Observator Instruments

RIM7499 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors

The RIMCO RIM7499 range of siphon controlled tipping bucket rain gauges are professional instruments designed and constructed for long-term operation with minimal maintenance under all climatic conditions. All materials are corrosion resistant. These proven instruments are accurate to within 1% for rainfall rates up to 200mm/hr and 3% up to 380mm/hr.

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Overview

Rugged and corrosion resistant construction
Minimal maintenance, 25 years+ deployment life
Low friction, non-seizing bucket bearings
Gold plated buckets for minimal retention
Dual reed-switch output
Stable calibration
Built-in bubble level
Optional heater for operations below –30°C
Optional self-powered internal counter
Mounting pedestal available

Specification

Collector diameter	203mm (8’’) ± 0.2mm
Resolutions	0.2mm 0.25mm 0.5mm (0.01” & 0.02” to special order)
Accuracy	±3% to 190mm/hr Can measure up to 347mm/hr (4%)
Contacts	Two normally open magnetically actuated reed switches Individual protection built-in
Reed-switch rating	50V AC/DC @0.5A non-inductive