Precipitation sensors

PESSL INSTRUMENTS RAIN GAUGE

Precipitation sensor

Order number: 600169 / 900208

The mechanic consists of a magnet, which moves past a reed switch and opens or closes the circuit. The double spoon tips left or right and does not lose any water due to a very fast switching mechanics. The resolution with a surface of 200 cm2 is 0.2 mm, while the resolution with the 80 cm2 is 0.5 mm. Heating for rain gauge can also be included.

ADD BIRD SPIKES

Protect your rain gauge from bird entry with the use of the green crown with bird spikes (Order number: 900191).

FEATURE VALUE
Sensor Type
Double tipping bucket rain gauge
Output
Switch signal
Switch
Reed contact, solid state
Sensitivity
1 tip per 0.2 mm or 1 tip per 0.5 mm
Collector Surface
200 cm2
Evaluation
Digital
Maximum Rain
12 mm/minute
Dimensions
159.6 mm (diameter) x 160 cm (height)
Accuracy
±5%
Cable length
60 cm

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