Collection: Automatic rain gauge with tipping balance,

Automatic rain gauges typically use a tipping bucket, also known as a tipping mechanism. At a certain weight, it tips downwards and empties. The amount of precipitation can be calculated from the number of tipping movements. The tipping motions are detected electrically against a fixed reed switch. The tipping bucket has a two-part measuring chamber. This ensures that no raindrops are lost during the actual tipping process. Tipping buckets are commonly available with a resolution of 0.1 to 0.5 mm. For specialized applications, tipping buckets with a resolution greater than 1.0 mm are also available.