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TE525WS-LQ Texas Electronics Rain Gage 0.01 inch (0.254 mm) Tip with 8 inch Orifice
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Overview

The TE525WS-LQ conforms to the National Weather Service recommendation for an 8" orifice. It measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525WS-LQ funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.

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Detailed Description

For this version of the TE525WS Tipping Bucket Rain Gage, the cable terminates in a military style connector and has a user-specified lead length. The connector attaches to the RAWS-P enclosure, which mounts to a CM6/CM10 tripod, CM110-series tripod, or UT-series tower.

The TE525WS-LQ conforms to the National Weather Service recommendation for an 8" orifice. It measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525WS-LQ funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.


Compatibility

The TE525WS is compatible with our CS705, enabling measurement of snowfall.

The sensor cable terminates in a military style connector for attaching to a RAWS-P enclosure.

Specifications

Sensor Type Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch
Material Anodized aluminum
Temperature 0° to 50°C
Resolution 1 tip
Volume per Tip 8.25 ml/tip (0.28 fl. oz/tip)
Rainfall per Tip 0.254 mm (0.01 in.)
Accuracy 1.0% up to 2 in./h (50 mm/h)
Funnel Collector Diameter 20.3 cm (8 in.)
Cable 2-conductor shielded cable
Height 26.7 cm (10.5 in.)
Tipping Bucket Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
Cable Weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 3.048-m (10-ft) length


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