Sentek BILBY®
Underground | Out-of-sight | Connective
The BILBY® is a telemetry unit that works underground, connecting to a Sentek Drill & Drop™ probe via the SDI-12 protocol. It then transmits information to a Gateway via underground wireless technology, then uploads to the cloud via a Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Cellular connection.
The multi-functionality and reliability of the BILBY® when paired with the Sentek Drill & Drop™ is an ideal combination for many users looking for a wholly underground solution.
Features
- Underground telemetry solution
- Long-life battery
- Connects to a Sentek probe via SDI-12
- Data is transmitted via underground wireless technology to a Gateway up to 150 m away
Specifications
| Probe Supported | Sentek SDI-12 Drill & Drop™ |
| Battery | Replaceable D Cell Li-Ion Primary Cell Battery with Supercap and connector. Magnetic switch to enable device without opening. |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Bluetooth® Connectivity | Using BILBY® Connect App (pending release) on Android or iOS within 5 m (above ground) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Using ground penetrating spread spectrum technology on the 915MHz ISM band. Operation distance up to 150 m from the Gateway when buried 30 cm below ground within dense canopy |
| Installation | Installed sub-surface using a 200 mm post hole digger with probe installed adjacent at the desired depth |
| Weight | 850 g (including battery) |
| Dimensions | 154 mm tall by 185 mm diameter |
The development of this technology was supported by the Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils, whose activities were funded by the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program.
