CEETIDE™

Low maintenance, easy to operate radar tide gauge recorder.

CEETIDE™ radar tide gauge recorder components are designed and manufactured to withstand the harsh marine environment and are enclosed in a virtually indestructible Pelican™ case to offer a resilient field solution for water level and meteorological data recording.

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The CEETIDE™ is a simple to install, extremely low maintenance and easy to operate radar tide gauge recorder that can accurately monitor tidal movements in a compact system. There are no moving parts or sensors submerged in water, reducing the amount of maintenance required to maintain an accurate tide gauge installation. The CEETIDE™ can either be permanently installed for port operations or can be used as a portable tide recorder requiring minimal setup.

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The CEETIDE™ operates with a radar level sensor that eliminates issues associated with corrosion and fouling of submerged pressure sensors. The non contact probe makes installation easier and maximises flexibility of probe positioning. As the position of the radar sensor can be precisely and easily recorded, it makes the establishing of its position relative to the survey datum easy. Unlike submerged pressure measuring devices, the accuracy of the tide measurements are not affected by changes in water density and atmospheric conditions.

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Internal battery for autonomous data logging

Accepts meteorological data input

Sealed waterproof construction

Internal logging of tide readings

Touchscreen colour LCD display

CEETIDE Radar Tide Gauge
Physical
Dimensions	30 x 25 x 13.8 cm (L x W x D)
Display	420 x 272 touch screen colour LCD
Weight	3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
Colour	Pelican Yellow
Connectors	LEMO 1K, 2K series, TNC (telemetry + GPS)
Environmental
Operating temperature	0°C-50°C (32°F-122°F)
Humidity	95% non condensing
Ingress protection rating	IP67
Power
Power consumption	0.95 watts (typical usage)
Internal battery	Rechargeable high capacity NiMH battery 10Ah
External power supply	Nominal 12.0 VDC @ 2A (9-30 VDC range)
Radar Probe Options
Short range	0.5-15 m (1.64-49.21 ft)
Long range	0.5-35 m (1.64-114.8 ft)
Cable length	10 m (32 ft) – options available
Logging
Memory capacity (Internal SSD drive with external USB for additional capacity)	100,000,000 Tide readings (Flash memory)
Sample Rate	20Hz
Data
Log interval	1 second to 1 hour (user defined)
Real time output interval	5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 seconds
Telemetry Module Options
UHF - External	Range 1-20 km (0.6-12.4 miles)
GSM	Range network dependant

– What is the probe range?

15 m or 30 m depending on probe choice.

– Do I need a separate computer?

No. The CEETIDE™ can easily be set up using the front panel interface and can log tide data internally. However you can interface with a computer running the CEETIDE™ software utility for remote display and logging of data.

– What is the power requirement?

The CEETIDE™ has an internal battery for standalone operation. A 12V power supply may be connected for extended duration operation.

– What maintenance is required?

As a result of the use of non contact sensors, minimal maintenance is needed. When connected to a telemetry link the unit may be monitored remotely.

– Where should I mount the probe?

The area should not dry at low water, and there should be a clear undisturbed path to the water surface.

– What applications are suitable?

Any application that requires a precise continuous water level measurement – lakes, harbours, rivers, dams, ports.

– What is the real time data output format?

There are nine standard ASCII outputs available.

– What is the logged data format?

There are three standard ASCII data formats available.

– How is the internal memory organised?

Data are logged in intervals selected by the user, and stored in a circular buffer memory system. If the data storage capacity is met, the oldest data will be replaced by new data.

	Short Range	Long Range
Accuracy:	+/- 2mm	+/- 2mm
Range:	15 m (49 ft)	30 m (98.4 ft)
Temperature Range:	-40 to 80 C (-40 to 176 F)	-40 to 80 C (-40 to 176 F)
Output:	4 - 20 mA	4 - 20 mA
Power:	12 - 35 VDC	12 - 35 VDC
Cable Length:	10 m (32 ft) or 25 m (82 ft)	10 m (32 ft) or 25 m (82 ft)
Beam Angle	8°	4°
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CEETIDE™

Low maintenance, easy to operate radar tide gauge recorder.

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