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OVERVIEW
The MAT-1 Data Logger™ is a device that is capable of recording absolute orientation (tilt), acceleration (including vibration) and temperature. The logger contains three sensors: a 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer and a thermistor. The logger uses a microSD flash card to store data and a long-life lithium battery that runs for months to years depending on recording rates. The system, packaged in a tough, waterproof PVC (300m depth) or titanium (4500m depth) case, is suitable for continuous use in a wide variety of demanding applications, including underwater.
Key Features & Benefits
- Resolve static orientation to <1°
- Sample accelerometer and magnetometer at up to 64Hz
- Temperature sensor accurate to +/- 0.1 °C
- 8 GB memory card eliminates memory concerns
- Lithium battery allows continuous recording at 64Hz for 6 weeks and for more than 12 months at 4Hz
- USB 2.0 with standard cable and drag and drop data file offload
- Housing Depth Rated to 300m (PVC) 4500m (Titanium)
How is it different from other loggers?
Data Logger uses modern, mass-produced technology, such as magnetometers and accelerometers used in smart phones and game controllers, to create a reliable and affordable data logger. With the included 4 GB microSD card, the logger has thousands of times more memory than most other loggers. This large memory, combined with a low-power electronics design, allows the logger to collect high-resolution data over many months.
Applications
The MAT-1 Data Logger has a wide range of uses on land and at sea. It can be used as a motion sensor to record vehicle use on land or to analyze underwater vehicle dynamics at sea. It can monitor the condition of goods during transit, including orientation, temperature, and vibration. Oceanographers are using the logger as a tilt meter to measure and map ocean currents and temperature on the bottom for fisheries management, current modeling and ecological studies.
Manufacturing
The MAT-1 Data Logger is designed and assembled in the USA. The circuit board is assembled in the USA and the housing is machined using CNC equipment by a local machine shop that specializes in oceanographic work. Final assembly and test is performed at Lowell Instruments. This combination assures the best combination of quality, flexibility and affordability.
Package Contents
- MAT-1 Data Logger (PVC or Titanium)
- 8 GB microSD Card (installed in logger)
- Lithium Battery (installed in logger)
- 3 ft USB A to micro-B Cable
- Spare O-ring with Lubricant
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SPECIFICATIONS
Magnetometer
Accelerometer
Thermistor
Type 3-axis magneto-inductive 3-axis MEMS Accelerometer NTC Thermistor with 16-bit A/D Converter Filtering Hardware Averaging 1600 Hz averaging: up to 32 values per measurement Hardware: low-pass filter Range +/- 10 Gauss +/- 2 g standard
+/- 4 g optional-20 to 50 °C Accuracy +/- 5 degrees compass bearing typical 0.01 g, < 1 degrees of orientation +/- 0.1 °C (-5 to 30 °C)
+/- 0.2 °C (-20 to -5, 30 to 50°C)Resolution < 0.001 Gauss < 0.001 g, 0.05 degrees of orientation < 0.01 °C Maximum Rate 64 Hz 64 Hz 1 Hz Logger Specifications
Environmental Operaing Temperature -20 to 50 °C Depth Rating PVC: 300 m Titanium: 4500 m Electronics Memory 8 GB micro SDHC flash card, hundreds of millions of magnetometer, accelerometer and temperature records Communications Full speed USB micro-B port, USB cable supplied Battery Type 3.6 V, size “A”, user replaceable lithium (from Lowell Instruments) Battery Life Months to years depending on operating mode Internal Clock +/- 1 minute per month Operating Modes Recording Rates Magnetometer and Accelerometer to 64 Hz
Temperature to 1 HzStart and Stop Start and Stop at user defined times Burst Mode Variable rate logging at user defined interval Mechanical Dimensions PVC: 27 mm (1.05”) diameter x 213 mm (8.39”) length Titanium: 25.4 mm (1.00”) diameter x 223 mm (8.78”) length Weight PVC: 143 g (5.1 oz) Titanium: 225g (8.39 oz) Construction Housing: Grey PVC or Titanium
O-ring: EPDM (PVC) Buna (Titanium)Mounting 5/16-18 x 0.5” threaded mounting hole on axis
5/16” hole in end cap for zip ties
Typically secured with hose clamps or zip ties.Other Software Domino, Windows® Compatible Software USB USB 2.0 compliant MSC and CDC Classes Firmware Field upgradable via USB cable
Lowell MAT-1 Data Logger – tilt, acceleration, vibration and temperature
$2,374.00 – $4,368.00 ex GST
The MAT-1 Data Logger™ is a device that is capable of recording absolute orientation (tilt), acceleration (including vibration) and temperature.
