RainVue 10 SDI-12 Precipitation Sensor

The RainVue 10 funnels rainfall through a stainless-steel gauze filter that traps and removes debris. The rainfall flows through a nozzle into one of the two halves of the tipping bucket. The internal tipping bucket assembly rotates around precision rolling pivot bearings and tips when the first bucket fills to a fixed calibrated level. Then the balance arm moves the second bucket under the funnel. A magnet attached to the balance arm actuates a reed switch as the bucket tips. 

The aerodynamic design of the RainVue 10 prevents wind from carrying the rainfall away from the collecting vessel. With traditional cylindrical rain gages, wind can reduce the rainfall catch by up to 20 percent. The deep funnel catch also minimizes splashing out and loss due to high winds and heavy rainfall. The RainVue 10 also includes a microprocessor that corrects for rainfall intensity and outputs an SDI-12 signal. 

Benefits and Features 

• • Durable ASA plastic construction providing UV stability and exceptional strength for all environments 
  • Digital processing to correct for high-intensity precipitation errors up to 500 mm/h (20 in./h) 
  • Precipitation intensity measurements up to 1000 mm/h 
  • Meets WMO recommendations for funnel area 
  • Tilt, internal temperature, and voltage measurement for remote diagnostics on the sensor 
  • Built-in bubble level for easy leveling 
  • Adjustable mounting feet to simplify leveling 
  • Unique aerodynamic shape to increase accuracy by minimizing effects of wind 
  • Built-in data recording and battery backup to prevent data loss from power or communications disruptions