260-2599 Pocket-Size Digital Event Counter

The 260-2599 Digital Event Counter is a low-cost solution for counting tips when calibrating a tipping bucket rain gauge. This compact counter has a reset button and pause button on the display face and a mounting clip on the back for attaching the counter to the rain gauge funnel.

The 5-digit liquid crystal display is visible even in bright sunlight. The unit is battery-powered with a 2-wire terminal for connecting to the rain gauge. A small screwdriver is included for making wiring connections to the 2-pin screw terminal.

Operating Instructions

• Disconnect the rain gauge from the data logger or other measuring device.
• Connect the two wires from the rain gauge to the 2-pin terminal strip on the right side.
• The 2-pin terminal strip on the left side can be used to remotely reset the counter.
• Each tip of the rain gauge bucket will increment by one count.
  • example #1 0.01 inch calibration: One tip = 0.01 inch = 1 Count = LCD display shows 00001
  • example #2 0.25 mm calibration: One tip = 0.25 mm = 1 Count = LCD display shows 00001
• Start counting: Connect rain gauge to terminal, counter starts counting with each tip on the bucket.
• Pause counting: Press the PAUSE button to stop counting; press the PAUSE button again to resume counting.
• Clear the display: Press the RESET button.