The TCM-5 Very Deep Water Current Meter that is designed to operate in the Abyssopelagic and Hadalpelagic Zones to a maximum depth of 10,000 meters. The TCM-5 is constructed from toughened syntactic foam with a titanium pressure housing and is intended to be deployed on benthic landers or by an ROV.
Similar to the other Lowell Instrument's TCMs. The core of the TCM-5 is the MAT-1 Data Logger. The MAT-1 data logger was designed for NOAA and is ideally suited as the "brains" of a tilt current meter. The built-in data logger includes a USB communication interface, a microSD flash memory card, and a long-life lithium battery.
Operation
The TCM-5 Tilt Current Meter measures current using the drag-tilt principle. The data logger is buoyant and is typically attached to the bottom via a short flexible tether to an anchor. Moving water tilts the data logger in the direction of flow. The TCM-5 contains a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer for measuring tilt and bearing. The resulting orientation data is converted to current by applying calibration coefficients with the included software.
Specifications
See "TCM-5 Product Data Sheet" for more detailed specifications.
Data
Domino software for Windows is used to configure the TCM-5 for deployment and to process data and saved as text file (.csv).
More Information
Pricing Request for Quote
For a quote based on your exact requirements, please contact us or by phone at 508-444-2616 or email: sales@lowellinstruments.com.
Key Features & Benefits
- 10,000 meter depth rating
- Water velocity for a fraction of the cost of an acoustic meter
- Tilt compensated compass for bearing measurements
- Simple & rugged design is easy to deploy from a ROV
- Internal temperature sensor is accurate to +/-0.1C
- 8 GB memory card eliminates memory concerns
- Lithium battery allows continuous 4Hz sampling for more than 1 year
- USB 2.0 with standard cable and drag and drop data file offload
- Easy meter configuration and data conversion with free Domino software for Windows®
Package Contents
- TCM-5 Tilt Current Meter
- Lithium battery (installed in data logger)
- 8 GB microSD card (installed in data logger)
- 1 m (3 ft) USB A to micro-B Cable
- 2 spare set of O-rings, backup rings and lubricant
- 30 cm (12") lanyard
- microSD-to-SD card adapter
Replacement Batteries and Accessories
See "Accessories" for a list of replacement batteries, tools and spare parts.