AeroCone Rain Collector with Tipping Spoon for Davis Vantage Pro2

Capture rainfall with laboratory‑grade confidence thanks to the aerodynamic AeroCone and its self‑emptying tipping spoon, engineered for 0.2 mm resolution and designed to meet World Meteorological Organization guidelines. Purpose‑built for Davis Vantage Pro2 stations, this collector minimises wind undercatch, blocks debris and sheds water cleanly so your totals are precise in real weather, not just on paper. It is a robust, low‑maintenance upgrade that delivers stable, repeatable and traceable rainfall data for serious monitoring at home, on the farm or in professional research.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Higher accuracy in wind — The AeroCone profile reduces turbulence at the rim to cut wind‑induced undercatch, giving more truthful totals during gusty storms for agriculture, hydrology and smart irrigation.
• Consistent, low‑maintenance readings — The tipping spoon has a single pivot and smooth action that resists wear and drift, so calibrations stay stable and site visits are fewer for remote stations.
• Clean data in dirty weather — A locking debris screen and included bird spikes help keep leaves and nesting out, protecting the funnel and maintaining data quality through the season.
• Fast installation and service — Integrated bubble level, pole or post mounting hardware and a long sensor cable speed up setup and simplify periodic cleaning.
• Flexible system integration — Works with Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Pro2 Plus sensor suites, and can be deployed as a stand‑alone gauge with Davis transmitters and data loggers for field studies, vineyards and urban networks.
• Built to last outdoors — UV‑stabilised materials and weather‑resistant construction deliver reliable performance year after year in sun, rain and frost.

Featured technical specifications

• Measurement resolution — Factory‑calibrated metric model measures 0.2 mm per tip for consistent, SI‑unit rainfall totals.
• Rainfall accuracy — ±3% of total or ± one tip, whichever is greater, for rain rates up to 250 mm/h, supporting dependable event analysis.
• Rain rate performance — Rain‑rate resolution to 0.1 mm and ±5% accuracy up to 250 mm/h for high‑intensity downpours.
• Collection geometry — Effective collection area 214 cm² with a 16.5 cm opening diameter to standardise catch and simplify comparisons across sites.
• Materials and build — Cone and base in UV‑stabilised ABS with an aerodynamic AeroCone shape that minimises splash‑out and undercatch.
• Debris and wildlife protection — Locking debris screen plus included bird spikes to help prevent blockage and contamination of the funnel.
• Mounting and levelling — Vantage Pro2 base for pole or post mounting, supplied hardware and an integrated bubble level for quick, accurate setup.
• Cable and connector — Attached sensor cable 12 m with modular RJ‑11 connector, recommended maximum cable run up to 270 m with suitable extension.
• Dimensions and weight — Approximate height 24 cm, opening diameter 16.5 cm, typical assembly mass around 1.8 kg for the mounted version.
• Compatibility — Integrates with Davis Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Pro2 Plus sensor suites, and supports stand‑alone deployment with Davis transmitters and data collection devices.

Why this rain collector is the perfect choice

Choose the AeroCone with tipping spoon for a proven balance of accuracy, durability and ease of use, then pair it with the expert advice and responsive support from Stratosens.com. Our focus on professional weather and precision instrumentation means you get the right configuration in SI units, dependable after‑sales assistance and a product that will keep your rainfall records trustworthy season after season when purchased through Stratosens.com.