Ocean Sensor Systems

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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.