HyQuest Solutions TB71, User Manual

Page 1: ...TB71 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Rain Gauge 7 2 2 Site Selection and Setup 7 2 3 Quick Instruction 7 Part III Configuration 12 3 1 Calibration 12 Part IV Operation 13 4 1 Test Operation 13 4 2 Electrical 13 Part V Maintenance 14 Part VI Repair 16 6 1 TB7 Part List 16 Part VII Technical Data 21 Part VIII Obligations of the Operator and Disposal 22 8 1 Obligations of the Operator 22 8 2 Dismantling Disposal 22 ...

Page 3: ...ormation provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date However updates to this information may have occurred This manual does not include all of the details of design production or variation of the equipment nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation operation or maintenance HyQuest Solutions shall not be liable for any incidental indire...

Page 4: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 4 II Scope of Delivery TB7 Rain Gauge TB311 5 5 metre connecting lead Bird Spikes with Quick Instruction Allen Key 2022 HyQuest Solutions 4 ...

Page 5: ... found before starting to work as well as for defects found while working Do not use the HyQuest Solutions TB71 in areas where there is a danger of explosion The present user manual specifies environmental climatic operating conditions as well as mechanical and electrical conditions Installation wiring powering up and operating the HyQuest Solutions TB71 must strictly comply with these specificati...

Page 6: ...ement practitioners in the field The present User Manual will help you understand install and deploy the device If however you feel that a particular information is missing incomplete or confusing please do not hesitate to contact us for further support HyQuest Solutions TB7 is a new generation high quality tipping bucket rain gauge for measuring rainfall and precipitation in remote and unattended...

Page 7: ...sentative of the actual rain falling on a given area Some of the more important factors which influence the representativeness of a gauge are as follows Site the gauge on level ground where possible Avoid sloping sites Site should have adequate protection from strong winds Site should be free of large obstructions such as buildings and trees Provide suitable ground surface to avoid splashing into ...

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Page 9: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 9 Installation Floor Mount ...

Page 10: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 10 Installation Pole Mount Roof Mount The Rain Gauge can also be mounted on a pitched roof with maximum angle of 15 degrees ...

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Page 12: ...d buretted to the practical volume applicable to the resolution of the gauge i e 0 2mm or 0 5mm or 0 01 The buretting is carried out with NATA calibrated and certified equipment Initial Calibration The initial production run of 50 rain gauges are all buretted as described in Item i above and calibrated on our TB340A Laboratory calibrator over a range of intensities 50mm hr to 500mm hr Ongoing Cali...

Page 13: ...g freely Replace and secure the enclosure 4 2 Electrical Dual reed switches are provided for several reasons Two isolated switches permit the control of two separate circuits e g a local counter and a telemetry circuit Parallel connection of both switches increases the current carrying capacity of the contact system if required Parallel switch operation confers a degree of redundancy in locations ...

Page 14: ... checked regularly for cleanliness Catch filter Straight through Nozzle refer diagram 5 Interior of bucket Top surface of adjusting screws Enclosure locking screws lightly lubricate after cleaning All insect screens Dismantle Details a Push filter in and pull straight through Nozzle out b Clean filter c Clean straight through nozzle ...

Page 15: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 15 Maintenance Assembly Details Assemble filter to straight through Nozzle body Push assembly into funnel ...

Page 16: ...turn shipment 2 Please provide as much information and or clear instructions within the return paperwork This will assist our test engineers with their diagnosis 3 Please do not ship the goods prior to obtaining the reference number HyQuest Solutions will not reject any equipment that arrives without reference number however it may take us longer to process Custom requirements for items sent to Hy...

Page 17: ...0 01inch bucket type UV stabilised Teflon impregnated injection moulded TB7 0 5 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge bucket capacity 0 5mm bucket type UV stabilised Teflon impregnated injection moulded TB7 Base Part List REFERENCE PART_ID DESCRIPTION QTY_PER 1 TB701 01 BASE INJECTION MOULDED 1 2 TB701 03 BRASS INSERT 2 3 SC008 29 M5x0 8 SS304 HEX NUT 3 4 SC045 21 SOC HD CAPSCREW M5x0 8x12 SS304 3 5 TB301 05 ...

Page 18: ...HD PHILLIPS STAINLESS STEEL 1 9 TB307 MODEL TB3 RAIN GAUGE 24V REED SWITCH ASSEMBLY 0 5 10 SC023 09 BULL S EYE LEVEL 1 11 SC100 09 SERIAL PLATE 1 12 SC100 06 CALIBRATED LABEL 1 13 SC040 58 SPFM10 10MM FINNED SNAP IN PLUG BLACK 1 14 TB312 ADJUSTING SCREW ASSEMBLY 2 15 SC022 116 6GA x 1 2 SELF TAPPING SCREW 304 PAN HD PHILLIPS STAINLESS STEEL 2 TB7 Bucket Part List ...

Page 19: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 19 Repair Filter Nozzle Part List Enclosure Part List Part no Description Quantity TB777 01 Funnel 1 ...

Page 20: ... 2022 HyQuest Solutions 20 Repair Part no Description Quantity TB777 02 Enclosure 1 TB418 06 Vent 1 TB408 05 Mesh 1 TB777 04 Bird Guard Spike 18 6 Spares TB777 breakdown assembly ...

Page 21: ...5 Flow rate 200 500 mm hr NA NA better than 8 Alternatively Individual accuracy 2 at any set intensity specified by the user calibration required Please note Additional costs for individually calibrated units Enclosure and Base UV resistant ASA Pivots Ground sapphire pivots Bucket Teflon impregnated injection moulded Dimensions Height 310 mm Catch 200 mm diameter Mass 2 1 kg ...

Page 22: ...ections must be observed 8 2 Dismantling Disposal When disposing of the units and their accessories the applicable local regulations regarding environment disposal and occupational safety must be observed Before dismantling Electrical Devices Switch off the units Disconnect electrical appliances from the power supply regardless of whether the appliances are connected to the mains or to another pow...

Page 23: ...are committed to supporting efforts to avoid and recycle waste Please consider Avoidance before recycling Recycling before disposal This symbol indicates that the scrapping of the unit must be carried out in accordance with Directive 2012 19 EU Please observe the local implementation of the directive and any accompanying or supplementary laws and regulations ...

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