Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge – TKF Series

Tipping bucket Rain Gauge made of Stainless Steel with optional heaters. When the bucket turns over, the reed switch detects for container turning over action, and contact pulse signal is output.
The optional Film Heater results in lower power consumption than traditional heating elements.

Description

  • Heating Option is available
  • JMA Certificate
  • 0.5 or 1mm bucket size
  • Upper Heater and/or Lower heater
  • Single or Dual Contacts

Specification

Catalog PDF

TKF-1

TKF-2

Detection method

Tipping Bucket

Diameter

Ø200mm

Bucket Size

0.5mm

1.0mm

Accuracy

Rainfall: <20mm/hr, ±0.5mm
Rainfall: 20 or more/hr, ±3%

Rainfall: <40mm/hr, ±1.0mm
Rainfall: 40 or more/hr, ±3%

Output signal

No voltage contact (dual connections)

Contact Time

0.1~0.15 seconds

Insulation resistance

DC 500 V 500 MΩ or more

Withstand voltage

AC 1000 V for 1 minute

Material

Outer Jacket - Stainless Steel

Dimensions

Ø200mm x 450mm Height

Weight

3.5 to 5kg (subject to options)

Inclusions

Dual filter

Options
Heater

Upper Heater (-U), Upper and Lower Heater (-UD)

Heater Specifications: Film Type
Heater Power Supply: AC 100V
Heater Power Consumption: Upper heater 31.25W, Lower Heater 50W
Temperature Control: Thermostat (10ºC ±1.5ºC)

Output Signal Connection

Single Output Connection

Wind Shield

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