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High-Accuracy Self-Contained Tide Monitoring System

The Falmouth Scientific Tide Monitoring System is a complete system for measuring tide levels over long periods with minimal maintenance. It uses a precision pressure sensor underwater connected by cable to a surface enclosure containing a barometric pressure sensor, battery, and data logging/telemetry equipment. Data is recorded internally and can be output in real-time or remotely via radio, cellular, or satellite telemetry. It provides high accuracy tide measurements suitable for long-term unattended use.

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High-Accuracy Self-Contained Tide Monitoring System

The Falmouth Scientific Tide Monitoring System is a complete system for measuring tide levels over long periods with minimal maintenance. It uses a precision pressure sensor underwater connected by cable to a surface enclosure containing a barometric pressure sensor, battery, and data logging/telemetry equipment. Data is recorded internally and can be output in real-time or remotely via radio, cellular, or satellite telemetry. It provides high accuracy tide measurements suitable for long-term unattended use.

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FSI TIDE MONITORING SYSTEM

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 FSI Tide Monitoring System
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.

BENEFITS
• High Accuracy tide data - ±2.7 cm over the range
of -2 to 30°C 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
Tide Monitoring System with Optional Solar
allow for long-term unattended operation Charger
• Surface barometer maintains accuracy with
lower maintenance than vented cable systems
• PUCK v1.3 protocol-compliant for “plug-and-
work” ease of system configuration

Falmouth Scientific, Inc.


www.falmouth.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter R an g e Accuracy Calibration Resolution

3 Point primary with


Pressure (Water) 0 to 20 m ±0.03% of full scale 0.002% of full scale range
offset adjustment

Pressure (Air) 600 - 1100 mBar ±1.5 mB @ -20 - +50º C Mfg. NIST Traceable 0.01 mBar

Post corrected using FSI


Tide @ 1
0 - 20 m ±2.7 cm @ -2 - +30º C Windows processing 0.5 cm
Atmosphere
software

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
Specifications Subject to Change without Notice

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October 2009
Document# A177-008 Rev 2

Falmouth Scientific, Inc.


1400 Route 28A, PO Box 315, Cataumet, MA 02534-0315
Email: fsi@falmouth.com • Tel: 508-564-7640 • Fax: 508-564-7643 • www.falmouth.com

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