CB-75 Data Buoy CB-75 Data Buoy

CB-75 Data Buoy

The CB-75 data buoy is a compact, affordable, and easy to deploy platform for both water and atmospheric observations.

Features

Compact Compact

Compact

With 21” (53.34cm) hull diameter and less than 40 lb. (18.2kg) weight, the CB-75 is ideally suited for tethered moorings.

Compact

With 21” (53.34cm) hull diameter and less than 40 lb. (18.2kg) weight, the CB-75 is ideally suited for tethered moorings.

Compact Compact
Self-Powered Self-Powered

Self-Powered

Three integrated 4-watt solar panels are evenly spaced around the buoy to capture sunlight from any direction and charge the internal buoy battery.

Self-Powered

Three integrated 4-watt solar panels are evenly spaced around the buoy to capture sunlight from any direction and charge the internal buoy battery.

Self-Powered Self-Powered
Data Logging Data Logging

Data Logging

The CB-75 data buoy is designed for integration with the X3-SUB submersible data logger with integrated power supply, wet-mate marine connectors and optional wireless telemetry.

Data Logging

The CB-75 data buoy is designed for integration with the X3-SUB submersible data logger with integrated power supply, wet-mate marine connectors and optional wireless telemetry.

Data Logging Data Logging
Sensor Connections Sensor Connections

Sensor Connections

Three sensor ports with wet-mate connectors on the X3-SUB submersible data logger allow for integration with GPS receivers, meteorological stations, water quality sondes and other sensor types.

Sensor Connections

Three sensor ports with wet-mate connectors on the X3-SUB submersible data logger allow for integration with GPS receivers, meteorological stations, water quality sondes and other sensor types.

Sensor Connections Sensor Connections
Wireless Communications Wireless Communications

Wireless Communications

The X3-SUB submersible data logger is available with 4G cellular or Iridium satellite communications. The integrated antenna is nestled securely beneath the solar top.

Wireless Communications

The X3-SUB submersible data logger is available with 4G cellular or Iridium satellite communications. The integrated antenna is nestled securely beneath the solar top.

Wireless Communications Wireless Communications
Top-to-Bottom Ports Top-to-Bottom Ports

Top-to-Bottom Ports

Three 1.5-inch pass-through ports allow for sensors to be mounted underwater while securely routing the cable. Each port includes a slotted cap secured by hex bolts.

Top-to-Bottom Ports

Three 1.5-inch pass-through ports allow for sensors to be mounted underwater while securely routing the cable. Each port includes a slotted cap secured by hex bolts.

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

Mooring Connections

Three eye nuts on the bottom frame provide mooring points for tethering and mooring applications. The stainless steel instrument cage provides ballast weight and also includes a mooring eye.

Mooring Connections

Three eye nuts on the bottom frame provide mooring points for tethering and mooring applications. The stainless steel instrument cage provides ballast weight and also includes a mooring eye.

Mooring Connections Mooring Connections
Instrument Cage Instrument Cage

Instrument Cage

The included instrument cage supports water quality sensors, multi-parameter sondes, ADCP's, and other subsurface instruments.

Instrument Cage

The included instrument cage supports water quality sensors, multi-parameter sondes, ADCP's, and other subsurface instruments.

Instrument Cage Instrument Cage
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
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-75 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-75 is designed for years of service.

Built to Last Built to Last

Tech Specs

Hull Outer Diameter: 21” (53.34cm)
Hull Height: 13” (33.02cm)
Center Hole Inner Diameter: 5.5” (13.97cm)
Center Hole Height: 13" (33.02cm)
Pass-Through Hole Diameter: 1.5" (3.81cm)
Tower Height: 8.2” (20.83cm)
Solar Panels: 3x 4-watts
Weight: 28 lb. (12.70kg); 40 lb. (18.20kg) with X3-SUB
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Net Buoyancy: 75 lb. (34.00kg)
Hull Material: Cross-linked polyethylene foam with polyurea coating & stainless steel deck
Hardware Material: 316 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel (lifting handles)
Tethering Attachments: 3x 3/8” eye nuts

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