Solinst Rainlogger 5 Rain Gauge Data Logger
Features
- Single-eye optical for fast, reliable communication
- ABS housing provides excellent ESD protection
- Memory for up to 100,000 time stamped readings
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![]() | 114622 | Rainlogger 5 rain gauge data logger, includes 6' connection cable | $285.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks |

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![]() | 114404 | Desktop Reader 5 USB adapter | $104.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114403 | Field Reader 5 USB adapter | $99.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115007 | DataGrabber 5 data transfer device, includes 2GB USB flash drive | $213.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115009 | Levelogger 5 App Interface for real-time view and data upload | $358.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114630 | Levelogger 5 threaded direct read to optical adapter | $60.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114598 | Levelogger 5 slip-fit direct read to optical adapter | $76.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114261 | Levelogger L5 to Edge direct read cable adapter | $59.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114262 | Levelogger Edge to L5 direct read cable adapter | $77.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114832 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 5' | $84.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114833 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 15' | $93.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114834 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 50' | $125.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 114835 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 100' | $170.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115214 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 200' | $261.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115313 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 250' | $307.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115215 | L5 direct read cable assembly, 300' | $352.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 109609 | USB direct read interface cable | $179.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 106985 | RS-232 direct read interface cable | $130.00 | In Stock | ||
![]() | 115133 | SDI-12 interface cable, 15' | $299.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
![]() | 115036 | LevelSender 5 cellular telemetry system | $801.80 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
![]() | 109700 | Y-splitter for connecting 2 loggers | $55.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
![]() | 112867 | LevelSender reader cable, 3 ft. | $64.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
![]() | 115378 | LevelSender 5 USB-C programming cable | $38.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks |






The Rainlogger 5 is an inexpensive datalogger designed to record the tips of a standard tipping-bucket rain gauge. This compact and durable field unit offers long-term reliability and convenience with a battery that lasts up to 10 years, and ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection with an ABS housing. The event time stamp and total rainfall per time period is logged in non-volatile memory, which holds up to 100,000 readings. Sampling is event based, as the Rainlogger 5 records and saves each tip of the tipping-bucket as it happens.
Levelogger customers can add rainfall data to their water level monitoring networks using the intuitive Levelogger Software. The Rainlogger 5 provides easy incorporation of precipitation data into existing Levelogger data. Rainfall data can allow correlation between precipitation events and changes in groundwater or surface water levels. The Rainlogger 5 is compatible with all Solinst Levelogger 5 communication and deployment accessories. Logged data can be downloaded direct to a PC, your smart device using the Solinst Levelogger App, or to a DataGrabber 5 data transfer device.
The Rainlogger 5 is simply programmed with the user-friendly Levelogger Software. A Field Reader 5 or Desktop Reader 5 connects the Rainlogger 5 to a laptop or desktop PC and the Levelogger Software automatically detects the attached Rainlogger. The Rainlogger 5 is easily deployed in the field, using a 3-pin connector cable attached to the rain gauge. Data downloading can be ‘All Data’, ‘Append Data’, or ‘Data Dump’ at any time. Data can be displayed in graph or table format and exported to other programs. The Rainlogger 5 has self-test capability, reliable memory and the ability to upgrade firmware.
- (1) Solinst Rainlogger 5
- (1) Cable with flying leads, 6 ft.
Yes, the Rainlogger Edge records each tip and outputs the amount of rainfall per programmed time period based on user-input tip-bucket volume. The Rainlogger can also determine max rainfall per sampling interval.
In addition to any reed- switch tipping bucket rain gauge, the Rainlogger Edge is compatible with all Solinst Levelogger communication and deployment accessories. Logged data can be downloaded directly to a PC, Leveloader or through a telemetry system.
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