The robust HIM4 rain and precipitation gauge features two reed contacts. The passive pulse output allows for easy connection to external data loggers and requires a power supply for the heater. The robust HIM3 rain and precipitation gauge, with a collection area of 200cm2, is made of corrosion-resistant materials.
The robust automatic rain and precipitation gauge HIM4 is used in
• Hydrology,
• agricultural meteorology,
• Water management measurement networks,
• Lysimeter systems,
• sewage treatment plants,
• Traffic meteorology.
The rain gauge is to be placed on the ground using the base plate.
The HIM4 rain and precipitation gauge with tilting bucket is used to electrically transmit precipitation depth. It is made of plastic. The contact output is passive and bounce-free. The resolution is 0.1 to a maximum of 0.5 mm. The rain gauge is supplied without heating as standard.
The following options are available:
• Resolution: Resolution is 0.1 to max.0.5 mm / precipitation height
• Bird deterrent ring
• Mast 100 cm
• Lower part made of aluminum
• Collection area 200cm2
• Measurement accuracy: 2%
• Mast, adjustable 100 to 200 cm
The rain and precipitation gauge HIM4 corresponding standards
• WMO no. 8 Part 1 Chapter 6
• VDI 3786 Sheet 7
• EN 50081/82
• VDE 0100
• DVWK 230
• DVWK 238
The HIM4 rain and precipitation gauge consists of:
• 1 upper part (collecting vessel) and
• 1 lower part with electronics
The main features of the Automatic Rain and Precipitation Gauge HIM4 are:
• Collection area 200 cm²
• Tilting spoon
• Plastic with metal funnel
• low evaporation error
• easy to use
• high reliability
• integrated power supply
• two reed contacts
• low maintenance
