5. Overview
TE525-series tipping bucket rain gages funnel precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips
when filled to a calibrated level. A magnet attached to the tipping mechanism actuates a switch
as the bucket tips. The momentary switch closure is counted by the pulse-counting circuitry of
Campbell Scientific data loggers.
The TE525-series tipping bucket rain gages are manufactured by Texas Electronics and cabled by
Campbell Scientific.
Features:
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High precision
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Compatible with all Campbell Scientific data loggers
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TE525WS conforms to the National Weather Service recommendation for an 8-inch funnel
orifice.
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TE525WS is directly compatible with the CS705 Snowfall Adapter, allowing it to measure
the water content of snow.
5.1 Wind screen
Campbell Scientific offers the 260-953 Wind Screen to help minimize the effect of wind on rain
measurements. This wind screen consists of 32 freely hanging leaves that swing as wind moves
past them. Refer to the
for siting information and the installation procedure.
5.2 Snowfall adapter
Campbell Scientific CS705 Snowfall Conversion Adapter uses antifreeze to melt snow, allowing
the TE525WS to measure the water content of snow. The CS705 cannot be used with either the
TE525 or TE525MM. However, both the TE525 and TE525MM can be converted to a TE525WS by
returning them to Campbell Scientific (see
page at the back of this document). Refer
to the
for siting information and the installation procedure.
TE525-Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage
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