Lambrecht meteo 15189 Operating Instructions Manual

Lambrecht meteo 15189 Operating Instructions Manual

Precipitation analog sensor

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Operating Instructions
Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog)
Features
► Precipitation sensor for automatic weather stations
► Linearised pulse output, e. g. for connection to external data loggers
► Selectable analog output signals, e g. for easy connection to PLC
► Selectable measuring ranges as well as absolute or gliding sum for the analogue output signals
► Exchangeable, weighing tipping bucket system according to Joss-Tognini, overfl ow proof
► 2 cm³ tipping bucket (2 g water) for precise precipitation measuring in regions with normal rain falls
► 4 cm³ tipping bucket (4 g water) for precise precipitation measuring in regions with heavy rain falls / tropical rain
► Winter-fi t model (15189 H analog) with electronically controlled 2-circuit heating
► Weatherproof materials (anodized aluminium, stainless steel) guarantee a long durability
► Funnel according to the WMO Standard No. 8
(15189 analog) Precipitation Sensor
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Features ► Precipitation sensor for automatic weather stations ► Linearised pulse output, e. g. for connection to external data loggers ► Selectable analog output signals, e g. for easy connection to PLC ► Selectable measuring ranges as well as absolute or gliding sum for the analogue output signals ►...
  • Page 2: Installation

    Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Function Installation The weighing precipitation sensor (15189 analog) meas- Mounting of the sensor ures the rain quantity by a tipping bucket developed by Joss- The sensor must be mounted on a tube or pole with an outer Tognini, the bearings of which have been arranged for low diameter of 60 mm.
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Attention! In order to protect the tipping bucket the Assembly of the tipping bucket dirt spiral must be inserted in the collection funnel To avoid damage to the tipping bucket during trans- (fi g. 2). port, it is separately packed and should be inserted in the precipitation sensor on site only after mounting the gauge on the mast.
  • Page 4: Electrical Connections

    Please note the loss of warranty and non-liability by unau- thorised manipulation of the system. You need a written permission from LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH for changes of system components. These activities must be operated by a qualifi ed technician.
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Basic settings (Fig. 5) · Current consumption: ≤ 40 mA Unless otherwise agreed the precipitation sensor (15189 analog) will be delivered with following basic settings: • max. load 600 Ω · Supply voltage: 18...30 V ·...
  • Page 6: Further Setting Options

    Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Further setting options J4 J5 J6 J12 Changes of the basic settings are urgently allowed Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mode in power-off mode. Only if necessary, changes of the basic setting should be carried out by skilled 0...20 mA technician.
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Example 1 (Fig. 9): Active analog output 4...20 mA, otherwise like basic setting Fig. 9 Example 2 (Fig. 10): Active analog output 0...5 V, otherwise like basic setting Fig. 10 Example 3 (Fig. 11): Active analog output 0...10 V, otherwise like basic setting Fig.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Example 4 (Fig. 12): Low Power Mode - 2 wire circuit · Deactivated analog output · Active pulse output: linearised • bounce-free signal · Current consumpt.: max. 100 μA · typical 50 μm · Supply voltage: 5...30 V Fig.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Precipitation Sensor (15189 analog) Explanations of the operating modes 3. Gliding sum of precipitation At this operating mode the accumulated amount of precipita- 1. Pulse output tion, which is updated each minute, is emitted within the se- The pulse output is permanent activated. The linearised pulses lected time-frame.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    You need a written Range of application: -20...+70 °C (no icing, no snowdrift) permission of the LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH for changes of system components. These activities must be operated (15189 H W4 analog) Version with 4 cm bucket, heated by a qualifi...

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