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Precipitation Evaporation Glossar

Precipitation Dew Point Evaporation Precipitation Quantity Precipitation Meter Precipitation Transmitter

Any and all forms of water particles, liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere and reach the surface. Indicates the temperature, where the saturation limit is reached under cooling down of the air and where dewing starts. The loss of a certain water quantity, caused by a change of its aggregate state into gaseousness, under temperature influence. The totality of the fallen liquid or solid precipitation. Indicated in mm, i.e. 1mm of precipitation = 1 litre per square meter. Generally for a precipitation collecting instrument, the collected quantity of which is measured by means of a measuring receptacle. Generally for a precipitation measuring instrument with electrical output. Here, an impulse is delivered for a defined precipitation quantity as output value. Generally for a precipitation measuring instrument with mechanical recording of the collected precipitation quantity. Inset for precipitation meters. Avoids losses of snow in the precipitation funnel due to wind vorticities. Water drops with a diameter of > 0.5 mm, falling down from the atmosphere Water drops with a diameter of < 0.5 mm, falling down from the atmosphere. Balls of ice with a diameter of approx. > 5 mm, falling down from the atmosphere. Down-falling snow crystals, single or sticking together. The fallen precipitation quantity within a certain time period (e.g. mm/min) A nozzle where the liquid precipitation is passed through, and dripped off in a defined drop size. This procedure achieves a high resolution for the precipitation measurement (e.g. 0.005 mm) The collected liquid precipitation is led into a tipping bucket which tips over at a certain weight. The tipping over corresponds to a defined precipitation quantity (e.g. 0.1 mm) Mathematical calculation of the evaporation with different parameters: Day's value of evaporation from temperature and rel. humidity Hourly value of evaporation from temperature, rel. humidity, wind speed and radiation Day's value of the reference evaporation from temperature, rel. humidity, wind speed and radiation Day's value of evaporation above water from wind speed, water surface temperature, rel. air humidity and air temperature Meteorological measurements, precipitation hydrology, terms for precipitation and snow

Precipitation Recorder Snow Cross Rain Drizzle Hail Snow Precipitation Intensity Droplet

Tipping Bucket

Evaporation Calculation acc. to Haude acc. to Wendling acc. to Penman-Monteith acc. to Richter Guidelines VDI 3786, Part 7 DIN 4049, Part 101

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Laser-Precipitation Monitor for the measurement and detection of different types of precipitation such as drizzle, rain, hail, snow

Rain Monitor with electrical output for acquisition of precipitation periods or control of protecting devices

Precipitation Transmitter with electrical output for automatic data acquisition

Precipitation meter for the mechanical acquisition of the precipitation for determining the water entry, e. g. in soil, artificial lakes, ponds etc.

Evaporation pan (Class A) with an evaporation transmitter for measurement of evaporation, e. g. in the agricultural field

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Mechanical Precipitation Meter Precipitation Meter

acc. to Hellmann This meter meets the requirements of the German Weather Bureau. The precipitation is collected in a vessel and then measured in litres in the measuring cylinder. Consist of: 1 upper part 1 lower part 1 collecting can 1 support 1 measuring cylinder 5.4000.00.000 Meas. cylinder Graduation Collecting area Collecting can Model Material Dimension Weight 500447 210248 5.4001.00.000 Model Material case Snow cross Cover Collecting can Weight acc. to DIN 58666 D as preceding stainless steel stainless steel Aluminium, anodized PE 6.5 kg
^ 200 cm3 = 10 mm precipitation 0.1 mm precipitation 200 cm2 1.4 l acc. to DIN 58666 C stainless steel 190 x 450 mm 3.2 kg

Rain and Snow Meter

acc. to Hellmann Described as above, with additional parts: 2 snow crosses 1 cover 1 upper part 1 lower part 1 collecting can

502506

500447

Rain and Snow Meter

acc. to Hellmann small-size model Same measuring principle as with 5.4000.00.00, but smaller housing with smaller collecting area. The precipitation is collected directly in the measuring receptacle.

