Phocus3 acoustic noise logger

Manufacturer: Ovarro
The Phocus3 is a high-sensitivity acoustic noise logger designed for detecting and localising water leaks in potable water distribution networks. It offers reliable long-term monitoring, secure data storage and convenient data collection via IR or radio communication.
Description

PHOCUS3 LOGGER – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION


COMMUNICATIONS

Local IR Communication

  • Infra-red communication range: up to 50 cm

Radio Communication

  • Frequency options: 868 MHz / 915 MHz

  • Transmission power: 15 mW / 10 mW

  • Radio range: up to 50 metres line-of-sight


SENSOR & MEASUREMENT

  • Sensor sensitivity: 5 V/g

  • Sampling period: 1 second

  • Measurement epochs:

    • 3 × 15 minutes, or

    • 1 × 45 minutes


DATA STORAGE

  • Internal memory: 8 Mbit

  • Storage capacity:

    • ~1 year of measurement data

      • 90 seconds of audio recording


POWER & BATTERY LIFE

  • Power source: Lithium battery

  • Operating life:

    • 10 years (IR model)

    • 5 years (Radio model)


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

  • IP rating: IP68 (fully submersible, waterproof)

  • Operating temperature: –10°C to +50°C


DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Without handle

  • 92 mm × 40 mm diameter

With handle

  • 113 mm × 40 mm diameter

Height to TNC connector

  • 105 mm × 40 mm diameter

Including stub antenna

  • 163 mm × 40 mm diameter

Weight

  • IR model: 230 g

  • Radio model: 240 g


COMMUNICATIONS MODULE – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Display

  • Sunlight-readable LCD display

Data Memory

  • Internal memory: 32 Mbit

  • Capacity:

    • ~1 week of data for 100 loggers

      • 360 seconds of audio

PC Connectivity

  • USB interface

Power Supply

  • Rechargeable NiMH battery

Operating Life

  • > 12 hours continuous operation

Operating Temperature

  • –10°C to +50°C

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions: 150 × 90 × 25 mm

  • Weight: 235 g