This rainfall sensor serves as a dependable and user-friendly tool designed for the precise measurement of rainfall.
Operating on the tipping bucket rainfall principle, this sensor furnishes users with rainfall measurements in millimeters and system operating time. Notably, the sensor is devoid of internal electronic components and incorporates a hollow bottom design, facilitating automatic rainwater drainage for enhanced stability and sensitivity.
Compatible with micro:bit, Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi, the sensor supports I2C and UART data outputs. Its seamless integration with the Gravity interface, known for its user-friendly design, allows for effortless setup of a rain monitoring system using the provided readily available libraries. This tipping bucket rainfall sensor is well-suited for delivering high-quality rainfall data in applications such as weather stations, environmental monitoring stations, and smart farms.
What is a tipping bucket rainfall sensor?
The tipping bucket rainfall sensor is one of the commonly used precipitation monitoring devices in meteorological observations. It consists of a collection container and a measuring mechanism. During rainfall, water enters the collection container through the top inlet and flows into the tipping bucket through a funnel. When a certain amount of water accumulates, the tipping bucket loses its balance and tips over, generating a pulse signal with each tip. By recording the number of pulse signals, the controller can calculate the rainfall amount.
Note: The signal adapter board is not waterproof. Do not expose the signal adapter board to rain.
Wiring Diagram of Gravity: Tipping Bucket Rainfall Sensor and Arduino Uno
Note: Arduino Uno is NOT included
Applications
- Weather monitoring
- Environmental monitoring
- Smart farming
- Research and education
Warranty Period: 12 months
International
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
