6216 heated rain gauge – YSI 6200 User Manual
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6216 Heated Rain Gauge
Description...
The rain gauge sensor consists of a gold anodized aluminum connector funnel with a knife edge
that diverts the water to a tipping bucket mechanism. The mechanism is designed so that one tip of
the bucket occurs for each 0.1 inch (0.1mm) of rainfall.
The aluminum housing is covered with a white baked enamel surface to withstand years of
exposure to the environment. The rain gauge is supplied with a 15 ft (4.6 m) cable and 4-pin MS
connector for user installation. The AC 7 ft (2 m) power cord connected to this sensor is not
designed to directly connect to the 6200 field station. A separate AC connection must be arranged
when heating applications are required. The power cord comes with a US standard 3-prong plug.
Features...
Heater (user provides separate power source)
Rugged aluminum housing
Specifications...
Physical
Height
10 in [25 cm]
Receiving orifice diameter
6 in [15 cm], with screen protection
Sensor cable length
15 ft [4.6 m], with 4-pin MS connector
Heater power cable length
7ft [2 m]
Environmental
Temperature range
-40 to 140
°
F [-40 to 60
°
C]
Relative humidity
0 to 100%
Performance
Resolution
0.01 in [0.1 mm]
Accuracy
±
1% at 2 in [51 mm] per hour
Average switch closure time
135 msec
Max bounce settling time
0.75 msec
Max bounce closure time
0.25 msec
Max switch rating
30 VDC @ 2 A, 115 VDC @ 1 A
Warranty
1 year