X2-CBMC Buoy-Mounted Data Logger
The X2-CBMC is an offshore-ready wireless data logger housed inside a waterproof enclosure with wet-mate connectors for integration with CB-Series data buoys.

Features
Tech Specs
Mount: CB-Series buoy data well plate
Material: 316 stainless steel plate with PVC body
Weight: 10.5 lbs.
Dimensions: 13.5" Diameter, 4.4" Height (6" with cell antenna; 8.125" with Iridium antenna)
Power Requirements: 5-16 VDC +/-5% (Reverse polarity protected)
Current Draw (Typical @ 12VDC): Low power sleep: 350uA; Active: 45mA; Cellular transmitting: 300mA; Iridium satellite transmitting: 170mA
Peak Current: Power supply must be able to sustain a 500mA 1-second peak current (@ 12V)
Operating Temperature: -20C to 70°C
Rating: IP67
User Interface: RS-485 direct to CONNECT Software, WQData LIVE Web Datacenter, buzzer indicator
Data Logging: 256MB microSD card (expandable up to 4GB)
Data Processing: Parameter level polynomial equation adjustment; Basic & Burst Averaging (min, max, standard deviation, and raw data available)
Real Time Clock (RTC): <30sec/month drift1; Auto-sync weekly2; Internal backup battery
Log Interval: User configurable from 1 minute (10 minute default)3; Independent interval per sensor
Transmission Trigger: Time-based; Selective parameter upload option
Sensor Interfaces: SDI-12, RS-232 (3 Channels), RS485
Sensor Power: (3) independent switches from input supply4,5
Built-in Sensors: Temperature (-40C to 85C, 0.1C resolution, ±0.3C accuracy); Humidity (0% to 100%, 0.1% resolution, ±4% accuracy from 5 to 95% RH & -20 to 70C); Battery voltage; System & sensor current
Sensor Ports: (5) MCBH-8-MP for Sensor Interface (RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12, Switched Power, GND)6
Power Port: (1) MCBH-6-FS for Power and Communication (12V Solar In, Power Switch, RS-485 Host, GND)
Telemetry Options: 4G LTE cellular, CAT-M1 cellular, Iridium satellite
Antenna Port: Type N female
Notes
1Assumes 25ºC operating temperature
2Requires the X2 to be connected to the internet
3Minimum log interval dependent on sensor limitations and processing time
4Cumulative concurrent current limit of all three channels is 2A
5Logger power supply must be able to support current requirements of sensors
6P0A & P0B share a single RS-232 and power channel. P1A & P1B share a single RS-232 and power channel.
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