5.4005.00.000

Meas. cylinder Graduation Collecting area Dimensions Weight

^ 250 cm3 = 25 mm precipitation 1 mm precipitation 100 cm2 120 x 255 mm 1.25 kg

Accessories Snow Cross

Is put into the collecting funnel of the Precipitation Meter or Rain and Snow Meter in order to avoid losses caused by snow vorticities. 502506 for Material Dimensions Weight for Material Dimensions Weight 5.4000... / 5.4001... stainless steel 150 x 150 x 240mm 0.25 kg 5.4005.00.000 stainless steel 100 x 100 x 200 mm 0.15 kg

502507

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Accessories Measuring Cylinder 10

for 5.4000... / 5.4001... acc. to DIN 58667 B 210248 Measuring range Graduation 210249 Measuring range Graduation 0 ... 10 mm precipitation 0.1 mm precipitation 0 ... 25 mm precipitation 1 mm precipitation

Measuring Cylinder 25
for 5.4005.00.000

Mechanical Precipitation Recorder Precipitation Recorder

acc. to Hellmann A standard mechanical precipitation measurement instrument employed in meteorology acc. to VDI 3786, p. 7. Except for the heating system, this instrument requires no additional auxiliary power. The instrument case is made of stainless steel. 5.4010.xx.000 5.4011.xx.0oo .10. .16. Recording time 7 days 24 hours Heating Heating Collecting area Collecting height Recording width Graduation Transport mech. Collecting can Ambient temp. Thrust 55 mm / day 16 mm / hour none 42 V AC / 250 VA 200 cm2 1.0 m ^ 80 mm = 10 mm precipitation 0.1 mm precipitation drum clockwork acc. to DIN 58658 2.75 l 0 ... +60 C (w/o. heat.) -20 ... +60 C (w. heat.) 370 x 1000 mm 13 kg 10 mm / hour 20 mm / hour none 42 V AC / 250 VA 200 cm2 1.0 m ^ 80 mm = 10 mm precipitation 0.1 mm precipitation strip chart 31 days ca. 2.75 l 485 x 1000 mm 21 kg

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Precipitation Recorder

acc. to Hellmann A standard mechanical precipitation measurement instrument employed in meteorology acc. to VDI 3786, page 7. Except for the heating system, this instrument requires no additional auxiliary power. The instrument case is of stainless steel.

5.4015.xx.000 5.4016.xx.000 ...10. ...16.

Thrust Thrust Heating Heating Collecting area Collecting height Recording width Graduation Transport mech. Recording time Collecting can Dimensions. Weight

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Accessories Recording chart

(not depicted) For 5.4010... / 5.4011... (1 set = 100 pcs) 205243 205245 Recording time 7 days 24 hours

Recording Roll

For 5.4015... / 5.4016...

205247 205248

Thrust Recording time Colour

10 mm / hour 20 mm / hour 31 days violet

Felt pen

(not depicted) For all Thies precipitation recorders

500847

Device to Refuse Birds

Protection against bird droppings for the collecting funnels of the above precipitation recorders. Refuses birds on the edge of the collecting funnel

5.4010.00.010

Material Clamping diameter Dimensions Weight

stainless steel 160 360 x 100 mm 0.32 kg

Power Supply Unit

Power supply unit to provide power to the heating of the preceding precipitation recorder.

5.3288.20.000

Primary voltage Secondary voltage Fuse Type of protection Dimensions Weight

230 V / 50 Hz / 2 A 42 V / 300 VA / 8 A primary and secondary IP 65 125 x 157 x 125 mm 5.5 kg

Precipitation Transmitter Ombrometer

The measuring receiver transmits the values measured for amount and intensity of precipitation. Depending on the maximum possible intensity, either drops are counted or the turnovers of a tipping bucket are counted or a combination of both these measuring principles is employed. The collecting funnel is of zincplate and the cover is made of stainless steel grey varnished. The heating system is regulated by a thermostat. 5.4031.xx.000 .11. .31. .51. Meas. principle Dropper Tipping bucket Combination Collecting area Resolution Electr. output Heating Ambient temp. Operating voltage Housing Mounting Dimensions Weight Intensity max. 2 mm / min. max. 10 mm / min. 2 mm / min., 10 mm / min. 200 cm2 0.005 mm (dropper) 0.1 mm (tipping bucket) Imp. 5 V, 15 mA (TTL) 70 W; 24 V AC/DC -25 ... +60 C 8 ... 29 V AC / 60 mA or 10 ... 38 V DC / 50 mA stainless steel, varnished onto a mast 50 mm 225 x 480 mm 6.5 kg

