In-Situ Aquaculture Buoy Manual (purchased after 28 May 2013) - Manual (Page 7)

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Overview
The In-Situ Aquaculture System provides large or small fish farming operations with a
reliable and easy-to-maintain water quality monitoring system. The system consists of
the following components.
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Solar-powered wireless buoys capable of transmitting oxygen, and temperature
data to the host computer
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A host computer that processes the data transmitted by the buoy
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Wireless controllers that receive control messages from the computer and turns
on/off aerators and pumps as needed
Additionally, the system can monitor hundreds of ponds spread out over large areas by
using wireless repeaters and high-gain antennas.
Unpacking
Remove the buoy from the shipping box. The transceiver mast is detached from the
buoy. After removing the buoy from the box, install the mast as shown in Figure 3.1 .
The battery is shipped outside the battery box.
Buoy Components
The primary components of the foam-filled, polyethylene buoy include the following
components.
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A wireless radio transceiver that transmits dissolved oxygen and temperature data
to the host computer
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The RDO Titan Probe
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A 12 VDC battery that powers the transceiver
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A 10 W solar panel with charge controller to recharge the battery
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A cleaning brush and chlorine cleaning dispenser to minimize biofouling
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Desiccant pack (Part number 0087630)
Additionally, you may wish to purchase a buoy anchor from In-Situ Inc. (Part number
0097060).