Prior to use, verify the product arrived in good condition.
Cleaning the rain gauge
You may find THIS VIDEO useful- Check that the filter in the pot (aka funnel or collector) is not clogged:
- Check that mechanism (bucket) tips over smoothly;
- Make sure the bucket is properly cleaned;
Dirt disrupts the sensor calibration!
Preparing the rain gauge for the test
- Make sure the pot is leveled;
The pot has a bubble for the visual indication of the level. If it has already dried, you can use a plumb line.Testing the rain gauge
- To test the rain gauge, please, visit Testing the rain gauge accuracy
If the sensor is not accurate, you can re-calibrate it. To do so, please, visit CALIBRATING AND TESTING - RAIN GAUGE
You can also monitor the readings during the test using a computer connected to the weather station. To do so, enter the main menu of your device and do a sensor testing. You may find the following articles useful: METOS 5, µMETOS, nMETOS: HOW TO ACCESS THE MENU iMETOS 3.3: HOW TO ACCESS THE MENU