RAIN DATA LOGGER

Model : RG-200

Rain gauges using the Tipping Bucket principle with integral data logger or pulse output

• High – resoluation electronic tippinig bucket system ( 0,1 mm )
• World class meteorological instruments
• Bucket size; 0,1 mm or 0,2 mm (adcustable)
• Easy to service with low maintenance requirement
• Suitable for solid precipitation ( e.g. snow , hail , freezing rain , grain )
• 2 MByte Memory. EEprom
• “ for flood warning alarms” send to; pocket telephones and PC (Auto)
• Long term stable calibration
• 2- lines dot matrix LCD display. Total 32 characters
• Battery life time >10 years.
• Windows data management software
• 3 years warranty

FUNCTION:

Automatic logging of rainfall, unlimited rainfall capacity, very accurate rain gauge with impulse output. Available for data loggers and transmission systems.

The system uses the latest data logger series to record rainfall using a precision tipping bucket rain gauge. A divided bucket pivoted at the centre tips when a predetermined amount of rain water has collected in one side of the bucket. The tipping action magnetically closes a reed switch which sends a pulse to the logger. The other side of the bucket can than fill up and the process is repeated. A choice of either 0,1 mm or 0,2 mm per tip sensitivity is available.

The system is supplied with an RS-232 cable and collection soft-ware suitable for use with compatible PC, Lap-Top, Data Flash Card and GSM data modem device, complete with rain gauge, datalogger, battery, RS-232 cable and Windows data management software in one CD.

Technical Details

Collecting Area	200 cm 2
Tipping Bucket	Made of plastic material (ABS)
Resolution	1 impulse, 0,1 mm rainfall
Mechanism	Magnetic reed switch
Output	Reed contact impulse (potential free)
Bucket Size	0,1 mm or 0,2 mm (adcustable)
Material	Aluminium
Max. breaking capacity	3 watts
Max. switching capacity	150 V, 0,25 A
Dimensions	Height 355 mm , diameter 205 mm
Weight	3,7 kg

Rain Data Logger

RG - 200

Data logger	For digital memorisation of rainfall tipping / bucket impulses, together with date and time on cheque 2 Mbyte memory. Collecting and storage of rainfall. Simple operation, high operation reliability, robust, compact housing with watertight foil keyboard. Display with following indication possibilities quantity of the total stored impulses, time and date. After 15 second automatic switch off of the display for saving energy.
Desing	Hellman desing (WMO standard)
Ports	RS-232 Interface
Display	2- lines dot matrix LCD display, each of 16 charcters. (Total:32 charcters). Shows total rain, date/time, heigh rain alarms, storage memory, setup parameters and measured values. 15 sec. Auto shut off.
Memory	2 MByte. EEprom
Memory Storage Capacity	Storage capacity 2 MByte EEprom. Approx 280.000 impulses = ~ 28.000 mm rainfall
Intencity	Approx . 50 impulses / 1 min.
Real Time Clock	24 hours time, accuracy approx. 2 min. / 1 year . Quartz RTC.
Communication Link	The communication between data logger and Lap-Top is provided through the 5 pin connector at the right side RS-232 special cable or GSM line with GSM Data MODEM device. Also avaliable 2 MByte Data Flash Card data transfer unit
Remote Data Transmission	Via RS232 interface (RG-200 data logger) it is possible to connect the rain gauge directly to a GSM modem . Data download and system check / setup can be done easily from the Office.
Baud Rate	19200 bps Baut Rate
Setup/read-out	Setup and read-out will be made with Lap-Top, a special transmission RS-232 cable, Data Flash Card (2 Mbyte) or GSM line with GSM Data MODEM device, an AKIM HYDROMETRY made program named PLV3-011.
Software	Windows data management software ( PLV3-011) Works under the Win95/Win98/Win2000/Win Me and Win XP
Alarm Management	Alarm management automatic alarm messages via GSM data modem by SMS send to: pocket telephones and PC. …. For flood warning service, coast guard service,…
Power Supply	Single. 3,6 Volt DC 8500 mAh C size Lithium Battery
Battery Life Time	> 10 years at normal working mode
Battery Storage Time	10 years with 10 % capacity loss
Case	Pressure cast aluminum with foil keyboard, acc. to IP 65
Case Dimensions	Length x width x depth 125x80x40 mm
Sealing	Waterproof (IP 65)
Working Temp.	-20 °C until + 70°C
Storage Temp.	-40 °C until + 80 °C
Humidity	98 % relative
Weight	Approx. 495 gr
More	More about the handling is described in the operating manuel

Options

Data Flash card	Data transfer unit, capacity up to 2 MByte with driver
GSM Data Modem	PC side GSM data MODEM , GSM Data Collector device unit with special antenna
Heater	70 watts, 24 V power supply, (ring heating) system, for operating with minus temperature, with 2-ponit control system and thermistor switch. Includes 220 V / 24 V, 100 Watts Power Suplly adaptor.
Birds	Birds protection ring prevents birds sitting on the rain gauge

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