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Precipitation Transmitter Precipitation Transmitter

- pulse output - with intensity-dependent linearization 5.4032.35.007 .008 Heating Heating Collecting area Resolution Intensity Meas. principle Electr. output Ambient temp. none 48.5 W; 24 V AC/DC 200 cm2 0.1 mm NS max. 11 mm / min. tipping bucket pulses -25 ... +60 C w. heat. 0 ... +60 C w/o heat. 5 ... 24 V DC (2-leads-circuit) 24 V AC/DC stainless steel onto mast 50 mm 186 x 445 mm 3.3 kg 113.5 W; 24 V AC/DC 200 cm2 0.1 mm NS max. 11 mm / min. tipping bucket Pulses -25 ... +60 C w. heat. 5 ... 24 V DC (2-leads-circuit) 24 V AC/DC stainless steel onto mast 50 mm 197 x 445 mm 3.3 kg

Instrument serves as sensor for quantity and intensity of precipitation, for the digital transmission of measuring values. The measuring principle is in accordance to the Guide to Meteorological Instruments No 8 of the WMO. The tips of a tipping bucket are detected by a contact, and are output as pulses for further procession via an electronics.

Supply Electronics Heating Housing Mounting Dimensions Weight 5.4032.45.008 Heating Collecting area Resolution Intensity Meas. principle Electr. output Ambient temp. Supply Electronics Heating Housing Mounting Dimensions Weight

Precipitation Transmitter
- pulse output - with intensity-dependent linearization

This precipitation transmitter has an additional heating for the casing, and is therefore wellsuited particularly for the use in mountains.

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Precipitation Transmitter Precipitation Transmitter

- analogue output - pulse output - with intensity-dependent linearization 5.4033.35.xxx .36. .040 .041 .073 .061 Heating Heating Electr. output 1 48.5 W; 24 V AC/DC none 0 ... 20 mA (< 500 ) 4 ... 20 mA (< 500 ) 05V 0 ... 10 V pulses selectable 10 / 20 / 25 / 50 mm NS 200 cm2 0.1 mm NS max. 11 mm / min. tipping bucket 24 V AC / DC or (w/o heating supply) 10 ... 28 V DC 14 ... 28 V DC (10 V-outp.) -25 ... +60 C w. heat. 0 ... +60 C w/o heat. Stainless steel onto mast 50 mm 186 x 445 mm 3.3 kg

Instrument serves as sensor for quantity and intensity of precipitation, for the analogue transmission of measuring values. The tips of a tipping bucket are detected by a contact. The arising pulses are processed in an electronics. Analogue output: The following output functions are selectable: 1.) The analogue output is available as accumulated value in proportion to the precipitation pulses. Here, the analogue value is resets automatically to zero mm precipitation in case of measuring value exceeding, or through an external pulse. 2.) The analogue output can deliver the data as gliding accumulated value over a selectable time (10 / 60 min., 6 / 24 h ). Pulse output: The precipitation pulse is available in parallel to the analogue output via an optocoupler

Electr. output 2 Meas. range Collecting area Resolution Intensity Meas. principle Operating voltage

Ambient temp.

Housing Mounting Dimensions Weight

Precipitation Transmitter

with Datalogger DL 1/N The instruments serve for the measurement of the precipitation falling on the ground surface. The precipitation is detected through a tipping bucket forming and sending an electric pulse. This pulse is stored in the integrated data logger together with date and time. The stored data can be interrogated either directly via serial interface, or can be read-out through a memory card, and then processed with a PC-software. Instrument without heating, with battery operation.

