SmartBox
Ultra

1. The Remote Automation SmartBox Ultra acts as the central control unit that connects field sensors (such as the dissolved oxygen meter, pH sensors, temperature probes, turbidity sensors, etc.) with mechanical systems (aerators, feeders, pumps, and valves). Its main functions are:

• Data acquisition from DO meter and water quality sensors
• Data transmission to a secure cloud platform
• Automated control of connected devices based on real-time conditions
• Emergency alerting when water quality falls below safety thresholds

Remote access and management through a customer mobile/desktop app

2. Data Collection and Transmission

1. Sensor Integration:
   • The dissolved oxygen meter continuously measures DO concentration (mg/L).
   • Additional water quality sensors (temperature, pH, ammonia, turbidity) can be connected to the smart box.
2. Smart Box Processing:
   • The smart box reads the sensor signals in real-time.
   • Embedded microcontrollers or PLC logic compares readings against pre-configured threshold values.
3. Secure Cloud Storage:
   • Data is encrypted and transmitted via 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, or LoRaWAN to a secure cloud server.
   • Cloud storage ensures historical data logging, trend analysis, and compliance reporting.

3. Automated Device Control

When DO or other parameters deviate from optimal ranges, the smart box automatically activates or deactivates connected systems:

• Aerators:
  • If DO falls below the minimum safety threshold, aerators are switched ON to oxygenate the water.
  • When DO returns to normal, aerators automatically turn OFF to save energy.
• Feeders:
  • Feeding schedules can be automatically adjusted based on DO and water quality (e.g., preventing feeding when oxygen levels are too low to reduce stress and mortality).
• Valves and Pumps:
  • Smart box can open/close inlet/outlet valves to flush poor quality water and pump in fresh water.
  • Flow is regulated automatically when ammonia, turbidity, or pH levels cross unsafe limits.
• Other Systems:
  • Lighting, heaters, or circulation pumps may also be triggered based on environmental data.

4. Threshold Management & Alerts

• Configurable Thresholds:
  • Farmers/operators set optimal ranges for DO and water quality (e.g., DO > 5 mg/L for fish ponds).
  • Multiple levels of thresholds: Warning (low) and Emergency (critical low).
• Automated Responses:
  • At Warning levels, aerators or circulation systems engage.
  • At Emergency levels, multiple systems activate simultaneously (aerators, pumps, fresh water inlet).
• Emergency Alerts:
  • Push notifications, SMS, or email are sent to operators immediately when dangerous levels are detected.
  • Alerts include sensor data, timestamp, and recommended corrective actions.

5. Cloud & App Integration

• Cloud Dashboard:
  • Real-time water quality visualization (DO, pH, temperature, turbidity).
  • Historical trend analysis and AI-driven predictions for water quality risks.
• Mobile/PC App:
  • Remote monitoring of live DO and water quality readings.
  • Remote control to manually override system operations (turn aerator ON/OFF, adjust feeder timing).
  • Customizable alerts and reports.
• User Control:
  • Operators can change thresholds, adjust schedules, and authorize automated decision logic directly from the app.
  • Multi-level access for farm managers, technicians, and monitoring teams.

6. Benefits of the System

• Prevents fish mortality by ensuring DO never drops to critical levels.
• Optimizes feeding by preventing waste and stress during poor water conditions.
• Reduces operational costs via energy-efficient automation.
• Provides traceability with secure cloud data logging.
• Enables remote management from anywhere, reducing dependency on constant manual supervision.