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Land Based

Aquaculture

2011
AKVA group-Land Based-NO-08.11
2012

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Software
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Recirculation
page 28

Feed Systems
page 44

Camera Systems
page 58

Underwater Lights
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C O N T E N T S :

COMPLETE PROJECTS ............... 4


SOFTWARE ........................... 14
RECIRCULATION .................... 28
FEED SYSTEMS ..................... 44
PIPES AND PIPEWORK ........... 56
CAMERA SYSTEMS ................ 58
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS ... 72
BIOMASS ESTIMATOR ............ 76
UNDERWATER LIGHTS ........... 78
CAGE FARMING .................... 82
WORLDWIDE SALES .............. 87
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Your technology partner - Land Based Aquaculture Surveillance Camera

Recirculation System

Feed System

Cameras
RotorSpreders Oxygen Cones

Sensor Network

Underwater Lights

Environmental Sensors

From single components and software to complete solutions

AKVA group is recognized as a pioneer and technology driver in


the global aquaculture industry for more than 30 years. Today,
the company is the worlds largest supplier, from single components
to large, advanced and tailor made land based farming projects.

We have developed a reputation for quality products and software


that provide maximum reliability and cost effectiveness. Large
numbers of recirculation systems, pipes and pipework, feed systems,
sensors, cameras, underwater lights and software are currently in Variuos types of ponds Raceways D-ended Raceways
use on a wide variety of farms all around the world. Traditional ponds have been used in Raceways generate slow water velocity, D-ended raceways generate medium
aquaculture for hundreds of years, and are best suited for slow swimming water velocity, making them suitable
TROND WILLIKSEN, NEW CEO and are found in many different and bottom dwelling species. for slower swimming species.
AKVA group ASA. shapes and types.

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Turn your supplier into your partner...

Minimizing risks...

AKVA group is the only supplier with Project planning Budgeting Hardware solutions Software solutions Training
the capability to offer both cage
farming and land based aquaculture
operations with complete technical
solutions. Being a AKVA group partner
means leaving responsibility for
technical matters to external experts,
while allowing your own personnel to
focus on biology and production. Two heads think better than one, says Budgeting means planning ahead to Are you happy with standard solutions I know the software can do it, if I can Many think instruction manuals are tedi-
an old proverb. In terms of planning an create an image of the size and shape or does your operation or staff require only figure out how. We have heard it ous, they are, but still an important part
AKVA groups team of professionals aquaculture operation it translates into of your operations. It is imperative for of some custom hardware? In a care- before, and aim to make all software of successful farm operations. Sufficient
knows what is important for your allowing people with different know-how- the finance- and sales department in fully planned tailormade project, specific solution a user-friendly and integrated training of your staff and managers will
to work together in the planning process. their jobs. Allowing technical conside- hardware requirements can be taken into part of your operation. This will turn it minimize the amount of frustration that
success in the aquaculture industry.
Letting AKVAs technical experts team up rations into the budget will also help account at an early stage so they will not from a headache to a tool that helps builds up while browsing through a man-
We are able and willing to take on
with your own operational experts will you identify constraints or bottlenecks add extra costs or delays along the way. you communicate with your equipment, ual in search of a solution to a problem.
the responsibility for delivering allow a more holistic view of the planned in your operation. and helps your fish talk back to you. Training of staff, face-to-face is always
technology with the quality, standards project. a smart investment.
and service level needed to minimize
the risk of technical problems which
may lead to production down-time
and associated financial losses.
Turning the key to a better operation
We will ensure the integration and Increasing value, shoulder by shoulder
quality of our work by undertaking A complete tailormade project is a new concept in the aquaculture
As a farm owner or farm manager your main concern is to industry. Choosing AKVA group is like choosing a business partner
thorough and detailed planning and
create a safe environment where your investment can grow to help you plan and shape the best possible aquaculture operation
pre-project design of your farm. as fast as possible without adding more cost than necessary. based on your initial idea, challenge or problem. Your partner will
This will enable you to focus on Partnering with AKVA group will allow you to keep your focus take part in the planning and design of solutions to make your new
biological and financial performance, on fine tuning operations to increase profitability, while farm optimal with regards to biological, economical- and technical
while the rest is handled by us. sharing the technical load with people who are experts in risk, mechanical system design, site evaluation, system drawings,
achieving technical excellence. project planning, construction, assembly, startup and training of
managers and personnel.