5.4031.xx.010 .30.010 .36.010

Heating Heating Collecting area Collecting hight Resolution Intensity Operating voltage for datalogger Datalogger Storage interval Data output Memory capacity Display Collecting can Dimensions Weight

none 42 V; 250 VA 200 cm2 1.0 m 0.1 mm precipitation max. 7 mm / min. 4 x 1.5 V Mignon cells and / or (extern) 7 ... 20 V DC; 6 ... 12 V AC 1 ... 30 min; 1 ... 24 h or event depending RS 232 (9600 baud) or Memory card 9289 data sets LCD display 4.5 l 370 x 1000 mm 13 kg

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Accessories for Precipitation Transmitter Device to Refuse Birds

Protection against bird droppings for the collecting funnels of the Ombrometer (5.4031.11/31/51...). Refuses birds on the edge of the collecting funnel. 5.4031.11.010 Material Clamping diameter Dimensions Weight stainless steel 225 mm 380 x 100 mm 0.41 kg

Device to Refuse Birds

5.4010.00.010

For Precipitation Transmitter and Precipitation Recorder. (5.4032.35.007/8; 5.4033.35/36... 5.4031.30/36...; 5.4045.31...)

Material Clamping diameter Dimensions Weight

stainless steel 186 mm 360 x 100 mm 0.32 kg

Device to Refuse Birds

For Precipitation Transmitter 5.4032.45.008

5.4010.00.011

Material Clamping diameter Dimensions Weight Material Collecting height

stainless steel 197 mm 370 x 100 mm 0.35 kg steel, zinc plated stainless steel 1.0 m 1.2 m 1.5 m 0.6 m, 0.8 m resp. 1.15 m 48.3 mm 450 mm ca. 6.5 kg., 7.5 kg., 8.5 kg stainless steel max. 1.0 m 520 mm 18 kg

Stand

Used to mount the preceding Ombrometer, resp. Precipitation Transmitter. The collecting area can be elevated to a height of 1; 1.2 or 1.5 m.

9.4031.35.xxx .36.xxx .065 .085 .115

Total length Tube diameter Mounting distance Weight

Wind Protection Element

Used to collect non-turbulent precipitation in wind conditions. Suitable for the preceding Ombrometer and Precipitation Transmitter. Is to mount at the Stand, (see Order.-no. 9.4031.35....).

5.4032.00.000

Material Diameter Length of vanes Weight

Power Supply Unit

Provides power, for Ombrometer and Precipitation Transmitter. The primary and secondary voltages have separate fuses. Synthetic case.

9.3388.00.000

Primary voltage Secondary voltage Protection Dimensions Weight

230 V / 50 Hz 26 V AC / 3.46 A 24 V AC / 0.5 A 12 V DC / 0.3 A IP 65 125 x 125 x 125 mm 2.5 kg

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Accessories for Precipitation Transmitter Power Supply Unit Compact

9.3389.10.000 .010 Primary Secondary 230 V / 50 Hz / 0.63 A 115 V / 60 Hz / 1.3 A 2 x 24 V AC / 27.5 VA 1 x 24 V AC / 75 VA 1 x 24 V AC / 5 VA 1 x 24 V DC / 2 W 20 pole synthetic IP 65 for housing 230 x 300 x 132 mm 4.2 kg

Used for the power supply of the Ombrometers and Precipitation Transmitters. The primary and secondary voltages are protected by fuses. A terminal strip is integrated additionally for the connection and distribution of the measuring cables.

Clamp distributor Housing Protection Dimensions Weight

Measuring Transducer Measuring Transducer NS

The impulses from the Ombrometer or Precipitation Transmitters are totalled in accordance with the coded measuring range and converted into a current and/or voltage signal. The output is pending proportionally, and constantly to the precipitation pulses. After reaching the final value of the measuring range the measuring transducer is reset automatically. The function of a reset can also be triggered externally. The wall mounting case is designed for mounting to a plane wall, the PC-board for insertion in a 19" board rack. 5.4037.xx.xxx .00. .10. .040 .041 .060 .061 .080 .081 .100 .101 Model Electr. output Wall case PC board 0 ... 20 mA (600 ) 4 ... 20 mA (600 ) 0 ... 1 V (max. 10 mA) 0 ... 10 V (max. 10 mA) 0 ... 20 mA / 0 ... 1 V 0 ... 20 mA / 0 ... 10 V 4 ... 20 mA / 0 ... 1 V 4 ... 20 mA / 0 ... 10 V 10; 20; 40; 50; 80; 100 160 mm precipitation 5 V-pulse 230 V / 50 Hz 0 ... 40 C IP 65 for wall case 200 x 120 x 75 mm 170 x 100 x 30 mm 0.65 kg resp. 0.25 kg

