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- Page 1 BL RG-2501 Series @m Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge OMEGx] Operator’ s Manual b An OMEGA Technologies Company...
- Page 2 Servicing USA and Canada: Call OMEGA Omega Drive, Box 4047 Stamford, CT 06907-0047 Telephone: (203) 359-1660 FAX: (203) 359-7700 Sales Service: l-800-826-6342 Customer Service: l-800-622-2378 Engineering Service: l-800-872-9436 TELEX: 996404 EASYLINK: 62968934 CABLE: OMEGA Servicing Europe: United Kingdom Sales and Distribution Center...
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Page 3: Unpacking Instructions
RG-2501 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (1) Operator’ s Manual (1) If you have any questions about the shipment, please call the OMEGA Customer Service Department. When you receive the shipment, inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 General Description 1.2 Specifications Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Site Requirements 2.2 Installation Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 4 Calibration Table of Standard Calibration Quantities Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting TABLE OF CONTENTS... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
5 to 12 VDC. The Model RG-2501 and RG-2501M rain gauges are not available in heated versions for use in cold climates. These two gauges are designed and sold as low cost general purpose rain gauges and are best suited for standard rainfall measurements only. -
Page 6: Specifications
1.2 Specifications Capacity: unlimited Orifice: 8” (20 cm) diameter Calibration: O.Ol”, 1 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.25 mm Accuracy: + 4% for rainfall rates of Switch: magnetic sensitive, 3 W, 28 Construction: Fabricated parts: anodized aluminum Fasteners: stainless steel (except for aluminum rivets) Mounting: 3 legs, l/4”... -
Page 7: Installation
2.2 Installation The RG-2501 rain gauge may be shipped from the factory with the three mounting legs attached upside down on the l/4-20 bolts. If this is the case, detach and replace the legs into the correct position with the legs pointing downward and the leg end facing outward, away from the gauge. -
Page 8: Chapter 4: Calibration
Chapter 4: Calibration The rain gauge is calibrated at the factory. Recalibration should not be necessary unless damage during shipment or mishandling during installation has occurred. If the damage is extensive, the gauge may need to be repaired or replaced before it can be used properly. Verify the calibration by using a calibration bottle, a graduated cylinder, or a calibrated burette. -
Page 9: Table Of Standard Calibration Quantities
Table 1 - Standard Calibration Quantities 260-2501M @ 1 mm (std) 260-2501M .5 mm 260-2501 .Ol” (std) 260-2501 .05” Flow rate for calibration: Accuracy desired is After making changes to the bucket stop screws, retest the rain gauge operation using the calibration bottle and a large volume of water to produce 50 to 100 tips at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. -
Page 10: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
If it appears that the diodes have not been included on your gauge and that they will be needed for your application, please contact OMEGA@ and arrange to have a set of diodes sent, one set per gauge. As the magnet passes over the end of the... - Page 11 ’...
- Page 12 -----_ RAIN GAUG E BARREL ATTACH SURGE SUPPRESSION DIODE(S TO RAIN GAUGE SWITCH OR TO INPU OF RECORDER OR COUNTER PROTECTION DIODE SKE27A 1.5KE27C (Xl SWlTCt 1’1 TLE SCHEMATIC, R SWITCH SURGE MODEL USAGE l 3Y DATE TO EVEN 2501 SCALE D &...
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- Page 14 DESCRIPTION NL P/ N 10000049 SCREEN, DRAIN 10000069 BRACKET, BUCKET SHAFT SUPPORT 10000070 BRACKET, BUCKET SUPPORT MOUNTING 10000072 LEG, RAIN GAGE SUPPORT 10000076 BODY ASSEMBLY, OUTER CASE 10000077 BRACKET, BARREL SWITCH 10000078 BUCKET WITH SHAFT ASSEMBLY 10000079 MAGNET WITH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 10000116 FUNNEL ASSEMBLY, 8 INCH 10000224...
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Page 15: Warranty
(1) month grace period to the normal and shipping time. This ensures that product. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA ’ s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return phone or written request. - Page 16 Where Do Find Everything Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA...Of Course! TEMPERATURE Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels m Wire: Thermocouple, RTD Calibrators & Ice Point References @ Recorders, Controllers @ Infrared Pyrometers PRESSURE/STRAIN FORCE Transducers & Strain Gages & Load Cells &...
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