ToughBoy

Wave data calculation
Q: How is the wave data calculated? A: The calculated wave data derives from this document https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/wavemeas.pdf as stated in the Buoy ...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Wave direction on Onshore webUI
Q: ToughBoy wave direction is shown on Onshore webUI as “travel towards”. What does that mean? A: Standard definition for wave direction is "coming...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Is the direction shown on the data, true north or magnetic north
Q: Is the direction shown on the data, true north or magnetic north? A: The ToughBoy is referenced to Magnetic north but do note the compass accuracy as...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Wave data abbreviations meaning in Onshore webUI
Q: What is the meaning of DM, HDG and DP abbreviations used in  Onshore webUI? A: DM is the mean wave direction (traveling towards).  HDG is buoy mean ...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
ToughBoy reset did not help. What is the next step?
Q: ToughBoy reset did not help. What is the next step? A: In some circumstances reset button does not help (reset is not performed). Please contact Supp...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Time drift of the data received from the ToughBoy
Q: I am seeing time drift on my data coming from the ToughBoy? A: Time drift is due to missing GPS position. ToughBoy will synchronize up against the GP...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Modifying sample rate by end user
Q: I want to change sample rate of the data coming to Onshore webUI? A: Users cannot change the sample rate and some are fixed, like the wave sample rat...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Vaisala weather station manual
Q: Where can I find Vaisala weather station manual? A: Vaisala manual can be found here: https://www.kenelec.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Vaisala-W...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Batteries on ToughBoy
Primary battery Over time the primary battery voltage level will drop where it only can supply the buoy while the solar panels are charging the battery. Wh...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
All ToughBoy data to FTP site - refresh rate and position
Refresh rate The user can get all buoy data available pushed to a user FTP site, similar to the manual "Export" feature on the webpage, except th...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM