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5] SCIENTIFIC WHEN MEASUREMENTS MATTER Overview The RainVUE™10 is ideal for many hydrological or meteorological applications such as weather stations and flood warning systems. The RainVUE™10 is an SDI-12 tipping bucket rain gage in the RainVUE™ family of products. Advanced algorithms and digital processing within the sensor compensate for errors caused by high-intensity rain and provide accurate precipitation and intensity Benefits and Features ) Durable ASA plastic construction providing UV stability and exceptional strength for all environments ) Digital processing to correct for high-intensity precipitation errors up to 500 mm/h (20 in./h) ) Precipitation intensity measurements up to 1000 mm/h ) Meets WMO recommendations for funnel area ) Tilt, internal temperature, and voltage measurement for remote diagnostics on the sensor Technical Description The RainVUE™10 funnels rainfall through a stainless-steel gauze filter that traps and removes debris. The rainfall flows through a nozzle into one of the two halves of the tipping bucket. The internal tipping bucket assembly rotates around precision rolling pivot bearings and tips when the first bucket fills to a fixed calibrated level. Then the balance arm moves the second bucket under the funnel. A magnet attached to the balance arm actuates a reed switch as the bucket tips. RamVUE10 SDI-12 Precipitation Sensor with Plastic Funnel Simple and Economical with Digital Output measurements. Constructed of an aerodynamic plastic funnel, the RainVUE™1 0 is cost effective and minimizes the amount of liquid precipitation that is lost due to the effects of wind. This rain gage offers the user flexibility with the option to select from a series of set cable lengths or a user- defined cable length. ) Built-in bubble level for easy leveling ) Adjustable mounting feet to simplify leveling ) Unique aerodynamic shape increases accuracy by minimizing effects of wind ) Built-in data recording and battery backup to prevent data loss from power or communication disruptions The aerodynamic design of the RainVUE™10 prevents wind from carrying the rainfall away from the collecting vessel. With traditional cylindrical rain gages, wind can reduce the rainfall catch by up to 20%. The deep funnel catch also minimizes splashing out and loss due to high winds and heavy rainfall. The RainVUE™10 also includes a microprocessor that corrects for rainfall intensity and outputs an SDI-12 signal. For comprehensive details, visit: www.campbellscieu/rainvue10 ‘

Sensor Type Tipping bucket with magnetic reed switch Material Injection-molded, highly robust, UV-stabilized plastic (ASA LI-911) Output SDI-12 version 1.4 Sensor Configuration SDI-12 or USB Operating Temperature -40to +70°C (including Range melting snow) 110 70°C (liquid precipitation only) Power Requirements 6to18Vdc Current Drain 1 mA (active) 0.07 mA (quiescent) 240 mAh lithium battery (provides up to 15 days of continual operation after power loss; battery will last longer under ideal conditions) Internal Battery Response Time 1's (for M1! command) 0's (for M0! command) Measurement Uncertainty » 1° (tilt) 0.25°C (temperature) 0.5V (supply voltage) Note: Accuracy over the rain intensity range requires a mechanical calibration that is within 1% at a 1 in./h intensity. RainVUE™10 sensors are calibrated at the factory to meet this specification but should be verified prior to deployment. Orifice Diameter 200cm (7.87in.) Collecting Area 14.16 cm? (48.67 in.9) Height 43.5t0465cm (17.1t0 183in) with feet adjustment Weight 2kg (45 1b)

0.01 Inch Option

Measurement Range 0to 1200 mm/h (0 to 48 in./h) Precipitation Amount 0254mm (0.01in.) Resolution Precipitation Amount 1% at 0 to 1200 mm/h intensity Measurement Uncertainty (0 to 48 in./h intensity) Precipitation Intensity 0to 1200 mm/h (0 to 48 in/h) Range WMO Compliant No

0.1 Millimeter Option

0to 500 mm/h (0to 19.7 in./h) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Measurement Range Precipitation Amount Resolution Precipitation Amount The larger of 0.1 mm or 4% error Measurement Uncertainty at 0 to 500 mm/h intensity (0 to 19.7 in/h intensity) Precipitation Intensity 0to 500 mm/h (0to 19.7 in./h) Range Precipitation Intensity <3.5%at0to 300 mm/h (7.9 Measurement Uncertainty ~ to 11.8in/h) <5%at 0to 500 mm/h (11.8 t019.7in/h) WMO Compliant Yes

0.2 Millimeter Option

0to 1000 mm/h (0 to 394 in./h) 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Measurement Range Precipitation Amount Resolution Precipitation Amount <49%at 0 to 1000 mm/h Measurement Uncertainty intensity (0to 394 in/h intensity) Precipitation Intensity 0to 500 mm/h (0to 19.7 in./h) Range Precipitation Intensity 49% at 0 to 1000 mm/h (0 to 39.4 Measurement Uncertainty in./h) WMO Compliant No ol For comprehensive details, visit: www.campbellscieu/rainvue10 CAMPBELL 80Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE129GX UK | +(0)1509 828888 | sale@campbellsci.co.uk | www.campbellsci.eu SCIENTIFIC AUSTRALIA | BRAZIL | CANADA | CHINA | COSTA RICA | FRANCE | GERMANY | INDIA | SOUTH AFRICA | SPAIN | THAILAND | UK | USA ©2022 Campbell Scientific, Ltd. | 11/01/2022