Ambient Meteorological · Precipitation
All Weather Precipitation Gauge: AEPG 600/1000
The All Environment Precipitation Gauge collects precipitation though a standard 8 inch (203.2mm) NWS orifice. Precipitation falls into a bucket which is supported by three precision sensors that weigh the precipitation amount independently and transmits the weight data to a central processing unit that compares each set of data and calculates the amount of precipitation. It converts this measurement into RS-232 format output for digital transmission to a recording device of customers selection. These pulses are transmitted as binary digital signals or as contact closures of a reed relay device.
All Environmental Operation
- -65° to +135° F (-55° to +55° C) Operation Range
- Non-stick fluoropolymer collection orifice
- Optional event controlled low power heater
- Optional Belfort wind shield
High Reliability
- 3 Independent transducers provide redundant measurement (auto compensates for trasducer failure)
- On-board processor compensates for temperature and environmental anomalies
- No moving parts
- No input restrictions
- Digital RS-232 output with Programmable format
Meets Tough International Gov’t Requirements:
- High Accuracy:+/- 0.01 inches (0.25mm) or 0.1% FS
- High Resolution: +/- 0.01 inches (0.25mm)
- 8″ Diameter (50 in² Area ) or 16 cm Diameter (200 cm² Area) Collection Orifice
- Precipitation Rate: 0.01 in (0.25 mm)/hr. to 120 in. (304 cm)/hr.
- Capacity:24 inches (609 mm) or 40 inches (1016 mm)
Easy to Install and Maintain
- 2 inch ID ANSI Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Mount with 3 screw level adjustment
- LED Fault isolation display
- Programmable Digital output to display and monitor performance variables
Standard Features
- Non-Stick fluoropolymer coated collection orifice
- 0.001 inch resolution RS232 output
- Standard 2 inch ID ANSI Schedule 40 pipe mount
Options
- 24 inch (609mm) or 40 inch (1016mm) capacity
- Heated Collection orifice (recommended for wet snow collection)
- DC powered
- Single or double Belfort Alter Shield
- Wireless internet connectivity and data processing capability
- Data Output Options: In/mm Total weight Transducer Frequency/weight
- Inlet Temperature
Product Specifications
| Capacity | AEPG 600 24 inch(609)/AEPG 1000 40 inch (1016mm) |
|---|---|
| Collection Area | 200 cm² (16 cm diam.) or 50.26 in² (8 inch diam., AEPG600 only) |
| Precipitation Rate | Range 0.01 in (0.25 mm)/hou to 120 in. (304 cm)/hour |
| Resolution | 0.01 in. (0.25mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.01 in.(0.25) |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.01 inch (0.25mm) or 0.1% FS |
| Output | RS232 configurable to provide inch or metric weight equivalent amount of precipitation (optional transducer frequency output & inlet temperature) |
| Power Requirements | 8-18 volts DC, (3 watts nominal) Optional heaters: 12 volts DC @ 30/60/90 watts |
| Operating Temperature | -65° to +135° F (-55° to +55°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -85° to +300° F (-65° to +150°C) |
| Construction | Aluminum with High Impact UV resistant thermal plastic insulating cover |
Specifications are subject to change. Contact Belfort Instrument to confirm current specifications.
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