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AquaBuoy

Lightweight, crane-free floating buoy carrying a configurable multi-parameter water quality stack with self-cleaning sensors and wireless data transmission.

AquaBuoy is a compact disc-shaped floating buoy designed for fast, single-person deployment. It hosts a configurable suite of fluorescence dissolved oxygen, four-electrode conductivity, optical turbidity, chlorophyll-a, blue-green algae, pH, ORP, NH4-N, UV254 COD, and oil-in-water sensors — each with a self-cleaning brush — and streams data back over GPRS, 3G, 4G, or NB-IoT.

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AquaBuoy with solar panel and stainless outer ring

Crane-Free Deployment

Compact 73 cm × Ø80 cm body is light enough to launch by hand from a small boat or dock.

Multi-Parameter Payload

Configurable DO, conductivity, turbidity, chlorophyll, BGA, pH, ORP, NH4-N, COD, and oil sensors.

Self-Cleaning Sensors

Integrated brush wipers keep optical and electrochemical sensors stable with minimal field service.

Solar-Powered

45 W solar panel with 12 V / 54 Ah battery for continuous remote operation.

Ø80 cm Float

Buoy body Ø80 cm with Ø92 cm stainless protective ring for mooring and impact.

73 cm Tall

Compact above-water profile keeps wind loading and visual impact low.

Optical & Electrochemical

Supports fluorescence DO, 4-electrode conductivity, ISE NH4, UV COD, and more.

GPRS / 3G / 4G / NB-IoT

Cellular and low-power IoT telemetry options for remote sites.

Low-Maintenance

Self-cleaning brushes on each sensor reduce site visits and biofouling drift.

Overview Specifications Parameters Resources Accessories Support

AquaBuoy Overview

AquaBuoy is a compact, solar-powered surface platform built for fast deployment of a multi-parameter water-quality monitoring station. The disc-shaped float, integrated solar panel, and stainless outer ring deliver a stable observation platform without requiring a crane or specialist vessel.

The AquaBuoy payload bay accepts any combination of Luminsens / Zenocean self-cleaning sensors — fluorescence dissolved oxygen, four-electrode conductivity, optical turbidity, chlorophyll-a, blue-green algae, pH, ORP, NH4-N, UV254 COD, and oil-in-water — making it well suited to aquaculture, urban water networks, lake and reservoir monitoring, and coastal water quality networks.

Onboard telemetry covers GPRS, 3G, 4G, and NB-IoT, so the same buoy can be deployed in cellular-rich harbours or low-power IoT networks without hardware changes.

AquaBuoy Product Images

AquaBuoy with solar panel and outer steel ring
AquaBuoy with integrated solar panel, sensor cage, and Ø92 cm stainless protective ring.
AquaBuoy three-quarter left view
Three-quarter view showing the floating body, solar deck, and perimeter protection ring.
AquaBuoy three-quarter right view
Alternate angle of the buoy deck, solar panel, and lower sensor cage assembly.

AquaBuoy Key Specifications

Parameter
Value
Buoy Body Dimensions
73 cm × Ø80 cm
Disc-shaped float
Outer Protective Ring
Ø92 cm
Stainless steel mooring / impact ring
Solar Panel
45 W
Integrated topside array
Battery
12 V / 54 Ah
Long-duration remote operation
Sensor Payload
Fluorescence DO, 4-electrode EC, optical turbidity, chlorophyll, BGA, pH, ORP, NH4-N, UV254 COD, oil-in-water
Configurable on order
Sensor Maintenance
Self-cleaning brushes
Reduces biofouling and drift
Communications
GPRS / 3G / 4G / NB-IoT
Cellular and low-power IoT telemetry
Deployment
Hand-launched, no crane required
Small boat or dock deployable
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AquaBuoy Platform Configuration

Water Quality Payload

Fluorescence DO 4-electrode conductivity Optical turbidity Chlorophyll-a Blue-green algae pH ORP NH4-N UV254 COD Oil-in-water

Power & Structure

45 W solar panel 12 V / 54 Ah battery Ø80 cm float body Ø92 cm stainless ring 73 cm overall height

Telemetry

GPRS 3G 4G / LTE NB-IoT

AquaBuoy Resources and Downloads

Product Datasheet

Buoy dimensions, power architecture, sensor options, and telemetry details for AquaBuoy projects.

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Sensor Selection Guide

Help choosing the right combination of water-quality sensors for your monitoring program.

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Deployment Planning

Guidance for siting, mooring, and operating the AquaBuoy in lakes, rivers, ponds, and coastal water.

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AquaBuoy Accessories

Self-Cleaning Sensor Stack

Configurable AquaSense sensors with integrated brush wipers.

Solar + Battery Package

45 W solar panel paired with 12 V / 54 Ah battery for autonomous operation.

Wireless Telemetry Module

GPRS, 3G, 4G, or NB-IoT data link for remote real-time monitoring.

Mooring Kit

Single-point mooring hardware sized to the Ø92 cm outer ring.

AquaBuoy Support and Deployment Guidance

Sensor configuration and selection support for aquaculture, urban water, and coastal monitoring.

Power-budget and telemetry planning for remote and low-power IoT sites.

Deployment guidance — siting, mooring, and operations from a small boat or shore.

Field service planning around the self-cleaning sensor maintenance cycle.

AquaBuoy Frequently Asked Questions

What is AquaBuoy?

AquaBuoy is lightweight, crane-free floating buoy carrying a configurable multi-parameter water quality stack with self-cleaning sensors and wireless data transmission. AquaBuoy is a compact disc-shaped floating buoy designed for fast, single-person deployment. It hosts a configurable suite of fluorescence dissolved oxygen, four-electrode conductivity, optical turbidity, chlorophyll-a, blue-green algae, pH, ORP, NH4-N, UV254 COD, and oil-in-water sensors — each with a self-cleaning brush — and streams data back over GPRS, 3G, 4G, or NB-IoT.

What parameters does AquaBuoy support?

AquaBuoy supports Fluorescence DO, 4-electrode conductivity, Optical turbidity, Chlorophyll-a, Blue-green algae, pH, ORP, NH4-N, and other configured parameters.

Where is AquaBuoy typically used?

AquaBuoy is typically used for Aquaculture ponds and cage farms, Lake, reservoir, and river water-quality monitoring, Urban water network and discharge monitoring, Coastal and estuarine water quality networks.

What systems work with AquaBuoy?

AquaBuoy can be configured with AquaSense-DO, AquaSense-COD, AquaSense-BGA and related Zenocean monitoring platforms or telemetry systems.

What support is available for AquaBuoy?

Zenocean provides configuration, integration, deployment and maintenance guidance for AquaBuoy projects.

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Hand-Launched

Crane-free deployment from a small boat or dock.

Multi-Parameter

Configurable DO, EC, turbidity, chlorophyll, COD, and more.

Self-Cleaning

Integrated brushes keep sensors stable in fouling environments.

IoT-Ready

GPRS, 3G, 4G, and NB-IoT telemetry built in.