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  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP
  • ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 with 1200 kHz ADCP

Robust and advanced design and sensors characterise the ToughBoy Panchax wave buoy

From harbour monitoring, subsea engineering pre-surveys to wave energy studies and any type of wave and current measurement surveys in between, the ToughBoy Panchax is the optimum choice.

The ToughBoy Panchax comes equipped with a thoroughly-tested, advanced wave sensor which provides high-precision wave data, as well as a state-of-the-art, integrated 1200 kHz ADCP. It is also possible to rent the ToughBoy Panchax 1.2 fitted with a 600 kHz ADCP or without an ADCP. 

Thanks to its robust design, there is a reduced risk of losing the wave buoy or its data. In addition, it is easily handled and requires minimal servicing.

Please note: This product is subject to export control, which may delay/hinder delivery to some countries, and may be subject to restrictions if re-exported.​

Key benefits

  • Cutting a long survey story short: What you get

    Cutting a long survey story short: What you get

    The ToughBoy Panchax wave buoy offers you a thoroughly tested solution with low service and communications costs.

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    Cutting a long survey story short: What you get

    The ToughBoy Panchax wave buoy offers you a thoroughly tested solution with low service and communications costs.

     

    Reliable data
    ... through a high-precision wave sensor and optional integrated ADCP
     
    Reduced risk of wave buoy suffering damages or being lost
    ... through a robust design with built-in buoyancy material
     
    Long intervals between service inspections
    ... through electronics with low power consumption and intelligent battery charging
     
    Uncomplicated offshore service operations
    ... through a design facilitating servicing with fewest possible tools
     
    Remote configuration and monitoring of the wave buoy
    ... through web-based software ToughBoy Onshore

    ‘wpd found with EIVA a flexible and proactive partner to fully satisfy the project's demands. Together, we were able to develop a solution with a unique form of mitigating the risk of having data leaks at an affordable price rate.'
    Project Manager Offshore Logistics Florian Lesch
    wpd

    Read the full case study


  • Buoy design with a pool of benefits

    Buoy design with a pool of benefits

    Robust and advanced design and sensors characterise the ToughBoy Panchax data buoy.

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    Buoy design with a pool of benefits

    Robust and advanced design and sensors characterise the ToughBoy Panchax data buoy

    The state-of-the-art, integrated ADCP (comes standard in three of the models) and thoroughly-tested, advanced wave sensor provide high-precision wave and current data – the settings and transmission are adjusted according to your needs, keeping communications expenditures at a minimum as well.

    No complications

    The ToughBoy Panchax is designed to eliminate complications such as losing the acquired data or the data buoy itself, or having to deal with extensive and costly service procedures on a regular basis.

    Advanced mooring technology, built-in buoyancy material and an alarm function triggered if the data collection buoy should move beyond a predefined guard zone offer a vastly reduced risk of the buoy suffering damages or being lost.

    The data buoy is easily handled, it needs no support to stand when it is not in the water, and the battery assembly is designed to ensure that the service crew is not exposed to the risk of gas explosion. Altogether, this adds up to a safer work-environment.

    Easily serviced on site

    Service costs are cut to a minimum, due both to the long time interval between each service inspection and the low number of man-hours required.

    The ToughBoy Panchax data collection buoy is designed for uncomplicated, offshore servicing with a minimum of tools, all of which are standard equipment on a vessel and do not require a specially trained offshore crew.

    The data buoy's batteries are easily removed with an A-frame or a small crane. The buoy components do not require calibration, none of the mooring parts require servicing, and because the USB drives are wet-mateable the electronics are always protected from water when at sea.

  • Cut the budget normally dedicated to inspections by at least 50%

    Cut the budget normally dedicated to inspections by at least 50%

    Low power consumption together with a battery based on intelligent charging technology ensure year-long battery life.

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    Cut the budget normally dedicated to inspections by at least 50%

    The electronics of the ToughBoy Panchax data buoy offer low power consumption

    This, together with a battery based on intelligent charging technology, ensures year-long battery life and thus long intervals between service inspections of the data buoy – 12 months or more.

    This will cut the budget that is normally dedicated to inspections by at least 50%.

    Learn more about the ToughBoy Panchax's intelligent power handling system

    Power budget in months of the ToughBoy Panchax

    Theoretical power budget by month of the ToughBoy Panchax data collection buoy solution – this will vary relative to geographic location and time of deployment

    The above graph shows the theoretical power budget for a ToughBoy data buoy deployed in Denmark in March. It is based on weather data from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) for the years 2001-2010.

