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TideMaster Tide Gauge

The Tidemaster is the cost-effective way to accurately record water height, with the added option of gathering meteorological data using its ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor.

This small Water Level Recorder, suitable for use in fresh or salt water, can be deployed for up to one year, dependent on the sampling rate. Instrument set-up and data retrieval is via an optional display panel or the PC software supplied. Alternatively, the system can be supplied with radio modules for real time data transmission.


Support

TideMaster Datasheet
Download
TideMaster Operating Manual
Download

Software

TideMaster Express
D4
Download

Technical Specifications

Tidal Observation

Pressure Transducer Option

Type
Vented strain gauge with stainless steel mounting bracket
Range
Standard 10dBar (~10m), with 20m cable Other ranges and lengths available
Accuracy
±0.1% of full scale

Radar Level Sensor Option

(see VRS-20 data sheet for full details)

Minimum Range
0.8m
Maximum Range
20m
Beam Angle
±6°
Frequency
25 GHz
Accuracy
±10 mm
Precision
1 mm

Battery Life Indication

(Fully charged 24Ah battery)

1x Pressure Transducer observation per minute each data set telemetred immediately
UHF radio ~300 days
GPRS ip.buffer ~14 days
1x RADAR observation per minute each data set telemetred immediately
UHF radio ~35 days
GPRS ip.buffer ~7 days

Weather Sensor Options

WindSonic Ultrasonic Anemometer

Wind Speed
0-60m/s
Wind Direction
0-359°
Calibration
Held within sensor
Dimensions
142mm x 160mm

METPak II TM Weather Station

Wind Speed
0-60m/s
Wind Direction
0-359°
Air Temperature
-35°C to +70°C
Relative Humidity
0 – 100% RH
Barometric Press
600 – 1100 hPa/mBar
Dew Point
As per temperature range
Calibration
Held within sensor
Dimensions
142mm x 274mm
For GPRS version please contact Valeport for details
To interface other sensor packages please contact Valeport for details

Compliance

Dimensions
2014/53/EU (RED)
2011/65/EU (RoHS)

Enclosure Configuration

• Adapted Peli 1560 - transportable hard case which has a retractable extension handle and strong polyurethane wheels. - 560 x 455 x 265 mm - corrosion-proof, crush-proof, IP67 • Fittings for: - TideMaster - 1 of 2 telemetry options:  Radio: SATEL - SATELLINE-M3_TR1  GPRS: 1 port Scannex ip.buffer - Batter Isolation switch - Lead Acid battery module (24Ahr) • 12V Regulator (for solar power charging) • Pressure relief valve • Operational weight does not exceed 25kg

There are 2 TideStation Portable Variants

0741020-1i/p
heeled hard case, fixtures and wiring for:

- TideMaster tide gauge
- Associated sensor (vented pressure sensor or VSR20 radar)
- Scannex ip.buffer - single port
- 24Ah rechargeable lead acid battery & solar charger
- Associated sensor (vented pressure sensor or VSR20 radar)
- UHF transmitter (403-470MHz)
- 24Ah rechargeable lead acid battery & solar charger
0741022-GPRS
Wheeled hard case, fixtures and wiring for:

- TideMaster tide gauge
- Associated sensor (vented pressure sensor or VSR20 radar)
- Scannex ip.buffer - single port
- 24Ah rechargeable lead acid battery & solar charger
Notes
The 0741022-UHF/GPRS does not include a TideMaster, telemetry options, battery or solar panels which are ordered separately data upload to user’s own or 3rd party FTP site / data management system

There are 2 standard TideStation variants

0741EA54
TideMaster display/logger module with mounting bracket
0741PT1D20/50
1 bar transducer | specify 20 or 50 m cable
0745001
VRS-20 Radar level sensor with mounting bracket cable length to be specified
04000581
Scannex Single port buffer – ip.1-32.g.N4X
04000583
Satel UHF Telemetry Module - TideStation
04000569
Satel UHF Telemetry Module - Base Station
0741EA27
MetPak Weather Station: Wind Speed & Direction, Temperature, Humidity, Barometric Pressure | cable length to be specified
0741EA25
Windsonic: Wind Speed and Direction | cable length to be specified
BT-12V-24
12V, 24Ah valve regulated lead acid battery
0740MS43/44
12V, 5W Solar PV module / mounting frame

Product Enquiry

Valeport's Tide Range

TideStation – Permanent

Valeport’s industry-leading TideMaster Tide Gauge is as the core of Tidestation, bringing Pressure, Radar and hybrid tidal observation techniques coupled with interfaces to other meteorological and 3rd party systems.

TideStation – Portable

A portable survey solution for monitoring of Tide, Met and other sensors, the TideStation Portable is housed in a large, rugged ABS case.

VRS-20 Radar Level Sensor

Many of the issues traditionally associated with water level measurement have been solved in the VRS-20 pulsed K-band radar level sensor.