
Range of application 0...+70°C - measuring
Pulse output
Reed contact · polarity protected ·
bounce-free signal
Current consump.
Max. 100
μ
A · typical 50
μ
A
Supply voltage
4...30 V
DC
Load
Max. 30 V
DC
/ 0.5 A
Dimensions
See dimensional drawing
Suitable for mounting Ø 60 mm
Weight
Approx. 4 kg
Standards
WMO-No. 8 • VDI 3786 Bl. 7
EN 50081/82 • VDE 0100
(15188 W4) Variety with 4 cm
3
bucket, unheated
Data like (15188), but for very high precipitation intensity
Id-No.
00.15188.004 000
Measuring range
4 cm³ (4g water) - volume of bucket
0...20 mm/ min
Resolution
0.2 mm
(15188 H) Variety with 2 cm
3
bucket, heated
Data like (15188) 00.15188.002 000, but in additional with con-
trolled 2-circuit-heating:
Id-No.
00.15188.202 000
Heating data
Electronic controlled, dual-circuit
Accuracy
4°C ± 2°C, controlled temperature
within a range of -20...+4°C
Heating power
100 VA (funnel)
70 VA (outlet/ tipping bucket)
Supply voltage
42 V
AC
Range of application -30...+70°C (no icing, no snowdrift)
(15188 H W4) Variety with 4 cm
3
bucket, heated
Date like (15188 W4) 00.15188.004 000, but in additional with
controlled 2-circuit-heating, like (15188 H)
Id-No.
00.15188.204 000
Safety instructions
This system is designed according to the state-of-the-art accept-
ed safety regulations. However, please note the following rules:
1. Before setting into operation, please read all appropriate
manuals!
2. Please take notice of internal and state-specific guidelines
and/or rules for the prevention of accidents (e.g. the profes-
sional association). If necessary ask your responsible safety
representative.
3. Use the system according to the manual’s regulations only.
4. Always leave the manual at hand at the place of work of the
system.
5. Use the system in technically correct conditions only! You
have to eliminate influences immediately, which impair the
security .
6. Please note the loss of warranty and non-liability by unau-
thorized manipulation of the system. You need a written
permission of the Wilh. LAMBRECHT GmbH for changes of
system components. These activities must be operated by
a qualified technician.
7. Prevent the ingress of liquids into the devices without per-
mission.
