Industrial-Grade Rain Sensor – Seeedstudio RG-15 Optical Rain Gauge

$43.56

Description

Description

  • Seeedstudio Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-15 Rain Sensor
  • Measures rainfall volume and intensity accurately and reliably
  • Offers reliable, accurate, and rugged rain gauge
  • Features easy-installation and maintenance-free
  • Provides wide application scenarios
  • No debris and no clogging

The Seeedstudio Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-15 Rain Sensor is a perfect fit. It’s a reliable, cost-effective, and rugged rain gauge that uses light beams to determine how much rain has fallen at what intensity.

The RG-15 Optical Rain Gauge features an open-collector output that emulates a conventional tipping bucket, as well as serial communications that provide more detailed data and allow for configuration of the device.

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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.

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Applications

  • Smart Agriculture
  • Smart City
  • Climate Studies
  • Hydrological Network Monitoring
  • Condensation and Frost Sensing
  • Irrigation Control
  • Drop Detection
  • Wiper Control

  • 1 x Seeedstudio Industrial-Grade Optical Rain Gauge RG-15 Rain Sensor

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Size

  • 120.23 x 28 x 55.2 mm (L x W x H)

  • Nominal Accuracy: ±10%
  • Input Voltage: Range 5-15 VDC 50V surgeon J1 Reverse polarity protected to 50 V or 3.3 VDC through pin 8 on J2
  • Current Drain (Not final): 110 μA nominal. (No outputs on, dry not raining) 2-4 mA when raining
  • Output: NPN Open Collector Output 100 mA / 80V Max
  • Operating Temperature: -40 to +60 °C (Will not detect rain when freezing)
  • Output Resolution: 0.01 in / 0.2 mm or 0.001 in / 0.01 mm
  • RS232 port: 3.3 V
  • Supported Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600