RainTrak: All-in-one datalogging rain gauge station

RainTrak: All-in-one datalogging rain gauge station

KISTERS RainTrak is an autonomous rain gauge and reporting station combining proven tipping bucket accuracy with integrated data logger and telemetry. Designed for rapid deployment, it delivers reliable, real-time rainfall data with minimal maintenance — even in remote environments.
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RainTrak Components
  • Your choice of a KISTERS Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (TB3, TB4, TB7)
  • iRIS ‘Undercover’ IP data logger/modem
  • Battery, external antenna, external 12V:5W solar panel
Operating Temperature Range
  • Data logger: -40 °F to +158 °F
  • Tipping bucket rain gauge:
    • Measuring: 32 °F to 158 °F (without ice accretion or snow cumulation)
    • Deployment: -4 °F to 158 °F
Data Logger / Modem
  • Periodic logging or event-triggered logging (rainfall data, further sensors, self-diagnostics)
  • Logger configuration/data downloads
    • Local: with free-of-charge iLink software (Windows, Android) over WiFi
    • Remote: optional HYDROTEL telemetry software
  • Memory: 16 MB flash memory
  • I/O: 2 debounced pulse inputs, 2 analogue 16 bit inputs (0/4-20 mA, 0-5/30 V, 0-100 mV)
  • Cellular data transmission: 3G; optional LTE/4G (more options to come)
Gauge Accuracy Highly accurate TBRG; accuracy depending on gauge model. Ask for detailes.
Power Supply
  • Continuous operation: 12 V/2.8 Ah SLA battery and 12V:5W solar panel c/w mounting bracket, solar charger included
  • Discrete low-power operation: Alkaline AA batteries, data transmitted once a day
Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket TB334 to suit TB3/TB4/TB7 c/w stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers; suits 1.97 in (50 mm) NB galvanised threaded (2” BSP) pipe (pipe NOT included in system)
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RainTrak – All-in-one datalogging rain gauge station
Autonomous rain gauge data logger
  • Easy deployment
  • Professional grade tipping buckets
  • Real-time rainfall data reporting
  • Continuous access to rainfall data
  • Long-term stable calibration
  • Built for harsh environmental conditions
  • Robustness and longevity
  • Minimal maintenance effort
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