Measuring range (adjustable) Input Operating voltage Ambient temp. Protection Dimensions wall case pc-board Weight

Other operating voltage on request

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Precipitation Monitoring Laser Precipitation Monitor

5.4110.00.xxx 000 100 200 300 Operating voltage Operating voltage Operating voltage Operating voltage Measuring value Particle size Particle speed Intensity Output intensity -via RS485 Output quantity -via RS485 -via data output. Accuracy with Quantity meas. 24 V AC / DC or 2230 V DC (< 750mA) 115 V AC, 15 230V AC, 15 12 24 VDC, 600 mA Precipitation 0.16 ... > 8mm 0.2 ... 20 m/s < 0,005 mm/h (drizzle) > 250 mm/h : resolution 0.001 mm/h : resolution 0.01 mm : pulses (res. 0.1 mm; 0.01 mm; 0.005 mm) < 15% (rain, 0.5-20 mm/h) < 30% (snow) drizzle (also freezing) rain (also freezing) hail snow snow grains/ ice needles soft hail/ice grains Synop, Metar frequency drizzle > 97% rain > 99% hail > 95% snow > 99% snow grains > 60% soft hail t.b.d. 785nm, max0.5mW 1M (EN60825-1:1994 A2:2001) 45.6 cm2 1200 ... 115200Bd potential isolation duplex 2 x opto couplers, potential isolation -40 C +70 C, 0 100% r.h. 270 x 170 x 540 mm 4.8 kg IP 65 EN61326 with EN61000-4-3 EN61326 class B

The Laser Precipitation Monitor serves as measuring value transmitter, and is well-suited for the measurement and detection of different types of precipitation such as drizzle rain hail snow and mixed precipitation. The acquisition comprises the types of precipitation, intensity and the spectrum. All measuring values are available for the user via an RS485/422 interface. In addition, the instrument is equipped with two further digital outputs (opto-couplers), which output, for ex., pulses and state of precipitation. The optical components are equipped with an integrated heating.

Precipit. types

Precipitation output -via RS485 -via digital output Accuracy for precipitation output (comparing with synoptic observation) Sensors Laser diode Laser class Measuring surface Data output RS 485 Digital output General Ambient conditions Dimensions Weight Protection EMC immunity EMC radiation

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Precipitation Monitoring Laser Precipitation Monitor

5.4110.10.x00 Additional Meas. Value Output Temperature Meas. range Resolution Accuracy Rel. humidity Meas. range Resolution Accuracy Wind speed Meas. range Resolution Accuracy Wind direction Meas. range Resolution

The following additional sensors can be connected to this model: temperature rel. humidity wind speed wind direction Suitable Transmitters: Hygro-Thermotransmitter 1.1005.54.000 Wind Transmitter 4.3519.00.000 Wind Direction Transmitter 4.3129.00.000 For more details and techn. data see 5.4110.00.000

Pt 100 -40 ... +70 C 0.1 C 0.1 C 0 1V 0 ... 100% r.h. 0.1% 0.1% 0 ... 630Hz 0 ... 50 m/s 0.1 m/s 0.1 m/s serial synchronous 0 ... 360 degree 11.25 degree

Accessories for Laser Precipitation Monitor Instrument Support

For the vibration-reduced operation of the LPM on an available concrete foundation, provided by the customer. The support consists of a vertical tube with firmly welded-on tripod stand and struts. 4.3187.61.100 .200 .300 Tube length Tube diameter Tripod stand Weight Material 1m 2m 3m 60 mm 645 x 645 mm 30 kg steel, hot-dip galvanized

PC-Program LNM View

Ref. chapter Software

9.1700.99.000

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Precipitation Monitoring Precipitation Monitor

