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Pluvio 2
Developed in conjunction with industry-leading meteorological services, the OTT Pluvio² employs a high-precision load cell and algorithms that compensate for wind, temperature, and evaporation, ensuring the highest accuracy precipitation measurements over time.
Parameters measured: Precipitation Intensity, cumulative, bucket content in real time and non real time
Measurement technology: Weighing principle
Product Highlights: All weather precipitation gauge without moving parts according WMO guide line No8
Interface: SDI-12 / RS-485, pulse
- FEATURES
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- 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
- Specs
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•SPECIFICATIONS
Types of precipitation liquid, solid, and mixed Collecting area 200 cm² and 400 cm² Collection volume 1500 mm/m² and 750 mm/m²
Measuring range 200 cm² Intensity RT / measuring interval 1 minute 12.00 … 1800.00 mm/h, 0.20 … 30 mm/min Amount RT/NRT, amount NRT, amount total NRT 0.10 … 500.00 mm Bucket content, RT and NRT 20.00 … 1600.00 mm
Measuring range 400 cm² Intensity RT / measuring interval 1 minute 6.00 …1800.00 mm/h, 0.10 … 30 mm/min mount RT/NRT, amount NRT, amount total NRT 0.10 … 500.00 mm Bucket content, RT and NRT 20.00 … 850.00 mm
Accuracy (at – 25 …+45 °C) Amount, absolute (60 minutes collection time) ± 0.05 mm Intensity ± 0.1 mm/min or ± 6 mm/h Resolution 0.01 mm and 0.01 mm/min or mm/h
Times Intensity output interval 1 minute Output delay RT 20 seconds; NRT 5 minutes Query interval 6 seconds …. 60 minutes
Interfaces USB configuration/service mode and firmware update Serial interfaces SDI-12 or RS-485 Digital outputs impulse 0.1 mm (configurable) and status (0 … 120 impulses/min; configurable 5 or 2Hz ) Measurement output intensity RT; amount RT/NRT, amount NRT, amount total NRT, bucket content RT and NRT; temperature of load cell, status Pluvio², status heating (if present)
Electrical and mechanical data Sensor element sealed load cell Power supply 10 … 28 VDC Power/current consumption typ. 12 mA at 12 V Ring heating, optional Pluvio² 200: 24 VDC / 50 Watt
Pluvio² 400: 24 VDC / 100 Watt
Dimensions (Ø x h) OTT Pluvio² 200 / 400 450 mm x 740 mm / 450 mm x 660 mm Pedestal (Ø) 110-120 mm ( 4 ‘) Weight (bucket empty) 15 kg Material for base plate / bucket / pipe housing stainless steel, aluminium / polyethylene / ASA, UV- resistant
Environmental conditions Temperature, in operation -40 … +60 °C Temperature, storage -50 … +70 °C Relative humidity 0 … 100% (non-condensed)
Protection Housing IP54, resistant to salt fog Load cell / electronics IP67 / IP64 EMC EN 61000-4-2/4/5/6, Level 5 (4 kV) EM/EMI EN 61000-4-3, CE conformity
RT = real- time; NRT = non real-time ; units can be configured in mm or in (inch) and °C or °F
- Downloads
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Brochures brochure-43.pdf Download now Manuals manual-35.pdf Download now Additional files additional-32.pdf Download now - Videos
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OTT Pluvio weighing rain gauge
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