DST comp-tilt A combined compass and tilt logger tag with temperature-depth sensors  Overview: Sensors: Compass, Tilt (in 3-D), Temperature and Depth Memory size:  20,000 measurements per parameter Battery life: 2 years Dimensions: 15 mm x 46 mm Depth: Down to 3000m  Application examples: For analysing fish movements/direction over longer periods. Finding pattern in fish behavior, diurnal/seasonal, for improving knowledge on the ocean's resources. Analysing orientation of fishing equipment, and underwater gear. Features:

Related Products: Data Storage Tags,Fish Archival Tags: -DST micro  -DST milli  -DST centi -DST CTD -DST GPS Fish Tag -DST pitch and roll -DST compass Underwater Temperature Recorders: -Starmon mini  -DST milli-T -DST centi-T -Starmon 3D sensor

• The DST comp-tilt measures additionally to temperature and depth, relative compass heading of the DST, with reference to the magnetic north, and tilt in 3 directions.
• The data for the compass heading and tilt are showed in degrees (°).
• Compass measurements are tilt compensated, meaning that an increase in tilt has little influence on the compass accuracy.
• The compass measurements have +/-10° accuracy, and tilt +/-2° accuracy.
• The tag can be programmed with different sampling intervals for compass-tilt and temperature-depth.
  

The sensor can be used for analysing movements of marine animals as well as various underwater gear. For analysing fish movements, it is advised to fasten the tag at both ends for avoiding / limiting movements of the tag.  For this external tagging application, Star-Oddi offers specially designed fastener kit where the DST com-tilt is fastened to a plastic plate.

       

More pictures taken on a Greenland halibut tagging cruise in Sept. 2008 are available at:
http://www.nymand-lund.dk/img/dst/

Easy to use

DST series is supported by the SeaStar software for Windows, and a communication box which connects to a PC computer.  All communications and data transfer is wireless via the communication box.  DST is inserted into the box for establishing communication, using the SeaStar software.  Before use of the DST, the user sets the sampling interval and start time of recordings.  After recapture of DST, the data is retrieved to a PC computer, using the communication box and SeaStar software.  The logger can be re-programmed and reused as long as battery lasts.  The data is shown in graph and table, each measurement has its own date and time.

         

How to Order

Star-Oddi sells its products on the global market and our customers come from more than forty countries world wide. We ship with express services such as FedEx, DHL, UPS and the postal service as preferred by the customer.

When you have found the product that you are interested in please Contact Us and ask for a quote, or send an inquiry about the product.

As a start kit, you need one or more DST loggers, one communication box and the supporting software SeaStar. The communication box comes with a serial cable, and a USB converting plug.

Star-Oddi employs very competent employees with many years of experience in electronic engineering and sales of scientific equipment for various research applications. The more information you can give us we are more likely to help you find the right product.

 

Technical Specifications - DST comp-tilt

Sensors	Compass, tilt in 3-D, temperature and depth
Size (diameter x length)	15 mm  x 46 mm
Weight (in air/in water)	19g / 12g
Memory	4 x 20K
Memory capacity	20,000 measurements per parameter*
Memory Management	-Custom programming -Primary and secondary parameter (uncoupling compass-tilt and temp-depth)
Data resolution	15 bits
Memory type	Non-volatile EEPROM
Data retention	25 years
Resolution compass	1°
Accuracy compass	+/-10°
Resolution tilt	0.2°
Accuracy tilt	+/-2°
Temperature range	-1°C to +40°C (30°F to 104°F)**
Resolution temperature	0.032°C (0.058°F)
Accuracy temperature	+/-0.1°C (0.18°F)
Standard depth ranges	30m, 50m, 100m, 300m, 800m, 2000m, 3000m
Resolution depth	0.03% of full scale (FS)
Accuracy depth	+/-0.4% of selected range
Response time temp.	Time constant (63%) reached in 20 sec.
Response time depth	Immediate response
Clock	Real time clock.  Accuracy +/-1 min/month
Sampling interval	User defined, in sec./min./hour(s)
First recording	User defined start date and time
Computer interface	RS-232C 9 pin serial or USB
Battery life	2 years****
Attachment hole	0.9 mm (in diameter)

* Temp. and depth measurements can be skipped, increasing the memory size to 26,000 compass-tilt measurements.
**Outside ranges available upon request.
***Customer specified.
**** For sampling interval of 15 minutes or greater.

Specifications may change without notice.