Voltage data-logger Rain101A

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Overview
The Rain101A is a tipping‑bucket rain gauge with an integrated event data logger designed for accurate measurement and long‑term recording of rainfall. Includes certificate of conformance.

Key Features

• Event101A event data logger
• Tipping‑bucket rain gauge
• 50 ft cable
• Waterproof enclosure
• IFC200 interface cable

Includes

• Event101A: event data logger
• Tipping‑bucket rain gauge
• 50 ft cable
• Waterproof enclosure
• IFC200: interface cable
• MadgeTech 4 software package

Performance and Data
The Rain101A records only when rainfall is present to maximize recording time. It supports up to a 4 Hz reading rate, a storage capacity of up to 825,753 readings, and a typical battery life of 10 years. Data are retrieved via the IFC200 interface and analyzed with MadgeTech 4 software, which can totalize bucket tips and provide graphical, tabular and summary outputs in customizable engineering units.

Availability
5-7 Business Days

General

• Memory: 825,753 readings
• Reading Rate: 4 Hz to 1 every 24 hours
• Baud Rate: 115,200
• Push-Button Start: Yes
• Battery Life: 10 years (typical)
• Materials: Funnel: anodized aluminum; base, body and bracket: PVC tipping bucket; Data Logger: ABS plastic
• Dimensions: Rain Gauge: 8.4" D x 15.0" H (213 mm x 381 mm); Weatherproof Enclosure: 3.5 in x 2.9 in x 1.1 in (87 mm x 73 mm x 27 mm)
• Operating Environment: -20 °C to +80 °C (-4 °F to +176 °F), 0 %RH to 100 %RH
• Required Interface Package: IFC200

Rainfall

• Rainfall Accuracy: ±4 % over range of 1 in to 6 in per hour
• Orifice: 8 in dia. (204 mm)
• Reed Switch Contact Rating: 3 W, 28 VAC
• Rainfall per Bucket Tip: (3) 1/4 in dia. holes on 9.5 in dia. circle
• Maximum measurable rates: up to 6 in/hour and up to 131 in total

Technical Specifications

• Model: Rain101A
• Memory capacity: 825,753 readings
• Reading rate: 4 Hz to 1 every 24 hours
• Baud rate: 115,200
• Push-button start: Yes
• Battery life: 10 years (typical)
• Materials: Funnel anodized aluminum; tipping bucket PVC; data logger ABS plastic
• Rain gauge dimensions: 8.4" D x 15.0" H (213 mm x 381 mm)
• Enclosure dimensions: 3.5 in x 2.9 in x 1.1 in (87 mm x 73 mm x 27 mm)
• Operating environment: -20 °C to +80 °C (-4 °F to +176 °F), 0–100 %RH
• Required interface: IFC200
• Rainfall accuracy: ±4 % (1 in to 6 in per hour)
• Orifice diameter: 8 in (204 mm)
• Reed switch rating: 3 W, 28 VAC
• Rainfall per bucket tip geometry: (3) 1/4 in dia. holes on 9.5 in dia. circle
• Recording behavior: records to memory only when rainfall is present
• Maximum measurable rainfall rates: up to 6 in/hour and up to 131 in total
• Storage capacity / sampling: up to 825,753 readings; 4 Hz maximum sample rate
• Part number (product page): 901377-00