Benefits and Features

Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers

Low-power device for reading the water level of an evaporation pan such as the 255-200

Technical Description

The 255-100 consists of a float, pulley, and counterweight attached to a precision 1000-ohm potentiometer mounted through a gear assembly in a weatherproof housing. It has a triangular base plate equipped with three leveling screws and a bubble level. The potentiometer produces a resistance output proportional to the position of the float, which can be monitored on site using a data logger or monitored remotely by telemetry equipment.

The 255-100 can be placed directly in the pan, or connected to the pan using the 255-100P/F stainless-steel pipe and fittings. Instead of using the 255-100P/F, a 1/2-in. polybraid (fiber reinforced) flexible tubing, nylon fittings (1/2-in. NPT x Hose Bar), and small stainless-steel hose clamps can be used; this equipment is available from a local hardware store.