The TB4, manufactured by Hydrological Services, is a high-end tipping bucket rain gage that has an 8 in. orifice and measures rainfall in 0.01 in. increments. It is ideal for locations where intense rainfall events may occur. This tipping bucket is compatible with all Campbell Scientific dataloggers, and is used in environmental monitoring applications.
Read MoreThe TB4 funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to its calibrated level. Each tip is marked by a dual reed switch closure that is recorded by a data logger pulse count channel. After measurement, the water drains through two orifices (accepts 12 mm tubing) in the base, allowing the measured water to be collected in a separate container.
The TB4 contains an internal siphon mechanism that causes rain to flow at a steady rate to the tipping bucket mechanism (regardless of intensity). The siphon allows the sensor to make accurate measurements over a range of 0 to 50 cm per hour.
The base of the gage is supported by three legs. A CM240 Leveling Base and Mount or a user-supplied baseplate with leveling capability is recommended. The CM240 may be attached to a CM300-series mounting pole, or to a user-supplied 1.5 IPS (1.9-inch outer diameter, unthreaded) pipe (see Ordering Information). A concrete pad is recommended.
Campbell Scientific offers the 260-953 Wind Screen to help minimize the affect of wind on the rain measurements. This wind screen consists of 32 leaves that hang freely and swing as the wind moves past them.
Sensor Type | Tipping bucket with siphon and dual reed switch |
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Accuracy | 700 mm/h (27.6 in./h) maximum rate per hour |
Rainfall per Tip | 0.254 mm (0.01 in.) |
Measurement Range | 0 to 700 mm/h (0 to 27.6 in./h) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0° to 70°C |
Humidity Range | 0 to 100% |
Cable Type | Two-conductor shielded |
Drain Tube Size | Both filters accept 12 mm (0.47 in.) ID tubing. |
Orifice Diameter | 20 cm (7.9 in.) |
Height | 33 cm (13 in.) |
Weight | 2 kg (4.4 lb) with 7.62 m (25 ft) signal cable |
Number of FAQs related to TB4-L: 2
Most Campbell Scientific sensors are available as an –L, which indicates a user-specified cable length. If a sensor is listed as an –LX model (where “X” is some other character), that sensor’s cable has a user-specified length, but it terminates with a specific connector for a unique system:
If a sensor does not have an –L or other –LX designation after the main model number, the sensor has a set cable length. The cable length is listed at the end of the Description field on the product’s Ordering tab. For example, the 034B-ET model has a description of “Met One Wind Set for ET Station, 67 inch Cable.” Products with a set cable length terminate, as a default, with pigtails.
If a cable terminates with a special connector for a unique system, the end of the model number designates which system. For example, the 034B-ET model designates the sensor as a 034B for an ET107 system.
Many Campbell Scientific sensors are available with different cable termination options. These options include the following:
Note: The availability of cable termination options varies by sensor. For example, sensors may have none, two, or several options to choose from. If a desired option is not listed for a specific sensor, contact an application engineer at Campbell Scientific for assistance.