RAIN-O-MATIC METEOROLOGICAL
RAIN-O-MATIC
METEOROLOGICAL is a self emptying and frostproof rain
gauge.
RAIN-O-MATIC METEOROLOGICAL consists of an outdoor rain collector, ready for connection to a counter, data logger or computer.
It is possible to collect the rain for a check weighing.
The basic idea in RAIN-O-MATIC METEOROLOGICAL is the rain collector’s measuring spoon being automatically tipped and emptied when the pre-adjusted water weight has been reached.
RAIN-O-MATIC METEOROLOGICAL is ideal for:
- Meteorological stations
- Waterworks
- Education/Universities
- Highway authorities
- Purifying plants for sewage
- Pumping stations
- Etc.
Wanting a very accurate registration of rain water
The
spoon is fitted with a magnet being kept in position by
an anchor. This implies that the spoon is emptied by a
quick tip returning immediately to initial position for
collection of a new portion of water.
The tipping spoon and it’s magnet controlled suspension is designed in a way which makes the measuring accurate even if the rain collector should not be exactly horizontally mounted.
The
collector can be supplied with pylon, stabilizing cross
and earth spear. Stabilizing cross and earth spear measure
63 cm. Tube length between collector and stabilizing cross
can be supplied in requested lengths.
| Intensity curve 0,2 mm resolution |
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| Input mm/min |
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RAIN-O-MATIC has been tested by the The Danish Ministry of Agriculture, State Field Experiment, Research Center Foulum and has been found among the most accurate rain gauges in the world.
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| measured mm/min |
Measured curve 
Ideal curve The rain gauge is very precise and has for instance an
intensity of
3mm/0,12 inch per minute at a calibration of 0,25 mm or
1/100 inch.
RAIN-O-MATIC METEOROLOGICAL is reliable and stable. A re-calibration can be done by an adjusting screw.
Official test reports, diagrammes of intensity and technical description are available.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Milimeter version | American version | |
| Resolution | 0,20 mm 0,25 mm 0,50 mm |
1/100 inch |
| Capacity per minute with 12 tips | 0,20 mm: 2,4 mm 0,25 mm: 3,0 mm 0,50 mm: 6,0 mm |
0,12 inch |
| Orifice | 200 cm 2 | 31 sq. inch |
| Spalsh room height | 290,0 mm | 11,4 inch |
| Total height | 382 mm | 15,0 inch |
| Weight | 1300 g | 45,9 oz |
MATERIAL
The collector in made in STYROSUN, which has passed the Arizona test.
STYROSUN is a very endurable and weatherproof material resisting extreme frost and heat temperatures as well as the sun’s UV radiation.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
The collector is mounted with Printed Circuit Board with a terminalstrip and 2 reed switches ( 1 pc. is Normally Closed and 1 pc. is Normally Open ), with 2 connections for LCD counter and for connection to datalogger / computer.
