CB-150 Data Buoy CB-150 Data Buoy

CB-150 Data Buoy

The CB-150 data buoy is designed for smaller water bodies, portable or short-term deployments, and applications requiring compact or low-power sensors.

Features

Compact Compact

Compact

With an overall 24-inch diameter by 63-inch height, the CB-150 can be deployed quickly and easily from a small boat. Fully configured systems typically weigh less than 100 lbs.

Compact

With an overall 24-inch diameter by 63-inch height, the CB-150 can be deployed quickly and easily from a small boat. Fully configured systems typically weigh less than 100 lbs.

Compact Compact
Self-Powered Self-Powered

Self-Powered

Three integrated 10-watt solar panels are angled and evenly spaced around the buoy to capture sunlight from any direction and provide adequate battery charging.

Self-Powered

Three integrated 10-watt solar panels are angled and evenly spaced around the buoy to capture sunlight from any direction and provide adequate battery charging.

Self-Powered Self-Powered
Data Well Data Well

Data Well

A 10-inch diameter by 12-inch tall data well provides a watertight housing for batteries, data loggers, sensors, and other hardware.

Data Well

A 10-inch diameter by 12-inch tall data well provides a watertight housing for batteries, data loggers, sensors, and other hardware.

Data Well Data Well
Connections Connections

Connections

The data well lid provides pass-through connections for sensors, power, venting, and more. When integrated with the optional NexSens X2-CB data logger, the system is truly plug-and-play.

Connections

The data well lid provides pass-through connections for sensors, power, venting, and more. When integrated with the optional NexSens X2-CB data logger, the system is truly plug-and-play.

Connections Connections
Top-to-Bottom Ports Top-to-Bottom Ports

Top-to-Bottom Ports

Three 2-inch pass-through ports allow for sensors to be mounted underwater while securely routing the cable. Instrument deployment pipes and custom sensor mounts attach to 2-inch NPT bottom threads.

Top-to-Bottom Ports

Three 2-inch pass-through ports allow for sensors to be mounted underwater while securely routing the cable. Instrument deployment pipes and custom sensor mounts attach to 2-inch NPT bottom threads.

Top-to-Bottom Ports Top-to-Bottom Ports
Solar Beacon Solar Beacon

Solar Beacon

The optional solar marine light has a one to three nautical mile range and securely mounts to the buoy top plate for maximum visibility.

Solar Beacon

The optional solar marine light has a one to three nautical mile range and securely mounts to the buoy top plate for maximum visibility.

Solar Beacon Solar Beacon
Data Logging Data Logging

Data Logging

The X2-CB data logger replaces the standard pass-through data well lid for turnkey systems. Alternatively, 3rd party data loggers can be integrated by the user inside the data well.

Data Logging

The X2-CB data logger replaces the standard pass-through data well lid for turnkey systems. Alternatively, 3rd party data loggers can be integrated by the user inside the data well.

Data Logging Data Logging
Wireless Communications Wireless Communications

Wireless Communications

Communication options using the X2-CB data logger include Wi-Fi, radio-to-shore, cellular, and Iridium satellite.

Wireless Communications

Communication options using the X2-CB data logger include Wi-Fi, radio-to-shore, cellular, and Iridium satellite.

Wireless Communications Wireless Communications
Built to Last Built to Last

Built to Last

Constructed of cross-linked polyethylene foam with a heavy polymer skin and an indestructible stainless steel frame, the CB-150 is designed for years of service.

Built to Last

Constructed of cross-linked polyethylene foam with a heavy polymer skin and an indestructible stainless steel frame, the CB-150 is designed for years of service.

Built to Last Built to Last

Tech Specs

Hull Outer Diameter: 24.0” (61.0cm)
Hull Height: 14.0” (35.6cm)
Data Well Inner Diameter: 10.3” (26.2cm)
Data Well Height: 13.5" (34.2cm)
Pass-Through Hole Diameter: 2.0" (5.1cm)
Tower Height: 13.0” (33.00cm)
Solar Panels: 3x 10-watts
Weight: 100 lb (46kg)
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Net Buoyancy: 150 lb (68kg)
Hull Material: Cross-linked polyethylene foam with polyurea coating & stainless steel deck
Hardware Material: 316 stainless steel
Mooring Attachments: 3x 3/4” eyenuts

Q&A

Does the CB-150 include a data logger or do I need to supply my own?
The CB-150 buoy platform is available with the optional X2-CB data logger. NexSens can provide a turnkey CB-150 system complete with an X2-CB wireless data logger, WQData LIVE web datacenter, met/water sensors, and mooring hardware. Alternatively, the CB-150 can be supplied as a floating 12 VDC power source for customer integrations. Each data buoy comes standard with a passthrough data well lid that accommodates cable runs into the watertight data well. The data well is a 10" diameter and will fit most data loggers and modems on the market. The CB-150 data buoy is flexible for any buoy project, from turnkey to DIY and anything in between.
Can the CB-150 data buoy be shipped internationally?
Yes, it can be shipped internationally via UPS, FedEx, DHL, or customer-arranged freight carriers. The CB-150 is the largest size buoy that can be shipped in a cardboard box rather than on a pallet. It is possible to ship integrated buoy systems in separate boxes to keep shipping rates lower as long as each individual box does not exceed 150 pounds; however it is preferred to ship these turnkey systems on an export-approved pallet so that everything is assembled prior to shipment.
How many sensors can I fit on a CB-150 data buoy?
When purchased with the standard passthrough data well lid, six sensor ports are supplied for cable integration. When supplied with the X2-CB data logger, there are five integrated sensor ports. These can be expanded through 2-way and 4-way sensor splitters. In this case, the maximum number of sensors depends on the output of the sensors in use. The X2-CB data logger can accommodate up to three RS-232 sensors, up to ten SDI-12 sensors, and virtually an unlimited number of RS-485 Modbus RTU sensors.

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