Model: 6506A
Technical Specs |
Order Info
The Model 6506A Tipping Bucket Rainfall Gauge collects rainfall using a funnel receiver of 203mm diameter. The rain is then strained by metal gauze before being passed to the metallic tipping bucket measuring system. The bucket tips when a specified volume of rain is collected. A reed switch detects falls. The amount of precipitation which tips the bucket can be adjusted from 0.1 to 0.5mm. It is preset to 0.2mm. A bullseye is fitted to the instrument for correct level adjustment.
| Sensitivity: |
0.2mm (adjustable from 0.1 to 0.5mm) |
| Range: |
0-200mm of rain per hour |
| Accuracy: |
4% up to 200mm/h |
| Output Signal: |
8-bit counter |
| Signal Element: |
Sealed reed switch, debounce CCT fitted |
| Cable: |
PVC 2-wire, 5 metres supplied |
| Material: |
Painted funnel, polished stainless steel, cast alloy base |
| Size: |
340mm height, 220mm diameter |
| Funnel: |
203mm diameter |
| Weight: |
3kg |
| Model |
Description |
| 6506A |
Tipping Bucket Rainfall Gauge |
| 6212 |
Tipping Bucket Rainfall Gauge User Manual Supplement |
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