The KDS-071 is a smart sensor that measures rain using the time tested tipping bucket mechanism in combination with modern electronics. It is a precision instrument for the measurement of rainfall accumulation and/or rate. The sensor has a provision for routing the reed closure as per the output, if desired. As it uses advanced micro-electronics, it sits on the same bus as the other sensors and thus does not require a separate input for the purpose.
Electronics also imparts a higher level of precision to the sensor’s operations with optional calibration and rate compensation. Also, mathematical correction for bucket volume errors due to varying rainfall rate is provided. The sensor is designed for outdoor deployment in an unobstructed, open, outdoor area. It can be integrated into a weather station and is also used for flood studies/alerts, catchment measurement, agricultural & horticultural applications, and runoff monitoring.
Features
- Easy installation and trouble-free operation
- Deep-set collector funnel optimizes rainfall catch
- Captive power for measurement
- Corrosion-resistant materials
- Floating point math capabilities
- Rain water temperature Sensing possibility
- Internal calibration
- Rain rate computation
- User-selected units of measurement
- Digital output; analog option available
Specifications:
Accuracy: +/- 5 %
Resolution: 0.1, 0.2, 0.25, 0.5 mm Rain
Collector Area, Stabilized: 199.6 to 200.4 sq. cm
Collector Diameter, Nominal: 159.6 mm
Calibration Traceability Offered: IMD