Casella 0.5mm Rainfall Logging System with Software and Communications Cable (High Rainfall)

Item #:

103554D

Brand:

Casella

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Description

103554D 0.5mm Rainfall Logging System with Software and Communications Cable (High Rainfall) by Casella

The Rainfall Logging System (RLS) from Casella provides a robust, reliable stand-alone method for monitoring rainfall. It can be supplied complete with the Casella low, medium or high rainfall tipping bucket rain gauges or as a separate data logger unit for use with other measurement systems.

A comprehensive MS Windows� software package allows tabular and graphical analysis of the rainfall data plus export to other programs when downloaded to a computer or to a PDA.

Key Benefits

Very low maintenance
Choice of 3 systems for low, medium or high rainfalls
Large 64 kb data logging memory stores over 13,000 data points
Download to either personal computer or to PDA device
Logger available as a separate unit for integration into other systems
Long battery life over 5 years
Indicators for logger status and low battery warning

Applications

Hydrology investigations
General rainfall monitoring
Rainfall distribution & intensity
Remote monitoring
Leachate/run off monitoring
Ecological studies
Agricultural studies
Climate change studies

Software

Rainfall is Casella�s pc based software solution for the rainfall logging system. It provides users with a powerful and versatile Windows based solution for the accumulation, processing and presentation of rainfall data. The software is backwards compatible with existing Casella Rainfall logging systems.

Rainfall gauges can be configured and downloaded via the PC or PDA route. Remote access of on-site systems can also take place via external GSM enabled modems as a future option.

Specifications

Physical specification
Logger dimensions	5.4 x 4.0 x 2.1 in (138 x 103 x 54 mm)
Input channel	Volt free contact closure
Output channel	Intensity corrected pulsed output (open collector)*
Alarms	GMS/SMS for rainfall event or intensity*
Data logger
Memory size	64 Kbytes non-volatile with backup protection
Recorded data	Event, date & time for >13,000 rainfall records
Logging resolution	Total tips per minute Total intensity per second* (Zero rainfall is not recorded)
Power source	4 x AAA alkaline batteries battery life typically > 5 years
Backup power source	1 x CR2032 button cell battery life typically > 10 years
Communication	By RS232 using supplied cable (optionally to USB port with adapter)
Operating temperature range	22 to 120 deg F (-10 to 50 deg C)
Operating humidity range	0 to 100 % RH non condensing
Tipping bucket rain gauge accuracy	+/- 1% at calibration flow rate (all units supplied with initial factory calibration certificate)
Applicable standards	BS 7843-3.2:2005
Kit includes	Tipping bucket (low, med or high), Logger, RS232 cable and Microsoft Windows™ software (NT, XP, 2000) (software package optional for Pocket PC operating system)
Other options planned	Integral rainfall intensity correction Remote solar power for GSM module Remote data collection via GSM SMS alarm on cell phone for event in progress or intensity