Overview
The TE525, manufactured by Texas Electronics, has a 6 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. increments. It is compatible with all Campbell Scientific data loggers, and it is widely used in environmental monitoring applications.
Benefits and Features
- Accuracy is ±1 percent at rates up to 1 in./hr
- Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
- High precision—tips at 0.01-in. increments
- Compatible with the CWS900-series interfaces, allowing it to be used in a wireless sensor network
Specifications
Sensor Type | Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch |
Material | Anodized aluminum |
Operating Temperature Range | 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) |
Cable Type | 2-conductor shielded |
Orifice Diameter | 15.4 cm (6.06 in.) |
Height | 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) |
Cable Weight | 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 3.05 m (10 ft) length |
Tipping Bucket Weight | 0.9 kg (2.0 lb) |