The instrument is designed to detect the beginning and the end of precipitation. It can be used for status report, or as signal transmitter for the control of rain protection devices, such as windows, awnings, or Venetian blinds. The precipitation is detected opto-electronically via a measuring area of approx. 25 cm2. A relay-contact signalises the state of precipitation. (Precipitation yes/no). Integrated heating avoids snow covering or freezing of the instrument during winter operation. Delivery including mast holder, which can be used for wall mounting as well. 5.4103.10.000 .700 connection Measuring value Switch-on delay Switch-on condition Switch-off delay Sensor area Drop size Output Contact load at 5.4103.10.000 at 5.4103.10.700 Operating voltage Operating current Heating current Ambient temp. Protection Dimensions Weight EMC Cable gland Plug connection Precipitation yes/no none 1 ... 15 incid. within 50s adjustable 25 ... 375s in 25s steps adjustable 25 cm2 0.2 mm single-pole double throw switch max. 230 V AC/DC; 4 A max. 60 V AC/DC; 4 A 24 V AC/DC 15% ca. 70 mA max. 1 A -30 ... +60 C IP 65 130 x 140 x 40 mm 0.4 kg EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-3 Cable gland Plug connection Precipitation intensity 0 ... 10 mm / min. 4.0 8.0 mA (= 0 ... 0.01 mm/min.) 8.0 12.0 mA (= 0.01 ... 0.1 mm/min.) 12.0 ... 16.0 mA (= 0.1 ... 1.0 mm/min.) 16.0 ... 20.0 mA (= 1.0 ... 10 mm/min.) 25 cm2 0.2 mm 24 V AC/DC 15% ca. 90 mA max. 1 A -30 ... +60 C IP 65 130 x 140 x 40 mm 0.4 kg EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-3

Precipitation Sensor

Instrument serves for determination of the instantaneous precipitation intensity. Herefrom, control- and warning signals can be derived. The precipitation is detected opto-electronically via a measuring area of approx. 25 cm2. Output of the measuring signal as intensity-dependent analogue value. Integrated heating avoids snow covering or freezing of the instrument during winter operation. Delivery including mast holder, which can be used for wall mounting, as well.

5.4103.20.041 .741

Connection Measuring value Measuring range Electr. output

Sensor area Drop size Operating voltage Operating current Heating current Ambient temp.. Protection Dimensions Weight EMC

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Precipitation Monitoring Rain Monitor

The instrument is designed for electrical acquisition of start and end of precipitation. The precipitation drops are detected by a sensor area, and with wetting a contact is closed. An integral heating system ensures ice and snow free operation in winter. Complete with a mast fixing that can also be utilised for wall mounting. 9.3388.00.002 5.4105.00.000 Measuring value Switch-on delay Switch-off delay Sensor area Contact Contact load Operating voltage Ambient temp. Protection Cable Dimensions Weight Primary voltage Secondary voltage Protection Dimensions Weight Precipitation yes/no none 5.5 min. 40 cm2 1 change over max. 42 V DC, max 1 A; max. 4,5 W 24 V AC/DC; max. 4 W -30 ... +50 C IP 65 3 m; LiYY 5 x 0.25 mm2 76.5 x 54 x 18 mm 0.5 kg 230 V / 50 Hz 24 V AC / 20 AV IP 65 107 x 125 x 100 mm 1.2 kg

Power Supply Unit

Provides power to the preceding Precipitation Monitor. The primary and secondary voltages have separate fuses. Synthetic case.

Datalogger System Datalogger DL 1/N

The Datalogger is used to store and record the pulse from a Precipitation Transmitter with a Reed-contact. The precipitation is measured by a tipping bucket with a Reed-contact output. These impulses (0.1 mm/ pulse) are stored in the memory together with the date and time. The date, time, name of the station and the store interval are set by two buttons. The stored data can be accessed either direct over the serial interface or it can be read with a Memory (Smart) card. The Datalogger is battery driven and therefore mains independent.

5.1755.10.000

Channel Measuring input Storage interval Storage capacity

Data output Display

Clock Operating voltage

Ambient temp. Protection Dimensions Weight 5.1755.14.000 Material Dimensions Weight

1 Reed contact pulse 1 ... 30 min., 1 ... 24 Std. or event depending 64 kB (Ring memory) 32 days at 5 min.-interval resp. 9289 data sets RS 232, 9600 Baud or memory card date, time, batterycondition, monthly sum, station name, storage interval Real time clock 4.2 ... 6.5 V (4 x 1.5 V Mignon cells) and / or (extern) 7 ... 20 V DC; 6 ... 12 V AC -10 ... +60 C IP 64, with prot. roof 160 x 160 x 90 mm 1.3 kg Aluminium, varnished 160 x 215 x 240 mm 1.3 kg

Protection Roof

For the protection of the Datalogger DL 1/N from direct rain. Complete with mast clamp 1 1/2".

