NexSens G2-RAIN Alert System
Features
- Rainfall notification on any smartphone or computer
- Streamlined design with integrated mount and up to 3 year battery life
- Long-term stable calibration on integrated tipping bucket
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The NexSens G2-RAIN Alert System is a self-contained rain monitor with an integrated precision rain gauge and real-time data alerts. It transmits accurate rainfall measurements directly to WQData LIVE’s cloud based data management platform using internal power and an embedded cellular modem. Paired with WQData LIVE’s configurable alerts, users are notified of rain events directly on a mobile device or computer. Historical rain data can be viewed, graphed, and downloaded from WQData LIVE for additional analysis.
Integrated tipping bucket and MAST mount features create an easy to setup and simple to maintain monitoring system which can be installed and relocated in minutes. Devices can be configured directly from any web browser without the need for costly site visits and complicated connections.
The G2-RAIN’s included Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge uses a standard 8” (200mm) diameter receiver that adheres to WMO & NOAA criteria. The rain gauge is the device of choice for accurately measuring low rainfall events and still provides good accuracy measuring heavier rain events. The collector funnel comes with a stainless steel filter screen to reduce manual maintenance by preventing leaves and other debris from clogging the opening.
G2-RAIN-RTU
RTU Mount: 2” NPT pipe thread
Rain Gauge Mount: Mounting flange (Compatible with Rickly 3510, HyQuest TB3/4/6)
Material: Aluminum body with white powder coat finish
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Dimensions: 5.4” Diameter, 4” Height
Temperature Range: -30 to 70 °C
Rating: IP65
Memory: Over 1.5M data records before rollover (Over 85 years with a 30 minute interval)
Battery: (2) D-Cell lithium (Thionyl Chloride)
Battery Life: 1 to 3 years (temperature dependent)
Tipping Bucket Input Connector: 2 pin screw terminal
Sensor Input Signal: Contact closure (100mS minimum)
Communication: Verizon or AT&T 4G cellular modem
Transmission Trigger: Interval rain rate, time-based
User Interface: NexSens WQData LIVE web portal
Rain Interval: User configurable from 5 minutes to 24 hours (30 minute default)
User Parameters: Interval Rain, Rain Intensity, Total Rain (Calculated)
Meta Data Parameters: Tip Counter
Diagnostic Data Parameters: Input Power, Internal Temperature, Internal Humidity, Cell Signal Strength, Cell Module Power, Processor Power, Processor Current, RTC Power, Cell Module Current, Cell Status
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (Included with G2-RAIN)
Weight: 4.63 lbs.
Dimensions: 8” Diameter, 13.00” Height
Material: Powder-coated aluminum enclosure; UV-resistant ASA base; Chrome-plated ASA bucket
Sensitivity: One tip per 0.01" rain
Measuring Range: 0 to 27 in/hr
Measuring Intensity Accuracy:
+/-1% @ 0 to 2 in/hr
+/-3% @ 2 to 4 in/hr
+/-5% @ 4 to 6 in/hr
+/-7% @ 6 to 8 in/hr
Temperature Range: 4 to 70 °C
(1) G2-RAIN-RTU
(1) G2 Series Battery Pack (installed)
(1) Rain Gauge (not included with G2-RAIN-RTU)
(1) SMA Antenna
(1) SMA Right Angle Adapter
(1) 9/64" Hex Wrench
(1) Quick Start Card
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