Installations Farm Management Software support Service & Maintenance External site operation
support support

Plug and play may be the preferred mode The start-up phase is critical to the An operation is only as good as the soft- Systems running year on end, sometimes Being able to run the farm by remote
for anyone wanting to connect two pieces success of any farm, and having a ware needed to manage it. Efficient farm in extreme weather, will always be sub- control, also means being able to hand
of equipment together. In an aquaculture system expert on site for support will control also needs efficient and timely ject to extensive wear and tear. In order over certain operations to people located
facility, putting the pieces together may ensure optimal utilization of both your software support that can lend to maintain steady operations, preventive off-site. AKVA group now offers a new
not be quite as simple although it might hardware- and software solutions. a helping hand in times of trouble. service ageements and proper mainte- operation package - the farm manager
seem like it when our experts are at AKVA group offers full Farm Manage- AKVA group has an entire department nance are critical. AKVA groups Service can focus completely on the fish, while
AKVA group offers complecte intergrated work. Professional installations prevents ment Support to help fine-tune your dedicated to this task, ready to step in department has decades of experience our technical staff looks after the
packages with all the equipment and future headaches and costly mistakes. site and for consultation and staff to get you back on track. in supporting and doing maintenance technical equipment.
software you need for your operations. training, ensuring the best possible under such conditions.
results.

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Financing - loan or leasing? Training - AKVA Academy

Export financing Simple and affordable leasing


AKVA group ASA may, in cooperation with With up to 100% leasing of equipment from AKVA
Eksportfinans, offer competitive financing to group, you will free capital and simplify your
foreign buyers. Eksportfinans, the Norwegian finance management
export credit agency for Export Financing,
What are the benefits of leasing?
is owned by banks and the Norwegian Ministry
for Trade and Industry. It is the only financial Minimum administration and increased financial
institution specialized in long term exports freedom
financing of Norwegian capital goods and Complete user right of equipment
services.
More time to concentrate on the strategic
Eksportfinans offers a range of interest rate management
options based on the sales contract. Loan on Leasing is profitable, simple and predictable
Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR)
What happens following the leasing
terms, may be given with a re-payment period
of up to 10 years. CIRR is a free of charge period?
interest rate option for the borrower in the The equipment can be returned
period from acceptance of the loan until The leasing can be continued at a significantly
delivery of the equipment/service. Eksport-
reduced rate
finans offers financing of up to 85% of
A buy-out price can be requested Professional aquaculture training The courses can take place in one of AKVA groups
the sales contract. dedicated training facilities or, if preferred, at the
Local variations may apply and leasing may not The AKVA Academy was established with the aim
customers site. The classes are instructed by AKVA
The financing requires backing from the of conveying theoretical, practical and biological
be available in all markets. For further information, groups dedicated specialists, ensuring the highest pos-
Norwegian Guarantee Institute for Export knowledge of how AKVA group products optimize
please contact your nearest AKVA group office. sible
Credits (GIEK) and/or a commercial bank aquaculture results. The extensive curriculum
quality of the courses. Some of the most popular
for 100% of the loan to cover political includes numerous practical and theoretical product
training modules include:
and commercial risks, related to the credit training courses, as well as a comprehensive 2 year
given in the whole repayment period. Quality Farming program. Product Specific Training, spanning the
full AKVA group product range
Preparation, Training , Follow-up Advanced Product Maintenance
For more information, please
visit www.eksportfinans.no All training programs are tailor-made and planned Software Training
in close cooperation with the customer. Further on, Quality Farming programs (Level 1 & 2).
and to ensure the highest possible learning outcome, Training is a key component of employee development,
the following stages are followed: and is guaranteed to have a positive effect on staff
1. Individual self-paced preparation phase motivation and operation. The invaluable relations and
2. Face-to-face training shared knowledge of the product specialists, ensures
3. Close post-training follow-up optimal utilization of all your AKVA technology.

Competitive financing solutions... A wide range of courses and training programs...

A wide range of cages, feed barges and Feed systems, monitoring equipment, Flexible recirculation systems for salt- or AKVA groups software courses are The 2 year Quality Farming program AKVA group offers a wide range of advanced
work boats of different types and sizes net cleaners, and underwater lights fresh water, both outdoors and indoors among the most popular. ensures production optimization. aquaculture technology, and provides
have been financed. can be leased. installations, are often made possible customized product training on demand.
through export finance.

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Technical Service and Software Support Advanced farming needs
professional maintenance...
As aquaculture equipment becomes more advanced, Through on-site visits, AKVA group technician will
the need for professional service and preventive get a complete overview and understanding of specific
maintenance increases. AKVA group offers global solutions on the site, specific requirements, prefe-
professional service on all products; on or off rences and work routines of local staff. Adding a face
location including: factor to this will ease communication between the
site staff and the dedicated technician in the future.
Fixed pricing on reconditioned critical spare
parts with guaranteed local availability.
Technical telephone support during local
office hours.
Professional consultancy services.
System upgrades, including fixed pricing
on specific rebuild kits.
Fast service response times.

