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Technical Description
Device type / operating principle
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The HD2015 is a rain gauge based on the tipping bucket principle.
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Rainfall is collected by the cone and directed into the bucket. Once the bucket fills with a preset volume, it tips, empties, and generates an impulse via a reed contact. These impulses are counted to calculate total precipitation.
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The resolution (rainfall per tip) can be selected at order: 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, or 0.5 mm.
Technical Specifications
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Collecting area: 200 cm²
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Resolution: 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.5 mm (selectable)
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Accuracy: ±2.5 % (0–100 mm/h, 0.2 mm) / ±1.5 % (0–100 mm/h, 0.5 mm)
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Maximum rainfall rate: 600 mm/h (0.2 mm) – 1000 mm/h (0.5 mm)
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Operating temperature: 0 … +70 °C (standard), –20 … +70 °C (heated model)
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Heater activation (HD2015R): Automatic at +4 °C
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Power supply (heated model): 12/24 V dc ±10 %, ~50 W
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Output type: Reed contact (normally closed, opens on tip)
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Protection class: IP65
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Dimensions: ∅189 × 274 mm
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Cable section: ≥0.5 mm² (standard) / ≥2.5 mm² (heated model)
Installation & Maintenance
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The device should be installed in an open area away from obstacles.
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For measurement accuracy, it must be mounted perfectly level (built-in bubble level provided).
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The cone filter prevents leaves and debris but requires periodic cleaning.
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Special care is needed for power connections in the heated model.
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Output impulses must be collected by a datalogger or pulse counter.
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During transport the bucket is locked; unlock it at installation.
Applications
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Meteorological stations
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Hydrology and water resources management
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Agriculture and irrigation planning
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Dams and watershed monitoring
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Urban drainage and stormwater management
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Environmental monitoring and climate studies
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Microclimate analysis
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Forestry and land management
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Academic and research projects