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Datalogger System Read-Out Unit

for Memory Cards To read and transfer the data stored on the memory (smart) card of the Datalogger DL 1/N directly into a PC. Includes the software for the transfer of the data in ASCII files and to tabulate the values on the screen. 9.1701.10.000 Input Printer interface Power supply Data cable Housing Protection Dimensions Weight Memory Card Centronics from PC 1 m long ( to PC ) synthetic IP 21 120 x 122 x 55 mm 0.28 kg

Memory Card

Portable memory medium for the stored data of the Datalogger DL 1/N.

9.2000.00.005

Type of memory Memory capacity Storage temp. Ambient temp.. Dimensions Weight Serial connecting Model Wall power supply Dimensions Weight

RAM with Li-Battery 512 k byte -20 ... +60 C -10 ... +55 C 86 x 54 x 3 mm ca. 30 g V.24 / RS232 C table housing 230 V AC (primary) 175 x 170 x 35 mm ca. 0.7 kg

Modem

To read out the data from measuring systems with Datalogger via serial interface. Delivery with power pack, V.24 cable, phone connecting cable, software and hand books.

210530

PC-Cable 2m

For connection from a PC (Laptop) to the Datalogger DL 1/N for direct data read out.

9.1700.20.910

Cable length Weight

2m 0.6 kg

Evaporation Evaporation Meter

acc. to Pich This is a measuring tube with a scale, which is closed on both ends. The lower end is closed with the blotting paper. 6.1425.00.000 .001 with blotting paper with blotting paper Measuring range Graduation Volume Total length Weight Diameter 55 mm 33 mm 0 ... 30 ml 0.1 ml 36 ml 325 mm 0.1 kg 55 mm 33 mm 1206.5 mm = 47,5" 254 mm = 10" stainless steel 26 kg

Blotting Paper

(1 set = 100 papers)

205270 205271 6.1428.10.000

Evaporation Pan
"Class A" A stainless steel pan to hold the water for evaporation.

Diameter Height Material Weight

Smoothing Pipe

with suspension measuring rod A measuring instrument to determine the water level in an Evaporation pan. A pointed rod in a smoothing pipe scans the water level by a micro meter.

6.1428.11.000

Measuring range Graduation Height of level Material Dimensions Weight

0 ... 100 mm 0.05 mm 177.8 mm = 7" stainless steel 200 x 300 mm 2.4 kg

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Evaporation Min.-Max.-Immersion Thermometer

6.1428.14.000 Range of indication Accuracy Graduation Measurement fluid Material Dimensions Weight -30 ... +50 C 0.5 K 1 C mercury Aluminium, anodised 60 x 220 x 45 mm 0.26 kg

This thermometer is used to measure the temperature on the bottom of the evaporation pan. This allows comparison of the ambient temperature with existing measurements.

Ultrasonic Evaporation Transmitter

For the automatic measurement of the evaporation height with the aid of an ultrasonic sensor. Referring to a reference height the down-going water-level is measured continuously, and is output as current or voltage. The evaporation transmitter is temperature-compensated.

6.1432.10.xxx .040 .041 .073

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0 ... 20 mA 4 ... 20 mA 0 ... 5 V 0 ... 100 mm 1.5% of mr. (0 ... 50 C) 15 ... 24 V DC 12 ... 24 V DC approx. 70 ... 90 mA -20 ... +50 C 5m, LiYCY 4 x 0.25 mm2 100 x 400 mm 3.5 kg 0 ... 100 mm 3% v. Mr. (-10 ... +50 C) 0.1 mm 255 s measuring mode 1 s test mode interface serial synchronous 0 ... 5 V 12 Data bits and 12 Control bits 10 ... 15 V DC Option 8 ... 12 V DC approx. 60 mA active approx. 0.6 mA stand by -20 ... +60 C 5 m, LiYCY 4 x 0.25 mm2 100 x 420 mm 3.5 kg

Measuring range Accuracy Operating voltage f. 5 V output Current load Ambient temp. Cable Dimensions Weight

Ultrasonic Evaporation Transmitter

6.1432.20.400

For the automatic measurement of the evaporation height with the aid of an ultrasonic sensor. Referring to a reference height the down-going water-level is measured continuously, and is output as serial interface. It is possible to connect it directly to a THIES-Datalogger DL 15for example. The evaporation transmitter is temperature compensated. The measuring value is shown in a display.

