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Meteograf Barograph

The Meteograf is the best electronic barograph that we have seen. Generally speaking, mechanical models are not suitable for boat use because platform movement causes inertial pen movement apart from pressure changes. Electronic barographs are not subject to this problem.

How it works
A scriber point engraves the fluctuating pressure onto the reverse side of the waxed indicating paper roll. The resulting mark is immediately visible in the main display window as a clear, clean, linear indication. Because the scriber is behind the paper, a new roll can be loaded as easily as film into a camera. The LCD window displays numeric pressure, and has a zoom function to observe short-term changes which would be indiscernable on the main display.

Unique features
The chart and battery need replacement only once per year; ink free recording - no pen to replace; very compact dimensions (6 1/2"W x 5 3/4"H x 1 3/8"D); all internal contacts are gold-plated; 4-day display; no need for marine damping; aural and visual alarms signal dangerous pressure changes, and are programmable. The last 10 days of pressure data is stored within the unit. This and previous data can be displayed graphically on a PC. Software (needs Win 98, NT, 2000, XP or Vista) and an RS-232 connecting cable is available. A USB to RS-232 adapter needs to be purchased separately if the PC has only a USB port.

The Meteograf easily mounts to a vertical surface using velcro, or can be free standing. There is also a choice of flush-mount panel in chrome or wood case in mahogany. Includes one roll of chart paper (mb). Power is from one C size battery, both good for a year. SW 2 lb.