SmartService - a safe solution


Regular service prevents downtime, and thus
ensures predictable and uninterrupted production. Software Support - a necessary tool
AKVA groups comprehensive and flexible Smart-
Turning a software solution into the optimal work tool
Service agreement is a safe solution providing
requires both understanding about local knowledge,
a wide range of benefits, such as:
work routines and preferences. Achieving optimal
Prioritized 24 hour telephone support. control on the farm often takes settings, tuning and
Discount on spare parts. adjustment of the software solution according to local
Discount on service technician rates. requirements and priorities. For its turn-key custom-
Discount on software upgrades. ers, AKVA groups dedicated software team offers:
Discount on AKVA Academy training programs.
Dedicated AKVA group service representative On-site support
during office hours. Telephone support
Online support
It is recommended that the SmartService agreement Implementation
is upgraded to include regular on-site visits by Training
experienced AKVA group technicians resulting in: Upgrading of licenses
Status report of the site. Consulting
Yearly maintenance documentation in Tailor-made solutions
accordance to local HSE standards. On-site training
Development of regular preventive In depth training
maintenance routines. Securing long time investments

Professional service, support and maintenance...

With a SmartService agreement, the AKVA group offer a regular service visit More advanced aquaculture technology
farm manager can focus completely on with equipment control and maintenance, increaces the need for more professional
the fish, while our technical staff looks including a detailed status report. service, support and maintenance.
after the equipment.

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Why choose a complete delivery?
There are many benefits of a tailormade delivery and we will ensure excellent system compatibility
from AKVA group. The main one is having the entire and integration in order to provide you with a trouble
aquaculture project designed, managed, supplied free operation delivered on time. All of this will result in
and installed by AKVA groups team of professionals. improved farm operations and profitability. In addition,
We have decades of experience in designing and you will have one price tag for your entire farm, no
supplying aquaculture technology worldwide. hidden costs and one of the industrys most reliable
You will deal with one supplier for all deliveries, companies as your project partner.

Easy reporting and compliance with national and international regulations

Compiling data and preparing applications and reports


often seems like a complete waste of time and money.
So why spend any more time doing it than necessary?
When all your equipment speaks one language, data
can automatically be compiled into reports and sent off
to government agencies or regulatory bodies by the
click of a mouse. With AKVA personnel onboard such
systems are more than just a distant dream.

Hatchery in Malaysia.

Full integration of all equipment and software


With AKVA group as your project partner, we will turning into chaos, and instead being an efficient tool
make sure the feeding system speaks the same for farm management. Control is the key to successful
language as the camera, the sensors, the budgeting risk management and a profitable business. Thats why
software or the water treatment system. Planning we deliver integration to put you in control.
for full integration will help avoid your equipment

Place your bet on a winning team


Being a top performer means that you have to keep of aquaculture. Our research team is constantly
a close eye on operational performance while also churning out new products or improving on the old
being updated on important technology progress and ones. Betting on us will allow you to see your bright
innovations. AKVA group already has a portfolio of ideas or needs of today, turn into effective and well
the most proven and updated technology in the world tested products of tomorrow.

New innovative projects world wide

Port Lincoln, Australia Red Sea, Saudi Arabia Shenzhen, China


The break-through in farming of Bluefin The construction of a 8 unit broodstock The proximity to the large cities of
Tuna in tanks with recirculation was site for Greater Amberjack will secure Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Guangzhou
awarded the worlds 2nd best invention fertilized eggs throughout the year for was an important factor for establishing
in 2009 by TIME Magazine! the annual production of 5000 tons. a turbot farm in a warm water area
outside Shenzhen.
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Production and
Process Control Software

Intelligent IT solutions ensure full control...


Fishtalk, Maritech and iControl are unique concepts and tools
that provide Integrated Operations of fish farming and seafood
productions. This ensures optimum efficiency, excellent fish
quality and increased profitability. The software covers all
needs for process control, production control and planning.

Fishtalk: This software covers most aspects of the biological


production control and planning, as well as sales and cost
budgeting. Reports and analysis are the basis for decisions,
both long term and short term, and provides historical
overview, status and prognosis.

