Valeport TideMaster - 3.5 Battery Life Scenarios; 3.5.1 Scenario A; 3.5.2 Scenario B

Section 3 | Powering the Unit
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3.5 Battery Life Scenarios
The standard alkaline cells in the TideMaster have a nominal capacity of 6000mAh. Assuming 75%
efficiency, this gives a usable life of 4500mAh. Use of lithium cells will extend these lifetimes.
In Burst mode, the unit cycles between ‘Run’ and ‘Sleep’ modes, making calculations complex. The tables
below summarise the battery life of a scenario in each of the pre-set patterns.
Bluetooth connectivity is based on the Bluetooth being available for pairing. Pairing and sending/receiving
data from the TideMaster draws more power and prevents the unit from entering sleep mode.
It is recommended that unless externally powered, Bluetooth connections are terminated when not
required
3.5.1 Scenario A
• Druck Pressure Transducer - Fitted
• Bluetooth Off
• Display Off
• Gill Windsonic – Not Fitted
Mode
Pattern
Battery Life
B1
30 seconds per 1 minute
56 days
B2
40 seconds per 6 minutes
231 days
B3
40 seconds per 10 minutes
356 days
B4
40 seconds per 15 minutes
487 days
B5
60 seconds per 30 minutes
598 days
3.5.2 Scenario B
• Druck Pressure Transducer - Fitted
• Bluetooth Off
• Display On Period – 5s
• Gill Windsonic – Not Fitted
Mode
Pattern
Battery Life
B1
30 seconds per 1 minute
57 days
B2
40 seconds per 6 minutes
231 days
B3
40 seconds per 10 minutes
356 days
B4
40 seconds per 15 minutes
488 days
B5
60 seconds per 30 minutes
598 days