{"product_id":"lowell-instruments-tilt-current-meter-tcm-1","title":"Lowell Instruments Tilt Current Meter (TCM-1)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-topic\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item field__item__odd field__item__first field__item__last\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TCM-1 is ideal for measuring water velocity from inland to the edge of the continental shelf, its simple design and lower cost making it feasible to measure current in many locations simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tilt current meter is field configurable for either low or high current range by simply adding or removing a calibrated ballast weight. The ballast washer is recommended for lower currents consistently under 40 cm\/s. Housed rugged PVC, with no external sensors, the TCM-1 is easy to deploy and recover. The built-in data logger includes a USB communication interface, a microSD flash memory card, and a long-life lithium battery.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Tilt Current Meter Work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TCM-1 Tilt Current Meter measures current using the drag-tilt principle. The data logger is buoyant and anchors to the bottom via a short flexible tether. Moving water tilts the data logger in the direction of flow. Measuring with a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer for measuring tilt and bearing, the meter's resulting orientation data is converted to current by applying calibration coefficients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-topic\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-product-features field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item field__item__odd field__item__first field__item__last\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item field__item__odd field__item__first field__item__last\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e300 meter depth rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures water velocity for a fraction of the cost of an acoustic  meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTilt compensated compass for bearing measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSimple, rugged, low maintenance design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeaweed snag-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChange range in the field without software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8 GB MicroSD memory card virtually eliminates memory concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTemperature sensor accurate to +\/-0.1C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithium battery allows continuous 4Hz sampling for more than 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUSB 2.0 with standard cable and drag and drop data file offload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-topic\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-once=\"collapsibleSpecifications\" class=\"field field--name-field-product-specifications field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-group-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eSpeed (Low Range w\/ Ballast Washer)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-40 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cm\/s + 3% of reading\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-group-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eSpeed (High Range w\/ Ballast Washer)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-80 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 cm\/s + 3% of reading\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.1 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eDirection\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange: \u003c\/strong\u003e0-360°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy: \u003c\/strong\u003e5° (for speed \u0026gt;5 cm\/s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.1°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange: \u003c\/strong\u003e-5 to 30 °C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026lt;0.005 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange: \u003c\/strong\u003e-20 to -5, 30 to 50°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eAccuracy: 0.2 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eResolution: \u0026lt;0.01 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 GB microSDHC flash card (standard)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunications: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull speed USB micro-B port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonths to years depending on recording rates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Clock: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026lt; 1 minute of error per month\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-group-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart and Stop: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart and Stop at user defined times\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurst Mode: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariable rate logging at user defined interval\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eCurrent: 64 Hz to 1 sample per hour with typical settings of one 20 second burst @ 8 Hz per minute (12-month battery life)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eTemperature: 1 Hz to 1 sample per hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-group-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e76 cm (30 in)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth Rating: \u003c\/strong\u003e300 m (1000 ft)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7 cm (1.05 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 cm (28.75 in) not including lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e340 g (12 oz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eGray PVC housing with EPDM O-ring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--product-specifications paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"field field--name-field-specification-group-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser Interface: \u003c\/strong\u003eDomino for Windows® - Free Download\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSB 2.0 compliant MSC and CDC Classes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-specification-label field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item field__item__even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware: \u003c\/strong\u003eField upgradable via USB cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hoskin Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default 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