SMART WIRELESS SOLUTIONS Rain Gauge - ADCON RG1 Adcons RG1 rain gauge is an extremely robust and accurate device that is suitable for many applications, from agriculture to hydrographics to general meteorology. The RG1 is available with a resolution of 0,1mm and 0,2mm and orices of 200cm² and 400cm², making it compliant with all WMO guidelines. The sensor employs a double tipping bucket assembly measurement unit. Each tipping action triggers a pulse of a debounced reed switch with a lifetime of >1 Million pulses. The rain gauge can be connected to any logger with a pulse input. RG1 Rain Gauge Body, 200cm² version The body of the rain gauge, the funnel and the protective lter are made of aluminum, with a precision tipping bucket of plastic. The bucket is carefully balanced on precision bearings. A mast mounting bracket is integrated into the body, while oor mountings are optional. The RG1 is fitted with a 1m cable and 7-pin Binder connector for quick connection to an Adcon RTU. A 5m cable is available as an option. Applications Weather stations for agriculture and hydrography Industrial rain gauging Municipal use, water and waste water companies RG1 tipping bucket mechanism Technical data Signal output Dimensions & Weight of Gauge with 200 cm² of Gauge with 400 cm² Aluminum (body); plastic (spoon) 50mm (100mm w/intensity correction) 100mm (200mm w/intensity correction) Accuracy of RG1 with 0,1mm resolution Accuracy of RG1 with 0,2mm resolution Pulse signal Reed Switch Type: normally open Measuring Principle Tipping bucket - double spoon Cable length Mast mounting bracket with clamps; for poles with 35 - 45mm in Ø ADCON TELEMETRY GMBH | Inkustrasse 24 | 3400 Klosterneuburg | Austria Tel.: +43 (2243) 382 80-0 | Fax: +43 (2243) 382 80-6 | E-Mail: [email protected] | Web: http://www.adcon.com © 07/2014 Adcon Telemetry GmbH | Contents subject to modifications