Time Stamp Recorder 4
Product information, applications, features, benefits, and brochure.
Time Stamp Recorder 4
Overview
The Time Stamp Recorder 4, or TSR 4, is a compact autonomous trigger timing system designed to record precise hit times and GPS positions for impact seismic sources. Each trigger event is stored on a removable ruggedized memory plug and later combined with autonomous nodal recording data to create shot records.
The TSR 4 is ideal for modern autonomous seismic acquisition systems where precise source timing and accurate GPS positioning are required without continuous radio communication. Internal GPS timing, integrated Wi-Fi, removable storage, and optional Android navigation support make the TSR 4 a lightweight and highly portable acquisition solution.
When paired with the optional Navigation App, operators can navigate directly to shot points, view shot status information in real time, log comments during acquisition, and automatically generate observer logs containing line numbers, station numbers, shot times, and GPS source locations.
Features
- Records precise hit time and GPS position for every shot
- Designed for autonomous recording systems
- Creates shot harvesting files compatible with most autonomous seismographs
- Stores all trigger information on removable ruggedized memory plug
- Allows impact sources to operate autonomously
- Internal GPS receiver standard
- ±1 microsecond timing accuracy
- Precise source location tracking
- 2 millisecond cycle time
- Reliable trigger detection using TTL or switch closure input
- Internal Wi-Fi standard
- Connects directly to Android tablets and cell phones
- Supports real-time navigation to source points
- Displays shot status and acquisition information
- Supports red-light / green-light operator status display
- Runs on Android tablets and phones
- Navigate to preloaded shot points
- Backs up T0 times as shots occur
- Adds operator comments during acquisition
- Automatically generates observer log files
- Detailed map-based navigation support
- Redundant shot data storage
- Real-time logging and backup during acquisition
- GPS positions and shot times stored automatically
- Ruggedized 16 GB removable memory plug
- Observer log generated automatically
- Trigger signal: TTL or switch closure
- Negative edge trigger detection
- 16 GB ruggedized removable memory plug
- Weight: 2.5 lbs (1 kg)
- Size: 11.5 x 7.25 x 3 inches
- Optional 99.9 watt-hour internal Li-Ion battery
Benefits
- TSR 4 allows impact seismic sources to operate autonomously without continuous connection to a central recording system.
- Integrated GPS timing provides highly accurate trigger times and source locations for reliable seismic processing.
- The Android Navigation App guides operators directly to source points while automatically logging acquisition activity.
- Shot times and GPS locations are stored redundantly on both the TSR 4 memory plug and Navigation App for added reliability.
- Automatic observer log generation helps reduce manual entry mistakes and improves production tracking.
- TSR 4 integrates easily with modern autonomous recording systems and nodal seismographs.
Brochure
Time Stamp Recorder 4 BrochureRelated Applications
Learn more about applications commonly used with this product.
- Record precise shot timing and GPS position information for nodal seismic systems.
- Works with hammers, weight drops, and other impact seismic sources.
- Ideal for shallow seismic surveys, MASW, refraction, and engineering geophysics.
- Use Android tablets or phones for navigation, observer logs, and acquisition tracking.
- Portable and rugged system designed for remote seismic acquisition environments.