NexSens CB-250 Data Buoy
Features
- Integrated 15-watt solar panels for 45-watts of solar charging
- Three 2" diameter sensor holes with female NPT threads for sensor deployment
- Topside plate supports solar marine light, weather stations, and other sensors
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CB-250 | CB-250 data buoy with 2" instrument holes & (3) 15-watt solar panels, 250 lb. buoyancy | $5,995.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CB-A05-1 | CB-Series buoy battery harness with integrated solar regulator & (1) 28 A-Hr battery | $795.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-A05-2 | CB-Series buoy battery harness with integrated solar regulator & (2) 28 A-Hr batteries | $1,295.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-PTL | CB-Series buoy pass through data well lid for custom integrations, includes set of plugs & cable gland fittings | $695.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | X2-CB | X2-CB buoy-mounted data logger | $2,995.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | X2-CB-C-VZ4G | X2-CB buoy-mounted data logger with Verizon 4G LTE cellular telemetry | $3,495.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | X2-CB-C-AT4G | X2-CB buoy-mounted data logger with AT&T 4G LTE cellular telemetry | $3,495.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | X2-CB-I | X2-CB buoy-mounted data logger with Iridium satellite telemetry | $3,495.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | X2-CB-R-DG | X2-CB buoy-mounted data logger with 900 MHz radio telemetry | $3,495.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | M550-F-Y | Solar marine light with flange mount & 1-3 nautical mile range, 15 flashes per minute, yellow | $595.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-CCA | Cage anti-rotation collar for CB-Series data buoys | $295.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | BAL25 | Ballast weight for CB-Series data buoys, 25 lb. | $295.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-ZA | Sacrificial zinc anode for CB-Series data buoys | $30.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-PW-AC-60W | Battery float charger for CB-A05-X battery harness, UW 6-pin plug to AC adapter, 60W | $215.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | UW-BULK | UW sensor bulkhead connector assembly with 1m flying lead cable | $175.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | RF-BULK | RF bulkhead connector assembly, Type N female connector to SMA male connector | $195.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | SVS-603HR-UW | SVS-603HR inertial wave sensor for wave height, period & direction. Housed in waterproof enclosure with UW plug connector for X2-CB data loggers | Request Quote | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | CB-OFF-M | Solar tower instrument offset mount for CB-150/CB-450 data buoys | $75.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | 912M | Deployment pipe assembly with stop bolt & threaded male adapter, 2" schedule 80 PVC, 32" length | $145.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | MC-EXO1 | EXO1 sonde mooring clamp set | $395.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | MC-EXO2 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde mooring clamp set | $395.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
The NexSens CB-250 Data Buoy is designed for deployment in lakes, rivers, coastal waters, harbors, estuaries and other freshwater or marine environments. The floating platform supports both topside and subsurface environmental monitoring sensors including weather stations, wave sensors, thermistor strings, multi-parameter sondes, Doppler current profilers and other monitoring instruments.
The buoy is constructed of an inner core of cross-linked polyethylene foam with a tough polyurea skin. A topside 20” tall stainless steel tower includes three 15-watt 12VDC semi-flexible solar panels, and a center 10” ID x 19.5” tall instrument well accommodates batteries, data loggers, sensors, and more. Three 2” pass-through holes with female NPT bottom threads allow for quick connection of instrument deployment pipes and custom sensor mounts. The stainless steel frame supports both single point and multi-point moorings.
The CB-250 Data Buoy is optimized for use with NexSens X2-CB data loggers. Wireless telemetry options include cellular, Iridium satellite, and spread spectrum radio. Compatible digital sensor interfaces include RS-232, RS-485 and SDI-12. Each sensor port offers a UW receptacle connector with double O-ring seal for a reliable waterproof connection. For custom integrations, an optional pass through data well lid includes a set of plugs and cable gland fittings.
- Hull Outer Diameter: 30.0” (76.2cm)
- Hull Height: 20.0” (50.8cm)
- Data Well Inner Diameter: 10.3” (26.2cm)
- Data Well Height: 19.5" (49.5cm)
- Pass-Through Hole Diameter: 2.0" (5.1cm)
- Tower Height: 20.0” (50.80cm)
- Solar Panels: 3x 15-watts
- Weight: 115 lb (52kg)
- Net Buoyancy: 250 lb (114kg)
- Hull Material: Cross-linked polyethylene foam with polyurea coating & stainless steel deck
- Hardware Material: 316 stainless steel
- Mooring Attachments: 3x 3/4” eyenuts
- (1) CB-250 solar tower
- (1) CB-250 buoy hull
- (1) CAGE instrument cage
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