TE525WS-L

Rain Gage

The TE525-series tipping bucket rain gages are manufactured by Texas Electronics. The TE525WS measures in 0.01 inch 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 0.01" increments
  • Orifice diameter is 8"
  • Accuracy is ±1% at rates up to 1"/hr

Specifications

  • Sensor type: Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch
  • Resolution: 1 tip
  • Rainfall per tip: 0.01" (0.254 mm)
  • Accuracy
    • Up to 1 inch/hr: ±1%
    • 1 to 2 inch/hr: +0, -2.5%
    • 2 to 3 inch/hr: +0, -3.5%