Ocean Sensor Systems

Announcements and News:

May 2024 -  World Class Products needs World Wide Reach: We are pleased to announce the opening of sales and service offices in NY and ON Canada to expand support to North East and Central regions of USA/CANADA.

Jan 2023 -  Wave Guage Blue Update News: Our Wave Guage Blue product is now capable of supporting Lithium Ion batteries for even a longer lasting uninterrupted operation.

March 2022 -  New Data Logger OSSI-012-015: Log Data from our Wired and Wireless Sensors, Analog Voltages and Generic Serial Data.TheData Logger is designed to take synchronous samples from our wired and wireless sensors. It can also log Analog Voltages and Generic Serial Data. Synchronized Sampled Data is time tagged and stored on a SD memory card. The Memory Card is easily removed and can be read on any PC using a standard SD Memory Card Reader. The data may then be displayed and analyzed with the new version 3 Staff and Sonic Interface Program. Sample Data may also be streamed out to a PC using the RS232/485 port or the optional 1-watt RF modem.

March 2021 -  New OSSI Interface Program v3.0 - Ocean Sensor Systems releases replacement program to Staff & Soni Interface Program. 

Added features: Interface to the New Data Logger OSSI-012-015 and the Wave Gauge OSSI-010-003C.

January 2021 -  XBee to USB Adapter Waterproof (IP67) with 5 meter long cable - Ocean Sensor Systems releases: OSSI-015-020 and OSSI-015-021  .

This Adapter provides a wireless connection from a PC\\'s USB ports to Wave Staff XBs and Sonic Wave Sensors XBs.

March 2018 -  Updated Staff & Sonic Prouucts Interface Program - Ocean Sensor Systems releases updated to Staff &Sonic Interface Program. 

Ver2.40 Two new features:: 1) New File Interval added to Save Output Data To File. 2) Stream Output to Com Port. Same format as Save Output to File format.

May 2016 -  Updated Staff & Sonic Prouucts Interface Program - Ocean Sensor Systems releases updated to Staff &Sonic Interface Program for new Sonic Wave Sensor RV. 

Ver2.32 updated for Sonic Wave Sensor RV OSSI-010-036.

Sonic Wave Sensor RV: OSSI-010-036

The OSSI-010-036 Sonic Wave Sensor RV is a water level sensor that combines a rugged IP67 resistant to water submersion package, low power microprocessor and Anti-aliasing sensing circuit.   The Sonic Wave Sensor RV has a range of 2.5 meters.  See Sheet 2 Wave Performance for limitations.   It is powered with any external voltage from 4.5 volts to 45 volts.  There are 3 versions with different signal outputs.  The OSSI-010-036-2 has a RS485 output and a 0-5V analog output.  The OSSI-010-036-2 has a RS232 output and a 0-5V analog output.  The OSSI-010-036-3 has a RS485 output.   Laptops and PCs can easily receive the Sonic Wave Sensor RV’s data using the RS232 or RS485 to USB Adaptors that are supplied.  Time stamped data can be used to synchronize up to 8 Sonic Wave Sensor RVs.   The Staff & Sonic Product Interface Program is available to down load from our web site to configure, display, analyze and store the sensor data. 

Features

• RS232 or RS485 and 0 to 5V analog outputs 
• USB to RS232 or RS485 Adapter supplied
• 8 Sonic Wave Sensor RV’s per RS485 Network
• Measure Submillimeter Waves.
• Powered with voltages from 4.5V to 45V
• Automatic Anti-aliasing filter
• Sample Rates:  1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32
• Continuous Sampling or Burst Mode
• Data output Continuous or Buffered
• Data format: ASCII, Binary Float or Binary Integer
• Configurable Start Time
• Time Tagged Data
• Real Time Clock Auto Synchronizing
• Supply  Voltage Monitoring
• 0.25% FS Accuracy 0-100% range
• Optional  0.1% FS Accuracy 0-100% range
• Automatic Calibration

September 2015 -  Updated Ocean Measuring Software - Ocean Sensor Systems releases updated Interface Software for all Staff and Sonic Type Products. 

Ver2.3 updated for Sonic Wave Sensor XB OSSI-010-035.

