
6. Specifications
Sensor type:
Tipping bucket/potted magnetic momentary-contact reed
switch
Operating temperature range: 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature range:
–40 to 70 °C
Switch ratings:
30 VDC at 2 A
115 VAC at 1 A
Closure time:
135 ms
Bounce settling time:
0.75 ms
Resolution:
1 tip
Accuracy:
1.0% up to 2 in/hour (50 mm/hr)
Materials
Bucket:
White powder-coated spun aluminum
Funnel collector:
Gold anodized spun aluminum
Screen:
Gold anodized spun aluminum
Locking snap ring:
Stainless steel
Tipping mechanism:
UV protected black ABS plastic with hardened stainless steel
jewel bearings and pivot
Cable:
2-conductor shielded cable (length must be specified for all –L
options at time of order)
Cable weight:
0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 10 ft
Mounting:
Gold anodized aluminum side bracket with adjustable pipe
clamps for pole or mast mounting
TE525-Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage
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