Maritech: This software controls the processing, packing


and labeling, records quality and sizes, as well as providing
cost analysis. Maritech also controls purchasing, inventory
records and various sales activities.

iControl: The system is designed for optimal industrial


control of the processes and activities on fish farms.
The system offers full control, surveillance and integration
of machines, sensors and all processes on the fish farm.

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iControl process control system... - the interactive integration control platform

iControl is a new process control Environmental Sensors Underwater Lights Camera Systems
platform used to connect to Monitor and control all parameters in Under- and above water lighting Both analog and digital cameras
and keep control on everything your production environment to secure is incorporated in the system, and are integrated in the system, and
maximum stability in your system. the Light intensity is seamlessly are fully controllable from any
from local farm sites to large
iControl supports all types of sensors. controlled. site or position.
international aquaculture corpo-
rations. The system is open
ended and compatible with all
types of equipment, sensors and
technical installations. Smart 3D
design with interactive control
functions, makes it incredibly
easy to operate.

iControl shows you the operating


The alarm system supports full All devices are closely monitored and Control an unlimited number of light Multible scalable camera windows iControl provides real time status of
status of every component on traceability; who, did what, and controlled. Information about the present regimes using Light Planner. The powerful can be shown and controlled directly the entire farm, such as: live feeding
your farm at all times. It also when is not a question anymore. state, running hours and maintenance measurement and correction functionality on screen. status, silo levels, environmental-
pinpoints an alarm to the exact is conveniently monitored. are a part of the light module. and pellet sensor readings.
location of a problem should it
occur.
Usefriendly menues and icons
The intuitive user interface provides
easy access to all relevant information.
The system is modular based, ackling
icons and functionality automatically
when installing new equipment.
Company Region

Group Device

iControl is fully customizable, bringing All the advanced special functions, The main overview provides fast access All customications. such as language
iControl provides the ability to gather It is easy to navigate the different sites
forth exactly the information that the well known in AKVA Control, are avalible to the present state of the entire system. settings and alarm preferences, are
data and combine information from all and systems through the intuitive menu.
individual user needs. if needed. easily managed through the intuitive
levels of your aquaculture operations,
including controlling and monitoring menu.
all technical processes. This improves
managements production overview
and control. Correct amount of feed served on time Full feeding control of multiple sites simultaneously
AKVA groups feeding software is a result One person can remotely feed several sites through
of more than 30 years of development the intuitive user interface with brand new features
in close cooperation with fishfarmers all and functionality.
over the world.

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A new role based control system... - dedicated information to relevant user
Dedicated access... Example roles...
Within the organization, roles are
created for various job functions and
permissions to perform certain opera- This is the highest level of the
tions are assigned thereafter. hierarchy providing access to
When a user is set-up in the system all levels of the company.
and assigned a role, a set of functions, All production data compiled
are automatically made accessible. is to show key information.
This level provides a fast over-
Automatic functionality is set-up Production view of the present situation
of user level access Management and vector of development.
Automatic set-up of external
Full access to all sites and systems. Automatically calculated KPIs. All production data in one database.
alarm system
Automatically define relevant
information for the roles

Communication clients iControl provides the site


management team with
iControl is a multiplatform system
detailed information about
that provides monitoring and control
the operational status.
access to the operation through a
All subsystems of can easily
set of communication clients such
be evaluated, compared
as your mobile phone.
Site Manager and analyzed.

Real-time performance check. Easy navigation and production control. Full customization of modules.

iControl gives farm technicans


dedicated logging and control
of physical parameters that
Desktop client
may influence fish welfare,
thus allows fast reaction to
scenarios falling outside the
normal production.
Farm Technician

Intelligent alarm and event system. Full control of light and feed systems. Manage and control all cameras.

Web client Mobile client

Personal access rights


All user have a personal user account iControl provides the maintanace
where they are able to define access team with dedicated logging of
rights, language settings and what all parameters associated with
information is displayed in the the equipment on site.
system.

Maintenance Manager

Monitor the status of all equipment. Proactive maintenance planning. Production environment analysis.

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Full software integration...
AKVA group, the leader in aquaculture software
AKVA groups software division has its origins in the AKVA group has since then safeguarded their unique
merger between Maritech and Superior Systems. position, and has developed the integration between
Both companies were market leaders within their the systems even further. As a result, this is the most
fields; Superior Systems within operational control robust, flexible and user-friendly aquaculture software
of marine and freshwater operations, and Maritech on the market. Integrated companies are able to trace
in systems for packing, sales, logistics and financial every single fish from broodstock to the end customer,
management of seafood production. including audit trails, documentation and financial
management.
Over 30 years of innovative solutions
AKVA group developed the first solutions for the seafood detailed farm records, as well as accurate planning
industry as long ago as in 1978. The very first system and forecasting. Thereafter, the sales and logistics
was run on an office computer, creating simple final solutions adapted especially to fish trading were
notes for fish-buyers in Norway. From here packing launched. Our software is in use by most Norwegian
systems for weighing and labeling salmon and trout aquaculture and fishery companies, a strong testi-
were developed, followed by even more sophisticated mony to the fact that AKVA group offers aquaculture
aquaculture management solutions. This allowed for software solutions that are second to none!

