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 molded UV-stabilized plastic body, and the RainVUE™20 has a
rugged aluminum body. In both models, 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 back of this manual.
l
RainVUE-series is a precision instrument that must be handled with care.
l
During installation, remove the piece of foam from under the tipping mechanism. This
foam should 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 to 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
1