Recognized worldwide for its precision and performance, the OTT Pluvio²
is an all-weather precipitation gauge that uses superior weight-based
technology to measure rainfall, snow or hail. The OTT Pluvio² determines
the collection bucket weight every 6 seconds. The difference between this
measurement and the known weight of an empty collection bucket equals
the precipitation accumulation. The difference between the current bucket
content and the previous measurement equals precipitation intensity. The
OTT Pluvio² evaluates each measurement and compensates for external influences
such as temperature, wind, and evaporation.
The newly designed OTT Pluvio² offers the same reliability and precision
as the first generation Pluvio with the addition of real-time intensity,
multiple communication interfaces, and two collection capacity
and collection area options.
Features:
- Large collection capacity - 750 mm or 1500 mm
- High accuracy - accurately measures wide range of precipitation intensities
- Real-time intensity measurements (in/min or in/hr)
- Accumulation measurements with consistent 5-minute delay
- Automatic, continuous measurement
- Drift-free, hermetically sealed measuring platform
- Communication interfaces - SDI-12, RS-485, Pulse Output
- Pluvio² precipitation gauge and performance comply with WMO guideline
No. 8
- USB interface for communication with a computer
- Pluvio² Software for basic setup and control measurements
- 4” flange for easy installation
- Optional ring heater for use in cold climates (1500 mm version only)
Benefits:
- Low cost of ownership –
- Minimal maintenance required – annual or biannual site visits
- Robust – designed to withstand all-weather environments
- Long-term stability, overload protection, and lifetime calibration
- Flexible – standard communication interfaces easily connect to
most any data logger
- Operate in remote locations with solar power
- Low power consumption – typical 15 mA at 12 V
Product Data:
| Specs |
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Pluvio² 200 |
Pluvio² 400 |
| Measuring ranges: |
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| • Precipitation: |
0 to 2 in/min or
0 to 120 in/hr |
0 to 2 in/min or
0 to 120 in/hr |
| • Precipitation Intensity Threshold: |
0.004 in/min or
0.24 in/hr |
0.004 in/min or
0.24 in/hr |
| • Precipitation Accumulation
Threshold: |
0.008 in/min or
0.48 in/hr |
0.004 in/min or
0.24 in/hr |
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| Accuracy @ -25° C: |
±0.004 in or +/- 1%
of measured value |
±0.004 in or +/- 1%
of measured value |
| Resolution: |
0.001 in |
0.001 in |
| Operating temperature: |
-40° to +140°F |
-40° to +140°F |
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