Casella-cel Tipping bucket rain gauge Manual do Utilizador

Jan 2006Tipping Bucket, Heated TippingBucket Rain Gauges & Rain GaugeThat Meets The Requirements ofThe UK Environmental AgencyOperator’s HandbookH

3. Go to Section 4.3.4.3 General1. Seal all weather connections using a silicone rubber compound.2. With the base plate mounted in its correct locatio

5. MAINTENANCEWarning !The septum ring has a sharp edge and should betreated with care whenever cleaning or handling theinstrument.Periodically check

6. COUNTING THE BUCKET TIPSA variety of devices may be used to count the bucket tips, these include:¤ Data Loggers (with contact closure input capabil

7. SERVICINGTo ensure its conformity with the specification, this instrument is thoroughlyinspected and it’s accuracy verified prior to dispatch. Test

8. SPECIFICATION8.1 General SpecificationsBucket sizes 0.1 mm (not version that meets therequirements of UK Env. Agency,0.2 mm or 0.5 mmAperture 200 o

9. ORDERING INFORMATIONType Sensitivity Output CatalogueReferenceStandardnon-heated0.1 mm Single 102471E0.2 mm Single 100000E0.5 mm Single 100573E0.1

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1. INTRODUCTIONCasella Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges are reliable and extremely robust devicesthat are intended for use as stand-alone sensors operating

fitted to the base of this version (please consult the Casella CEL salesdepartment).2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATIONThe rain gauges comprise a light weight i

positioning. Both body and funnel are manufactured from aluminium alloy,with an accurately machined septum ring with an aperture of 400 cm2.(200cm2ver

4. PREPARATION FOR USEEach instrument is delivered ready calibrated to indicate either 0.1 mm, 0.2mm or 0.5 mm of rainfall each time the bucket tips.

5. Go to Section 4.3.4.1.2 Standard Dual Output Non-Heated Version1. Release the two catches securing the outer cover to the base andthen carefully li

4.2 Heated Versions4.2.1 Standard Single Output Heated Version1. Release the two catches securing the outer cover to the base andthen carefully lift o

4.2.2 Standard Dual Output Heated Version1. Release the two catches securing the outer cover to the base andthen carefully lift off the cover.2. Feed