TE525-QD
TE525-QD
OrderableRain Gage with 6 in. Orifice for RAWS-F Station
Overview
The TE525-QD, manufactured by Texas Electronics, has a 6 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. (0.254 mm) increments. The TE525-QD funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
Note: In the illustration, the rain gage is shown with a pole, which is sold separately.
Technical Description
For this version of the TE525 Rain Gage, the cable has a military style connector instead of pigtails. The connector attaches to the RAWS-F Fire Weather Quick Deployment Station. The TE525-QD has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-QD funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
Specifications
- Sensor Type
- Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch
- Material
- Anodized aluminum
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0° to 50°C
- Resolution
- 1 tip
- Volume per Tip
- 4.73 ml/tip
(0.16 fl. oz/tip)
- Rainfall per Tip
- 0.254 mm
(0.01 in.)
- Accuracy
- 1.0%
up to 2 in./h (50 mm/h)
- Cable Type
- 2-conductor shielded
- Funnel Collector Diameter
- 15.4 cm
(6.06 in.)
- Height
- 24.1 cm
(9.5 in.)
- Cable Length
- 233.68 cm
(92 in.)
- Cable Weight
- 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 3.05 m (10 ft) length
- Tipping Bucket Weight
- 0.9 kg
(2.0 lb)
Related Resources
Documents
- Manual
RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather
December 2013
View Document - Manual
TE525, TE525WS, and TE525MM Texas Electronics Rain Gages
July 2024
View Document - Brochure
TE525WS, TE525, & TE525MM Rain Gages
April 2018
View Document - Brochure
TE525-QD Rain Gage
March 2026
View Document - View all documents
