The reliable measurement of water, rainfall, snow and ice is essential for institutions that require a constant and foolproof environmental record, backed up by statistical data. This data is used to identify potential heavy rainfall, flash floods, potential cloudburst threats and drought conditions.
“Accurate and precise rainfall measurement data is an imperative for the successful tracking of weather-related trends. This data is of particular importance to the agricultural and winemaking sectors in order to plan their scheduling of planting, irrigation, harvesting and cropping. Mining, particularly blasting operations, and general industry rely on weather data so that infrastructure, materials and equipment can be protected and the safety of personnel can be ensured,” said Jan Grobler, managing director of Senseca South Africa.
Senseca has introduced its HD2013 and HD2015 tipping bucket ranges and the 400 cm2 HD2016 weighing gauge instrumentation so that precision rain measurement can be obtained for analysis and which can be loaded to the cloud for easy access.
Tipping bucket range
Senseca’s HD2013 device captures precise rain measurement in any weather conditions and its smart design is constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, offering a superior lifespan.
For extreme conditions it has an option of integrated heating to provide reliable performance, even in freezing temperatures. This heating facility is automatically triggered at temperatures below 4°C, thereby eliminating snow buildup and ice formation. A removable filter prevents debris from obstructing the collector, whilst a non-adherent treatment ensures optimal water flow.
Reading of rainfall can be done by using a datalogger such as the HD2013-DB rain indicator datalogger, as well as the datalogger of the HD33 series with a built-in 4G/3G/GPRS modem for direct communication of the measured data to the Senseca cloud or to an own-secured server.
The HD2015 200 cm2 tipping bucket range offers all the technical, temperature and design specifications as the HD2013, but has a larger measuring inlet and meets the World Meteorological Association’s specifications. It has a resolution of 0,1 to 0,2 or 0,5 mm/tip.
The HD2013 and HD2015 rain gauges are supplied already calibrated, and the calibration value (resolution) is shown on the instrument label. An ISO 9001 calibration report is available upon request. Both tipping bucket gauges can be installed on the ground or raised above the ground.
Weighing rain gauge
The Senseca HD2016 400 cm2 weighing gauge is the ultimate in instrumentation for the detection of the weight of rainfall, collected by its expansive measurement inlet. The weighing gauge is equipped with a cutting-edge load cell sensor situated at the base of its reservoir, which ensures precise measurement every time. It has an advanced internal electronic board that process signals in real-time and with unmatched reliability.
The device is able to provide data for total rainfall, partial rainfall (from the last reset command or from last reading command), as well as the average rainfall rate in the last minute or in the last hour. The data is saved into a non-volatile memory, which retains the information even during a power failure.
It comes with a sophisticated wind-reducing feature and an integrated NTC temperature sensor. The HD2016 delivers stable and accurate measurement in all adverse weather conditions, as well as offering reduced maintenance and a long operating lifespan. It is factory calibrated and equipped with a self-diagnostic system and is ready for immediate use, offering easy installation and operation.
“Whilst the Senseca HD2016 weighing rain gauge is the crème-de-la-crème of sophisticated rain weighing measurement instrumentation, the HD2016 along with the HD2013 and HD2015 devices all offer high-quality data collection and measurement with pinpoint precision. A key feature is the exceptional lifespan of the measurement devices which enhances their reliability. They offer industry the latest in rain measurement technology to supply statistical data that is beyond reproach,” concluded Grobler.
| Tel: | +27 11 902 0158 |
| Email: | jan.grobler@senseca.com |
| www: | www.senseca.com |
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