Product Review: Oregon Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer
The Instrument Choice Team of Scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application, you can make more informed decisions.
This edition reviews the Oregon Scientific RGR126 Rain Water Gauge, a wireless rain gauge with a separate outdoor temperature sensor.
About Oregon Weather Stations
Since the companies foundation in 1989, Oregon Scientific has been busy creating innovative products made with precision and passion. As a result of this ethos, Oregon has grown to become a well-respected manufacturer of electronic products worldwide, with an exceptional assortment of environmental monitoring equipment such as weather stations and rain gauges.
Introducing the RGR126 Wireless Rain Gauge
The RGR126 Rain Water Gauge by Oregon Scientific comprises an outdoor rain gauge and a separate outdoor thermometer that collect rain and temperature information and then wirelessly transmit the data to the digital indoor console. The RGR126 is overflowing with intelligent features and functions which make tracking your local rainfall easier than ever.
Key Features of the RGR126 Wireless Rain Gauge
- Wireless: Monitor current and past rainfall from the comfort of your home, with measurements wirelessly sent to the indoor console.
- Transmission Distance: With a transmission range of up to 100 metres unobstructed, you can place your indoor console almost anywhere in your home.
- Daily and Cumulative Rainfall: Measures and provides both daily and cumulative rainfall information.
- Data History: The RGR126 records nine days of rainfall history for easy review.
- Multi-display Indoor Unit: The indoor console displays daily and cumulative rainfall amounts, the time, indoor temperature and outdoor temperature.
- Flexible Indoor Unit Mounting: Choose to mount the indoor sensor on a wall or tabletop.
- Self Emptying: The automatic self-emptying rainwater gauge collects, measures and then eliminates rainwater.
- User-Selectable Readout: Select to display rain measurements in inches or millimetres.
- Alarms: The unit has an adjustable daily rainfall alarm.
RGR126 Wireless Rain Gauge Specifications
Indoor Unit Specifications |
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Temperature Range |
-5°C to 50°C |
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Temperature Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Signal Frequency |
433 MHz |
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Dimensions |
90 x 26 x 136mm |
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Weight |
167g including battery |
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Power |
2 x AA batteries |
Rain Water Gauge Specifications |
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Transmission Range |
100m unobstructed |
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Dimensions |
114 x 114 x 145 mm |
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Weight |
241g |
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Power |
2 x AA batteries |
Wireless Temperature Sensor Specifications |
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Temperature Range |
-30°C to 60°C |
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Temperature Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Available Channels |
3 |
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RF Transmission Range |
Up to 100m unobstructed |
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Dimensions |
95 x 60 x 27 mm |
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Weight |
50g without batteries |
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Power |
2 x AAA batteries |
Conclusion
Our scientists’ verdict of the RGR126 Wireless Rain Water Gauge?
“The combination of high-end technology, aesthetic design and ease of use makes the RGR126 a highly sought after rainwater gauge. The RGR126 will compliments any home wanting to track local rainfall data.”
After more information on the RGR126 Wireless Rain Water Gauge? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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