Xylem RG600 User Manual

Global Water

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Global Water

Instrumentation, Inc.

11390 Amalgam Way

Gold River, CA 95670

T: 800-876-1172

Int’l: [phone], F: [phone]

8” Tipping Bucket

02/05/10 00-714

RG600

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Global Water

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water RG600
8” Tipping Bucket. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for
providing accurate and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find
the RG600 to be a valuable asset for your application. Should you require
assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help.

Table of Contents

I. RG600 Checklist..............................................................................3

II. Inspection.........................................................................................3

III. Description.......................................................................................3

IV. Tipping Bucket Installation...............................................................3

V. Installation of Tipping Bucket with the GL500 Datalogger................4

VI. Tipping Bucket Calibration Information............................................4

VII. Tipping Bucket Calibration Check....................................................5

VIII. Specifications...................................................................................5

IX. Maintenance.....................................................................................5

X. Trouble Shooting..............................................................................6

XI. Warranty...........................................................................................7

XII. Appendix A: Rain Gauge Mounting Diagrams..................................8

* Copyright © Global Water Instr umentation, Inc. 2007

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I. RG600 Checklist

a. 8” Tipping Bucket w/cable attached
b. RG600 Manual

II. Inspection

a. Your RG600 unit was carefully inspected and certified by our Quality

Assurance Team before shipping. If any significant damage has
occurred during shipping, please notify Global Water Instrumentation,
Inc. and file a claim with the carrier involved. Use the checklist to
ensure that you have received everything needed to operate the
RG600.

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III. Description

a. The sensor consists of a gold anodized aluminum collector funnel with

a knife-edge that diverts the water to a tipping bucket mechanism. The
mechanism is designed so that each tip of the bucket measures 0.01
inch of rainfall (or .2mm for RG600M). A magnet is attached to the
tipping bucket that actuates a magnetic switch as the bucket tips.
Thus, a momentary switch closure takes place with each tip of the
bucket. Connecting the sensor to an event/pulse counter on an
electronic datalogger or display module will allow record keeping of
accumulated rainfall. The aluminum housing is covered with white
baked enamel.

IV. Tipping Bucket Installation

a. The tipping bucket requires a clear an unobstructed mounting location

to obtain accurate rainfall readings. Choose a location that is easily
accessible for normal cleaning and is distant from trees or other
sources of heavy pollen or debris. The tipping bucket may be
mounted in one of two ways, either on a flat level surface or on a mast,
see Appendix A.

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