hydroSpider 2
Designed for environmental and hydrological monitoring. It supports a wide range of sensors and communication options, ensuring reliable performance in remote and harsh environments.
Key Features
Seamless TBRG Integration
Fits neatly inside a tipping bucket rain gauge - battery included - eliminating bulky external enclosures and reducing installation costs.
Quick & Cost-Effective Deployment
Compact and easy to install with minimal infrastructure. Integrated diagnostics and communications testing ensure reliable operation from day one.
Proactive Alerts & Monitoring
Monitor rainfall, water levels, water and air quality, and soil conditions with a wide range of sensors. Automated SMS and email alerts provide instant notification of critical changes.
Flexible Data Reporting
Store over 300,000 records locally and deliver data securely via SMS, Email, FTP, HTTP(S) or DNP3 to your nominated servers. Reporting intervals are fully customisable - scheduled, hourly, or event-based.
Reliable Communications
Maintain connectivity anywhere in the world with support for 3G, 4G, NB-IoT and LTE-M1, delivering dependable performance even in remote areas with poor reception.
Multi-Sensor Compatibility
Go beyond rainfall monitoring with support for up to 20 channels, including SDI-12, Modbus RS-485, analogue, and digital inputs.
How It Works
Deploy & Install
Deploy hydroSpider 2 in the field, attaching your sensors and securing the unit in place.
Connect & Configure
Configure locally using the LANLink or HLink cable and a computer via web browser. No special software required.
Monitor & Report
hydroSpider 2 automatically collects and transmits data. Alarms can be set to notify you of critical changes, and reports are delivered on schedule.
Analyse & Optimise
hydroSpider 2 provides you with actionable data for decision-making, ensuring compliance and enhancing water management strategies.
Applications
Rainfall, water level, water quality, and soil conditions - continuous telemetry from remote field sites to your team and reporting systems.
Accurate hydrological data for catchment management, water accounting, and compliance reporting across distributed monitoring networks.
High-resolution, multi-channel logging with flexible sensor support for environmental research, field studies, and academic monitoring programs.
Simplify Your Rainfall Monitoring
No complicated setups or unreliable readings. hydroSpider 2 offers a small-footprint, pre-configured solution designed for accuracy and reliability.
Inputs & Outputs
| Inputs / Outputs | |
|---|---|
| Max Channels | 20 |
| Standard Inputs | 2 × Analogue (0–2.4V / 0–5V / 0–10V / 4–20mA); 2 × Digital (switch / event / counter / meter); 4 × System inputs (voltage, temperature, moisture, power); options for SDI-12 & Modbus |
| Outputs | 1 × Switched 12V supply (sensor power/control); 1 × Open collector (accessory control) |
| Virtual Inputs | Calculation / logic-based; rating tables |
| Logging & Memory | |
| Memory Type | Non-volatile flash |
| Storage Capacity | ~300,000 records |
| Report Format | CSV |
Communications
| Communication Options | |
|---|---|
| Mobile | 3G/4G LTE, NB-IoT, Cat-M1 |
| Wired | Ethernet (via LANLink cable) |
| Wi-Fi | Supported via HLink cable |
| Reporting Protocols | HTTP/HTTPS POST, FTP, Email, DNP3, SMS |
| Time Sync & Accuracy | |
| On-board RTC | Real-Time Clock |
| Automatic | NTP Synchronisation |
General
| General | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | IP60-rated ABS |
| Size & Weight | 158mm (W) × 90mm (H) × 46mm (D), 360g |
| Temperature Range | −20°C to +60°C |
| Mounting | Surface mount (fits inside TBRG) |
| Warranty | 12-month manufacturer's warranty |
| Power & Battery | |
| Power Supply | 12–28V DC (solar panel or external power) |
| Backup Battery | 9V lithium recommended |
| Charging | Built-in charger and monitoring for external 12V SLA battery |
Downloads
Documents
Firmware v2.18