Rules and regulations


The requirements imposed by national authorities for
the aquaculture industry are in most countries changing
rapidly and becoming increasingly more demanding.
AKVA groups Fishtalk solutions provide a sound basis for
certification in accordance to the Global Gap and BR C
quality standards. These require documentation for food
safety, as well as for Health, Safety and Environment
standards (HSE). This includes HACCP. Fishtalk also
simplifies the mandatory reporting to the authorities.

Tailor-made solutions for cost effective aquaculture


With decades of experience to draw from, our profes- the correct product to the correct customer every
sional consultants will act as both partners and advisors. time; they will help you maintain recordkeeping to
This in turn ensures the best possible return investment. a minimum; they will enable you to target your sales
It is not just a question of installing the software; to the market offering the best price, and so on.
training and knowing how to use it correctly is equally When providing our software division with your
important. Our consultants will help you optimize your requirements, we will customize the solutions to
farming process; they will ensure that you deliver make your business as efficient as possible.

Fishtalk offers accurate production control, budgeting and planning Intelligent dedicated software ensures safer and more cost effective solutions

Fishtalk Control provides a complete over- Fishtalk Finance enables simulation of the Fishtalk Plan provides optimal production Fishtalk Processing ensures production Maritech Trading is a trading system built Wisefish is an end-to-end fully integrated
view of the biological status of the pro- financial effects of the planned activities. plans according to your production and market control for the entire value chain within for the seafood industry - it keeps track ERP solution for the seafood industry
duction. The tool keeps track of all activities The solution provides in-depth information strategies. This gives you a unique basis for the processing plant from raw material of the product, cost and profits from based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
through the sophisticated log; from unit and according to the biological plans, budgets making qualified operational decisions based reception until dispatch of final product. purchase order to customer invoice.
farm level, to top executive management. and forecasts, -all based on a set of on various scenarios for each species.
different scenarios.

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Complete Value Chain Control...
Farming Software
Fishtalk Plan and Finance give a
fast and detailed overview of when
the fish will be ready for the market,
as well as trends in production costs
over time. It gives a quick summary
... .
of the biological and financial conse-
quences of changes in underlying Broodstock Hatchery First Feeding Juvenile On-growing
conditions, i.e. through simulating
changes in growth conditions,
environment, feeding regimes, feed Pit tagging and individual fish control Hatching trays Daily registration from hatching to smolt Daily registrations from smolt to harvest
prices, smolt, harvesting and other Traceability from brood fish to harvest Separate registration for incubation, Grading, vaccinating and treatments Integration with feed system, environmental
Traceability over several brood fish including data such as environment, Full traceability and extensive reporting sensors and packing system
planned or simulated changes.
generations mortality, destruction, treatments Feed control, including inventory, receiving,
Financial figures and planning Stripping of eggs and shocking of eggs in hatching calibrating etc.
cabinets and trays. Flexible growth tables and extensive growth
data can be presented in a single
Hatching report options
report, enabling unwanted devel- Full product (seafood) documentation
opments to be corrected. Support
for decisionmaking is available,
in addition to the ability to make
corrections. The system contains
many customised scenarios for
different species.
Complete control from hatchery to customer...
Fishtalk Plan and Finance has been Planning, budgeting, finance...
specifically developed for the plan- The Fishtalk suite registers data which helps you significantly improve the operational Fishtalk controls the farming process and ensures detailed
ning, budgeting and simulation of side of your business. Through financial reporting, site comparisons, the possibility documentation of feed type, feed batch and feeding time.
biological and financial data from to select the best smolt, site, feed, etc., you will have the tools necessary to optimize All treatments and vital environmental data is recorded.
the entire value chain from initial your operation and return on investments. Through the fully integrated Fishtalk This documents the processes and ensures environmentally
stocking to harvest. The programs solutions from broodstock to end-customer, you as manager is presented with friendly and safe food. The fish are traced from the farm site
a unique opportunity to identify and implement any improvements necessary to to the customer, via a packing/labelling and sales system.
enable costs to be optimised and
ensure best in class operations. The system is a new platform for certification in accordance
rolling forecasts, both financial
and operational, to be prepared. with the GlobalGap and BRC quality standards.

