NOVALYNX CORPORATION
MODEL 110-WS-16RC
TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GAUGE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REVISION DATE: NOV 2005
Страница 1: ...NOVALYNX CORPORATION MODEL 110 WS 16RC TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GAUGE INSTRUCTION MANUAL REVISION DATE NOV 2005...
Страница 2: ...s are not available take the equipment to the nearest Post Office UPS or other freight service and obtain assistance with the packaging Please write the RA on the outside of the box Warranty NovaLynx...
Страница 3: ...RAIN GAUGE 1 3 0 INSTALLATION 2 3 1 Choose a Location 2 3 2 Install the Rain Gauge 2 4 0 CALIBRATION 3 5 0 MAINTENANCE 4 6 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 6 1 Rainfall is not registering on the display or has a...
Страница 4: ...sion of the rain gauge comes with a 40 12m cable Debris Screen This screen is placed into the rain gauge cone to help prevent debris from clogging the funnel hole In addition it aids in directing the...
Страница 5: ...n and wear Stainless steel adjustment screws under each chamber of the tipping bucket allow you to fine tune the calibration Mounting holes are pre drilled in the base and a built in leveling trough a...
Страница 6: ...ocation for your rain gauge The rain gauge must be level Verify using a bubble level or by pouring water into the T shaped leveling trough in the base of the gauge Choose a location which is easily ac...
Страница 7: ...t cable ties to secure the cable Place clips or ties approximately every 3 to 5 feet 1 to 1 6 m Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cable Metal staples especially when installed with a...
Страница 8: ...r 6 Reattach the cone and replace the screen 7 Reconnect the rain gauge cable to the data acquisition module 6 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling technical support carefully check the following troubles...
Страница 9: ...ach tip of the bucket Check signal with an ohmmeter A momentary switch closure should be observed each time the bucket tips 6 2 Rainfall amount shown on the display has a small error Make sure the rai...
