Automatic Profiling Buoy - APB505

The APB505 is originally designed for monitoring water quality in fish farming industry. However, it is as well suited for any application that need automatic profiling of data. The buoy contains a control unit, CU801B, an Embedded Web Server, a GSM/GPRS/EDGE router, a winch, a short range radio for communication with sensor unit, and NiMH battery back-up.

In fish farm application, it is normally powered from external supply, but can also be equipped with solar cells. The control unit can be remotely programmed to desired profiling frequency and depth. In between profiles, the sensor unit rest inside the buoy above water level. In this position the sensor unit can be flushed with fresh water (optional feature).

The measured data is transmitted to the control unit, and the Embedded Web Server produce a web page reachable on the internet at the address: station.saivas.net.
(“station” to be given by the user)

The user will provide a SIM- card, and when buoy is powered up, the APB505 configure itself.
Besides programming and data collection, utility data are also available, e.g. diagnostic info for the buoy and sensor unit.

Link to IMR Welfaremeter:
http://www.imr.no/welfaremeter/ A System for Assessing Fish Welfare in Aquaculture

Download data sheet as PDF

APB505 in brief

- Embedded Web Server.

- GSM/GPRS/EDGE router. 900 - 1800 MHz.

- Winch control unit and motor.

- 868 MHz Radio controllers for instrument communication.

- 24 Volt NiMH Battery back-up pack.

- Data presented instantaneously on Internet.

- Unique address: station.saivas.net.

- Configurable on the Web page:

   Profiling interval, depth etc.

   Transparent communication to all devices in the buoy and sensor unit for diagnostic purpose etc.

- Standby power: 2 - 3 Watt.

- When profiling: 24 Watt.

- User to provide SIM card from local mobile phone provider.

- Mooring points: 3 shackle points at upper and lower buoy section.

- Weight of complete buoy in air: 80 kg.

Other application of the Profiling Control Unit APC 506

	Profiling Control Unit APC506                   STD/CTD, Model SD204 w/multi-parameter & auto range facilities Profiling: - Salinity - Conductivity - Temperature - Depth - Oxygen - Fluorescence (auto range) - Turbidity (auto range) - Sound velocity
	Profiling Control Unit APC506 w/bracket           STD/CTD, Model SD204 w/multi-parameter & auto range facilities Profiling: - Salinity - Conductivity - Temperature - Depth - Oxygen - Fluorescence (auto range) - Turbidity (auto range) - Sound velocity
	Profiling Control Unit APC506 w/ Protective tube                   STD/CTD, Model SD204 w/multi-parameter & auto range facilities Profiling: - Salinity - Conductivity - Temperature - Depth - Oxygen - Fluorescence (auto range) - Turbidity (auto range) - Sound velocity
	Bouy Body ABB507