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Raingauge

High-precision tipping bucket rain gauge designed for accurate, real-time rainfall monitoring in environmental, hydrological, and infrastructure applications.

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Description

This tipping bucket rain gauge is a reliable and accurate solution for capturing real-time rainfall data. Ideal for environmental monitoring, flood risk assessments, and sewer network performance analysis, it uses a precision tipping mechanism where each tip represents a fixed volume of rainfall, ensuring consistent data even during high-intensity weather events.

Designed for long-term outdoor use, the unit features a rugged, UV-stabilised enclosure with IP65 protection. It comes fully assembled with flat plate mounting hardware and is easily configured via a mobile app (Android 14+), eliminating the need for a PC. With a replaceable lithium battery offering up to 7 years of life and minimal maintenance requirements, this rain gauge is built for dependable, low-intervention operation in the field.

Specifications

  • Measurement Type: Tipping bucket mechanism (SBS314)
  • Resolution: 0.2 mm per tip (custom options available)
  • Accuracy: ±3% up to 120 mm/hr (Class A)
  • Communications: Supports 2G, 4G, NB-IoT, and LTE-M
  • Data Output: Cumulative rainfall and timestamped event log
  • Sampling Rate: Configurable
  • Power Supply: Replaceable lithium battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 7 years (depending on configuration)
  • Enclosure Material: UV-stabilised ASA or powder-coated aluminium
  • Ingress Protection: IP65 rated
  • Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C
  • Mounting Type: Flat plate only
  • Dimensions: 450 mm (L) x 300 mm (W) x 480 mm (H)
  • Funnel Diameter: 200 mm
  • Weight: 18.6 kg

Case Studies

Manchester Airport – foul sewer flow survey
Manchester Airport – foul sewer flow survey
Foul water drainage network monitoring will assess the site's existing hydraulic model.
23 August 2018
Sustainable Urban Drainage
Sustainable Urban Drainage
With the highly accurate hydraulic data and analysis that our monitors, rain gauges and data centre can deliver, we can ensure all existing and future sustainable drainage systems can be successfully monitored to be both reliable and effective.
22 August 2018
Brewery Wastewater Monitoring
Brewery Wastewater Monitoring
When a brewery asked a contractor to help them better understand their sewer network, they contacted us to help us with the technology and equipment for the monitoring project.
22 August 2018
Flow survey for housing development
Flow survey for housing development
Detectronic were commissioned to undertake a flow survey within two neighbouring residential housing developments in Yorkshire, UK. The monitoring catchment area features a housing development which is bordered by a main road to the east. There is a commercial development […]
16 March 2023

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