RIMCO 8500 200cm2 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

RIMCO 8500 200cm² Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

The RIMCO 8500 series of tipping bucket rain gauges are designed and constructed for long-term operation with minimal maintenance under almost all climatic conditions. All materials used are corrosion resistant. This proven instrument is accurate to within 5% for rainfall rates from 25mm/hr to 350mm/hr and better than 7% up to 440mm/hr for the 0.1mm model and accurate to within 4% for rainfall rates from 25mm/hr to 350mm/hr and better than 6% up to 440mm/hr for the 0.2mm and 0.25mm models.
The RIMCO 8500 may be mounted at ground level on a level slab or on the optional stand 8000PED1 which elevates the collection rim to 1 meter above ground level. Other heights are available to order.

Features

Rugged and corrosion resistant construction.
Low friction, non-seizing bucket bearings.
Gold plated buckets for minimal retention.
Reed switch output.
Stable calibration.
Built-in bubble level.
Optional self powered internal counter.
Optional heater for operation below –30°C.

Applications

General meteorology.
Water resources studies.
Hydrology.
Flood warning systems.
Automatic logging systems.
Remote and long term logging deployments.

Specifications

Collection Area	200 ± 1mm²
Resolutions Available	0.1mm (Model RIM8500-01). 0.2mm (Model RIM8500-02). 0.25mm (Model RIM8500-025).
Accuracy	RIM8500-01 – better than ±5% from 25mm/Hr to 350mm/Hr; better than ±7% to 440mm/Hr. RIM8500-02 – better than ±4% from 25mm/Hr to 350mm/Hr; better than ±6% to 440mm/Hr. RIM8500-025 – better than ±4% from 25mm/Hr to 350mm/Hr; better than ±6% to 440mm/Hr. Note: Accuracy specification may be substantailly improved if limited over a smaller rainfall rate range.
Contacts	One normally open magnetically actuated reed switch.
Reed Switch Rating	50V ac/dc at 0.5A non-inductive
Closure Timing	50 milliseconds min., 150 milliseconds max. Max bounce time 0.75 milliseconds up to 350mm/Hr.
Termination	Screw termination (2.5mm2) and 4.8mm male spade terminations on Reed Switch Holder. Cable not normally provided, but can be ordered to any length at additional cost
Switch Protection	14mm MOV across contacts, 30Vand 8.5Joule nominal rating.
Magnet	Rare earth type.
Dimensions	305mm height. 230mm body diameter. 275mm base diameter.
Mounting	3 holes of 10mm diameter on 256mm diameter at 120° pitch on mounting flange.
Physical	4.0kg net weight. 4.5kg /9.1kg shipping weight/volumetric (airfreight) weight. 330x330x500mm packing carton.
Temperature	Operating 0° to +60°C (without heating). Storage -65°C to +75°C.
Humidity	Operating <10% to 100%. Storage 5% to 100%.
Precipitation	Operating Heavy rain, hail or snow (may affect accuracy – as with all rain gauges). Survive Accumulation of up to 15mm of freezing precipitation accompanied by wind gusts of 100km/hr (may affect accuracy during this condition, but rain gauge will continue to operate once extreme conditions have subsided).
Vibration	Operating High, consistent with high winds. Storage High, consistent with shipping and handling.
Shock	Will sustain a 1.3m drop in packing carton.
Corrosion	Extremely low even in coastal environs.
EMI/Transient	To CE (EU) and C-Tick (Australia/NZ) mark. EMI performance may be affected by the cabling arrangement between the rain gauge and the recording equipment.
Heating Option	12 or 24V ac/dc (48W max) operation with electronic thermostatic control (P/N 8500TCH).

Ordering Information

Cat. No.	Description
RIM8500-01	Rain gauge 200sq cm, 0.1mm resolution.
RIM8500-02	Rain gauge 200sq cm, 0.2mm resolution.
RIM8500-025	Rain gauge 200sq cm, 0.25mm resolution.
8500TCH	Thermostatically controlled heater - 12 or 24Vac/dc.
8000PED1	Rain gauge stand 1m to suit RIM8500 (collection rim is 1m above ground level).
8000PEDx.x	Rain gauge stand x.xm to suit RIM8500 (collection rim is x.xm above ground level).