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TE525-LQ Texas Electronics Rain Gage 0.01 in. (0.254 mm) Tip with 6 in. Orifice
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Overview

The TE525-LQ has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-LQ funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.

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The "-LQ" version of this product terminates in a military style connector (instead of pigtails) for use with a RAWS-P Permanent Remote Automated Weather Station. The length of the cable is specified at the time of order.

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Detailed Description

For this version of the TE525 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 TE525-LQ has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-LQ funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.

Specifications

Sensor Type Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch
Material Anodized aluminum
Temperature 0° to 50°C
Resolution 1 tip
Volume per Tip 4.73 ml/tip (0.16 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 15.4 cm (6.06 in.)
Cable 2-conductor shielded
Height 24.1 cm (9.5 in.)
Tipping Bucket Weight 0.9 kg (2.0 lb)
Cable Weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 3.048-m (10-ft) length

Compatibility

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

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