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HOBO Rainfall Smart Sensor 0.2mm (2m cable)

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This Rain Gauge Smart Sensor measures rainfall with intensity up to 12.7 cm per hour with a resolution of 20 mm, and 1% accuracy for rainfall rates up to 0.2 mm/hour. The tipping bucket mechanism is mounted on a stainless steel shaft with brass bearings. This model includes a 2m cable.

Part Number: S-RGB-M002

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$1,481.00 ex GST

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Overview
Specifications

Accurately measure rainfall with 1% accuracy

The rain gauge smart sensor is designed to work with HOBO® stations. The smart sensor has a plug-in modular connector that allows it to be added easily to a HOBO station. All sensor parameters are stored inside the smart sensor, which automatically communicates configuration information to the logger without the need for any programming or extensive user setup.

Features

Measures rainfall rates up to 12.7cm per hour
Resolution of 0.2mm
Maximum of 4000 tips per interval
2m cable

Technical Information
Measurement Range	0 to 12.7 cm (0 to 5 in.) per hour, maximum 4000 tips per logging interval
Calibration Accuracy	±1.0% at up to 20 mm/hour (1 in./hour)
Resolution	0.01 in. (S-RGA-M002) or 0.2 mm (S-RGB-M002)
Calibration	Requires annual calibration: can be field calibrated or returned to the factory for re-calibration
Operating Temperature Range	0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F), survival -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
Environmental Rating	Weatherproof
Housing	15.24 cm (6 in.) aluminum collector and base
Mechanism	Tipping bucket; stainless steel shaft with brass bearings
Dimensions	22.8 cm height x 15.4 cm diameter (9 x 6 in.), 15.4 cm (6.06 in.) receiving orifice
Weight	1 Kg (2 lbs)
Bits per Sample	12
Number of Data Channels*	1
Data Format	Number of tips per recorded measurement, reported in inches or millimeters; S-RGA-M002 0.01 in. per tip, S-RGB-M002 0.2 mm per tip
Measurement Averaging	No
Cable Length Available	2 m (6.6 ft)
Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable*	0.5 m (1.6 ft)
CE	The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU).

* A single HOBO station can accommodate 15 data channels and up to 100 m (328 ft) of smart sensor cable (the digital communications portion of the sensor cables).

Note: Comes with side bracket for post or tripod mount and feet for surface mount. If mounting separate from main tripod, order with 6m cable and an additional 1.5m mast. If mounting on main tripod, order with guy wire kit.