ARK-Buoy - Water Quality Monitoring Buoy

The ARK Solar-Powered Water Quality Monitoring Buoy is a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for water quality monitoring and data management. It is designed for applications including data collection, communication, logging, alarming, control, and analysis. The buoy supports built-in water quality analyzers, depth transmitters, I/Os, and multiple communication options such as cellular, satellite, WiFi, LoRa, RS485, along with a barometer and GPS module.

With its robust IP68-rated submersible enclosure, the buoy is ideal for surface water monitoring in environments like reservoirs, rivers, lakes, oceans, and water tanks. Its ultra-low power consumption allows it to operate continuously for up to 5 years on solar power alone.

The RS485 port enables connection with MAX multiparameter water quality sondes and SMR digital analyzers, supporting a range of measurements including pH, ORP, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, salinity, suspended solids, ammonium, and more.

Key Features:

► Compact Size and Lightweight: Easy to install and transport.
► Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Provides up to 5 years of operation using an internal battery and solar panel.
► Durable Design: Robust IP68 anti-corrosive enclosure ensures reliable performance in harsh environments.
► Cable-Free Operation: Bluetooth connectivity for easy operation and configuration.
► Location and Safety Features: GPS location deviation alarm and auto flash guidance and warning light.
► Redundant Communication: Supports cellular, satellite, WiFi, and LoRa with hot backup to prevent data loss.
► Reliable Data Management: Automatically stores and delivers incomplete uploads; supports SD memory card for backup.
► Plug and Play Sensors: Auto-connects up to 8 sensors for pressure, level, flow, and water quality monitoring.
► Advanced Integration: Built-in high-speed counters for direct connection to rain gauges and flow meters.
► Environmental Monitoring: Includes temperature, humidity monitoring, and pressure sensor failure diagnostics.
► 3-Axis Inclinometer: Detects incorrect installation or position changes due to collisions, drops, or dismantling.
► Flexible Control Functions: IF_THEN_ELSE logic, time table, alarm, and manual ON/OFF controls.
► Peer-to-Peer Communication: Enables sensors and I/O interactions for remote alarm and control.
► Protocol Support: Compatible with FTP, MQTT, RESTful, Modbus TCP, and LoRa protocols.
► Data Handling: Simultaneously uploads log and alarm files to two data servers; standard OPC server software for seamless SCADA integration.
► Remote Access: Supports remote data collection with AQLIB for Windows or Linux.
► Cloud-Based Platform: Facilitates configuration, monitoring, alarms, control, and data analysis.
► Comprehensive Software Tools: AQCFG tool for data monitoring, calibration, configuration, and diagnostics.
► Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates reliably in extreme temperatures from -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).