Borewatch
Borewatch is a low-power data logger for groundwater, boreholes, and environmental applications. Install directly inside a 2-inch pipe for discreet, vandal-resistant operation.
Key Features
Fits Inside the Bore
A 49mm stainless steel IP68 housing installs directly inside a 2-inch (50mm) borehole or pipe - no external pole, enclosure or weatherproofing.
Long-Term Deployment
Up to 5 years of battery life for remote, low-maintenance installations.
Proactive Alerts & Monitoring
Automatic SMS and email alarms for water levels, pH, salinity, or other sensor parameters.
Flexible Data Reporting
Schedule CSV reports and integrate with backend systems via HTTP, FTP, or DNP3 (optional software licence).
Answers On-Device, Without SCADA
Calculates standing water level, drawdown, pump efficiency and yield on the device, so the numbers arrive without a SCADA system to derive them. Condition monitoring included, and sensors connect through a single M12 input cable.
Multi-Sensor Compatibility
Supports SDI-12, Modbus RS-485, analogue, and digital sensors.
How It Works
Deploy & Install
Insert Borewatch into the borehole and connect sensors.
Connect & Configure
Set up in minutes via Wi-Fi (HLink) or Ethernet (LANlink), no software required.
Monitor & Report
Automate data collection, alarms, and reporting over mobile networks.
Analyse & Optimise
Use CSV reports for environmental tracking and compliance.
Applications
Continuous water level, pH, salinity, and temperature monitoring in boreholes and aquifer monitoring networks.
Monitor groundwater levels and extraction rates for irrigation compliance and sustainable water management.
Discreet pipe-mounted installation with no external enclosure. Vandal-resistant operation for long-term unattended deployment.
Simplify Your Borehole Monitoring
No bulky enclosures, poles, or complex installations. Borewatch delivers a discreet, pipe-mounted solution.
Inputs & Outputs
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Calibration | Static Water Level (SWL) calibration on-device |
| Configurable Channels | 20 total (any mix of analogue/digital inputs, system inputs, SDI-12, Modbus, virtual channels) |
| Sensor Inputs | 1 native analogue and 1 native digital, plus SDI-12 and Modbus RS-485 buses. The analogue input shares a pin with the open collector output - you can use one or the other, not both |
| System Inputs | Battery voltage, External power voltage, Internal temperature, Moisture sensor |
| Outputs | 1 x Boosted 12V switched output (200mA, regulated, independent of battery state); 1 x Open collector (shares a pin with the analogue input); 1 x Low-voltage sensor supply (3.3V or 5V) |
| Input Compatibility | 4-20 mA, 0-2.5V, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA; voltage-free switch contact: switch, counter, event (rainfall), meter. 0-5V, 0-10V and 0-20mA connect via the input conditioning components supplied with the unit |
| Logging & Memory | |
| Memory Type | Built-in Flash storage |
| Storage Capacity | ~300,000 records |
| Report Format | CSV |
Communications
| Communication Options | |
|---|---|
| Mobile | 4G, or LTE Cat-M1 / NB-IoT (variant-dependent) |
| Wired | Ethernet (via LANlink cable) |
| Wi-Fi | Supported via HLink dongle |
| Protocols | HTTP/HTTPS POST, FTP, Email, DNP3 (optional software licence) |
| Antenna Options | External SMA; 2x for 4G variant; 1x for Cat-M1 variant |
| Time Sync & Accuracy | |
| On-board RTC | Real-Time Clock |
| Automatic | NTP Synchronisation |
General
| General | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | IP68-rated, stainless steel |
| Size & Weight | 49mm (W) x 410mm (H), 720g |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C |
| Mounting | Suspended in the bore from the integrated top suspension lug |
| Warranty | 12-month manufacturer's warranty, batteries excluded |
| Power & Battery | |
| Battery Type | Replaceable 7.2V Li-SOCl2 (Lithium Thionyl Chloride), 13 Ah |
| Expected Life | Up to 5 years (1-hour logging, daily reports, good signal, self-powered sensor, 1 alarm per month) |
| External Power Support | 12-22V DC, regulated (solar or external supply) |
Accessories
HLink dongle (HHS-080)
Portable Wi-Fi interface for connecting a laptop, tablet or phone without an Ethernet port.
LANlink cable (HHS-013)
Y-cable giving simultaneous USB and Ethernet access for configuration and log downloads.
M12 input cable (HBW-003)
Ready-made 8-pin M12 connector on a 5 m lead, for wiring sensors into the Borewatch sensor socket.
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