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Mounting Options
The mounting mast included with your sensor assembly has an outside diameter of 1 11/16” and
an inside diameter of 1 5/16”. The length of the mast is 18”. There are many ways to mount the
system utilizing the mast. The RainWise mono mount or tripod are the most common methods
of mounting but the mounting mast can be placed over another pipe, into another pipe, hose-
clamped to a pipe or post, or drilled and through bolted to a surface.
Regardless of how you mount the system the bottom of the electronics enclosure should not
extend more than 12” or less than 7” above the support of the mounting mast. The reason for
this is stability of the tipping bucket rain gauge; unintended movement may cause inaccurate
rainfall counts.
The station should be free of obstructions or heat-absorbing items and should have a clear line-
of-sight between the station and the receiving device.
Mono Mount
Tripod Mount
Tripod Mount:
Ensure the distance
between the bottom of the control
box and the tripod is no less than 7
inches and no more than 12 inches.
