Rain Gage

TE525 Rain Gage

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Brochure

The TE525 series tipping bucket rain gages are manufactured by Texas Electronics. The TE525 (6” orifice) measures in 0.01 inch increments. The gauge funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level. A magnet attached to the tipping mechanism actuates a switch as the bucket tips. The momentary switch closure is counted by the pulse-counting circuitry of Campbell Scientific data loggers.

Specifications

Sensor type
Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch

Material
Anodized aluminum

Temperature
0° to + 50°C

Resolution
1 tip

Cable
2 - conductor shielded cable

Rainfall per Tip
0.01” (0.254 mm)

Orifice diameter
6.06” (15.4 cm)

Height
9.5” (24.1 cm)

Weight
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

Accuracy
Up to 1 inch/hr: ±1%
1 to 2 inch/hr: +0, -3%
2 to 3 inch/hr: +0, -5%