The NexSens CB-450 Data Buoy is designed for deployment in lakes, rivers, coastal waters, harbours, estuaries and other freshwater or marine environments. The floating platform supports both topside and subsurface environmental monitoring sensors including weather stations, wave sensors, thermistor strings, multi-parameter sondes, Doppler current profilers and other monitoring instruments.
The buoy is constructed of an inner core of cross-linked polyethylene foam with a tough polyurea skin. A topside 20” tall stainless steel tower includes three 15-watt 12VDC semi-flexible solar panels, and a centre 10” ID x 19.5” tall instrument well accommodates batteries, data loggers, sensors, and more. Three 4” pass-through holes with female NPT bottom threads allow for quick connection of instrument deployment pipes and custom sensor mounts. The stainless steel frame supports both single point and multi-point moorings.
Wireless telemetry options include cellular, Iridium satellite, and spread spectrum radio. Compatible digital sensor interfaces include RS-232, RS-485 and SDI-12. Each sensor port offers a UW receptacle connector with double O-ring seal for a reliable waterproof connection.
Manufactured by: NexSens
Model: NexSens CB-450 Data Buoy
Hull Outer Diameter: | 34.0” (86.4cm) |
Hull Height: | 20.0” (50.8cm) |
Data Well Inner Diameter: | 10.3” (26.2cm) |
Data Well Height: | 19.5" (49.5cm) |
Pass-Through Hole Diameter: | 4.0" (10.2cm) |
Tower Height: | 20.0” (50.80cm) |
Solar Panels: | 3x 15-watts |
Weight: | 130 lb (59kg) |
Net Buoyancy: | 450 lb (204kg) |
Hull Material: | Cross-linked polyethylene foam with polyurea coating & stainless steel deck |
Hardware Material: | 316 stainless steel |
Mooring Attachments: | 3x 3/4” eyenuts |