Stainless Steel Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (0.2 mm) for Rainfall Monitoring | Hydrological & Flood Warning Systems
High-precision 304 stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge with 0.2 mm resolution for rainfall monitoring in hydrological, meteorological, and flood early warning systems.
Product Introduction
The KH.JDS02 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge is a high-precision automatic rainfall measurement sensor designed for continuous precipitation monitoring in hydrological, meteorological, and environmental observation systems.
It uses a calibrated tipping bucket mechanism to measure rainfall intensity, total precipitation, and duration in real time, providing reliable long-term data for field monitoring applications.
With a 304 stainless steel structure, the sensor ensures excellent durability and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for long-term outdoor deployment in rainfall observation and hydrological monitoring networks.
It is widely used in flood early warning systems, meteorological stations, hydrological monitoring stations, and IoT-based environmental observation platforms, supporting accurate rainfall data collection in natural environments.
How It Works
Rainfall is collected through a stainless steel funnel and directed into a calibrated tipping bucket. Each tip represents a fixed rainfall volume (0.2 mm), which is recorded and transmitted for data analysis.
This ensures:
- Continuous rainfall measurement
- High repeatability
- Reliable long-term operation
Key Features
1. High-Precision 0.2 mm Resolution Measurement
Sensitive tipping bucket mechanism ensures accurate and repeatable rainfall data collection.
2. 304 Stainless Steel Construction
Corrosion-resistant design ensures long-term stability in harsh outdoor hydrological environments.
3. Fully Automatic Rainfall Monitoring
Supports continuous, unattended precipitation measurement with minimal maintenance requirements.
4. Stable Mechanical Design
Reliable tipping structure ensures consistent performance over long-term field deployment.
5. Easy Installation & Maintenance
Simple mechanical structure allows fast deployment and easy cleaning in field conditions.
6. IoT & Telemetry Integration Ready
Compatible with weather stations, hydrological monitoring systems, SCADA platforms, and cloud-based data networks.
Application Scenarios
Rainfall Monitoring & Flood Early Warning
Provides real-time precipitation data for flood risk detection and hydrological systems.
Meteorological Observation Stations
Used for weather monitoring, forecasting, and climate data collection.
Agricultural Rainfall Monitoring
Supports irrigation planning and agricultural water resource optimization.
Environmental & Climate Research
Used in hydrology, meteorology, and environmental data analysis.
Transportation & Infrastructure Safety
Deployed in airports, highways, railways, and ports for weather risk monitoring.
IoT Environmental Monitoring Networks
Integrated into telemetry stations and smart environmental observation systems.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | KH.JDS02 |
| Rain Receiving Diameter | Φ200 ±0.6 mm |
| Resolution | 0.2 mm |
| Rainfall Intensity Range | 0–4 mm/min (max 8 mm/min) |
| Measurement Accuracy | ≤±3% |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Relative Humidity | <95% (at 40°C) |
| Mean Time Between Failures | ≥25,000 hours |
| Cutting Edge Angle | 40°–45° |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel body and tipping bucket |


