Water quality data buoy

Lagoon monitoring buoy

CB-40 Data Buoy

The CB-40 offers a compact and affordable platform for deploying water quality sondes and other instruments that integrate power and data logging.

Features

Compact

With an overall 14-inch diameter by 48-inch height, the CB-40 can be deployed quickly and easily from a small boat. Fully configured systems typically weigh around 45 lbs.

Topside Plate

A stainless steel topside plate supports solar marine lights and offers a convenient lifting point via (3) eyenuts.

Center Hole

The center hole offers instrument access and includes space for additional instrumentation, battery packs, or other waterproof electronics.

Multi-Vendor Compatibility

Compatible instruments include YSI 6-Series & EXO sondes, Hydrolab Series 5 & HL sondes, Eureka Manta sondes, and In-Situ Aqua TROLL instruments.

Instrument Pipe

A 4-inch stainless steel instrument pipe securely houses the sonde or water quality instrument and includes slotted holes for water flow.

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.

Built to Last

Constructed of cross-linked polyethylene foam with a heavy polymer skin and an indestructible stainless steel frame, the CB-40 is designed for years of service.

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Tech Specs

Hull Dimensions: 14" (35.56cm) outside diameter; 20" (50.80cm) tall
Instrument Pipe Dimensions: 3.87" (9.83cm) inside diameter; 48" (121.92cm) tall
Weight: 38 lbs. (no payload); 45 lbs. (with sonde & solar marine light)
Buoyancy: 40 lbs.
Hull Material: Cross-linked polyethylene foam with polyurea coating & stainless steel deck
Hardware Material: 304 stainless steel
Mooring Attachments: 1, 2, or 3 point

Q&A

What is the most common mooring strategy for the CB-40?

Generally, no more than one point moorings are necessary due to the structure of the instrument pipe. Tangling is not a factor as instruments are enclosed in the instrument pipe and do not hang freely below the CB-40. And, since cages are not a possible added feature to the CB-40, one anchor line is sufficient unless conditions are unusually rough.

Does the buoy require more maintenance in a wastewater lagoon?

Buoy maintenance depends solely on the surrounding conditions. Water quality measurements could read inaccurately if the instrument pipe becomes clogged or covered with debris. High biological fouling will call for more frequent cleanings, typically in wastewater lagoons or bays with zebra mussels and barnacles present. We suggest to visit the buoy once a week or once a month at first, depending on local conditions, and assessing how often cleanings are necessary.

Where is the power supply on the CB-40 buoy?

The CB-40 buoy is not designed for solar power or auxiliary battery packs. The compact, four inch diameter instrument tube holds any small sensors, some of which include integrated batteries and data logging capability. No real-time data telemetry is available for the CB-40 buoy due to the small size. Planning trips to the buoy will depend on maintenance demand and battery and data storage capability.

Accessories

NexSens M550 1-3NM Solar Marine Light

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