Overview
The TE525-QD, manufactured by Texas Electronics, has a 6 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. (0.254 mm) increments. The TE525-QD funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
Note: In the illustration, the rain gage is shown with a pole, which is sold separately.
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Detailed Description
For this version of the TE525 Rain Gage, the cable has a military style connector instead of pigtails. The connector attaches to the RAWS-F Fire Weather Quick Deployment Station. The TE525-QD has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-QD funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
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 |
| Funnel Collector Diameter | 15.4 cm (6.06 in.) |
| Height | 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) |
| Cable Length | 233.68 cm (92 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) |
Compatibility
The military style connector attaches to the RAWS-F Fire Weather Quick Deployment Station, which has an on-board CR1000.