Seafood Software

Harvesting Processing Logistics Sales Customer

Packing systems with weighing & labeling Raw materials receipt Stock- and warehouse management Order registration, simple routines Verifiable food safety
Box and pallet labeling Raw materials consumption Pallet locations, know where your E-commerce, automatic receipt of orders Audit trail from roe to customer (supermarket)
Harvest-, packing- and use-by date Yield goods are Preliminary and retrospective CV gives all information about the fish
Packing of sales orders Product labelling Scanning in/out, improve shipping calculations, control over income Improve market access through audit trails
Prioritization of orders Additives consumption Consignment notes, CMR Order status, improve the sales Use product labelling to spread information
Updating of inventory Product calculations Container lists, cargo lists process about products, the fish-farmer, producer.
Updating of sales orders Procurement control Documentation of delivered goods Market analysis, see which markets Food recipes.
Forecasts per container will give the best results at any one time
Integration with customs Forecasts, what do we have to sell, what
have the customers ordered, status
weekend. Avoid discounted sales on
Mondays.

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Dedicated Software... Intergrated Farming (Broodstock to customer)
Full control of the value chain from broodstock to customer!
The Fishtalk solutions simplify routines and provide audit trails
and financial control, from the registration of fry origin, through
to the end product. The packing system is fully integrated with
the sales/logistics solution, so that the packing facility can
finalize the shipment directly on the basis of the customer order.
The fish is then invoiced and the sale posted. After packing,
the aquaculture system is updated with the exact results of
the production. Fishtalk is fully integrated with the accounts
system providing complete financial control. The accounts system
exchanges data with the farm system in order to calculate the
cost price per kilo of live biomass. Fishtalk gives you complete
control, ensuring maximum efficiency and profitability.

Broodstock Hatchery First Feeding Juvenile On-growing Turbot farm, China.

Harvesting Processing Logistics Sales Customer

Standard Farming (Broodstock to harvesting)


Full control of the value chain from broodstock to customer!
The Fishtalk solutions simplify routines and provide audit trails
and financial control from the registration of juvenile origin,
through to the end product. The packing system is fully inte-
grated with the sales/logistics solution, so that the packing
facility can finalize the shipment directly on the basis of the
customer order. The fish is then invoiced and the sale posted.
After packing, the aquaculture system is updated with the
exact results of the production. Fishtalk is fully integrated
with the accounts system providing complete financial control.
The accounts system exchanges data with the farm system
in order to calculate the cost price per kilo of live biomass.
Fishtalk gives you complete control, ensuring maximum
efficiency and profitability. Yellowtail hatchery, Chile.

Broodstock Hatchery First Feeding Juvenile On-growing

Basic Farming (One or two stages)


For the specialized business covering one or two stages in the
value chain, Fishtalk is scaled according to their requirements.
This applies to both the software solution and the investment
framework. Therfore regardless of the size and type of
operation, the Fishtalk solutions will improve the control
and profitability of your business.

Juvenile On-growing

New, advanced smolt hatchery in the North of Norway


Sundsfjord Smolt opened recently Norways largest and most
advanced land based farm with recirculation. AKVA group has
been the main supplier for this new innovating project. The hatchery Smolt hatchery, Norway.
will probably produce between 8 and 10 million smolt each year.

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Flexible graphics and useful data
Possibilities to operate Displays projected
Fishtalk and Maritech have a modern with multiple different available biomass
scenarios. month by month.
user interface built on Microsoft
Windows standards that enable
the users to easily recognize the
applications. This applies to both
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Graphical display
Reports can be sent directly from of different
the system via E-mail to the receiver. Booth 1368
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Company and site
portals that provide
quick overview of status User defines graphs Overview of site status
and shortcuts to the directly in the portal. with user settable
most used routines. column definitions.

Easy to
choose site
or unit in the
The Packing Module ensures full file directory
control of the fish packing process tree.
directly from the processing line or
from cold storage

The system also has functionality


that allows the use of wireless
hardware such as scanners, handheld
terminals, forklift terminals and Calendar that provides
printers for barcode labeling. This quick access to data
adds quality assurance to all data registrations.
that are registered in the system.
Data is only registered once.

Columns that show


size distribution.

