Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-15 Rain Sensor
Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-15 measures rainfall volume and intensity accurately and reliably. It features easy-installation and maintenance-free, suitable for applications in weather and climate studies, hydrological network monitoring, and agriculture, and other scenarios that need monitoring rainfall data.
Features
- Industrial-grade: round and reliable lens surface which discourages the collection of debris and dirt
- Easy-installation: on weather station masts, buildings, and other infrastructures
- Maintenance-free: as a low maintenance rain gauge, it can be used for 7-10 years without replacement
- Compacted Sized: as small as a tennis ball
- Wide Application Scenarios
Applications
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Smart Agriculture
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Smart City
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Climate Studies
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Hydrological Network Monitoring
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Condensation and Frost Sensing
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Irrigation Control
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Drop Detection
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Process Control
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Opening and Closing Skylights, Vents, Louvers, or Windows
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | Range 5-15 VDC on J1 Reverse polarity protected to 50V or 3.3VDC through pin 8 on J2 |
| Current Drain | 110 uA nominal. (No outputs on, dry not raining) 2-4 mA when raining |
| Output | NPN Open Collector Output 100 mA / 80V Max |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +60°C (Will not detect rain when freezing) |
| DIP Selectable Sensitivity | Rain Drops Very light Medium Heavy |
| RS232 Port | 3.3V |
| Supported Baud Rates | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 |
| RG-15 | RG-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| High Accuracy Tipping Bucket | ✓ | – |
| Wiper Control | – | – |
| Drop Detection | – | – |
| Condensation Sensing | – | – |
| Irrigation Control | – | – |
| Rain Water Harvest | – | – |
| “It’s Raining Mode” | – | ✓ |
| Low Power | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unique Hardware | – | – |
| Current Drain | 110 uA Nominal 4 mA Raining | 110 uA Nominal 4 mA Raining |
| Tipping Bucket Accuracy | ±10% in our controlled environment | – |
| Serial Communication RS232 | Command Based Bidirectional | Command Based Bidirectional |
Documentations
RG-15 Optical Rain Gauge specification
RG-15 Optical Rain Gauge Instructions
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
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Orders that contain more than one item are assigned processing times in accordance with the item.
We will inspect each and every one of the items ordered before shipping. Today, most orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time should be between 3-7 days.
Returns
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The policy is for 30 days. If you have passed 30 days in the past since you purchased, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a refund, your item must be in good condition and in the same state that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging.
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