WAVE GAUGE

OSSI-010-003 Wave Gauge

High-Resolution Wave and Water Level Measurement System

Product Description

The Ocean Sensor Systems OSSI-010-003 Wave Gauge is a self-powered, high-resolution instrument designed for precise measurement of liquid surface height at up to 30 Hz. Ideal for applications such as monitoring waves, tides, wakes, and water levels in oceans, lakes, tanks, and other fluid environments. The unit stores more than a year of data on standard CompactFlash cards and is built for durability in long-term deployments.

Key Features

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Measurement & Performance • High-resolution measurement up to 30 Hz
• Gauge-type pressure transducer (atmospheric compensated)
• Pressure ranges: 0–1 Bar (16 m), 0–3 Bar (46 m), 0–10 Bar (151 m)
• Data stored as ASCII or binary for easy import to Excel/MATLAB
Data Storage & Logging • CompactFlash cards (64 MB – 2 GB)
• Continuous or burst sampling
• Automatic file closing for safe card removal
• Supports FAT16 (Default) format
Power & Battery • 12 × C-cell alkaline (6 VDC) or 18 VDC versions
• Optional 28 × C-cell extended battery pack
• Low-power sleep mode for long missions
Construction & Durability • Rugged waterproof ABS housing
• Stainless steel & Buna-N o-rings
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Mountable to moorings, pilings, or bases
Control & Interface • RS232 communication port
• Free Wave Gauge Interface Software (Windows)
• Configuration, data display, and file logging
• Compatible with HyperTerminal & Keller Read 30 software
Indicators & Operation • LED signals for status and errors
• Automatic start on power-up
• Configurable start time, burst interval & file interval
• Safe file removal confirmation with LED blink
Data Analysis Support • MATLAB/Excel compatible data
• Guidance for wave spectral correction & depth attenuation
• Reference MATLAB routines (Dr. Urs Neumeier)
Maintenance • Clean with mild soap & water
• Keep o-rings lubricated with silicone grease
• Replace o-rings (Buna-N #233, #042) periodically
• Avoid moisture intrusion during handling

Software and Manuals

User Manual

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User Guide

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Pc Interface Software

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