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New features
Control
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Fishtalk Control

Maritech seafood software provides full traceability


through the entire process and simplifies search for
activated data. The system also contains several
Fishtalk Lice shows lice developments Fishtalk Benchmarking provides fast and Fishtalk Tide provides accurate real time The flexible fish storage system provides useful programs for cost estimation.
and effect of treatments for each cage simple rankings compared to established tide levels and predicted hourly changes. the management with full logistics and
or region. Fishtalk Wrasse provides production goals, such as growth rates, This makes it easy to plan operations operational control, as well as analysis
stocking numbers for each cage and feed conversion rates, hit rates and other that depends on slack tide, such as net possibilities of every detail of the process.
percentage of Wrasse vs. salmon. KPIs as VF3 and SGR. changes and lice treatments.

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Recirculation
Systems

Your partner in advanced


recirculation technology
AKVA group has more than 30 years of aquaculture engineering
experience. Our team of world leading experts is renowned
for designing sustainable recirculation systems that are second
to none. Having delivered systems globally for more than 15
different species, AKVA group provides optimal water quality
conditions for both fresh- and seawater operations.

One of the main advantages of the UNI Recirculation Systems


is the ability to maintain a perfect environment with superior
water quality at minimum cost. All significant water parameters
are monitored online and adjusted accordingly; ensuring optimal
fish health and growth. This is the foundation for predictable
aquaculture production and superior harvest quality for all
species.

The first step towards your own UNI Recirculation System is


to enter into a detailed pre-project agreement with us. Once
this is completed, then you are all set to go ahead with a
successful recirculation project!

Intelligent control software for every single detail in


the recirculation system ensures optimal results.

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Why recirculation? Assured predictability, better fish welfare

In a standard UNI Recirculation System, less than 1% of the water needs to be replaced
for each cycle. The small amount of makeup water makes a thorough disinfection
financially feasible, ensuring maximum biosecurity. For this reason, Recirculation
Systems are often referred to as Closed Systems.

Improved fish welfare: Future trends


Reduced stress Recirculation systems provides the possibility to
Improved growth further industrialize the aquaculture production,
Elimination of invasive diseases allowing for adaptation of supply to meet market
Decreased mortality requirements independent of seasonal factors.
Complete predictability from hatchery to market This allows for recirculation facilities to plan the
Full temperature and water quality control production of regular deliveries of fresh products,
Improved feed utilization and thereby secure maximum profitability.
Improved operations; both upstream and downstream The UNI Recirculation Systems are completely
Repeatability and historical data allows for continuous independent of natural water supply, and can
improvement of operations therefore be constructed in proximity to the market;
Optimized production cycles that meet market such as close to a major city.
requirements
The latest prognosis indicates that the global
Sustainability/Environment:
production from recirculation systems will almost
Improved sustainability through low water and
double in the next ten years.
energy consumption
Waste can easily be collected and recycleded into
a valuable resource
Small footprint per kilo produced
Less use of natural resources through improved
feed utilization
Reduced land use

Improved risk management:


Risks are controllable and can be secured
through backup systems
TIME Magazine awards tuna tank Increased food safety through biosecurity
and predictability in a closed and controlled
farming the worlds 2nd best invention! system
Improved traceability
The break-through in farming of Southern Bluefin Tuna in the Reduced insurance premiums
tanks of Clean Seas Ltd. in Australia has been awarded the worlds Completely eliminate the risk of escapees

2nd best invention in 2009 by TIME Magazine. This break-through


was made possible by a recirculation aquaculture system for land
based farming of tuna, delivered by AKVA group in Denmark.
For the first time, Southern Bluefin Tuna successfully spawned in a
controlled environment in captivity. AKVA groups environmentally Environronmentally friendly systems, completely independent of natural water supply
friendly tank farming technology was only beaten by NASAs new
Ares 1 space exploration rocket. The advanced tank farming tech-
nology was delivered to Clean Seas Ltd. in Australia, after they took
the initiative for the development of this idea. Clean Seas are now
hatching and rearing fingerlings in the tanks, after which the fish
are transferred to ocean farming cages where they are grown
to a harvest weight of 50-80kg. Consequently, consumption of
this tuna can now be done based on environmentally sustainable
UNI Recirculation Systems can be located Optimal conditions result in better feed In recent years an increasing fraction of
principles while at the same time reducing the pressure on wild almost anywhere; this Yellowtail Kingfish utilization, profitability and reducing the the salmon smolts transferred to sea, has
stocks. hatchery is located in the middle of the improving impact on natural resources. spend their life in a recirculated facility.
Atacama Desert in Chile. This trend will continue in years to come.

