1. Product Overview
The Induskey INK430 is a compact, lightweight visibility instrument designed specifically for portable and mobile monitoring applications. Featuring a highly integrated structure, low weight, and vibration resistance, the INK430 can be rapidly deployed on any mobile platform or carried to the field for real-time, continuous near-surface visibility monitoring. Data is transmitted via wired communication to backend software, enabling rapid situational assessment. The INK430 is widely applicable in traffic safety, meteorological and environmental protection, and maritime fog/haze monitoring where quick-response visibility measurement is essential.
2. System Architecture
The INK430 operates as a fully integrated portable visibility sensing unit with the following core components:
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Integrated Infrared Light Source: Emits pulses into a defined sampling volume for forward-scatter visibility measurement.
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High-Sensitivity Receiver: Detects scattered infrared energy for extinction coefficient calculation.
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Signal Processor: Calculates the extinction coefficient and derives the meteorological optical range (MOR).
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Compact Sealed Optical Assembly: Protected by an anodized aluminum alloy enclosure with painted finish.
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RS485 Communication Module: Modbus RTU protocol for seamless integration with data loggers and control systems.
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IP65 Enclosure: Anodized aluminum alloy with painted protection; suitable for outdoor, coastal, and harsh environments.
3. Key Features & Competitive Advantages
A. Stable & Compact Design
B. Advanced Sensor Technology
C. Ultra-Portable
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Small size, light weight (<2 kg); install anywhere; monitor anytime.
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Truly portable one-person operation.
D. Rugged & Vibration-Resistant
E. Wide Measurement Range
F. Instrument Consistency
G. High Accuracy
H. Low Power Consumption
I. Rugged Enclosure
J. Light Interference Immunity
K. Compact Footprint
4. Technical Specifications
| System Parameter |
Specification |
| Measurement Performance |
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| Measurement Range |
5 m ~ 10 km |
| Instrument Consistency |
≤±4 % |
| Measurement Accuracy |
±10 % (≤500 m); ±15 % (500 m ~ 10 km) |
| Resolution |
1 m |
| Data Update Interval |
60 s |
| System Configuration |
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| Power Supply |
DC 12 V |
| Power Consumption |
<1 W |
| Communication Output |
RS485; Modbus protocol |
| Physical & Environmental |
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| Enclosure Dimensions |
300 × 140 × 115 mm |
| Weight |
<2 kg |
| Enclosure Material |
Anodized aluminum alloy with painted protection |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 ~ 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity |
0 ~ 100 %RH |
| Protection Class |
IP65; suitable for outdoor, coastal, and harsh environments |
5. Applications
The Induskey INK430 is engineered for versatile deployment across mobile and portable monitoring scenarios:
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Traffic Safety and Highway Patrol: Rapid visibility assessment for accident response and traffic management.
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Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring: Field-deployable visibility measurement for weather services and pollution assessment.
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Maritime Fog and Haze Surveillance: Shipboard and shore-based portable fog monitoring for marine safety.
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Portable Emergency Response Teams: Quick-response visibility data for disaster relief and emergency operations.
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Mobile Air Quality Assessment: Dust and haze monitoring for construction sites and industrial zones.
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Construction Site Dust Monitoring: Real-time visibility measurement for occupational safety and environmental compliance.
6. Optional Cloud Platform
To maximize operational oversight, the INK430 seamlessly integrates with the optional Induskey industrial IoT Cloud Platform via host system data forwarding.
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Real-Time Remote Dashboard: Operators can upload portable visibility data to directly read MOR values, monitor equipment status, and analyze atmospheric conditions remotely.
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Multi-Site Centralized Management: Enables GPS positioning of multiple portable units across patrol routes, emergency response zones, or construction sites, facilitating data-driven intelligent management.
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Alarm Notification: Supports programmable threshold alarms for low-visibility conditions (fog, heavy haze, dust storms) configured to automatically dispatch notifications to patrol dispatch, emergency coordination, and environmental centers via SMS and email.
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Data Export & Reporting: Generates continuous historical visibility curves and operational logs for traffic safety analysis, meteorological research, environmental assessment, and emergency response documentation.