Measuring range Accuracy Resolution Measuring interval Electr. output Amplitude Data protocol Operating voltage Current load Ambient temp. Cable Dimensions Weight

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KOMDL The program serves for the communication of a PC with the Thies Dataloggers DL1/N., DL 15, and TDL 14 via serial interface. It facilitates the interrogation of the instantaneous and the stored measuring values as well as the setting of special station parameters. The acquired data of the datalogger can be stored continuously in ASCII-format in different data files. The program is operated via pull-down-menu by keyboard or mouse. 9.1700.90.000 Data Storing In a selectable time interval, separated for mean- and extreme values in day's files or in one file. IBM-PC XT/AT MS DOS 3.0 and above > 384 kByte working memory serial interface COM 1 or COM 2

System Minimum

PC-Program LNM View

communication visualization filing

9.1700.99.000

System Requirements The program is made for Microsoft Windows 98 / XP / 2000. Minimum PC requirement PC Graphic resolution Graphic colours

The program LNM serves for the display of data, which are induced by the LNM. The program can file the data sent by the LNM as well as represent them in graphic form. Thanks to a user-friendly surface design it is possible to analyse each record, sent by the LNM, in a very simple way.

1200MHz, 128 MBRAM 800 x 600 16bit TrueColor

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Model Brief Description Order No. Technical Data

Software Mevis T light, Vers. 1.7

9.1795.40.001 For Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP

MEVIS T light is a software for information, data acquisition and data processing for meteorological and environmental data, acquired by the THIES dataloggers DL 15, TDL 14, DL 1/N or DL 1/LWA. The data acquired by max. 5 dataloggers are read-out with MEVIS-light and documented. The reading-out of the data to the PC is effected in 3 different ways: via MODEM to a COM-interface, via MEMORY-CARD and read-out unit to a LPT-interface. The documented data can be used in 3 different ways: various graphical presentations, presentations in tabular form, exporting of data for the processing with application programs of the customer.

Graphical presentation: Graphic 4-in-4 for max. 4 meas. channels in 4 x/t -diagrams Graphic 4-in-1 for max. 4 meas. channels in 1 x/t -diagrams Day's values 4-in-4 for max. 4 meas. channels in 4 diagrams as day's stage mean value Day's values 4-in-1 for max. 4 meas. channels in 1 diagram as day's stage mean value

Presentation in tabular form: 4 Channel-List 4 channels ( also from different stations) are listed Station list all channels of one station are listed MEVIS T-light minimum system requirements: IBM-compatible starting from PC/AT 386 (better Pentium) Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP Hard disc min. 3 MB free capacity SVGA Graphic adapter Monitor with 800 x 600 resolution Windows-compatible mouse

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THIES-CLIMA Worldwide Weather and environmental monitoring technology needs a competent partner
Climatic measurement and intelligent analysis are international tasks. They do not only demand a worldwide cooperation of the responsible authorities, but also a comprehensive network of sensors and analytical systems. We have developed a smoothly functioning system of partners and subsidiaries throughout the world to provide expert advice there where you need it. THIES assumes complete supervision of the tasks at hand, from project planning to the installation of the system, from staff training to the processing of the measurement results. Should you want to contact one of our foreign partners, please write or call us first in Gttingen. We will provide you with the exact address.

Information is everything. Please ask for our complete catalogue and product descriptions concerning all questions of weather data acquisition or attend our internet page: www.thiesclima.com

ADOLF THIES GMBH & CO KG MeteorologyEnvironmental Technology Box 3536 + 3541 D-37025 Gttingen Phone +49 551 7 90 01-0 Fax +49 551 7 90 01-65 E-Mail info@thiesclima.com www.thiesclima.com

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