RBR Data Buoy

 

RBR Data Buoy Controller

The RBR Data Buoy serves as a rugged and versatile system for monitoring of physical, chemical, and biological properties of ocean, coastal, and inland waters. This package offers a complete turnkey solution built on RBR's high-accuracy sensors, third-party instrumentation, weather sensors, and telemetry options.

Standard Configuration

The standard RBR data buoy consists of a 1.75m UV stabilized polyethylene, foam-filled hull manufactured by Tideland Signal Corporation (Sentinel SB-138P). Other hull configurations may be used depending on the deployment and instrumentation requirements.

 

Typical Sensors

Wind speed & Direction   Temperature (SST & Air)  Barometric Pressure   Compass (3-axis tilt & heading)

Conductivity (Salinity)  Thermistor chains  Fluorometer  Turbidity Dissolved Oxygen  ·  more...

Buoy Controller

An RBR DBC-100 controller unit collects data from all sensors, including weather and RBR oceanographic sensors. Data are logged to internal removable MMC™ Flash card (up to 2GB capacity) and may be offloaded at any time via the telemetry link or USB2.0 connection.  

 

 

Telemetry

RBR offers telemetry options to suit the particular deployment environment; these include:

bullet RF Modem (Spread Spectrum) - for line of sight applications
bullet GSM/CDMA Modems - where coverage is available
bullet Satellite Modems - for remote locations

Power

A typical configuration of QTY 4 - 20W solar panels and 210AH batteries provides enough power for year-round operation of all sensors, lights, and communications equipment in most environments. The power supply system may be customized to suit the application requirements and geographic location.

 

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