TR-525 8" Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

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BRAND: Texas Electronics

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FEATURES

  • Calibration 0.01”/Tip or 0.2mm/Tip

  • 3 Years Factory Warranty

  • Meets government requirements for an 8” collector

  • Interfaces with virtually all data acquisition systems

  • Knife-edge collector optimizes rainfall catch

  • Exceptional splash-out protection improves accuracy in high winds

  • Easy installation and maintenance

  • Over 30 years in production

  • Lightweight aluminum exterior

  • Anodized aluminum collector for weather resistance

  • Integrated bubble level

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BRAND: Texas Electronics

This item ships in approximately 3 days.

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FEATURES

  • Calibration 0.01”/Tip or 0.2mm/Tip

  • 3 Years Factory Warranty

  • Meets government requirements for an 8” collector

  • Interfaces with virtually all data acquisition systems

  • Knife-edge collector optimizes rainfall catch

  • Exceptional splash-out protection improves accuracy in high winds

  • Easy installation and maintenance

  • Over 30 years in production

  • Lightweight aluminum exterior

  • Anodized aluminum collector for weather resistance

  • Integrated bubble level

BRAND: Texas Electronics

This item ships in approximately 3 days.

Do you need a quote for budgetary purposes? Call or send us an email

FEATURES

  • Calibration 0.01”/Tip or 0.2mm/Tip

  • 3 Years Factory Warranty

  • Meets government requirements for an 8” collector

  • Interfaces with virtually all data acquisition systems

  • Knife-edge collector optimizes rainfall catch

  • Exceptional splash-out protection improves accuracy in high winds

  • Easy installation and maintenance

  • Over 30 years in production

  • Lightweight aluminum exterior

  • Anodized aluminum collector for weather resistance

  • Integrated bubble level

 

8” Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

The TR255USW Rain Gauge is a freestanding receptacle for measuring precipitation through an opening at the top of the device, rain is collected and then funneled to a mechanical device, called a tipping bucket. As water is collected, the tipping bucket fills to the point that it tips over, causing a momentary closure of a switch to incrementally measure rainfall accumulation. This action empties the bucket in preparation for additional measurement. Water discharged by the tipping bucket passes out of the rain gauge with no need for emptying.

The TR-525USW is specifically designed to meet the National Weather Service's requirements for rainfall measurement.

 

Ordering Options and Accessories

  • 8-Inch Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge 0.01/Pulse (English)

  • 8-Inch Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge 0.2 mm (Metric)

  • Dual Reed Switch

  • HT-525 Heater - 120 VAC

  • Calibration Certificate

  • Bird B Gone Strip

  • Pole Mounting Base

  • Siphon Option

  • Pulse to analog converter

260-RGAI-70 Rain Gauge Analog Interface

The 260-RGAI-70 Rain Gauge Interface converts the signal from a tipping bucket rain gauge into a 4-20 mA current loop signal, ideal for input to a PLC or SCADA system. Each tip of the rain gauge bucket causes the output signal to increase 1% of full scale. Full scale represents 100 tips of the bucket.

Optional Rain Gauge Heater

Heater Option

Should be used where snow or freezing weather may occur. It consists of two low-power heating elements that prevent disruption in readings during freezing times. The heaters are thermostatically controlled with an additional thermal overload. More information available under downloads tab.

NOTE: Heater options requires 120VAC Power Souce.

Bird Spikes

Bird Spikes fit onto the Tipping Barrel Rain Gauges to prevent birds from sitting on the edge. The spikes are made out of anodized aluminum and attach with a single philips screw. The spikes can be oriented straight up (as pictured) or bent by hand if a staggered orientation is desired.

Bird Spikes is a 30" long strip with holes every 2 inches. This works well for roofs and signs. The aluminum can be bent by hand and cut with tin snip. 

Shipping Note: To save on shipping costs buy the 3-Pack Option.

 

Specifications


RESOLUTION: 0.01" or 0.2 mm

ACCURACY: 0-2 in. (50 mm) per hour; +/-1%

COLLECTOR DIAMETER: 8.00" (203 mm) with knife-edge

FUNNEL DEPTH: 6.4" (163 mm)

SPLASH OUT PROTECTION: >2" (50 mm)

OPERATING TEMP: 32 to 158°F (0 to 50°C)

STORAGE TEMP: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 70°C)

HUMIDITY LIMITS: 0 to 100%

WEIGHT: 1.8 lbs.

HEIGHT: 11.125"

CABLE: 10', 24 gauge 2 conductor

 

SWITCH Momentary: potted reed switch

SWITCH RATING: 30 VDC @ 2 A, 115 VAC @ 1 A

SWITCH CLOSURE TIME: 135 ms

BOUNCE SETTING TIME: 0.75 ms

PIVOT: Ground bronze pivots with hardened stainless steel shaft

BUCKET: Black PP injection molded

LEVEL: Integral Bubble Level

RANGE 27" (700 mm) per hour

WARRANTY 3 years

 
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