Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges

Sunpro Rainfall Sensor

Model : STR 8104

  1. Sensor: Tipping bucket rain gauge.
  2. Sensing : Magnet and reed switch (on-off output).
  3. Resolution : 0.5 mm.
  4. Accuracy : better than + 5%
  5. Operating Temperature : -40 o C to +50 o C. with built in heater(optional)
  6. Rim diameter : 203 mm.
  7. Collecting area : 325 mm².
  8. Material : Raingauge shell made of FRP. Bucket made of
    stainless steel and mounting assembly of powder
    coatedbrass.(SS316body optional)
  9. Capacity : Unlimited.
    Sensitivity : 0.5 mm or, 0.2 mm (rainfall per pulse)

Principle Of Operation

It uses a tipping bucket mechanism to produce a contact closure every time it receives a predetermined
quantity of rainfall .The body and funnel are made of FRP (Fiber glass Reinforced Plastic), rim is made of
gun metal. All parts having contact with water are made of stainless steel. Each tip of the bucket
produces an on-off output when the magnet passes over the reed switch.

Specification For Rain Gauge With Digital Indicator :

  1. Rain measurement has a 0.2mm accuracy
  2. Display RAINFALL (9999.9mm) and CUMULATIVE RAINFALL(9999.9)
  3. Having a DATE / TIME Display facility
  4. 5 V, 30 mA supply required

Optional Feature:

  1. Data Logging facility up to 10,000 record
  2. Having computer observation software facility
  3. Having serial communication (RS232) facility
  4. Having GSM Facility SMS based

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