The Aquaread™ BlackBox™ is a data converter that allows any model of Aquaread water quality probe to be interfaced directly to a third party processing, control or logging device. With a choice of industry standard digital and analogue interfaces, the BlackBox offers a versatile and cost effective data conversion solution utilising the advanced range of Aquaread multiparameter probes.
Features:
- Compatible with all ten Aquaprobes and the AquaPlus™ Optical DO Probe
- Integral barometric pressure sensor for depth and DO correction
- Outputs Depth, Turbidity, pH, ORP, EC, RES, DO, TDS, SAL, SSG, Temperature and Barometric Pressure †
- SDI-12 Digital Interface
- Modbus (RS485) Digital Interface
- Eight programmable analogue voltage outputs*
- Low current consumption
- Wide operating voltage range
- Rugged aluminium construction with strong fixing flange
- LED status indicator
- Sealed to IP67
- Suitable for long term unattended deployment
Specification:
- Input Voltage: 8V - 28V DC
- Input Current: 28mA (includes current drawn by attached Probe)
- Protection Class: Ip67 (must not be submerged due to barometric pressure sensor)
- Dimensions: 140mm x 65mm x 30mm (5.5" x 2.6" x 1.2")
- Weight: 400g (14oz)
- Connections: Waterproof Probe socket & 3M (9.8ft) screened power/data cable**
- Fixing: Aluminium flange with four 5mm (3/16") mounting holes
- Digital Interface: User selectable between SDI-12 and Modbus (RS485) ‡
- Analogue interface: Eight programmable outputs*
- Update rate: All data is refreshed every 2 seconds