Calibration of rain gauges often happens to be a time-consuming process. The precipitation sensor is dismantled and taken from the measuring site to the nearest calibration laboratory where it is often kept for several weeks. The measurement is interrupted during the period of calibration.
When it comes to tipping bucket rain gauges the transfer of a sensor to the laboratory is often accompanied by the risk of damaging the fragile tipping bucket mechanism. With a large number of measuring devices, the costs increase not only for calibration but also for maintenance.
However, the quick and convenient alternative is being offered in the form of the field calibration system. The kit containing the accessories needed to perform the calibration directly at the measuring site, in combination with the IMS4 CalibLab calibration software, represents a complete package and offers significant advantages over traditional methods:
✓ All-in-one package
✓ Field use and no measurement outage
✓ Prevention of possible mechanical damage
✓ Cost-effective; initial investment and minimum maintenance costs
✓ Semi-automated using IMS4 CaliLab software
Watch a detailed tutorial video to guide you through all the calibration steps with the MicroStep-MIS Field Calibration System for Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges.