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Sensor
Measurement Range
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0 to 10.2 cm (0 to 4 in.) per hour, maximum 4,000 tips per logging interval
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Accuracy
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±4.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 0.2 and 50.0 mm (0.01 and 2.0 in.) per hour; ±5.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 50.0 and 100.0 mm (2.0 and 4.0 in.) per hour
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Resolution
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0.01 in.
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Calibration
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Requires annual calibration; can be field calibrated
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Wireless Mote
Operating Temperature Range
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-25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries
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Radio Power
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12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable
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Transmission Range
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Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
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Wireless Data Standard
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IEEE 802.15.4
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Radio Operating Frequencies
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RXW-RGF-900: 904–924 MHz
RXW-RGF-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-RGF-922: 916–924 MHz
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Modulation Employed
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OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
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Data Rate
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Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable
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Duty Cycle
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<1%
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Maximum Number of Motes
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50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network
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Battery Type/ Power Source
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Two AA 1.2V rechargeable NiMH batteries, powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
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Battery Life
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With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use
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Memory
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16 MB
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Dimensions
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Sensor: 16.5 cm opening diameter (6.5 in.) x 24 cm (9.5 in.) high; 214 cm2 (33.2 in.2) collection area
Cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
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Weight
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Sensor and cable: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
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Materials
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Sensor: UV-stabilized ABS plastic housing; tipping bucket mechanism with magnetic reed switch pivots on metal shaft
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
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Environmental Rating
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Sensor: Weatherproof
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6
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Compliance Marks
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RXW-RGF-900
RXW-RGF-868
RXW-RGF-922
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