Spectrum WatchDog 1120 Data Logging Rain Gauge
Features
- Meets NWS guidelines with an 8" (20.5cm) diameter collector
- Logs up to 10,584 rain interval events with 12-month battery
- Rain collector mounting bracket and hardware included
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3554WD1 | WatchDog 1120 data logging rain gauge | $405.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
- High accuracy, low-maintenance tipping bucket rain collector
- Meets NWS guidelines with an 8 in (20.5 cm) diameter collector
- Up to 10,584 rain interval events
- Select intervals from 1 to 60 minutes [maximum 10.23 in (26.0 cm) per interval]
- Rain collector mounting bracket and hardware included
- User-replaceable CR2450 battery lasts 12 months
- Record rainfall in either metric (mm) or US (in) units
- Accuracy: ±2% at <2 in (5 cm) per hour
- Requires SpecWare 9 Basic or Pro (v9.4 or later)
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