SG-050 Heated Precipitation Detector

SG-050 Heated Precipitation Detector

The SG-050 Heated Precipitation Detector from Apogee Instruments is a premium sensor designed to detect precipitation in many forms (rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain) with pinpoint accuracy. Equipped with an integrated heating element, this device prevents ice buildup, ensuring uninterrupted performance even in the harshest conditions, giving you confidence in your data. When used in conjunction with the SG-4XX Weighted Precipitation Gauge, the SG-050 can provide verification of small precipitation events.

Key Features:

• Accurate Precipitation Detection – The heated precipitation detector identifies precipitation events for solid and liquid precipitation with precise timing.
• Integrated Heating Element – ​​Designed for extreme weather conditions, the integrated heater prevents snow and ice from building up on the sensor, ensuring reliable operation even in frigid temperatures.
• Weatherproof Design: Constructed of durable, weatherproof materials, this device is designed to withstand harsh outdoor environments, from intense heat to frigid winter conditions.
• Easy Installation: Quick and easy installation using the 10/32 female threaded insert on the bottom of the detector or using the AM-260 rod mounting accessory for seamless weather station integration.

Applications:
Ideal for commercial, government, and research applications.

Specifications

• Non-stability (Long-term Drift): Still in testing.
• Self-Heating: Adjustable heater settings to achieve desired current draw: maximum temperature, temperature threshold, maximum duty cycle, and evaporation heating efficiency.
• Operating Environment: -40 to 60 C, 0 to 100 % relative humidity Precipitation Type: Liquid, Solid, Mixed
• Input Voltage Requirement: 12 V DC
• Current Draw: 16 to 393 mA
• Output: SDI-12
• Dimensions: 8.03 cm length, 6.5 cm diameter, 9.6 mm width
• Mass: 50 g
• Cable: 30 cm of cable, connected to 5 m, 10 m, or 20 m of three conductor, shielded, twisted-pair wire (custom lengths available by request); TPR jacket (high water resistance, high UV stability, flexibility in cold conditions); pigtail leads
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP67
• Warranty: 4 years against defects in materials and workmanship Manufactured: Made in the USA