Description
Description
The RGTB‑4™ tipping bucket rain gauge offers superior measurement accuracy in high-rate precipitation conditions.
RGTB‑4 is made by Hyquest Solutions by our friends in Austalia, a leading manufacturer of rain gauges offering exceptional value and performance. By employing a novel siphon mechanism to regulate the flow into the tipping buckets, the RGTB‑4 tipping bucket rain gauge outperforms any gauge we have tested in high-rate precipitation conditions.
RGTB‑4 is a superior product for the professional user.
Feature Summary
- Siphon flow control
- 200 mm orifice
- Tipping bucket mechanism
- Integrated leaf filter
- Machined outlet
- Easy to service
- Dual reed switches
- Varistor protection
- Encapsulated electronics
- Discharge collection ports
- Powder coated aluminum
- Debris screens
Key Features
Upper Construction
RGTB‑4™ cast aluminum funnel is mounted to a spun aluminum cylinder. All aluminum is powder coated.
The cylinder is mounted to the base using keyhole slots. The cylinder can be removed without fully removing the screws, minimizing the potential for lost screws while servicing equipment.
The siphon is constructed of machined DelrinTM and brass for consistent performance.
Lower Construction
An ABS injection-molded tipping bucket is thick plated with chrome to provide consistent and long-lived performance.
The injection-molded base is made of UV-resistant ABS, which is field proven in desert conditions beyond eight years.
Data Connection
Each bucket tip momentarily closes a reed switch, indicating one incremental step of the gauge resolution.
Dyacon replaces the standard Hyquest Solutions cable with an outdoor-rated, jacketed cable.
Electronics
With each tip, a signal is sent to attached equipment, such as data loggers or Dyacon control modules.
The reed switches, varistors, and connector are encapsulated in pliable RTV to prevent cracking from handling and temperature fatigue.
Mounting
RGTB‑4 includes an integrated bubble level. Three-point mounting holes can be mounted to any flat surface.
Accessories
A pole mount, a bird guard, and calibration devices are available.
Specifications
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