A serial cable is included for downloading to a serial printer, or to a PC using the software which is also included. The simple software allows for downloading the data, viewing the data file, clearing the RAM, and setting the logger's clock. The heated version of the rain gauge has two thermostatically controlled blanket heaters set at 35 degrees Fahrenheit and powered by 120 volt AC curre nt. The PVC supporting pipe is merely set into a dug or augered hole and leveled with the built-in level bubble. The date and clock are set on the logger using a PC or laptop computer, the recording interval is set using the control buttons on the logger, and the Run button is pressed when ready to start logging.
Data can then be output to a computer or printed directly to a serial printer.
The battery must be recharged, or replaced with a charged battery, at least ev ery sixty days. Interval Non-Volatile RAM Volatile RAM 60 min. 60 days 326 days 30 min. 60 days 164 days 15 min. 60 days 82 days 5 min.