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FSI - High-Accuracy Self-Contained Tide Monitoring System
The Falmouth Scientific, Inc. Tide Monitoring System is a complete tide monitoring system for moorings and other long-duration fixed-site deployments. The pressure module is a precision strain-gauge pressure sensor for measuring water level; barometric pressure compensation is provided by a sensor mounted in the system`s surface enclosure, which also incorporates rechargeable battery and system communications. A 20-meter cable connects the underwater and surface enclosure. Non- corroding materials are used to ensure long sensor life with minimal maintenance. An optional solar charger allows for long-term, unattended operation. Data is recorded in the system`s 256MB internal memory and can be output locally in real-time via RS-232 (optional RS-485) or reported remotely via RF (radio, cell) or satellite telemetry.
- Pressure Sensor Based Measurement
- Self-Contained Stand-Alone System
- Real-Time Monitoring & Internal Data Logging
- Internal Barometer for Atmospheric Compensation
- Telemetry for Remote Reporting
- Flexible Power - AC, Battery, Solar
- High Accuracy tide data - 2.7 cm over the range of -2 to 30C provided by:
- Precision pressure transducer
- Surface barometric pressure transducer
- Correction for local salinity & gravity via user- defined inputs
- Pre-configured for NOS Standard deviation (per NOAA CO-OPS standard)
- On-board data logging and real-time output provide data where/when you need it
- Telemetry options allow for remote reporting of tide data
- Low-power operation and rechargeable batteries allow for long-term unattended operation
- Surface barometer maintains accuracy with lower maintenance than vented cable systems
- PUCK v1.3 protocol-compliant for "plug-and-work" ease of system configuration
- Power: 150 mW; 240 mW run; 12 mW sleep
- Communication: Radio/cellular modem; satellite (consult factory)
- Telemetry: RS-232, RS-485 optional
- Power Supply:
- 12 AHr Gel Cell Battery
- 110 VAC or 220 VAC charger
- 50-60 Hz, Solar charger optional (consult factory)
- Sample Rate: 1-5 Hz
- Sampling Modes:
- Real Time (directed out Coms Port):
- Continuous 1-5 Hz
- Polled (On receipt of <CR> returns a record)
- NOAA CO-OPS
- Store to Internal Memory:
- Continuous 1-5 Hz
- Interval
- Interval with burst
- Interval with burst and averaging
- NOAA CO-OPS
- Delayed Start: For all modes
- Memory: 256 MB
- Weight (Pressure Sensor): Delrin
- Underwater unit in air: 0.6 kg (1.26 lbs)
- In Water: 0.2 kg (0.5 lbs) buoyant
- Dimensions of NEMA Box: 28.575 cm h (11.25") x 18.415 cm (7.25") x 14.605 cm d (5.75") NBB-15243