Sonic Wave Sensor XB: OSSI-010-035

The OSSI010-035 Sonic Wave Sensor XB is a water level sensor that combines a rugged, IP67 resistant to water submersion package, Xbee RF Module, low power microprocessor and Anti-aliasing sensing circuit. It will provide months of operation with two industry standard C size alkaline batteries. Sonic Wave Sensor XB has a range of 2.5 meters. See Sheet 2 Wave Performance for limitations. Laptops and PCs can easily receive the Sonic Wave Sensor XB\\'s data with any one of several optional Wireless Adaptors. Time stamped data can be used to synchronize up to 8 Sonic Wave Sensor XBs or Wave Staff XBs. A new, easy to use, PC Staff Product Interface Program is available to down load from our web site to configure, display, analyze and store the sensor data.

Features

• Wireless  connectivity:  XBee/XBee-Pro Modules,  ZigBee Personal Area Network  (PAN)
• GateWay : USB and RS232
• Up to 8 Sonic Wave Sensor XB’s per PAN Network
• Measure Submillimeter Waves.
• Powered with 2 C size batteries, Alkaline or Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride
• Months of Battery Life
• Automatic Anti-aliasing filter
• Sample Rates:  1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32
• Continuous Sampling or Burst Mode
• Data output Continuous or Buffered
• Data format: ASCII, Binary Float or Binary Integer
• Configurable Start Time
• Time Tagged Data
• Real Time Clock Auto Synchronizing feature
• Battery Voltage Monitor
• 0.25% FS Accuracy 0-100% range
• Optional  0.1% FS Accuracy 0-100% range
• Automatic Calibration

Wave Staff XB: OSSI-010-025

The Wave Staff XB is a A Wireless Wave Staff with Synchronized Sampling and Self-Grounding Coaxial Staffs. The OSSI010-025 Wave Staff XB is a water level sensor that combines a rugged, IP67 resistant to water submersion package, Xbee RF Module, low power microprocessor and Anti-aliasing sensing circuit. Months of operation with two Industry standard C size alkaline batteries. Sensor Staffs from 0.5 meters long to 20 meters long. The self-grounding Coaxial Rod and Cable Staffs eliminate the need for a separate water ground wire. Laptops and PCs can easily receive the Wave Staff XB’s data with any one of several optional wireless Adaptors. Time stamped data can be used to synchronize up to 8 Wave Staff XBs. A new, easy to use, PC Interface Program is available to down load from our web site to configure, display, analyze and store the sensor data.

Features

• Wireless  connectivity:  XBee/XBee-Pro Modules,  ZigBee Personal Area Network  (PAN)
• GateWay : USB and RS232
• Up to 8 Wave Staff XB’s per PAN Network
• Powered with 2 C size batteries, Alkaline or Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride
• Months of Battery Life
• Automatic Anti-aliasing filter
• Sample Rates:  1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32
• Continuous Sampling or Burst Mode
• Data output Continuous or Buffered
• Data format: ASCII, Binary Float or Binary Integer
• Configurable Start Time
• Time Tagged data
• Real Time Clock Auto Synchronizing feature
• Battery Voltage Monitor
• Normal Current & High Current Sensor Mode
• Optional  0.05% FS Accuracy 0-100% range
• Automatic Calibration for any staff length
• Self-Grounding Rod or Cable Staffs

Wave GaugeBlue: OSSI-010-022

The Wave Gauge Blue is a submersible self logging, self powered pressure sensor. It combines a temperature compensated, highly stable, pressure sensor, a Compact Flash Card Data Logger, a rugged waterproof package and 12 C size Alkaline Batteries. See the Data Sheet for complete details and features. (Supplied with 1 battery, 1 Serial Port Adapter and a 2GB Flash Card)

New Features:

• PC Interface Software to Configure, Monitor and Display Raw & Processed Data.
• Programmable, Wireless Bluetooth, Local RS232, and Shore Link RS422/485
• Up to 64GB Compact Flash Card Storage
• Extremely Accurate Real Time Clock; Maximum ± 2ppm
• Optional Features: Sensor Array (up to 15 external Pressure Sensors), Shore Link and Water Temperature

The Wave Gauge interface software is available from Ocean Sensor Systems and contains all of the features necessary to, configure, monitor and display raw and processed wave data or upload small test files.  It will run on most Windows based machines.  The free Interface Program is available to downloaded and install on a PC from the Ocean Sensor Systems Web Site.

