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Manual | RIM-FVU Field Verification Unit (FVU) 

Status: Final | Not confidential 

  

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Document history 

The Observator range is in continuous development and so specifications may be subject to change 
without prior notice. When in doubt about the accuracy of this document, contact the Observator Group. 
 

Reference documents 

Type of document / tool  

Product type and name (incl. url) 

Manual 

RIM-FVU 

 

Revision history 

Date 

Amendments 

Company, position 

2017-07-31 

Initial document creation 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2017-10-24 

Updated warranty conditions 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2018-04-09 

Introduced document control 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2019-08-09 

Quality review 

Observator Australia, 
Operation Manager 

2019-08-27 

Update product name 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2019-08-30 

Compress document images 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2020-01-30 

Updated document format 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

2020-03-09 

Updated maintenance section 

Observator Australia, 
Document Controller 

 
 

Procedure sign-off:  

Date 

Company, position 

Status 

2019-07-15 

Observator Australia, Document Controller 

Finished 

2019-12-06 

Observator Australia, Managing Director 

Approved 

2020-02-10 

Observator Group, Communication Officer 

Approved 

 

Distribution list 

Date 

Company, position 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Содержание RIMCO RIM-FVU

Страница 1: ...ion Unit FVU Status Final Not confidential Page 1 13 V20200309 Manual RIM FVU Field Verification Unit FVU Version 20200309 Status Final Confidentiality Not confidential Date 09 March 2020 Author Ludov...

Страница 2: ...s Observator Australia Document Controller 2018 04 09 Introduced document control Observator Australia Document Controller 2019 08 09 Quality review Observator Australia Operation Manager 2019 08 27 U...

Страница 3: ...tipping bucket rain gauges calibrations in the field The FVU is ideal for hydrologists who do rain gauge maintenance checks in remote locations The RIM FVU is manufactured to exact tolerances and can...

Страница 4: ...ation Unit FVU Status Final Not confidential Page 4 13 V20200309 Table of contents 1 Applications 5 2 Safety 6 3 Specifications 7 4 What you will find in the box 8 5 Calibration 9 5 1 Calibration vali...

Страница 5: ...idential Page 5 13 V20200309 1 Applications Typical use of the RIM FVU device includes many types of applications 1 In the factory 2 Upon receipt by the reseller or end user 3 In the field RIM FVU pro...

Страница 6: ...fety For correct functioning of the Observator RIM FVU the calibration unit must be installed according to the installation instructions Always clean and dry the RIM FVU after use After end of life pl...

Страница 7: ...Unit dimensions Length 374mm Diameter 60mm Weight 564 5g Capacity 653mls Nozzle flow 200mm hr approximately Material body Polyvinyl Chloride PVC and PERSPEX Material vent nozzle Stainless steel Mater...

Страница 8: ...al Page 8 13 V20200309 4 What you will find in the box When the product is delivered this is what you will find in the box Items found in the box Field Verification Unit RIM FVU Allen key Funnel mount...

Страница 9: ...Calibration validation Rain gauge calibration using the RIM FVU is performed as outlined below Repeat the calibration check at least once for more accurate results 1 Unscrew the nozzle from the RIM F...

Страница 10: ...V20200309 3 Reattach the nozzle to the RIM FVU 4 Flip the RIM FVU and position it on top of the rain gauge through the mounting plate on the catch of the rain gauge Note Wet the rain gauge system prio...

Страница 11: ...the label for expected tip counts 7 The Field Verification Unit comes with a 1 5mm nozzle orifice as standard for field verification The unit can be ordered with a 0 9mm orifice nozzle if it is necess...

Страница 12: ...free apart from routine cleaning This is performed with the following fresh water warm water mild soapy solution Manually clean the Field Verification Unit using a fine tool to clean the nozzle hole F...

Страница 13: ...bservator has evolved to be a trend setting developer and supplier in a wide variety of industries Originating from the Netherlands Observator has grown into an internationally oriented company with a...

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