FCD: Portable field calibration device for rain gauges

FCD: Portable field calibration device for rain gauges

FCD portable in-field calibration device enables fast, accurate testing of tipping bucket rain gauges. By dispensing a defined water volume, it verifies measurement accuracy without dismantling — minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable hydromet data.
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Material
  • Body: synthetic thermoplastic resin (polycarbonate)
  • Nozzle: delrin and nickle silver 
  • Vent: stainless steel
  • Adaptor: delrin
Capacity
  • Model FCD-314: 314 ml (used with TB3, TB4, TB6, TB7)
  • Model FCD-653: 653 ml (used with TB3, TB4, TB6, TB7)
  • Model FCD-730: 730 ml (used with HS-305, TB300, TB305)  
Nozzle 50 mm/hr, 100 mm/hr, 200 mm/hr or 300 mm/hr
Carry Case Robust carry case, with heavy duty foam
Dimensions in Case 400 x 250 x 95 mm
Packed Weight and Size
  • FCD-314: 1.8 kg, 400 x 250 x 95 mm (WxDxH)
  • FCD-653: 2.4 kg, 400 x 250 x 95 mm (WxDxH)
  • FCD-730: 2.6 kg, 455 x 330 x 152 mm (WxDxH)
Scope of Delivery
  • One nozzle included (extra nozzles with different nozzle rates optionally available)
  • Calibration specifications
  • Carry case
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