Campbell TE525, Product Manual

Page 1: ...Revision 01 2022 Copyright 1990 2022 Campbell Scientific Inc ...

Page 2: ... Data logger programming 8 7 3 Siting 8 7 4 Mounting 9 8 Operation 12 8 1 Sensor schematic 12 8 2 Measurement 12 9 Troubleshooting and maintenance 12 9 1 Troubleshooting 13 9 2 Maintenance 13 9 3 Calibration 13 Appendix A Importing Short Cut code into CRBasic Editor 15 Appendix B Example program 16 Appendix C Changing funnels with a different size 17 C 1 TE525 and TE525MM 17 C 2 TE525WS 17 Table o...

Page 3: ... UNDERSTAND the Safety section at the back of this manual l TE525 series tipping bucket rain gages are precision instruments that must be handled with care l Sensor is factory calibrated and should not require field calibration Refer to Maintenance p 13 for field calibration check and factory calibration l During field installation ensure that you have removed the small rubber band that secures th...

Page 4: ...cribes data logger programming using Short Cut is available at www campbellsci com videos cr1000x data logger getting started program part 3 Short Cut is an easy way to program your data logger to measure the sensor and assign data logger wiring terminals Short Cut is available as a download on www campbellsci com It is included in installations of LoggerNet RTDAQ and PC400 The following procedure...

Page 5: ...uge or TE525MM TE525M Rain Gauge depending on which model you have Data defaults to millimeters This can be changed by clicking the mm box and selecting inch 4 Click the Wiring tab to see how the sensor is to be wired to the data logger Click OK after wiring the sensor 5 Repeat step three for other sensors being measured TE525 Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3 ...

Page 6: ...t options 8 Click Finish and save the program Send the program to the data logger if the data logger is connected to the computer 9 If the sensor is connected to the data logger check the output of the sensor in the data display in LoggerNet RTDAQ or PC400 to make sure it is making reasonable measurements TE525 Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 4 ...

Page 7: ...CS705 Snowfall Adapter allowing it to measure the water content of snow 5 1 Wind screen Campbell Scientific offers the 260 953 Wind Screen to help minimize the effect of wind on rain measurements This wind screen consists of 32 freely hanging leaves that swing as wind moves past them Refer to the 260 953 manual for siting information and the installation procedure 5 2 Snowfall adapter Campbell Sci...

Page 8: ...ucket White powder coated spun aluminum Funnel collector Gold anodized spun aluminum Screen Gold anodized spun aluminum Locking snap ring Stainless steel Tipping mechanism UV protected black ABS plastic with hardened stainless steel jewel bearings and pivot Cable 2 conductor shielded cable length must be specified for all L options at time of order Cable weight 0 1 kg 0 2 lb per 10 ft Mounting Gol...

Page 9: ... funnel is installed on these gages refer to Table 7 2 p 8 for the multiplier See Changing funnels with a different size p 17 before replacing funnels on any TE525 tipping bucket rain gage with a different size funnel 7 Installation If you are programming your data logger with Short Cut skip Wiring to data logger p 7 and Data logger programming p 8 Short Cut does this work for you See QuickStart p...

Page 10: ...e into CRBasic Editor p 15 This section provides programming basics for CRBasic data loggers A complete program example can be found in Example program p 16 The PulseCount instruction programs CRBasic data loggers to measure the TE525 rain gage PulseCount Dest Reps PChan PConfig POption Mult Offset l Choose Switch Closure for the PConfig parameter For the CR6 and CR1000X choose Switch Closure with...

Page 11: ...rately The CM270 is compatible with a pole with an outer diameter of 2 inches or less For more information see CM270 Installation Guide at https s campbellsci com documents us technical papers cm270 pdf FIGURE 7 1 CM270 Rain Gage Mount attaches to the base of a TE525 series rain gage to give added stability Both the hose clamps and the CM270 leveling base can mount to the CM300 series mounting pol...

Page 12: ... or self supporting legs 7 4 p 9 or placed directly into a concrete foundation FIGURE 7 3 p 11 A concrete pad is recommended but it should not be installed over a large paved or concrete surface FIGURE 7 2 Mounting pole base options TE525 Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 10 ...

Page 13: ...ble level is inside the bucket toward the bottom Center the bubble level while mounting the bucket to the pole While the funnel is off the bucket remove the small rubber band securing the tipping bucket which protects it during shipping Seat the funnel back on to the rain gage and push the funnel all the way down until it is fully seated on the main body Hand tighten the thumb screws if present to...

Page 14: ... count accumulators which continuously monitor the input signal even when the data logger is between program scans To create a pulse an internal 100 kΩ pull up resistor pulls the pulse input to 5 VDC when the switch is open and a switch closure to ground pulls the input to 0 VDC 9 Troubleshooting and maintenance NOTE All factory repairs and recalibrations require a returned material authorization ...

Page 15: ... The funnel and bucket mechanism must be kept clean Routinely check for and remove debris such as leaves dust or insects 9 3 Calibration A field calibration check is advised every 12 months Field calibration check 1 Secure a can or bottle that will hold at least 16 oz of water 2 Punch a very small hole in the bottom of the can or bottle If it takes less than 45 minutes for 16 oz of water to run ou...

Page 16: ...ber of tips per 16 oz of water counter clockwise rotation decreases the number of tips per 16 oz of water One half turn of both screws causes a 2 to 3 change 6 Check and re level the rain gage Factory calibration If factory calibration is required contact Campbell Scientific to obtain an RMA see Assistance at back of manual TE525 Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 14 ...

Page 17: ...r additional refinement NOTE Once the file is edited with CRBasic Editor Short Cut can no longer be used to edit the program it created 2 To add the Short Cut wiring information into the new CRBasic program open the DEF file located in the C campbellsci SCWin folder and copy the wiring information which is at the beginning of the DEF file 3 Go into the CRBasic program and paste the wiring informat...

Page 18: ... Wire Color Function CR1000X Black Pulse Output P1 White Ground Clear Shield Declare the variables and units for the rain measurement Public Rain_mm Units Rain_mm mm DataTable Rain True 1 DataInterval 0 60 Min 0 Totalize 1 Rain_mm FP2 0 EndTable BeginProg Scan 1 Sec 1 0 PulseCount Rain_mm 1 P1 1 0 0 254 0 For TE525MM Rain Gage use multiplier of 0 1 in PulseCount instruction Call Data Table CallTab...

Page 19: ...r in the data logger program to match the funnel size See Table 7 2 p 8 for the correct multiplier C 2 TE525WS The TE525WS rain gage uses a different tipping mechanism that is calibrated differently than the TE525 or TE525MM The tipping mechanism must be replaced to work with a TE525 or TE525MM funnel Send the rain bucket into the Campbell Scientific repair department for modifications Contact Cam...

Page 20: ...ther manufacturer s products that are resold by Campbell Scientific are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer Refer to www campbellsci com terms warranty for more information CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Campbell Scientific hereby disclaims to the fullest extent allowe...

Page 21: ...tion or Repair Reference number contact your CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC regional office Please write the issued number clearly on the outside of the shipping container and ship as directed For all returns the customer must provide a Statement of Product Cleanliness and Decontamination or Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form and comply with the requirements specified in it The form i...

Page 22: ...prohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers l Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical l You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod tower or attachments you are installing constructing using or maintaining or a tool stake or anchor come in contact with overhead or un...

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