Overview
The TE525-ET, manufactured by Texas Electronics, has a 6 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. increments. The TE525-ET funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
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Detailed Description
For this version of the TE525 tipping bucket rain gage, the cable terminates in a connector and is the ideal length for attachment to the ET107 or ET106 ETo Weather Station. The TE525-ET has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-ET funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to 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 | 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 | 2-conductor shielded |
| Funnel Collector Diameter | 15.4 cm (6.06 in.) |
| Height | 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) |
| Cable Length | 139.7 cm (55 in.) |
| Tipping Bucket Weight | 0.9 kg (2.0 lb) |
| Cable Weight | 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 3.05 m (10 ft) length |
Compatibility
For this version of the TE525 tipping bucket rain gage, the cable terminates in a connector and is the ideal length for attachment to the ET107 or ET106 ETo Weather Station.