Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

MODEL NO.: KDS-073

USER MANUAL – Ver. 1.0

KOMOLINE AEROSPACE LTD.

110-124, OM TOWER, SATELLITE,
AHMEDABAD GUJARAT – 380015 INDIA
Ph: +91-79-26746179
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Email:
info@komoline.com
Website:
www.komoline.com

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................................. 2
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3
2. SYSTEM CONTENT ......................................................................................... 4
3. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 6
4. OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................ 7
5. SITTING ....................................................................................................... 9
6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 10
7. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. 10
8. USER MANUAL REVISION HISTORY ............................................................. 11

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1. INTRODUCTION

The KDS-073 is a smart sensor for the measurement of rain. It uses the time
tested tipping bucket mechanism with the advantages of modern electronics. It
has provision for routing the reed closure as the output if desired. With
electronics it sits on the same bus as the other sensors and thus does not
require a separate input for the purpose. Electronics also imparts a higher level
of precision to its operation with optional calibration and rate compensation.
Hardware Features
 High Precision Tipping Bucket
 Hall-Effect Tip Detector
 Internal Electronics for rate compensation
 Stainless Steel Material
Measurement Process
The measuring frontend is based on a time tested precision tipping bucket. The
collector has a WMO recommended 324 cm2 area with a knife-edged calibrated
rim. The sensor uses an internal mathematics-cable electronics engine to
actually apply unit-wise calibration and rain rate compensation by measuring
the tipping rate to provide uniform accuracy and rain rate output under varying
conditions of rain.

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2. SYSTEM CONTENT
System content below listed items.
 Bucket with SS RIM
 Debris Filter
 Mechanism
 IP 65 Box
 Level Bubbler
 Leveling screw
 Spout filter
 Foundation bolt
 Two Core cable 10meter

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Foundation
BOLT and NUT

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3. SPECIFICATIONS

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4. OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
Apparatus: Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Sensor-1nos., 1 Bucket with nozzle, 1 liter bottle, 1 Digital counter,
Digital Stop Watch.
Note:
 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge sensor have 0.5mm resolution(16.2ml/count)
 Tipping Bucket Diameter 203.1mm ±0.2
Block Diagram:

1004.4 ml

Tipping
Bucket Counter
Rain Gauge

Step:
 Measure 1004.4ml water form borosil beaker and fill the same to bottle
 Empty the both pendulum
 Put the bottle in nozzle having different flow rate
 Measure the tip at counter after full drain of water from the bottle
Observation:
Sensor Water for Stopwa Flow rate Ideal Count Measured Actual Accuracy Accurac
ID Test(ml) tch (mm/hr.) as per count on y as per
Time 1004.4ml counter IMD
(hr.) water

1004.4 1.72 18 62 61 +2% ±2%

1004.4 1 31 62 60 -3% ±3%

B90100
1004.4 0.65 48 62 60 -3% ±3%
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1004.4 0.52 60 62 60 -3% ±4%
1004.4 0.44 71 62 60 -3% ±4%
1004.4 0.37 83 62 60 -3% ±4%

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 1004.4 0.27 115 62 59 -5% ±5%
1004.4 0.29 125 62 59 -5% ±5%

Note:

1. Required amount of Water for the test

1 count= 16.2ml

To Test Tipping Bucket for 62 counts we have to test it with 16.2 x 62 = 1004.4ml of water.

2. Flow Rate Calculation

Flow Rate = (Ideal Count * Resolution of Sensor) / Measured time in Stopwatch mm/hr.

Example:

Resolution = 0.5mm

Ideal Count = 62 for 1004.4ml of Water according to 1 count =16.2ml

Measure time in Stopwatch = 1.72 hr.

Flow Rate = (62 x0.5)/2.5

= 18.0 mm/hr.

Note: Kindly remove the supporting sheet before Use

Note: Kindly Open the box and connect the datalogger

Wire on Terminal block.

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5. SITTING
Mount the rain gage in a relatively level spot representative of the surrounding area. Ensure
that Base of rain is horizontal, at least 50 cm above the ground.

Place the rain gage away from objects that obstruct the wind. The distance should be 2- to
4-times the height of the obstruction

Figure 1: PCD of TBRG Foundation Plate

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 6. MAINTENANCE
It is recommended to clean the collector area on monthly bases to get the best
accuracy of sensor. The dust may overflow the internal pendulum and create an error.

7. LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against in factory defect material and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of purchase. During the warranty period, KAL will
repair or, at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor. This warranty does not
apply in case of product damaged by accident/misuse/as a result of
service/modification by other than the factory. Except as otherwise expressly
stated in the previous paragraph, the COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER
WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. The company shall not be liable for,
consequential or special damages.

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8. USER MANUAL REVISION HISTORY

Version Date Description

1 01th FEB, 2022 Initial Released

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