Data Buoy Controller

RBR created the DBC-2 to acquire data from a range of sources (sensors) , and provide storage and telemetry options for the data. Weather, current and water quality parameters from multiple sensors may be included. Power management & telemetry options are incorporated to enable real time transmission directly to the user’s desktop. As a back up, the data stored in flash memory may be retrieved from the DBC-2 when the unit is taken off line for service. The entry level DBC-2 is housed in an IP65 enclosure size 90x145x225mm with LEMO environmental series K connectors. The mating LEMO connectors are designed to enter the external housing of a data buoy superstructure through water tight glands to provide a simple field installation of all cabling, thus avoiding any custom work on the part of the user. The DBC-2 hardware may contain a combination of serial data and analogue cards to connect to external sensors. The entry level enclosure supports up to 12 channels, but larger enclosures housing higher numbers of interface cards are available. Serial cards are controlled by the RBR metatable software (see data sheet on the reverse) and analogue cards may be selected from a range of standard interfaces.

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

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

Power to the system is provided by 4 x 8W solar panels and a 40Ah battery. Alternative power solutions are available to suit various payloads.

Typical Sensors

• Wind speed & Direction
• Temperature (SST & Air)
• Barometric Pressure
• Compass (3-axis tilt & heading)
• Conductivity (Salinity)
• Thermistor chains
• Fluorometer
• Turbidity
• Dissolved Oxygen
• more

	Datasheet
	Data Logger User Manual