KISTERS TB3 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
Features
- Long-term stable calibration
- Accuracy not affected by rainfall intensity
- Minimal maintenance required
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The KISTERS TB3 is a high-quality tipping bucket rain gauge for measuring rainfall and precipitation in urban and rural locations. Due to the integrated siphon, the gauge delivers high levels of accuracy across a broad range of rainfall intensities.
Reliable Results
The TB3’s tried and proven design ensures long-term, accurate, and repeatable results. It is manufactured from high-quality, durable materials that provide long-term stability in the harshest environments. It consists of a robust powder-coated aluminum enclosure, an aluminum base and stainless steel finger filter and fasteners.
Easy Maintenance
TB3 provides a finger filter that ensures the collector catch area remains unblocked when leaves, bird droppings and other debris find their way into the catch. The TB3’s base incorporates two water outlets at the bottom, allowing water collection and data verification. Maintenance of the TB3 is easy because removal of the outer enclosure and access to the tipping bucket mechanism and finger filter can be done by using the quick-release fasteners.
Dual Output
TB3 includes a dual output 24 VDC reed switch allowing for output redundancy or the addition of a second data logger. The reed switch incorporates varistor protection against surges that may be induced on long, inappropriately shielded signal cables.
Resolution | 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 0.01 inch |
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Range | 700 mm per hour |
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Pivots | Round sapphire pivots with hard stainless steel shaft |
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