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TOTAL PRECIPITATION GAUGE

TPG-0001-1 &
TPG-0003-1

A Weighing Bucket Gauge for Unattended Precipitation Measurement at Remote Sites Worldwide

Total Precip Gauge

DESCRIPTION
Sutron's Total Precipitation Gauge (TPG) is a weighing bucket gauge with a built-in logger designed for unattended measurement of precipitation in remote locations throughout the world.

The gauge has a large collection orifice to reduce the chance of blockage. A large collection container holds the precipitation on a precision weighing platform with accuracy <0.02" (0.6mm) and resolution (<0.001", 0.025mm) needed for the most demanding monitoring systems.

Two models of the TPG are available. The standard version has a single load cell. The enhanced version has three load cells – for added redundancy and reliability. With the three load cells, the system can continue to operate reliably if one of the sensors should fail.
Sutron designed the TPG using the technology proven in the NWS Fischer Porter Rebuild kit program. Many users will find it easier to replace their aging Fischer Porter Gauge with the TPG than it is to refurbish/repair/rebuild the gauge.
 

 

SPECIFICATIONS
Subject to change without notice
CAPACITY 36” inches (914mm) precipitation standard.
RESOLUTION < 0.001” (0.025mm)
ACCURACY 0.02” (0.6mm) (-25°C to +60°C)
0.05” (1.27mm) (-50°C to +60°C)
OPERATING TEMP -50°C to +60°C.
DIMENSIONS 18” diameter, 28” high
WEIGHT 42 lbs.
BASE Cast aluminum base with compatible with 4.0” pipe (4.5” or 0.114 OD). Includes bubble level. (Order mounting pipe separately.)
HOUSING UV Resistant ABS plastic with 8” diameter aluminum knife edge opening (~50 in2, 324 cm2)
COLLECTION PAIL Plastic with handles & depression in center
for calibration weights
LOAD CELLS Precision, hermetically sealed load cells
TPG-0001-1 uses 1 load cell
TPG-0003-1 uses 3 load cells for redundancy
RTC RTC accurate to ±20 seconds /month
INTERFACES SDI-12 V1.3, RS232
TEMPERATURE Internal temperature: accurate within 1
degree C.
MEASUREMENTS Intensity, accumulated precipitation, temperature
CALIBRATION Built-in calibration function using customer supplied weights for annual certification
POWER Power 9-18VDC, reverse protected, <1ma standby, <5ma active.
ORDERING
TPG-0001-1
TPG, single cell
TPG-0003-1 TPG triple cell
   
TPG Inside
Total Precipitation Gauge Inside




 


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