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Tamaya TD-3 Balloon theodolite and TD-105E Data Collector

I received two pages on the TD-3 and TD-105E.  A color page written in Japanese and a black and white page written in English.    Tamaya has made at least two previous models of balloon theodolite.  They share the same tripod mounting system.

tamaya.jpg (8862 bytes) Tamaya Balloon Theodolite TD-3

TD-3 is a digital balloon theodolite which is used to track a pilot balloon ascent.  The TD-3 incorporates an industry standard RS232 port for transfer of elevation and azimuth data to a printer or a computer at fixed intervals for obtaining information on upper atmospheric winds.

It digitizes and displays the electric signals from the elevation and azimuth encoders on the theodolite.  It can also sample data at a preset time intervals utilizing a built-in real time clock and output the sample data with the time information to the Data Collector (TD-105E) or computer via the RS232C data port.

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Specifications of the TD-3 Balloon Theodolite
Main Telescope Magnification 18 power, field of view 2 degree 30 minutes
Sub Telescope Magnification 4 power, field of view 11 degree
Display Unit LCD (8 digits, 2 lines)
Azimuth 0-360 degree by 0.05 degree
Elevation 0-360 degree by 0.05 degree
Clock Function Built-in real time clock, auto calendar
Measurement Interval Selections(seconds); 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60
Acoustic Measurement
Command and Alarm		 Buzzing
External I/O Function RS232C
Level Vial Sensitivity 3'/2 mm
Power a. AC adaptor b. Dry battery SUM-2 4 pcs.
Operation Time Manganese: 9 hours Alkaline: 30 hours
Dimensions & Weight Body 275(H) x 245(W) x 280(L) mm 10.0 kgs.
Case 315(H) x 330(W) x 340(L) mm 4.0 kgs.
tamaya3.jpg (3698 bytes) Tamaya Data Collector TD-105E

TD-105E is a RS232C based data collector with an LCD display, printer, built in RAM for data storage, a real time clock, buzzer and low battery alarm.  Additional measurement points can be stored with the addition of an optional RAM card.  The TD-105E will produce an automatic print out with the datapoint number, the azimuth and elevation of the TD-3 during an observation allowing the operator to continuously track the balloon without distraction.
Specifications of the TD-3 Balloon Theodolite
Display Unit LCD
16 characters x 4 lines (5 x 7 dots matrix)
Input Unit 24 keys
Memory Capacity Built-in RAM : 1600 Measurement points
RAM card : 3200 Measurement points (Option)
Accessory Functions Real time clock, buzzer, battery alarm,
liquid crystal contrast control
Power Units Main and sub
Operation Time Manganese : 3 hours Alkaline : 20 hours
Printing Approx. 7,200 lines when measured at 10 seconds intervals
(Alkaline dry battery)
External Dimensions 28(H) x 80(W) x 260(D) mm (Printer height 31mm)
Weight Approx. 670 g
Optional accessories RAM card
Accessories
Data Collector TD-105E Balloon theodolite TD-3
 
  • Carrying case
  • Cable for TD-3 (9P-5P)
  • Cable for personal computer (9P-25P)
  • Ribbon cartridge
  • Roll paper (10 rolls)
  • Alkaline dry battery SUM-2 4 pcs.
  
  • Carrying case
  • Hood
  • Eyepiece filters (red, yellow, green)
  • Tubular compass
  • Level vial adjusting pin
  • Alkaline dry battery SUM-2 4 pcs.
  • Earphone for buzzer
  • AC adaptor
  • Tripod

Contact Information:
TAMAYA TECHNICS INC.
4-4, Ginza 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Phone:(81)3-3561-8711 Facsimile:(81)3-3561-8719
e-mail:tamaya-e@ma.kcom.ne.jp
Web: 
http://www.tamaya-technics.com/e_site/td_4_e.html

http://www.tamaya-technics.com/td3-e.htm