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Hydreon RG-11 Installing Manual

Hydreon RG-11 Installing Manual

Optical rain gage

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LENS
SHADE
NOTCHES IN RING
MATE WITH
RIBS IN LENS
O-RING
STRETCH BEFORE
INSTALLING
!
MOUNTING ARM
CUT OFF FOR
CONDUIT-MOUNT
EXPLODED VIEW
VERY IMPORTANT
!
Stretch the O-ring a few times, so that it fits
easily into the groove on the lens.
After the unit is assembled, verify that the O-ring is properly
seated by confirming that you can see it through the lens, all
the way around. The O-ring is slightly under-sized for the
groove because that gives the optimal seal.
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9.53
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19.05
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10.40
19.16
LED ON BOARD
ON when OUT
is active
PRINTED-CIRCUIT
BOARD (PCB)
HOUSING
SCREWS
(4 OF #6 X 1")
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70.71
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6.40
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MODEL RG-11
OPTICAL RAIN GAGE
INSTALLING THE RAIN SENSOR
Mount the rain gage where it gets a clear measurement
of precipitation– away from overhangs, etc.
The mounting arm is designed to fit over a strap 0.75"
(19 mm) wide. Two 0.25" (holes 6.35 mm) are placed
0.75" (19 mm) part.
The gland style connector goes in the bottom hole. Be
sure to use wire rated for outdoor (high-UV) use.
For conduit applications, the mounting arm may be
removed, and the wiring hole drilled out using a step drill
to accommodate a ½" EMT compression connector or
similar style of conduit connector.
Assemble the device as shown. Stretch and release the
silicone o-ring (size -036) a few times, so it fits easily in
the groove. Optionally, you may coat the O-ring and
screws with silicone grease.
Set the DIP switches to the desired mode, and the
desired adjustment within that mode. (See detailed
discussion following)
The Rain Gage must be assembled when dry. Any
water trapped inside can condense and cause corrosion.
You may optionally add extra desiccant packets (not
supplied.) If the Rain Gage is not subject to splashing or
sprayed water, you may optionally vent the enclosure by
drilling a 1/8" (3 mm) hole in the bottom of the case.
Do not use the RG-11 in any application where the false
indication of water or a missed valid detection of water
could cause damage to life or property. It is the
responsibility of the system designer / integrator to
design redundancy into the system so that the failure of
any one component, including the RG-11 or other
sensor, does not result in disaster. The manufacturer of
the RG-11, Hydreon Corporation, will in no way be
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liable for consequential damages due to the failure or
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false indication of one of its sensors.
!
- APPLICATION WARNING -

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Summary of Contents for Hydreon RG-11

  • Page 1 2.78 70.71 - APPLICATION WARNING - Do not use the RG-11 in any application where the false indication of water or a missed valid detection of water could cause damage to life or property. It is the responsibility of the system designer / integrator to design redundancy into the system so that the failure of 6.40...
  • Page 2 EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC DIP SWITCH RAIN GAGE WIRING EXAMPLES LINE VOLTAGE CONTROL “IT’S RAINING” APPLICATION - The relay output of the RG-11 is rated for 24V AC or DC, at 1 A. Thus, 120 VAC the RG-11 cannot drive a line voltage...
  • Page 3 OUT is on, as an aid to debugging. Current Drain 15 mA nominal. (No outputs on, not Condensation -- Generally, the RG-11 will sense condensation raining, no heater) as if it were rainfall, but this seldom amounts to a significant about 1.5 mA in micro-power sleep...
  • Page 4 Condensation sensing mode disables the heater and micro-power mode. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Very Sensitive- first sign of condensation 0 1 Sensitive 1 0 Medium Low 1 1 Low Rain Gage Model RG-11 Instructions PN 55-005-100 rev 6...
  • Page 5 Usually, this means about a 45 degree angle. 0 X X X Normal Slow Cycle Time (1.2 to 3 sec.) The RG-11 does not need to be within the actual field of view of Long Slow Cycle Time (3 – 8 sec.) the window.
  • Page 6 The RG-11 may also provide drop detection. Use this if you want to Mode 6-- Drop Detector do your own, external data interpretation. The output will pulse once with each detected drop. Normally, it will produce longer Switch pulses (in multiples of 200 mS) for larger drops. If set to multiple...