Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-9 Rain Sensor

The RG-9 Optical Rain Gauge is an industrial-grade sensor that detects raindrop size and intensity using optical technology. It installs easily, requires no maintenance, and is suitable for weather monitoring, hydrology, agriculture, and other rainfall measurement applications.

The Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-9 sensor detects the size of raindrops and provides information on rain intensity to the users. It features easy-installation and is maintenance-free, suitable for applications in weather and climate studies, hydrological network monitoring, agriculture, and other scenarios that need monitoring rainfall. RG-9 Solid State Rain Sensor features an open-collector output that emulates a conventional tipping bucket, as well as RS232 serial communications that provide more detailed data allowing for configuration of the device. It can be configured through the serial port, or optionally via DIP switches. A built-in mounting arm allows for convenient mounting to weather station masts, buildings, and other infrastructure. It's also suitable for solar-powered applications. Specifications

Parameter Value

Input Voltage Range 5-15 VDC on J1 Reverse polarity protected to 50V or 3.3VDC through pin 8 on J2

Current Drain 110 uA nominal. (No outputs on, dry not raining) 2-4 mA when raining

Output NPN Open Collector Output 500 mA / 80V/300mW Max

Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C (Will not detect rain when freezing)

DIP Selectable Sensitivity Rain Drops Very light Medium Heavy

RS232 Port 3.3V

Supported Baud Rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600

RG-15 High Accuracy Tipping Bucket: ✓ Wiper Control: - Drop Detection: - Condensation Sensing: - Irrigation Control: - Rain Water Harvest: - "It's Raining Mode": - Low Power: ✓ Unique Hardware: - Current Drain: 110 uA Nominal 4 mA Raining Tipping Bucket Accuracy: ±10% in our controlled environment Serial Communication RS232: Command Based Bidirectional

RG-9 High Accuracy Tipping Bucket: - Wiper Control: - Drop Detection: - Condensation Sensing: - Irrigation Control: - Rain Water Harvest: - "It's Raining Mode": ✓ Low Power: ✓ Unique Hardware: - Current Drain: 110 uA Nominal 4 mA Raining Tipping Bucket Accuracy: - Serial Communication RS232: Command Based Bidirectional

Supplier Code 101990760

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Package Contents

* 1x Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-9 Rain Sensor