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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 

(3) Top-side lifting eyes  

(1) Sub-surface mooring eye 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for CB-50 Data Buoy

Page 1: ...nd 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 fluoromet...

Page 2: ...cellular telemetry SDL V2 C AT4G SDL V2 submersible data logger with AT T 4G LTE cellular telemetry M550 F Y Solar marine light with flange mount 1 3 nautical mile range 15 flashes per minute yellow C...

Page 3: ...k washer and castle nut 2 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 3 Place th...

Page 4: ...mbly 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 c...

Page 5: ...o maintain a clean and safe environment Use of proper equipment work boat lifting rig gloves safety footwear etc is essential to safely deploy any buoy system Buoy systems are heavy and personnel can...

Page 6: ...oid 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...

Page 7: ...of the cage is typically enough weight to ensure stability Any weight added above the water surface must be appropriately counterbalanced by additional ballast weight below the surface Be sure to keep...

Page 8: ...SDL V2 bulkhead and a subsequent decline in both remote communication performance and life of the data logger Recommendation Do not allow the upper float of the CB 50 to be submerged for extended peri...

Page 9: ...m chain and anchor At normal pool stage the mooring line should be taut with most of the bottom chain resting on the seafloor As the water level increases and the buoy rises the bottom chain is lifted...

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