hydroSpider2
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
TBRG Integration
Fits inside a tipping bucket rain gauge, so one pole and one housing carry the whole installation - no separate enclosure to mount or weatherproof. The box contains the unit, antenna, mating connector, blanking cap, conditioning pack and quick start guide. A battery is not included.
One Pole, One Housing
Mounting inside the rain gauge removes the separate enclosure, its bracket and its weatherproofing from the job. Integrated diagnostics and communications testing confirm operation before you leave site.
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 up to 300,000 records locally and deliver data securely via SMS, Email, FTP, HTTP(S) or DNP3 (optional software licence) to your nominated servers. Reporting intervals are fully customisable - scheduled, hourly, or event-based.
Reliable Communications
4G, or LTE Cat-M1 / NB-IoT depending on variant, for dependable performance 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 hydroSpider2 in the field, attaching your sensors and securing the unit in place.
Connect & Configure
Configure locally using the LANlink cable or HLink dongle and a computer via web browser. No special software required.
Monitor & Report
hydroSpider2 automatically collects and transmits data. Alarms can be set to notify you of critical changes, and reports are delivered on schedule.
Analyse & Optimise
hydroSpider2 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. hydroSpider2 offers a small-footprint, pre-configured solution designed for accuracy and reliability.
Inputs & Outputs
| Inputs / Outputs | |
|---|---|
| Max Channels | 20 |
| Standard Inputs | 4-20mA and 0-2.5V connect direct. 0-20mA, 0-5V and 0-10V connect via the input conditioning components; 2 x Digital, voltage-free switch contact (switch / event / counter / meter); 4 x System inputs (voltage, temperature, moisture, power); the SDI-12 and Modbus option replaces one analogue input, one digital input and the open collector, and is fitted at manufacture. 0-5V, 0-10V and 0-20mA connect via the input conditioning components supplied with the unit |
| Outputs | 1 x Switched 12V supply (sensor power/control), max 1A - voltage follows the connected battery, so allow for around 11V when the battery is low; 1 x Open collector (accessory control), not available on Modbus/SDI-12 or RS-232 variants |
| Virtual Inputs | Calculation / logic-based; rating tables |
| 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 |
| Reporting Protocols | HTTP/HTTPS POST, FTP, Email, optional DNP3 |
| Time Sync & Accuracy | |
| Real-Time Clock | On-board RTC |
| Time synchronisation | Automatic by NTP |
General
| General | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | IP60-rated ABS, with no water ingress protection |
| Housing Required | Must be installed inside a weatherproof housing - typically inside the rain gauge, or a secondary enclosure |
| Size & Weight | 158mm (W) x 90mm (H) x 46mm (D), 360g |
| Temperature Range | -20C to +60C. Cold-climate installations should specify the OLED display at time of order |
| Mounting | Surface mount (fits inside TBRG) |
| Warranty | 12-month manufacturer's warranty, batteries excluded |
| Power & Battery | |
| Power / Battery Input | 12V DC nominal, min 1A |
| Charger Input | 16-24V DC 2A, or a 12V solar panel |
| Backup Battery | 9V lithium recommended. It preserves date, time, counters and alarm state only - it does not log, alarm or report |
| Charging | Built-in charger and monitoring for an external 12V SLA battery, up to 7.2Ah |
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.
SLA battery (HHS-016)
12 V 7.2 Ah sealed lead acid battery with a long connector lead for hydroSpider2.
Downloads
Documents
Latest Firmware
