1. Introduction
The
RainVUE-series
rain
sensors
are
an
ideal
solution
for
many
hydrological
or
meteorological
applications
such
as
weather
stations
and
flood
warning
systems.
The
models
differ
in
their
body
material;
the
RainVUE™10
has
a
mo
u
lded
UV-stabilized
plastic
body
and
the
RainVUE™20
has
a
rugged
alumin
i
um
body.
The
RainVUE-series
sensors
measure
rainfall
in
0.01
in.
increments.
A
microprocessor
corrects
for
rainfall
intensity
and
outputs
an
SDI-12
signal
to
communicate
with
any
SDI-12
recorder
including
Campbell
Scientific
data
loggers.
NOTE:
The RainVUE-series rain sensors are compatible with all data loggers that support SDI-12
communications. This manual focuses on Campbell Scientific CRBasic data loggers.
2. Precautions
l
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
the
section
at
the
front
of
this
manual.
l
RainVUE-series is a precision instrument that must be handled with care.
l
Remove the piece of foam from under the tipping mechanism. This foam may be saved and
used whenever the sensor is transported.
l
Pull and remove the insulator tab used to prevent draining of the backup coin cell battery
during shipping and storage. The tab extends from the bottom of the RainVUE-series
interface inside the RainVUE-series.
3. Initial inspection
l
Check the packaging and contents of the shipment. If damage occurred during transport,
immediately file a claim with the carrier. Contact Campbell Scientific to facilitate repair or
replacement.
l
Check model information against the shipping documents to ensure the expected products
and the correct lengths of cable are received. Model numbers are found on each product.
RainVUE-Series SDI-12 Precipitation Sensors
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