Weighing Precipitation Sensor Rain[e]

Weighing Precipitation Sensor Rain[e] from LAMBRECHT meteo, an AEM brand, Germany. The unit combines a self-emptying collecting system and measures very small volumes to offer high resolution and precise results. It can be used as a stand-alone sensor with the vanwaltDataHub or as part of a weather station measurement network.

 

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Advantages

  • Excellent resolution and accuracy
  • Automatic checking of sensors with tipping bucket and other weighing systems
  • Compact and robust construction
  • Low weight
  • All-metal housing so is weatherproof and durable
  • Multiple connectivity options
  • Simple installation
  • Easy maintenance
  • Compatible with Van Walt’s Data Collection systems

Weighing Precipitation Sensor Rain[e]

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Weighing Precipitation Sensor Rain[e] Equipment Options:

Applications

  • Professional meteorological applications
  • Building automation & environmental monitoring
  • Photovoltaic systems
  • Industrial meteorology

Specifications

Specifications
Id-No.:
00.15184.000100 rain[e] Modbus, unheated • 00.15184.400100 rain[e] Modbus, heated
Measuring range:
(0.005…∞ mm) without limitation
Amount of accuracy:
2 %
Amount of Resolution:
0.001 mm (pulse output: 0.01 mm)
Intensity range:
0…10 mm/min resp. 0…600 mm/h
Intensity of resolution:
0.001 mm/min resp. 0.001 mm/h
Output:
RS-485 (ASCII protocol, TALKER protocol) • Modbus RTU (default)
2 Pulse-Outputs for linearised, bounce-free output signal
Status-Output (configurable, e.g. rain yes/no or heating on/off)
Analogue output 0/4…20 mA (0…2.5/5 V)
Collection surface:
200 cm2
Environmental conditions:
0…+70 °C (unheated), -40…70 °C (heated, no icing, no snowdrift)
Supply voltage:
9.8…32 V DC unheated
24 V DC / 2 heating circuits: 80 W (funnel) and 60 W (outlet / tipping bucket)
Power consumption:
max. 45 mA at 24 V power supply and analogue output
typ. 7.5 mA at 24 V power supply and deactivated analog output
typ. 12.5 mA at 12 V
Target temperature (heating)*
+2 °C funnel surface temperature
Measuring principle:
weighing with automatic self-emptying
Dimensions:
292 mm x 190 mm (H x D)
Protection class:
IP67
Weight:
approx. 2.5 kg
Standards:
WMO-No. 8 • VDI 3786 Bl. 7 • EN 61000-2, -4 • EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -11 • NAMUR NE-21
Accessories (order separately):
00.15091.600XXX Windshield according to Tretyakov for measuring height 1 m, 1.5 m and 2 m
32.15180.021010 bird defense ring
32.14567.060010 sensor cable, 15 m, 4 pole, M12 plug
32.14567.060000 sensor cable, 12 m, 4 pole, M12 plug

• Where heating is required please make sure that a discussion takes place regarding the power requirements

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