Precipitation Sensors

Pluvio 2

The OTT Pluvio 2 is an all-weather precipitation gauge that uses superior weight-based technology to measure the amount and intensity of rain, snow and hail.

Parameters measured include:

• Cumulative precipitation
• Precipitation intensity
• Bucket content (real time)
• Bucket content (non-real time)

The OTT Pluvio 2 employs a high precision load cell and algorithms that compensate for wind, temperature and evaporation, ensuring the highest accuracy precipitation measurements over time.

Precipitation Wind Shield (PWS)

To improve instrument performance in windy conditions, OTT has released a Precipitation Wind Shield (PWS).  The PWS improves aerodynamics in the area immediately surrounding the Pluvio intake and minimises the turbulence impact on the precipitation to be measured.  Mounting the wind shield on the vibrationless concrete platform detached from the mast of the precipitation gauge itself, provides additional protection from wind induced measurement errors.

Why choose the OTT Pluvio 2?

• Accurate measurement: precipitation accuracy within 0.004 inches with accumulation and intensity readings and filter algorithms to compensate for wind, temperature, and evaporation.

• Virtually maintenance-free operation: lifetime factory calibration, drift-free measurements, and robust protective housing eliminate field visits for instrument service.

• Multiple communication interfaces: SDI-12, RS-485, and Pulse Output options.

• Solar panel power options make the instrument ideal for remote locations.

• Easy software setup and a USB interface for communication with computer.

• Wind protection shield available for particularly exposed locations.

• Heated ring option available to prevent the accumulation of snow on the sensor.

• Easy installation onto 4″ pipes.

This product is manufactured by OTT and proudly represented by Aqualab Scientific.