La Crosse Technology WS-7048U manual Positioning The Rain Gauge, Maintenance, Specifications

Models: WS-7048U

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Positioning The Rain Gauge

Position the connected rain gauge outdoor to collect rainfall data (maximum length of wire: 33 feet/ 10m). Ensure that the rain gauge is placed in a secure and flat location where it can properly collect properly rain quantity without obstruction. Ensure also that the rain gauge is securely mounted at the appropriate location otherwise it may not transmit accurate rainfall data.

Maintenance

Avoid placing the units in locations prone to extreme temperatures, vibration and shock since these may cause damage and inaccurate readings.

When cleaning the display and casing of the Rain Meter use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the casing and LCD.

Do not submerge the Rain Meter in water.

Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.

Please do not make any attempt to make any repairs to the units. Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by qualified personnel. Opening and tampering with the units will invalidate the warranty.

Specifications

 

Rainfall display range:

0 to 9999.99 inch/ 0 to 9999.9 mm

 

(overflow and will automatically

 

restart from zero)

Rain meter data updating:

immediate when raining

Transmission period-Rain Sensor: immediate when raining

Rain gauge wire length:

about 33 feet/ 10 meters

Power source:

2 x AA, IEC LR6 1.5V batteries

Rain Meter dimensions (LxWxH)

Rain Meter:

3.62”x1.22”x4.52”/ 92x31x15mm

Rain Sensor:

5.51”x2.75”x5.39”/140x70x137mm

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