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NexSens XB-200 Data Buoy
Features
- Three integrated 15-watt solar panels for 45-watts of solar charging
- 4" diameter pass-through holes for water sensor deployments
- Topside plate supports solar marine light, weather stations, and other sensors
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Shipping and Delivery Estimates
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Undeliverable Packages
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Failed Delivery Attempts
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Order Processing
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Product Availability
Fondriest makes every effort to ship your product according to the estimated lead times. The estimated lead times are in business days (Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays).
Although Fondriest makes every effort to ship your order according to the lead time provided, shipping dates may change due to changes in supply. If the lead time changes, Fondriest will contact you via email and provide a revised shipping estimate.
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In those circumstances, Fondriest will inform you and, if you are interested, Fondriest may suggest alternative products that may meet your needs. If you do not wish to order alternative products, Fondriest will cancel your order for products that cannot be supplied and for any other products that you no longer wish to order as a result, and will refund your purchase price.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not, you may initiate a return within 30 calendar days of receiving your item(s). To begin a return, you must request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) by either contacting your account representative or the general customer support address: customercare@fondriest.com. Returns without an RMA will not be accepted.
Items returned for credit must be new, unused, and in the original packaging (including any accessories, manuals, and documentation that shipped with the product). Returned items must be received by Fondriest Environmental within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All returned items are subject to inspection and approval prior to the issuance of any credit. If the returned items have been approved, Fondriest will issue a credit based on the original method of payment. Please note that items may be subject to a manufacturer's restocking fee.
Non-Returnable Items: Fondriest does not permit the return of or offer refunds for the following products:
- Configured-to-order or customized products
- Hazardous materials
- Opened calibration reagents
- Opened software
- Software downloads
- Fondriest Gift Cards
Fondriest recommends using a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns. Packages should be insured for the full value in case of loss or damage. Fondriest does not assume any liability for loss or damage to the product during shipping.
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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At Fondriest, we are committed to providing high-quality products at affordable prices with the industry's best support. Additionally, we offer:
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Discounts
High volume purchases lead to favorable pricing, which is passed on to the customer by way of discount off MSRP.
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Assembly, Test and Calibration
Sensors and instruments are assembled, tested and calibrated prior to shipment. A calibration report is included.
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Lifetime Technical Support
A knowledgeable staff of applications engineers provides ongoing support for the life of the product.
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Product Training
Applications engineers are available for webinars or personalized, on-site startup and training. Extensive measurement technology, product troubleshooting and instrument repair workshops are offered at the Field Station.
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Extended Warranties
Warranties extended beyond factory standards are offered on many items to ensure a lasting useful life.
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Repair
A factory-authorized service center provides fast turnaround product repair and annual maintenance.
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Rental
Rental equipment is available to minimize downtime and cover equipment needs when projects expand.
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Communications
Call, email or chat online with applications engineers. Email correspondence is responsive and a toll-free number is available for added convenience.
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Quick Ship
Many orders ship on the same day and expedited shipping is available. If a product cannot be shipped immediately, customers are notified by phone or email.
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Discounts
The XB-200 represents the next generation of data buoy platforms from NexSens Technology. It is ideal for applications requiring portability and quick deployment, yet strong enough for rough water. The platform is a popular choice for limnology research, dredge turbidity monitoring, temperature or dissolved oxygen profiling, fisheries and aquaculture monitoring, harmful algal bloom detection, and oil spill response.
The hull and solar tower on the XB-200 are made from UV stabilized, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), offering both flexibility and toughness. The hull is filled with a lightweight, closed-cell polyurethane foam to keep the buoy afloat even if pierced or damaged. Batteries are housed in a waterproof compartment in the buoy hull with additional room for measurement electronics and telemetric equipment.
When configured with the NexSens X3 4G LTE cellular or Iridium satellite data logger, all electronics are mounted under the solar tower top plate for quick access and easy replacement. Three 4” pass-through ports accommodate water monitoring sensors, and a configurable top plate accommodates weather sensors along with a navigation beacon. Commonly integrated sensors include weather stations, wave sensors, thermistor strings, multi-parameter sondes, Doppler current profilers, and other monitoring instruments.
- Hull Outer Diameter: 30.0" (76.2cm)
- Hull Height: 22.0” (55.8cm)
- Battery Well Inner Diameter: 9.7” (23.6cm) above battery
- Battery Well Height: 20.5" (52.1cm)
- Pass-Through Hole Diameter: 4.0" (10.2cm)
- Tower Height: 20.0” (50.8cm)
- Solar Panels: 3x 15-watts
- Weight: 70 lb. (32kg)
- Gross Buoyancy: 334 lb. (152kg)
- Net Buoyancy: 264 lb. (120kg)
- Hull Material: UV stabilized, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) with closed-cell polyurethane foam fill
- Hardware Material: 316 stainless steel
- Mooring Attachments: 2x 5/8” eye nuts
- (1) XB-200 solar tower with (3) 15-watt solar panels
- (1) XB-200 buoy hull with with 4" instrument holes
- (1) XB-200 battery well lid with power hub
- (1) XB-200 instrument cage with integrated cross members for mooring clamps
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