TrackerNode
ART-TRN1
Connects to
TrackerSonde Multi-Parameter Sonde or
Single Sensors. Two input ports.
Connectable sensor list
TrackerSonde sensors (up to 7 parameters across 6 ports):
pH (ART-PHT2)
Optical dissolved oxygen, concentration and % saturation (ART-ODO2)
Conductivity / TDS / Salinity (ART-CON2)
ORP (ART-ORP2)
Chlorophyll-a (ART-CA2)
Phycocyanin / BGA (ART-PC2)
Oil-in-water (ART-OIW2)
Turbidity (ART-TU2)
Single Sensors (brushed, anti-fouling):
Optical dissolved oxygen / temperature (ART-ODO1-B)
Dissolved organic matter (ART-DOM1-B)
TOC / COD / Turbidity / Temperature, high and low range (ART-UV254-H/L)
Chlorophyll-a (ART-CA1-B)
Phycocyanin (ART-PC1-B)
TSS (ART-TSS1-B)
Related Applications
Drinking water
Waste water
Storm water
Irrigation water
Indoor applications
Surface water
Watershed management
Harmful algae blooms Aquaculture
Pricing
Operationalizing your fixed infrastructure is supported by two pricing models:
* Flexible Hardware Purchase + Subscription: Combines hardware ownership with an active cellular and cloud dashboard subscription for streaming metrics.
* Concierge 5-Year Plan: A full-package commercial format providing a comprehensive, hassle-free structure across a 5-year deployment cycle.
Overview
The TrackerNode is a compact cellular telemetry unit that brings AquaRealTime sondes and sensors online wherever a floating surface buoy isn’t the right fit. It collects real-time water quality data from up to two connected sondes or sensors and streams it to the AquaRealTime online dashboard, running on solar or shore power.
The TrackerNode is ideal for rivers, streams, creeks and canals where currents make a floating buoy impractical, as well as for docks, piers, bridges, existing navigation or monitoring buoys, and indoor installations such as treatment plants and pump stations. It gives water managers continuous, 24/7 water quality monitoring at fixed locations without the delays of manual grab sampling.
Sensors and Parameters
The TrackerNode has two ports, each of which accepts either a TrackerSonde multi-parameter sonde or a single sensor, so it can run two sondes, two single sensors or one of each.
The TrackerSonde holds up to six digital probes measuring up to 7 parameters at once, chosen from dissolved oxygen, pH, ORP, conductivity, salinity, turbidity, chlorophyll-a, phycocyanin (blue-green algae), oil in water and depth, with water temperature included. It operates at depths up to 30 meters.
Single sensor options include optical dissolved oxygen, UV254 total organic carbon (TOC) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved organic matter (DOM) and oil in water. Readings are taken every 30 minutes by default, with faster sampling available.
Power
5V DC power input
Solar panel compatible for off-grid deployments.
Data and Connectivity
The TrackerNode uses managed cellular telemetry with automatic carrier hopping to keep the strongest available connection, fully managed by AquaRealTime with no cellular provisioning required. Data streams to the AquaRealTime Dashboard, where live readings, historical charts and customizable Action Threshold alerts help you spot changes early.
For utilities and industrial users, a REST API lets you pull TrackerNode data directly into SCADA systems, existing databases or other third-party software.
Deployment and Maintenance
The TrackerNode has two ports, each of which accepts either a TrackerSonde multi-parameter sonde or a single sensor, so it can run two sondes, two single sensors or one of each.
The TrackerSonde holds up to six digital probes measuring up to 7 parameters at once, chosen from dissolved oxygen, pH, ORP, conductivity, salinity, turbidity, chlorophyll-a, phycocyanin (blue-green algae), oil in water and depth, with water temperature included. It operates at depths up to 30 meters.
Single sensor options include optical dissolved oxygen, UV254 total organic carbon (TOC) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved organic matter (DOM) and oil in water. Readings are taken every 30 minutes by default, with faster sampling available.
FAQs
When should I use the TrackerNode instead of a buoy?
Use the TrackerNode when you can mount to a fixed structure, such as a dock, bridge or existing buoy, when currents are too strong for a floating buoy, or when monitoring indoors.
How many sensors can the TrackerNode connect to?
Two. Each port accepts either a TrackerSonde multi-parameter sonde or a single sensor.
How is the TrackerNode powered?
By an optional solar panel for off-grid sites, or by any 5 V DC supply for permanent or indoor installations.
Can TrackerNode data go into our SCADA system?
Yes. Data is available through a REST API for integration with SCADA and other third-party software, in addition to the AquaRealTime Dashboard.