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TE525WS-LC Texas Electronics Rain Gage 0.01 in. Tip with 8 in. Orifice
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Overview

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

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The "-LC" version of this product terminates in a connector (instead of pigtails) for use with a CS110 Electric Field Meter or MetData1 Weather Station.  The length of the cable is specified at the time of order.

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Detailed Description

The cable on this version of the TE525WS tipping bucket rain gage has a connector rather than the standard pigtails. The connector attaches to the connector panel on a CS110 Electric Field Meter or MetData1 Weather Station.

The TE525WS-LC conforms to the National Weather Service recommendation for an 8" funnel orifice. It measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525WS-LC 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 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

Compatibility

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

The connector can be attached to the CS110 Electric Field Meter or MetData1 Weather Station. The CS110 has a CR1000 and the MetData1 has an on-board CR10X.

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