Wave Staff Synchronizers: OSSI-012-012C The OSSI-012-012C is specially designed to initiate the Wave Staffs to take synchronous samples of 2 to 6 staffs and combine the results to a single RS232 data stream at 38.4K baud.  There is no need to pre-configure the Wave Staffs as they are automatically configured by the Synchronizer at power up time.  Two or three Synchronizers may be linked together to simultaneously sample up to 12 to 18 Wave Staffs.  The Synchronizers may be configured to free run or sample on command.  The enclosure is a NEMA 4X type box..

The OSSI-012-012 and OSSI-012-012C are designed to take synchronous samples from 2 to 6 Wave Staffs and combine the results to a single RS232 data stream at 38.4K baud.  There is no need to pre-configure the Wave Staffs as they are automatically configured by the Synchronizers at power up time.  Two or three Synchronizers may be linked together to simultaneously sample up to 12 to 18 Wave Staffs.  The Synchronizers may be configured to free run or sample on command.  They are available as a complete unit in a NEMA 4X box or they may be ordered as an OEM version, a PCB assembly.

The OSSI-010-008 Wave Staff III is a water level sensor that combines a rugged, sealed, waterproof package, low power microprocessor and a temperature stable, sensing circuit.  The Wave Staff III operates from 5.5V to 40VDC and has analog and RS232 serial data outputs.  The serial data output string contains the water level & temperatures in ASCII or binary format.  The Wave Staff II can be programmed to free run or sample on demand.  It is easily programmed via a PC serial port using our Wave Staff Interface Software.  The Wave Staff III has two new features.   The Coaxial Cable Staff eliminates the need for a separate water ground wire and both Staff & electrical cord are changeable. 

The new OSSI-010-006 Wave Staff II is a water level sensor that combines a rugged, sealed, waterproof package, low power microprocessor and a temperature stable, sensing circuit.  The Wave Staff II operates from 5.5V to 40VDC and has analog and RS232 serial data outputs.  The serial data output string contains the water level & temperatures in ASCII or binary format.  The Wave Staff II can be programmed to free run or sample on demand.  It is easily programmed via a PC serial port using our Wave Staff Interface Software.  The Wave Staff II has two new features.   The Coaxial Cable Staff eliminates the need for a separate water ground wire and both Staff & electrical cord are changeable. 

The new OSSI-010-007 Wave Logger II combines the high performance Wave Staff circuit, a Compact Flash Card Data Logger, a rugged waterproof package and 4 C size Alkaline Batteries.   A low power microprocessor stores the data on a Flash Card in an ASCII or Binary format with time and date.   Then the Card is easily removed and can be read on any PC with a standard Flash Card Reader.   The Logger will collect months of continuous data or years of burst data.  The Wave Staff circuit is temperature stable providing repeatable measurements to better than 0.1%.   The Wave Logger is easily programmed via a PC serial port using our Wave Logger Interface Software Program.  The Coaxial Cable Staff eliminates the need for a separate water ground wire and is easily changed. 

The RF Wave Logger with Internal Antenna is a self logging, self powered Wave Staff with RF Data Transmission.   It combines the high performance Wave Staff Circuit, a Compact Flash Card Data Logger, an RF Data Transmission System, a Rugged Waterproof Package and 4 C Size Alkaline Batteries.  It has an outdoor range of 400ft.

The RF Wave Logger with External Antenna is a self logging, self powered Wave Staff with RF Data Transmission.   It combines the high performance Wave Staff Circuit, a Compact Flash Card Data Logger, an RF Data Transmission System, a Rugged Waterproof Package and 4 C Size Alkaline Batteries.  It has an 0utdoor range of 7 miles.  See the Data Sheet for complete details and features.

The Solar Powered RF Wave Logger with External Antenna is a self logging, self powered Wave Staff with RF Data Transmission.   It combines the high performance Wave Staff Circuit, a Compact Flash Card Data Logger, an RF Data Transmission System, a Rugged Waterproof Package and 4 C Size Alkaline Batteries.    It has an 0utdoor range of 7 miles.

May 2002  -  Ocean Sensor Systems is awarded Vessel Traffic Monitoring System Research and Development contract.  This contract funds  development and testing of a state of the art microcomputer based expert system suitable for a wide variety of applications including traffic surveys and harbor defense systems.  This system provides real time internet displays using a secure virtual private network. 

April 2002  -  Ocean Sensor Systems\\' Wave Staffs were chosen by Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi (US Army Corps of Engineers) for testing of their new flume, (the largest in the world), and received rave reviews and continued use in their test facility.