The TE525-series tipping bucket rain gages are manufactured by Texas Electronics. The TE525MM measures in 0.1 mm increments. The gage 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 dataloggers.
Features
- Tips at 0.1 mm increments (0.004")
- Orifice diameter is 24.5 cm (9.66")
- Accuracy is ±1% at rates up to 1"/hr
Specifications
- Temperature: 0° to +50°C
- Resolution: 1 tip
- Rainfall per tip: 0.004” (0.1 mm)
- Orifice diameter: 9.66" (24.5 cm)
- Height: 11.5" (29.21 cm)
- Weight: 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg)
- Accuracy: varies with rainfall intensity
