Table of Contents Accurately measuring rainfall has long been a challenge, owing to its pronounced regional and diurnal variability. The emergence of modern Western scientific
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ABS Rain Gauge
It is a plastic rainfall gauge on a weather station. Compared with the standard stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge, it is a more commercial rain gauge with a low price. It adopts the working principle of the standard tipping bucket rain gauge, but due to material problems, accuracy and service life are slightly lower than stainless steel rain gauge. If you are a beginner in the rain gauge, or if you have a limited budget and want to buy a cheap rain gauge, then our abs tipping bucket rain gauge will be your best choice.
- Model: RS-YL*-*-2-EX
- MOQ: 1 PCS
- Delivery date: within 24 hours
- Price: $34
Renke Rain Gauge Types
The following are all types of rain gauges that our company produces and sells according to different user needs. Please leave us a message about the product model you are interested in, and we will provide you with manuals. ABS tipping bucket rain gauge is the cheapest.
RS-YL*-*-2-EX
Tipping bucket material: ABS plastic
Accuracy: ±0.32mm
Resolution: 0.2mm/0.5mm
Height: 255mm
Rain-bearing mouth material: ABS plastic
Output: RS485/0-5V/0-10V/0-2V/4-20mA/Pulse
Tipping bucket material: ABS plastic
Accuracy: ≤±3%
Resolution: 0.2mm/0.5mm
Height: 435mm
Rain-bearing mouth material: ABS plastic
Output: RS485/0-5V/0~2V/0-10V/4-20mA/Pulse
Tipping bucket material: stainless steel
Accuracy: ≤±4%
Resolution: 0.1mm/0.2mm/ 0.5mm
Height: 365mm
Rain-bearing mouth material: 304 stainless steel
Output: RS485/0~2V/0-5V/0-10V/4-20mA/Pulse
RS-YL*-*-6S-EX
Double tipping bucket material: ABS plastic
Accuracy: ≤±3%
Resolution: 0.1mm/0.2mm/0.5mm
Height: 435mm
Rain-bearing mouth material: 304 stainless steel
Output: RS485/0~2V/0-5V/0-10V/4-20mA/Pulse
RS-YL*-*-6SP-EX
Double tipping bucket material: stainless steel
Accuracy: ≤±3%
Resolution: 0.1mm/0.2mm/0.5mm
Height: 435mm
Rain-bearing mouth material: 304 stainless steel
Output: RS485/0~2V/0-5V/0-10V/4-20mA/Pulse
Rain sensing diameter: 6cm
Resolution: standard 0.1mm
Typical accuracy: ±4%¹
Max. instantaneous rainfall: 24mm/min
Power supply: 9~30V DC
Output signal: RS485/Pulse
About - ABS Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
The tipping bucket of our rain gauge is a three-dimensional streamlined design and is designed with a drooping curved diversion tip. Its appearance is beautiful and smooth, the water tipping performance is better, and it is easy to clean and maintain. The tipping bucket of our rain gauge is equipped with constant magnetic steel, and the reed switch bracket is equipped with a reed switch. When the equipment leaves the factory, the magnetic steel, and the reed switch have been adjusted at a suitable coupling distance so that the output signal of the instrument and the number of flipping buckets can be determined.
Features
Our tipping bucket rain gauge is composed of an integrated shell, filter, funnel, reverse flow dumper, terminal block, leg bracket, reed switch, control box, rain gauge base, etc. Among them, a tipping bucket shaft, around the horizontal bubble, a dry reed switch bracket, and a signal output terminal are installed on the rain gauge base. Unlike other tipping bucket rain gauges, the tipping bucket sleeve of our rain gauge is an integrated positioning structure, and the tipping bucket is installed in the shaft bearing through the tipping bucket shaft. The internal structure of our rain gauge has been assembled before leaving the factory, and there is no need for on-site installation of the internal structure, which brings convenience to on-site installation.
Features
| Power supply | DC 4.5-30V (RS485), DC 10-30V (Analog) |
|---|---|
| Max. power consumption | 0.24W |
| Cylinder diameter | Φ200mm |
| Resolution | 0.2mm/0.5mm (optional) |
| Cutting edge angle | 40°-45° |
| Operating environment | 0~55°C, ＜95% (at 40°C) |
| Storage environment | -40°C~125°C, ＜80% (non-condensing) |
| Measurement error | ±0.32mm (indoor artificial precipitation, based on the instrument’s own water discharge) |
| Rainfall intensity range | 0mm~4mm/min |
| Max. permitted rainfall intensity | 8mm/min |
| Signal output | RS485/4-20mA/0-2V/0-5V/0-10V/Pulse |
Advantages
01. Easy use
Small size, easy installation, good stability. There is a level adjustment bubble inside the chassis, which can assist the bottom corner to adjust the equipment to the level.
02. Widely application
Our ABS tipping-bucket rain gauge can be used in meteorological stations, hydrological stations, and field observation sites to measure precipitation amount, rainfall intensity, and rainfall duration.
