vanwaltKISS

vanwaltKISS – the Keep It Simple Sensing system is a true “plug and play” environmental telemetry system to monitor water level and temperature. Developed by Van Walt and made in the UK to our specifications, this easy to use and accurate system delivers environmental data cost-effectively via our secure cloud portal vanwaltCONNECT.

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Advantages

  • A true plug-and-play environmental data telemetry system
  • Easy to deploy
  • Bespoke cable lengths up to 50 metres (30 metres standard)
  • 24 months of data
  • 24 months warranty
  • 24 months battery life
  • No hidden costs within the 24-month cycle
  • Includes access to secure portal for data download – vanwaltCONNECT
  • CTD version available
  • Logger for Life concept with repeatable 24-month usability cycle and warranty after return to base update
  • Available for long term rental starting at a minimum of 1 month or outright purchase options
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vanwaltKISS

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vanwaltKISS Equipment Options:

Applications

  • Environmental research
  • Groundwater monitoring projects & site assessments
  • Tidal studies
  • Groundwater monitoring network automation
  • Watershed, drainage basin and recharge areas
  • Stream gauging, lake levels and reservoirs
  • Wetlands monitoring
  • Storm water run-off monitoring
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Aquifer level monitoring
  • Aquifer storage & recovery
  • Flood risk monitoring
  • Wetland and Peat Bog monitoring & surveys
  • Final outflow monitoring for groundwater remediation projects

Specifications

TECHNICAL DRAWING
Sensor
Protocols
Modbus
Fluctuation
30 metres
Accuracy
Sensor dependent either Keller TD or Keller CTD
Sensor Cable
Non-stretch
Vented
Connector at the top of the cable, IP68 with integrated cable strain relief. Connector acts as ON/OFF switch
Cable can be shortened
Fixed sample intervals
1/15′
Fixed upload of data to secure server
1/day (08:00 UTC)
Data
Compensated pressure above the sensor (no baro data necessary)
Temperature (water)
EC (option)
System Voltage
.csv format file
– File/Unit identifier
– Date and time stamps
– Sensor Data
Sends data 1/day (96 data sets)
Bespoke, Secure Cloud Server Stores the Data
Data viewable and downloadable from the server
Email notification when new data is Available
Users
Users registered with secure password
Data stored as backup/redundancy on internal non-volatile memory
Device stores 24 months of data
Battery
Minimum 24 months of battery life
Product should only be used with the Battery supplied
Battery is not suitable for charging
Supply voltage: 3.6 V
Power rating – Peak 1.5A
GSM unit
Multi-band 2G/4G chip
Integral antenna
POD roaming data SIM (works in most countries)
Enclosure
Bespoke auto-centering design to IP68
– 88 mm diameter to fit securely on top of a 1” to 3” well
– 150 mm to 170 mm Height (height reduces as well diameter increases)
– 1.3 kg (without sensor)
– Powder coated stainless steel 304
– Tapered to auto-centre on well from 1” and larger
Electronics
Low energy
Bespoke Lithium battery with integrated super capacitor with a minimum life of 24 months
Easy way to switch on/off with multi-coloured LEDs confirming diagnostic and “Ready” to deploy light by connector
Interface
Over bespoke Van Walt Cloud Server: vanwaltCONNECT
– Intuitive to use
– Minimal training required

Data forwarding capability
Software Updates
Protocol over HTTPS for security of data
Two-yearly recommissioning
Service unit
Replace battery
Reactivate SIM
Verify sensor
Re-issue 2-year warranty
Operating Temperature Range
-10°C to + 70 °C
Applications
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Weight
2.5 kg

Accessories

vanwaltCONNECT

Resources

Videos

Manuals & Downloads

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