Hydreon RG-15 Optical Tipping Bucket Sensor NPN & RS-232output
Hydreon RG-15 Solid State Tipping Bucket is a rainfall-measuring device intended to replace conventional tipping buckets.
The Hydreon RG-15 Solid State Tipping Bucket is a rainfall measuring device intended to replace conventional tipping buckets. The RG-15 is rugged, reliable, maintenance-free and features a nominal accuracy of within 10%. The RG-15 is designed to replace tipping bucket rain gauges in many applications where their maintenance requirements make them impractical.
The RG-15 uses beams of infrared light within a plastic lens about the size of a tennis ball. The round surface of the lens discourages collection of debris, and the RG-15 has no moving parts to stick, and no water-pathways to clog. The device features an open-collector output that emulates a conventional tipping bucket, as well as serial communications that provide more detailed data and allow for configuration of the device.
The RG-15 may be configured through the serial port, or optionally via DIP switches. Power consumption of the RG-15 is very low, and the device is well-suited to solar-power applications.
Dip Switches can control the units (inches or millimeters) and resolution (0.01″/0.2mm or 0.001″/0.02mm) of the device. Commands can also be sent via the RS232 serial port to override them.
Nominal Accuracy
- +/-10%
Input Voltage
- Power supply: 5 to 35 VDC on J1; or 3.3V though pin 8 on J2
- Reverse polarity protected: 50 V
Current drain
- 110 μA nominal. (No outputs on, dry not raining) 2-4 mA when raining
Output
- NPN Open Collector Output 100 mA / 80V Max
Output Resolution: 0.01in / 0.2mm Alternative 0.001in / 0.02mm
Operating temperature: -40 to +60 °C (Will not detect rain when freezing
RS232: 3.3V
Supported Baudrates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
Dispatch
In-stock orders are dispatched within 2 business days.
Shipping options
We deliver across Australia and internationally by any of the following methods:
- Australia Post Express
- Australia Post Parcel Post
- DHL
- FedEx (only international)
- Freight account. We'll email packaging dimensions when the shipment is ready to be book.
*Transit times vary depending on the shipping method and destination.
Store Pickup - Carrum Downs, Victoria, 3201
Order before 11am to collect after 2pm the same day. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, excludes public holidays.
RETURNS
How to return an item Contact us before sending anything back. Email info@oceancontrols.com.au or call +61 3 9708 2390. We'll confirm eligibility and guide you to the return process.
Return window 14 days from dispatch date.
Condition required Items must be unused and in original packaging, including all documentation and manuals.
Restocking fee A 20% restocking fee applies to all accepted returns. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
Non-returnable items
- Custom-made or specially imported products
- Software licences (some software have trial versions available)
- Items not in original, as-new condition
WARRANTY
How to make a warranty claim Before returning anything, please contact us. Our engineers can often resolve the issue remotely. If a return is required, our team will provide you with a warranty form to include with the goods.
What's covered Defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and correct installation.
What's not covered The warranty does not cover damage or failures caused by factors outside our control, including incorrect installation, unauthorised alterations or modifications, or any installation or use not recommended by the manufacturer.
Standard warranty All products carry a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase unless stated otherwise.
Extended warranty
- Labjack: 5 Years
- Atop: 5 Years
- MeanWell: 3 Years
- Teracom: 3 Years
- Novus: 3 Years