  • Simple and secure buoy data transmission and storage

    Simple and secure buoy data transmission and storage

    The web-based software solution of the ToughBoy Panchax data buoy allows for remote configuration and monitoring.

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    Simple and secure buoy data transmission and storage

    ToughBoy Onshore, the web-based software solution of the ToughBoy Panchax data buoy, allows for remote configuration and monitoring. This simplifies data transmission.

    In other words, you’ll have the buoy data you need instantly, and you’ll be able to adjust settings as desired.

    The acquired buoy data is transmitted to you, to EIVA servers as a backup option and to USB drives on the data collection buoy for on-site retrieval. This virtually eliminates the risk of data loss.

    The ToughBoy Panchax allows for various data transmission options

    Perfect match for your requirements

    The ToughBoy Panchax data buoy offers different transmission types (GSM/3G/HSDPA/GPRS, Iridium, UHF). This translates into high deployment flexibility of the buoy and savings in terms of communications, as the data buoy can be configured to the optimum communications choice for a given offshore deployment scenario.

    Moreover, you choose the data transmission settings and format. Thereby, you're ensured that you get the right data when you need it – matching your needs 100%

  • Looking for a total wave buoy solution?

    Looking for a total wave buoy solution?

    The ToughBoy Panchax buoy is a complete wave data buoy solution, consisting of these components.

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    Looking for a total wave buoy solution?

    The ToughBoy Panchax buoy is a complete wave data buoy solution, consisting of these components.

    EIVA ToughBoy Panchax wave buoy

    • Base buoy
    • EIVA wave sensor
    • GPS
    • EIVA Data Communication Unit (DCU)
    • Communication via GSM/3G/HSDPA/GPRS, Iridium, UHF
    • Intelligent power handling system consisting of:
    • 4 solar panels, 50 W each
    • 16,000 Wh consumption battery (not rechargeable)
    • 100 Ah rechargeable battery
    • Battery-charging electronics
    • Antennas
    • Lantern (IALA compliant)
    • Radar reflector

    Web-based platform ToughBoy Onshore

    • Software for configuration
    • Software for data retrieval, status and position monitoring
    • Backup data stored by EIVA
    • Email reception of buoy notification

    The ToughBoy Panchax wave buoy can also be rented fitted with a 600 kHz or 1200 kHz Teledyne Workhorse Monitor ADCP with bottom tracking.

  • References

    References

    The ToughBoy Panchax data collection buoy is used by customers around the world.

    Hear what they have to say

    ToughBoy references

    wpd

    ‘wpd found with EIVA a flexible and proactive partner to fully satisfy the project's demands. Together, we were able to develop a solution with a unique form of mitigating the risk of having data leaks at an affordable price rate.'
    Project Manager Offshore Logistics Florian Lesch

    Read the full wind farm construction case study

     

    WSP

    'We have been very happy with the ToughBoy wave buoy and EIVA’s support team. The buoy works just as we hoped for. Even without being a technician, we found the ToughBoy was easy to assemble and use. We pretty much didn’t have to do anything more than put it in the water.'
    Technical Director Ole Smith

    Read the full bridge construction case study

Sensor specifications

Wave sensor

     
ParameterSymbolIntervalResolutionMax valueAccuracy
Timetn/a1 sn/a±0.1 s

Wave mean
direction

Θmean

10–180 min360°±5°

Significant
wave height

Hm010–180 min0.1 m15 m±0.1 m or 2%

Wave peak
period

Tp10–180 min0.1 s25.5 s±0.1 s or 2%

Wave zero
crossing period

Tz10–180 min0.1 s25.5 s±0.1 s or 2%

Sea surface
elevation

η0.25–0.5 s0.01 m15 m±0.01 m or 2%

Teledyne Workhorse Monitor ADCP

     
ParameterSymbolIntervalResolutionMax valueAccuracy

Current velocity
 
            

Uz10–180 min1 mm/s     5 m/s0.3/0.5% of
water velocity
relative to ADCP
±3/±5 mm/s

Current
direction

Θz10–180 min   ±5°360°    ±5°

Depth range

Rn/aUser-
confi-
gurable
15–116 m
(80 dB)    
±1.5 dB
BinsB    n/a 11281

How to rent equipment from EIVA

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