Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RG-2501 Omega
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w Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all equipment, including the following (quantities in parentheses): RG-2501 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (1) Operator ’ s Manual (1) If you have any questions about the shipment, please call the OMEGA Customer Service Department.
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NovaLynx catalog or contact the company to obtain information regarding other types of rain gauges that are available for more specialized uses. 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 General Description The OMEGA@ Model RG-2501 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge provides an inexpensive yet accurate method for measuring and recording rainfall.
9-l/2 ” diameter bolt circle Dimensions: 8.4” D x 15 ” H Shipping weight: 8 lbs Optional Accessories: Wind Screen, Alter Type Event Recorder, Drum Chart Model RG-952 Model RG-952 Calibrator Bottle Digital Event Counter Model RG-2596 Model RG-2596 Chapter 2: Installation 2.
l/4” diameter mounting bolts. For correct measurement of precipitation, the open end edge of the rain gauge funnel must lie in a horizontal plane. This can be tested by laying a carpenter ’ s level across the top edge of the gauge funnel using two 90 ” directions: one direction crossing the other at right angles.
). The bucket should tip within the published gauge tolerances and should give the calculated number of tips within the gauge accuracy. If the number of counts is not within the gauge accuracy, then the bucket stops must be adjusted to increase or to decrease the amount of water needed to tip the buckets.
+ 6% or better should be obtained through testing using this method. A more accurate test can be made in the lab using controlled conditions and more accurate test equipment.
As the tipping bucket comes to a complete tip and rests upon the other calibration screw the ohmmeter will again read an infinite resistance. Upon completion of all testing and maintenance, replace the funnel into the gauge housing. Confirm that the gauge is still level by checking as described in Section 2.
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