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CB-50 Data Buoy – Quick Start Guide
The NexSens CB-50 Data Buoy is designed for quick deployment in emergency
response situations including industrial spills and natural disasters. The buoy can
be deployed from small boats, large vessels or even helicopters. Compatible
instruments include turbidity sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, hydrocarbon
sensors, fluorometers, multi-parameter sondes, pressure transducers, and more.
What's Included:
(1) Buoy hull with data logger port
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(3) Top-side lifting eyes
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(1) Sub-surface mooring eye
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- Page 1 CB-50 Data Buoy – Quick Start Guide The NexSens CB-50 Data Buoy is designed for quick deployment in emergency response situations including industrial spills and natural disasters. The buoy can be deployed from small boats, large vessels or even helicopters. Compatible instruments include turbidity sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, hydrocarbon sensors, fluorometers, multi-parameter sondes, pressure transducers, and more.
- Page 2 CB-50 Data Buoy – Accessories The CB-50 Data Buoy is a platform and can be accessorized with any of the following components or users can configure the buoy with alternatives. Common Accessories SDL-V2 SDL V2 submersible data logger SDL-V2-C-VZ4G SDL V2 submersible data logger with Verizon 4G LTE cellular telemetry SDL-V2-C-AT4G SDL V2 submersible data logger with AT&T 4G LTE cellular telemetry...
- Page 3 CB-50 Step-by-Step Assembly Attach the cage to the buoy frame: Attach the cage to buoy frame using the ¾” bolt, lock washer and castle nut. Tighten firmly with 1-1/8” wrenches or large crescent wrenches. Be sure to flatten the lock washer and lineup the hole in the bolt with the notches in the castle nut.
- Page 4 CB-50 Step-by-Step Assembly Understanding the data well A removable topside foam tower with lid protects the electronics, supports solar marine lights, and offers a convenient lifting point. An SDL-V2 can be installed in the center of the buoy hull.
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Page 5: Safety First
CB-50 Deployment SAFETY FIRST Warning: It highly recommended that buoys are installed by professionals with training in marine safety. Anchors, chains, heavy gear and boat clutter during deployment is unsafe. Care must be taken during deployment to maintain a clean and safe environment. - Page 6 CB-50 Deployment Installing sacrificial anodes Important: To avoid excessive corrosion on buoy frames and cages, use sacrificial anodes to isolate dissimilar metals in saltwater applications. Install the CB-Series Buoy Zinc Anode to both the cage and buoy frame. The anode will slowly corrode away. Inspect and...
- Page 7 CB-50 Deployment Understand ballast weight and stability Important: To prevent overturning and ensure stability, additional ballast weight may be needed. As configured at the factory, the center of gravity of the buoy is near the water surface. A single point mooring line and chain, connected to the eye at the bottom of the cage is typically enough weight to ensure stability.
- Page 8 Recommendation: Do not allow the upper float of the CB-50 to be submerged for extended periods of time. The SDL communication bulkhead should be oriented above the water line under normal deployment conditions.
- Page 9 Important: This section contains only general information on the available mooring options for CB-50 data buoys. To develop an effective mooring strategy, a variety of application-specific criteria (water level fluctuations, currents and wave action, debris loads, etc.) must be thoroughly reviewed prior to deployment.
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