TE525-ET
TE525-ET
OrderableRain Gage with 6 in. Orifice for ET Station
Overview
The TE525-ET, manufactured by Texas Electronics, has a 6 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. increments. The TE525-ET funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level.
Technical Description
For this version of the TE525 tipping bucket rain gage, the cable terminates in a connector and is the ideal length for attachment to the ET107 or ET106 ETo Weather Station. The TE525-ET has a 6" orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 inch increments. The TE525-ET funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to when filled to a calibrated level.
Specifications
- Sensor Type
- Tipping bucket/magnetic reed switch
- Material
- Anodized aluminum
- Temperature
- 0° to 50°C
- Resolution
- 1 tip
- Volume per Tip
- 4.73 ml/tip
(0.16 fl. oz/tip)
- Rainfall per Tip
- 0.254 mm
(0.01 in.)
- Accuracy
- 1.0%
up to 2 in./h (50 mm/h)
- Cable
- 2-conductor shielded
- Funnel Collector Diameter
- 15.4 cm
(6.06 in.)
- Height
- 24.1 cm
(9.5 in.)
- Cable Length
- 139.7 cm
(55 in.)
- Tipping Bucket Weight
- 0.9 kg
(2.0 lb)
- Cable Weight
- 0.1 kg
(0.2 lb) per 3.05 m (10 ft) length
Replacement Parts
(5)13818
Replacement Screen and Snap Ring for TE525
The 13818 TE525 Replacement Screen has a 6" diameter that fits at the base of the funnel.
Orderable5603
Replacement Reed Switch with Terminal Lugs for TE525-Series Rain Gages
The 5603 Replacement Reed Switch is for newer TE525 rain gages that have the reed switch enclosed in a black plastic housing. Users can often perform the replacement themselves. Alternatively, an RMA may be requested from Campbell Scientific and the switch can be replaced by one of our technicians. If your TE525 rain gage has a reed switch that is encapsulated in glass with a red potting compound on either end of the glass tube, the rain gage should be returned to Campbell Scientific for replacement of both the reed switch and the tipping bucket mechanism.
Orderable30272
Replacement Reed Switch without Terminal Lugs for TE525-series
The 30272 is similar to the 5603 (see above), but it does not include terminal lugs. Users can often perform the replacement themselves. Alternatively, an RMA may be requested from Campbell Scientific and the switch can be replaced by one of our technicians. If your TE525MM rain gage has a reed switch that is encapsulated in glass with a red potting compound on either end of the glass tube, the rain gage should be returned to Campbell Scientific for replacement of both the reed switch and the tipping bucket mechanism.
Orderable30278
Replacement Funnel/Collector with Screen and Snap Ring for TE525
The 30278 provides a funnel/collector and a screen with snap ring for the TE525.
Orderable33735
Low-Profile Stainless-Steel #8-32 x 0.375 Knurled-Head Thumb Screw
The 33735 may be ordered as a replacement part if a thumb screw is lost or damaged.
Orderable
Ships With
(2)- Hose clamps from original mfgQty 2
33735
Low-Profile Stainless-Steel #8-32 x 0.375 Knurled-Head Thumb Screw
OrderableQty 3
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Compatibility
For this version of the TE525 tipping bucket rain gage, the cable terminates in a connector and is the ideal length for attachment to the ET107 or ET106 ETo Weather Station.
Related Resources
Documents
- Manual
ET107 Evapotranspiration Monitoring Station
March 2021
View Document - Manual
TE525, TE525WS, and TE525MM Texas Electronics Rain Gages
July 2024
View Document - Brochure
TE525-ET Rain Gage
March 2026
View Document - Manual
TE525 Series Product Manual (online)
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