Rain gauge PL1000
Rain gauge with a collection area of 1000 cm², measuring up to 300 mm/h of rain
- Manufacturer: Nesa
- Category: Rain gauges and rain sensors, SENSORS, Weather sensors
The PL1000 is a Class A rain gauge designed for the accurate measurement of intense rainfall up to 300 l/h. Its cylindrical body is made of weather-resistant anodized aluminum, with a 1000 cm² collecting surface, meeting the accuracy requirements defined by the WMO (World Meteorological Organization).
Inside, it incorporates a highly efficient collection funnel, which channels water into a stainless steel tipping bucket system mounted on a blade-to-blade support mechanism that ensures stability and sensitivity. Tipping is detected by a high-precision reed switch, designed to eliminate false bounces and electrical or mechanical noise, ensuring reliable data even in adverse conditions.
The PL1000 is available in the following versions:
- PL1000R: with heating system to prevent freezing in cold environments.
- PL1000-MCS: with electronic module for signal normalization, compatible with 0–2 VDC, 4–20 mA and RS485/Modbus outputs, ideal for integration into meteorological data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
Properties
| Hole surface | 1000cm2 |
| Operating range
| Automatic reset 0-100 mm version A, B, C; Other ranges available on request / version A, B, C other ranges available on request |
| Maximum measurable intensity
| 0 ÷ 300 mm/h |
| Instrumental constant
| 0.2 mm/imp. (0.1 mm on request) |
| Sensitivity
| 0.2 mm (0.1 mm on request) |
| Average accuracy
| ±2% (±0.10mm/min) (±1% on request) certified UNI 11452:2012 |
| Transducer
| oscillating scale |
| Operating temperature
| 0 ÷ 80 °C (-40÷80 °C PL1000R) |
| Standard exit sign
| Contact pulses Option: 0÷2Vdc, 4÷20mA (0-100mm full scale) or RS485 ModBus |
| Heater power supply on PL1000R
| Max 50W@12Vdc (mod. PL1000R) |
| Protections
| Against polarity reversal and atmospheric discharges |
| Output impedance
| 100 mΩ / 1 MΩ |
| Made of | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel receiver |
| Operating conditions
| 0 ÷ +80 °C (-40 ÷ +80 °C heated version/with heater) |
| Feeding
| 10÷30Vdc |
| Weight
| 3.5 kg with support |
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