03. Good stability
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04. High accuracy
Good linearity, long transmission distance, strong anti-interference ability. The rain-bearing mouth is made of ABS engineering plastic injection molding, with high smoothness and small errors caused by stagnant water.
05. Long using life
The shell of the plastic rain gauge is made of ABS engineering plastics, no rust, good appearance quality. Mesh holes are designed at the funnel to prevent leaves and other debris from blocking the rain flow down.
06. Free cloud platform
The measurement data can be uploaded in real time to our free cloud platform. Users can remotely access the data via a mobile app or computer software. The cloud platform also enables centralized management of multiple devices.
Installation
Remove the ABS rain gauge from its packaging, read the instruction manual carefully, and verify that the instrument and all accessories are present. Inspect the exterior of the ABS rain collector for any damage, paying particular attention to the tipping-bucket assembly to ensure it is intact. Place the tipping bucket carefully to avoid damaging the tip of the bucket shaft or the curved water-guiding edges at either end of the bucket. Do not touch the inner surface of the tipping bucket with your fingers, as this may damage the bucket and compromise measurement accuracy.
Remove the EPE (pearl-cotton) foam block from the bottom of the instrument, then install the supplied retaining/support block to the instrument base.
When installing the outdoor ground and roof, first make the cement installation foundation according to the requirements, and the plane of the cement foundation should be horizontal. The size of the cement installation foundation is generally a 40cm×40cm square base with a height of not less than 30cm or a circular base with a diameter of 40cm. It is required that the height of the rain-bearing mouth of the instrument is 70cm from the ground level, and no shelters higher than the rain-bearing mouth of the instrument are allowed within 3 to 5 meters around the mouth of the instrument.
Install a fixed rain gauge to adjust the level of the rain opening Drill 3 mounting holes with a diameter of 10 cm and a depth of 8-10cm on the cement foundation, place the expansion bolts in the mounting holes, and lock them with lock nuts, and then install the instrument base on the 3 height-adjusting support nuts, and adjust the support nuts Use a level to measure whether the ring mouth is in a horizontal state, and finally use the upper lock to fix the instrument. If you have special installation requirements, please contact our professional technicians.
FAQs - ABS Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
What is a rain gauge used for?
A rain gauge is a special device used to collect precipitation and to measure the amount of precipitation in millimeters. It is suitable for meteorological stations (stations), hydrological stations, environmental protection, flood control and drainage, as well as agriculture and forestry departments to measure precipitation.
How a tipping bucket rain gauge works?
The tipping bucket rain gauge receives rainwater through the rain-bearing mouth, and flows into the tipping bucket through the funnel mouth. When the accumulated water reaches a certain amount (such as 0.02mm), the tipping bucket loses its balance and turns over. The device sends a pulse or 485 signal, and the precipitation can be automatically calculated after accumulating the number of times.
How to calibrate an tipping bucket rain gauge?
First, the rain gauge needs to be disassembled, re-titrated to adjust the base point, and then the distance of the base point of the bucket turning over is adjusted. (This process requires professionals to operate).
Next, adjust the horizontal bubble inside the rain gauge, and use a small wrench to adjust the horizontal screw so that the horizontal bubble emerges in the center.
Where to buy a tipping bucket rain gauge?
Renke stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge accuracy is ≤3%, the double tipping bucket rain gauge accuracy is ≤2%, and the accuracy of the tipping bucket rain gauge we provide the highest precision is ≤1%.
What does tipping bucket rain gauge measure?
Rainfall
A tipping bucket rain gauge is a device that automatically measures accumulated rainfall. Its simple operation and accurate measurement make it the most widely used rain gauge.
What are the different types of rain gauge?
The three main types of rain gauges are standard rain gauges, tipping bucket rain gauges, and gravimetric rain gauges. Although the basic operation of rain gauges is generally not that different from these major rain gauge types, it is possible to further differentiate how they work and how they provide data.
Where to buy a tipping bucket rain gauge?
Renke is a manufacturer with 15 years of production and R&D experience. We offer you a wide range of quality rain gauges, ABS tipping bucket rain gauges, stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauges and optical rain gauges.
What is the purpose of a tipping bucket rain gauge?
Measuring rainfall in a certain area can adjust agricultural production, analyze climate change, conduct hydrological research, etc.
Where is the best place to put a rain gauge?
Standard rain gauge: One of the easiest places to install a standard rain gauge is at the top of a fence post. Just make sure you choose an open area, level the gauge, and make sure the top of the gauge is higher than the top of the fence post.
Tipping bucket rain gauge: To use the tipping bucket rain gauge alone, you only need to place it on the open ground, ensure that it is level, and there is no obstruction above. When used with a weather station, it can be mounted on top of a weather stand pole.
What does a rain gauge measure in units?
Rain gauge basically collects water falling on it and records the change over time in the rainfall depth, which is usually expressed in mm.
How do I get the manual for this tipping bucket rain gauge?
In order to protect our patented technical parameters, please contact us for a manual.
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