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

Overview 7
Chapter 2 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:
• Any number of solar-powered wireless buoys capable of
transmitting oxygen, temperature, and optional pH data to the host
PC
• A host PC that processes the data transmitted by the buoy
• Wireless controllers that receive control messages from the PC 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
(user-supplied).
2.1 UNPACKING
Remove the buoy from the shipping box. The transceiver mast is
detached from the buoy. After removing the buoy from the box, place
the mast in the buoy as shown in Figure 1. The battery is shipped
outside the battery box.
2.2 BUOY COMPONENTS
The primary components of the foam-filled, polyethylene buoy include:
• A wireless radio transceiver that transmits DO and temperature
data to the host PC
• The In-Situ
®
RDO
®
PRO dissolved oxygen sensor
• A 12 VDC battery that powers the transceiver
• A 10 W solar panel with charge controller to recharge the battery
• A cleaning brush and chemical cleaning dispenser to minimize
biofouling
• Desiccant pack (PN: 0063100)
Additionally, you may wish to purchase an anchor for the buoy. In-Situ
recommends the Bass Pro Shops’ Navy Anchor.