Rain Gauge
Farmbot’s Rain Gauge automates rainfall data collection across your property, allowing you to compare rainfall at multiple locations. Analyse trends day-to-day, month-to-month or year-to-year to better understand pasture growth and yield potential. Easily export data for detailed record-keeping and planning.
Key Features:
- Automatically logs rainfall data for easy tracking
- Compare rainfall data by location and over different timeframes
- See latest rainfall totals including MTD, YTD, and rolling 90 days
- Analyse long-term trends with interactive graphing tools
- Supports decisions for pasture growth and yield forecasting
- Export data to CSV and other formats for record-keeping
- Requires a Farmbot Monitor: Yes
- Connectivity: Satellite or cellular (via the connected Farmbot Monitor)
- Alert Types: SMS and email alerts for rainfall events (configurable)
- Sensor Type: Tipping bucket rain gauge
- Operating Range: 0.2mm tipping resolution; suitable for light to heavy rainfall
- Battery Lifespan: 5+ years (replaceable, via Farmbot Monitor)
- Warranty: 12 months
- Installation: 10–15 minutes; mounts securely on a fence post or pole with a clear sky view
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