260-6464M Rain Collector, 0.2mm/tip, includes 40' cable

The AeroCone Rain Collector is designed to meet the guidelines of the World Meteorological Organization. Rain enters the collector cone, passes through a debris-filtering screen, and collects in one chamber of the tipping spoon. The spoon tips when it has collected an amount of water equal to the increment in which the collector measures (0.01" or 0.2 mm). As the spoon tips, it causes a switch closure. The rain water drains out through the screened drains in the base of the collector.

The collector is designed for years of accurate, trouble-free service. The shape is aerodynamically designed to minimize rainfall catch reduction caused by high winds. The body and base of the collector are constructed of tough, UV resistant plastic.

The 260-6466 Rain Collector comes with a mounting base that can be mounted to a pole or post. The 260-6464 has a flat surface mount. The 260-6466M and 260-6464M are factory-calibrated to report 0.2 mm per tip.

Specifications

Sensor type: Tipping bucket with magnetic switch
Output: Contact closure
Accuracy: For rain rates up to 4"/hr (100 mm/hr): ±4% of total or ± 1 tip of the bucket (0.01"/0.2 mm), whichever is greater
Attached cable length: 40' (12 m)
Cable type: 4-conductor, 26 AWG
Connector: RJ-11 modular connector
Recommended maximum cable length: 900' (270 m)
Housing material: UV-stabilized ABS plastic
Dimensions:
Rain collector: 6.5" opening diameter (16.5 cm) x 9.5" (24 cm) high without bird spikes
Collection area: 33.2 in2 (214 cm2)
Weight:
6463: 2 lbs 3 oz (1 kg)
6465: 3 lbs 3 oz (1.5 kg)
Input/Output Connections:
Black: Unused
Red: Switch terminal
Green & Yellow: Switch terminal