Part Number - RG3
HOBO Rain Gauge Data Logger
US version (includes data logger)
$510.00 USD
A battery-powered rainfall data collection and recording system that includes a HOBO Pendant Event data logger integrated into a tipping-bucket rain gauge.
Important Information
Requires HOBOware software (USB interface cable included w/CD purchase) and a communications device. See compatible items below.
Compatible with
Overview
A battery-powered rainfall data collection and recording system that includes a HOBO Pendant Event data logger integrated into a tipping-bucket rain gauge. This model automatically records up to 160 inches of rainfall at rates up to 12.7 cm (5 in) per hour. Easily collect rainfall, time, and duration data, as well as temperature when used with an optional solar radiation shield (RS1 Solar Radiation Shield or M-RSA). A base station or shuttle is required.
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Features
- High quality tipping-bucket rain gauge includes a HOBO Pendant Event data logger. Base station or shuttle is required
- Time and date stamp is stored for each tip - provides detail needed to determine rainfall rates and duration
- Reliable, field-proven rain gauge
- Compatible with HOBOware and HOBOware Pro software for logger setup, graphing, and analysis
- Also records temperature when used with an optional solar radiation shield
Country of Origin
United States
Specifications
Rain Gauge
- Maximum Rainfall Rate
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12.7 cm per hour5 in. per hour
- Calibration Accuracy
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±1.0% (up to 1 in. per hour)
- Resolution
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0.01 in.
- Calibration
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Requires annual field calibration, see Field Calibration section in manual
- Operating Temperature Range
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0° to 50°C32° to 122°F
- Storage Temperature Range
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-20° to 70°C-4° to 158°F
- Environmental Rating
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Weatherproof
- Housing
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15.24 cm aluminum collector and base6 in. aluminum collector and base
- Tipping-bucket Mechanism
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Stainless steel shaft with brass bearings
- Dimensions
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25.72 cm height x 15.24 cm diameter10.125 in. height x 6 in. diameter15.39 cm receiving orifice6.06 in. receiving orifice
- Weight
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1.2 Kg2.5 lbs
Logger
- Time Stamp Resolution
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1.0 second
- Time Accuracy
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±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F)
- Operating Range
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-20° to 70°C-4° to 158°F
- Environmental Rating (for Logger Used Outside of Rain Gauge)
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Tested to NEMA 6 and IP67; suitable for deployment outdoors
- NIST Traceable Certification
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Available for temperature only at additional charge; temperature range -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F)
- Battery
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CR-2032 3V lithium battery; 1 year typical use
- Memory
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64K bytes – 16K to 23K when recording events only; 25K to 30K data points when recording events and temperature; see Data Storage.
- Materials
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Polypropylene case; stainless steel screws; Buna-N O-ring; PVC cable insulation
Temperature Measurement (see Using the Logger for Temperature Measurement section)
- Measurement Range
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-20° to 70°C-4° to 158°F
- Accuracy
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±0.54°C from 0° to 50°C (± 0.97°F from 32° to 122°F), see manual for plot. A solar radiation shield is required for accurate temperature measurements in sunlight.
- Resolution
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0.10°C at 25°C , see manual for plot0.18°F at 77°F , see manual for plot
- Drift
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Less than 0.1°C/year (0.2°F/year)
- Response Time
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Airflow of 1 m/s (2.2 mph): 10 minutes, typical to 90%
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Compatible items
Data Offload - Base Stations - Shuttles - Couplers
Compliance Certificates
Batteries
Desiccants
Data Offload - Base Stations - Shuttles - Couplers
Graphing & Analysis
What's in the box
- Tipping-bucket rainfall collector
- HOBO Pendant Event Logger
- Mounting accessories: two hose clamps, three screws
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