vanwaltKISS CTD – the Keep It Simple Sensing system, CTD version is a true “plug and play” environmental telemetry system to monitor water level, temperature and conductivity, even in corrosive environments. Developed by Van Walt and made in the UK to our specifications, this easy to use and accurate system delivers environmental data cost-effectively, securely and with no hidden extras, directly to your desktop, tablet or mobile.
Rental discount not applicable on long-term rentals.
A true plug-and-play environmental data telemetry system
Monitors water level, temperature and conductivity
Corrosion proof so suitable and delivers extreme accuracy in saline environments
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
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
Includes access to secure portal for data download – vanwaltCONNECT-Lite
Over-air updates so your unit always has the latest software via a secure connection
Secure data over HTTPS
Includes roaming SIM card which allows operation in most countries
Can be deployed in wells of 1-inch and larger
Offers considerable cost-savings by reducing time on site, providing data direct to your desktop, eliminating resetting/resubmerging risks, inconsistencies and costs, and no hidden charges.
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 life:
Minimum 24 months
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-Lite
- Intuitive to use
- Minimal training required
