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WTG904 Series Wave & Tide Gauge

Model WTG904 series of wave and tide gauges are based on highly accurate silicon semiconductor strain gauge pressure sensors. The pressure sensor is isolated from the installation environment by an oil-filled chamber. The sensor and electronics are contained within a rugged corrosion resistant housing.

Available configurations include:

Direct reading or internal memory, Analog or Digital output, internal or external processing, internal or external power supply. Analysis of significant wave height, period and tide parameters, or complete statistical wave analysis available. Operating software and mounting hardware also available.

The WTG904 Series 1, 2, 3, and 4 instruments measure waves in the period between 3 seconds (0.3 Hz) to 30 seconds (0.033 Hz) using a 2 Hz Sampling Rate and output Wave Height, Period and Tide. For measuring shorter period waves, 5 Hz and 10 Hz sampling rates are also available.


The WTG904 Series can be used with existing communication and spreadsheet software for graphic and tabular data display and editing. Utilize software programs such as Procomm, LabView, Quattro Pro, Excel, Lotus1-2-3, MatLab, or any program that accepts comma delimited data files.

WTG904 Configuration Table
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E
R
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S
Significant
Wave
Height
(Hs)
Period of Significant Waves
(Ts)
Tide Telemetry
Capable
Spectral
Energy
Component
Real
Time
Internal
Memory/
Batteries
Sample
Routine
1 X X X X X X   Fixed
2 X X X X   X   Fixed
3 X X X X     X Fixed
4 X X X X X X X Prog.

Series 1
Real-time Wave & Tide Sensor, automatic barometric pressure compensated. Includes Windows software that reads, displays and records instantaneous depth; calculates, displays and records Tide, Significant Wave Height (Hs), Wave Period (Ts), Spectral Energy versus Frequency, and 62 Spectral Wave Components. The software also calculates and displays a graph of Detrended Wave Height versus Time.
WTG904 Series 1 Specifications
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Sample output - Series 1.
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Series 2
Real-Time Wave & Tide Sensor with internally processed data and output for use in real-time and telemetry applications. Data output: Depth, Tide, Significant Wave Height (Hs) and Significant Wave Period (Ts). Analog 4 to 20 mA, 0-5 Volt or Digital RS485 signal output. Optional automatic barometric pressure compensation available. No internal power or memory. External 10 to 24 VDC power source required.
WTG904 Series 2 Specifications
Series 3
Internal Recording Wave & Tide Sensor with internal memory and power supply for autonomous operation. Fixed program measures and records Time, Tide, Significant Wave Height (Hs), and Significant Wave Period (Ts). Powered by six internal Alkaline D Cell Batteries. Battery and memory capacity provides 90+ days of autonomous operation.
WTG904 Series 3 Specifications
Series 4
Wave & Tide Sensor for both internal recording and real-time applications. Contains 1 Megabyte flash memory for internal recording of full statistical wave analysis. Programmable operation measures and records Time, Tide, Significant Wave Height (Hs), Significant Wave Period (Ts), and 62 Spectral Wave Components. Powered by six internal Alkaline D Cell Batteries or from external 10.5 to 30V source. Battery and memory capacity provides 90+ days of autonomous operation.
WTG904 Series 4 Specifications
WTG904 Series 3 and 4
Interior of WTG904 - Series 3 & 4

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