Rain Gauge

Summary

Type	Rain Gauge
Vendor	R.M. Young Company
Model	Young 50202 Precipitation Gauge
S/N	844
ID Prefix	precip
CORIOLIX ID	rmy_prec_000844
Class	Atmospheric
Location	Above Pilothouse
Condition	excellent
Configuration	default
Native Sample Rate	1.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)	17006 16000
Enabled	True

General Description

This sensor is part of the meteorological station located above the main lab and measures precipitation from 0-50 mm.

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Analog

Communication Type

Serial Details

Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
Timeout (s)	None
Polled Serial Commands

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Native Data Type

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

$PMET,021.8,090.6,1013.3,19.7,21.6,302.9,0106.3,042,000,000,020.7,020.2

Message Parser Format

['^\WPMET,(?P<air_temperature>\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(?P<relative_humidity>\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(?P<air_pressure>\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(?P<sst5>\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(?P<sst1>\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(\-?\d+\.\d+)?,(?P<precip_curr_hr>\-?\d+)?,(?P<precip_last_hr>\-?\d+)?,(?P<precip_curr_24hr>\-?\d+)?,(?P<precip_last_24hr>\-?\d+(\.\d+)?)?,(?P<precip_rate>.*)?$']

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

NoTransformation

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

1.0 Hz

Shipboard Network Packet Rate

None Hz

Ship to Shore Rate

1.0 Hz

Data Storage & Access

Raw Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	17006
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address	192.167.0.255
Port	16000

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

True

Time Source

Source

Parameters

Quantity	Rain (mm)
Plot Color
Parameter Full Name	Rain
Parameter Short Name	Rain
Parameter Standard Name	XXXXXXXX
SAMOS Data Category	Rain Rate
Description	Precipitation range for the current hour from 0-50 mm with an accuracy of 1 mm.
Processing Status	raw
Processing Symbol	precip_curr_hr
Diagnostic	False
IOOS Category	Meteorology
Units	mm
Data Type	double
Gross Minimum Value	None mm
Gross Maximum Value	None mm
Recommended Minimum Value	None mm
Recommended Maximum Value	None mm
Global Minimum Value	0.0 mm
Global Maximum Value	50.0 mm
Local Minimum Value	None mm
Local Maximum Value	None mm
Lower Detection Limit	1.0 mm
Saturated Value	50.0 mm
Bad Data Value	50.0 mm
Resolution	None mm
Accuracy	+/- None mm
Precision	None mm
Binning Type	linear
Online Display Format	6.0f
Logging Modes

Physical Sensor Specs

Operating Limits
Input Power	None - None V AC
Ideal Power	None V AC
Operating Current	None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output	0 - 5 Volts
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	None - None m
Operating Temperature	None - None degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	0.0 seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	installed
Current Status	in use
Physical Condition	excellent
Physical Configuration	default
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog Port
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit	None
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	True
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	Endeavor
Vessel Location	Above Pilothouse
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation
Height Above Waterline (meters)	None
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow)	None
Receives Filtered Water	False

Maintenance & Support

Sensor Log

Date (UTC)	Submitter	Event Type	Details
Jan 11 2024 15:54:00	Clarke, Bonny	repair	black 12V power conductor had slipped from the butt connector. new butt connector was crimped on. The power cable is very cracked and fragile. Patched some spots with scotchkote and electrical tape
Jan 10 2024 15:54:00	Clarke, Bonny	issue	precip gauge reading stuck at -63
Jan 02 2024 19:45:52	Clarke, Bonny	renamed sensor	Changed sensor ID from rain000844 to rmy_prec_000844.
Dec 22 2023 15:32:12	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [RM Young] to [Above Pilothouse]
Dec 22 2023 15:32:12	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [False] to [True]
Dec 22 2023 15:32:12	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [calibration in progress] to [in use]
Dec 22 2023 15:32:12	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [repair/calibration] to [installed]
Nov 20 2023 17:33:58	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Above Main Lab] to [RM Young]
Nov 20 2023 17:33:58	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [True] to [False]
Nov 20 2023 17:33:58	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [] to [calibration in progress]
Nov 20 2023 17:33:58	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [] to [repair/calibration]
Nov 20 2023 17:32:00	Clarke, Bonny	relocation	Sent to RM Young for yearly calibration
Aug 01 2023 22:53:26	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [vessel_time_server] to []
Aug 01 2023 22:53:26	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	sensor_prefix changed from [] to [precip]
May 23 2023 18:09:15	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [None] to [2023-12-08 00:00:00+00:00]
May 23 2023 18:09:15	Clarke, Bonny	sensor specs update	cal_recommended_freq_months changed from [None] to [12]
May 23 2023 18:07:55	Clarke, Bonny	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C: test001

Calibration
12 months	Dec 08 2023	Dec 08 2024
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Dec 12 2023			cal_file	precipitation 844 2023 cal cert

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document
Nov 20 2023			form	Calibration RMA 2023
	F012315	R.M. Young Company	instruction_sheet	Model 50202/50203 Precipitation Gauge Instructions
Jun 01 2001	6/01	R.M. Young Company	brochure	Model 50202 Brochure
		R.M. Young Company	sensor_image	Model 50202 Photo
		R.M. Young Company	form	RMA Form

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	URI
Responsible Party	URI Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date

Vendor Support

Support Type	Details
Company	R.M. Young Company
Website	http://www.youngusa.com
Phone	+1 231 946 3980
Email	service@youngusa.com
Shipping	R.M. Young Company, Attn: Service Dept / RMA # ___ , 2801 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, USA

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