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Manual | RIM-FVU Field Verification Unit (FVU)

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3. Reattach the nozzle to the RIM-FVU.

4. Flip the RIM-FVU and position it on top of the rain gauge through the mounting plate on the catch of

the rain gauge.

Note: Wet the rain gauge system prior to the calibration check to try to minimise any irregularities with
your readings.

Summary of Contents for RIMCO RIM-FVU

Page 1: ...ion Unit FVU Status Final Not confidential Page 1 13 V20200309 Manual RIM FVU Field Verification Unit FVU Version 20200309 Status Final Confidentiality Not confidential Date 09 March 2020 Author Ludov...

Page 2: ...s Observator Australia Document Controller 2018 04 09 Introduced document control Observator Australia Document Controller 2019 08 09 Quality review Observator Australia Operation Manager 2019 08 27 U...

Page 3: ...tipping bucket rain gauges calibrations in the field The FVU is ideal for hydrologists who do rain gauge maintenance checks in remote locations The RIM FVU is manufactured to exact tolerances and can...

Page 4: ...ation Unit FVU Status Final Not confidential Page 4 13 V20200309 Table of contents 1 Applications 5 2 Safety 6 3 Specifications 7 4 What you will find in the box 8 5 Calibration 9 5 1 Calibration vali...

Page 5: ...idential Page 5 13 V20200309 1 Applications Typical use of the RIM FVU device includes many types of applications 1 In the factory 2 Upon receipt by the reseller or end user 3 In the field RIM FVU pro...

Page 6: ...fety For correct functioning of the Observator RIM FVU the calibration unit must be installed according to the installation instructions Always clean and dry the RIM FVU after use After end of life pl...

Page 7: ...Unit dimensions Length 374mm Diameter 60mm Weight 564 5g Capacity 653mls Nozzle flow 200mm hr approximately Material body Polyvinyl Chloride PVC and PERSPEX Material vent nozzle Stainless steel Mater...

Page 8: ...al Page 8 13 V20200309 4 What you will find in the box When the product is delivered this is what you will find in the box Items found in the box Field Verification Unit RIM FVU Allen key Funnel mount...

Page 9: ...Calibration validation Rain gauge calibration using the RIM FVU is performed as outlined below Repeat the calibration check at least once for more accurate results 1 Unscrew the nozzle from the RIM F...

Page 10: ...V20200309 3 Reattach the nozzle to the RIM FVU 4 Flip the RIM FVU and position it on top of the rain gauge through the mounting plate on the catch of the rain gauge Note Wet the rain gauge system prio...

Page 11: ...the label for expected tip counts 7 The Field Verification Unit comes with a 1 5mm nozzle orifice as standard for field verification The unit can be ordered with a 0 9mm orifice nozzle if it is necess...

Page 12: ...free apart from routine cleaning This is performed with the following fresh water warm water mild soapy solution Manually clean the Field Verification Unit using a fine tool to clean the nozzle hole F...

Page 13: ...bservator has evolved to be a trend setting developer and supplier in a wide variety of industries Originating from the Netherlands Observator has grown into an internationally oriented company with a...