Seeed Studio RG-15 | Solid-State Optical Rain Gauge (Serial & Pulse)
The Seeed Studio RG-15 is an optical rain gauge that uses infrared instead of a tipping bucket.
- No moving parts: no sticking or clogging from debris
- Outputs: RS-232 serial and NPN open-collector pulse
- Low power: 110 μA nominal, suits solar stations
Seeed Studio RG-15 | Solid-State Optical Rain Gauge (Serial & Pulse) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Seeed Studio RG-15 | Solid-State Optical Rain Gauge (Serial & P...
Seeed Studio RG-15 | Solid-State Optical Rain Gauge (Serial & Pulse) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The Seeed Studio RG-15 is an optical rain gauge designed to avoid the maintenance associated with traditional mechanical tipping buckets. Approximately the size of a tennis ball, the RG-15 uses internal infrared light beams to detect moisture on its curved lens surface. Because the round lens naturally discourages the collection of leaves, bird droppings, and dust, the sensor remains accurate without frequent cleaning. This solid-state design makes it well suited to remote weather stations and professional agricultural monitoring.
Smart Precipitation Detection
Key Use Cases
Technical Integration
The RG-15 operates on a wide 5V to 15V DC range and is easily integrated with professional LoRaWAN® transmitters such as the SenseCap or Dragino serial/pulse bridges. For developers, the serial port allows for advanced configuration of resolution and filtering. Each unit comes with a standard terminal block for wiring and can be pole-mounted for optimal exposure. For guidance on multi-sensor weather station architecture, contact the shopioT engineering team.
Specifications
Specifications
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Primary Communication ProtocolRS232
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Interfaces (I/O)RS232
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Configuration MethodDIP Switches, RS232
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Activation MethodPlug & Play
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Monitoring ParametersRainfall
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Measurement Technology
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Measurement Accuracy
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Measurement Resolution
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Power SourceDC Input
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Power Input
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Power Consumption110 µA nominal (dry, no outputs on), 2–4 mA when raining
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Enclosure MaterialPC (Polycarbonate)
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Mounting OptionsPole Mount
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Environment RatingOutdoor
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Operating Temperature-40°C to +60°C
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Warranty2 Years
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