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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

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

miniCT Sensor

Conductivity

Type
Valeport inductive cell
Range
0-80mS/cm
Accuracy
±0.01mS/cm
Resolution
0.001mS/cm

Temperature

Type
Titanium housed PRT
Range
-5 - +35°C
Accuracy
±0.01°C
Resolution
0.001°C

Logging Unit

Housing & Bracket
Injection moulded housing rated to IP67
Power
• 4 x C cell batteries within separate sealed compartment
• Tool-less battery change
• Alkaline cells provide power for up to a year of autonomous sampling
Memory
512 MB SD card memory
(effectively unlimited data storage)
Sampling
• Raw data sampled at 8Hz
(mean and SD of burst samples is logged)
• 5 pre-programmed burst modes
• Custom sampling mode.
• Continuous Sampling Mode (1Hz)
Switching
Power switch on unit
Resolution
Data logged to 1mm resolution
Comms
Integral Bluetooth for short range wireless communication
RS232/RS485 for cabled communication
Dimensions
Housing: 52 mm x 144.5 mm x 197 mm
Bracket: 35 mm x 210 mm x 159 mm
Mounted: 61.5mm x 210 mm x 197 mm
Weight
~1.1 kg including batteries

Telemetry

Radio
see UHF telemetry data sheet for full details
Frequency
Selectable frequency UHF synthesized radio transceiver,
(403...473MHz)

Software

System is supplied with TideMaster Express Windows based PC software, for instrument setup, data extraction and display.

Ordering

0741001
TideMaster portable water level recorder
Notes
Systems supplied with:
• Electronics/Logger in rugged injection moulded housing
• Wall mounting bracket
• Batteries
• Windows TideMaster Express software
• Operating Manual
A Transducer option below is required
0741PT1D20
1 bar transducer includes 20m cable and connector, other cable lengths are available up to 100m maximum
0745001
VRS-20 Radar level sensor with:
Mounting bracket, 5m power/data cable, Junction box, software, manual and transit box
Options
0745EA XX - VRS-20 Junction Box to TideMaster interface lead
XX is length in metres – choose: 5, 10, 20m

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