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Why choose UNI Recirculation Systems? A unique concept suitable for most species
gram

2000
Whether the plan is to construct a new Experienced growth rates
for Turbot: 1500
recirculation system or to upgrade an existing
(Months from 5g.)
facility, AKVA group always strives to exceed 1000
Recirculation
the customer requirements. Flow through 500 Salmon
Dorade
The most suitable UNI Recirculation solution Arctic Char
0 5 10 15 20 months

is carefully designed in close cooperation with Cobia


the client, ensuring that the production reaches
gram
maximum capacity as quickly as possible.
Trout
750
Experienced growth rates
The revolutionary split-loop design of the Barramundi
for Halibut:
system maintains a perfect rearing environment (Months from 5g.) 500

resulting in better growth and maximum Recirculation


250
profitability. Flow through Catfish

AKVA group is the only supplier specializing in 0 3 6 9 12 months Yellowtail Kingfish


recirculation systems for both freshwater and
full salinity saltwater with many successful
gram
commercial scale projects. Halibut
300
Experienced growth rates Cod
UNI Recirculation Systems are proven second for Rainbow Trout:
200
to none in terms of overall performance and (Months from 2g to 300g.)

profitability. Recirculation
100
Flow through
A unique performance warranty ensures that Turbot
0 2 4 6 8 months
Sturgeon
the specified water parameters at a given
load are achieved.
gram

AKVA groups complete range of products and Experienced growth rates


Eel
4000 Sole
services, including fully integrated control for Yellowtail Kingfish:
systems, allows for customers to focus on (Months from 5g to 4000g.) 3000
Shrimp
Tuna
the production while AKVA group takes care Recirculation 2000
Flow through
of the technology.
1000
Species from A to Z...
Numerous other freshwater and saltwater species have already
0 4 8 12 16 months
been cultured in recirculation systems. Please contact us for more
specific species information: www.akvagroup.com

Large investments require a trustworthy and experienced supplier... - intelligent solutions for all types of land based aquaculture

AKVA group has more than 30 years of Our experienced project managers AKVA group offers assistance with Careful elaboration of the production AKVA group has delivered an intensive AKVA group offers dedicated recirculation
experience in designing and supplying provide invaluable assistance in the applications and regulations compliance plan and system design is an important recirculation system to the largest systems for all types of land based
viable recirculation systems. planning process in close cooperation necessary for farming permits. part of the planning process. producer of shrimp in Thailand. aquaculture.
with the customer.

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How to design the optimal recirculation system? Crystal clear seawater and freshwater...

Designing the optimal recircultion iControl Software Software Oxygen Control


system is challenging. However AKVA iControl is the new umbrella A wide range of dedicated
Stable oxygen levels are essential to all
platform controlling both UNI Fishtalk software solutions.
groups dedicated engineering team aquaculture systems, as periodical drops
equipment and software.
has extensive experience in dimen- in oxygen levels reduce fish appetite,

sioning systems with the desired and increase stress levels and mortality.
Mort Collector
water quality at minimal investments Combined water outlet
screen and mort collector
and low operating costs.
system.
In order to ensure maximum return
on investments, AKVA group carries
out elaborate pre-projects in close
cooperation with the customer prior
to initiating any construction.
This ensures a system that perfectly
Header Pumps
matches the requirements of the
These are the only pumps in
species, as well as husbandry routines the UNI Recirculation System.
Feed Systems
and local conditions. Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems are The remaining flow is achieved
by gravity only.
integrated with the UNI Recirculation
Systems. Both centralized blower systems
with Rotor Spreaders, and individual tank
feeders, are connected to the AkvaControl
software. All systems are Feed Care
Certified to preserve pellet integrity.

Biofilter
AKVA group is able to guarantee The fixed fluidised Biofilter combines
NH
that all relevant water parameters high performance with simple
3

are exactly as specified through never maintenance and low operating


allowing any shortcuts in the design. costs. This multi-step concept
has been developed for ultimate
The unique design of the system
biofilter stability.
provides a more stable water quality
than what can be obtained in any
Mechanical Filter
other system on the market. An efficient mechanical
Split-Loop design particle filter removing
To obtain optimal stability and particles larger than 50
bio filter efficiency, the flow through microns. This is crucial
the bio filter has to be reduced for optimal bio filter
compared to the flow through of performance and general
the CO2 Stripper. The alternative UV Filter pathogen control.
is to operate with higher CO2 The UV Filter provides
levels, which would cause efficient ultra violet water
reduced growth and a higher disinfection at low costs.
feed requirement. The UNI design results in
head loss of only 3 cm.
CO2 Stripper
Signing a pre-project contract with The CO2 Stripper provides
AKVA group ensures maximum return CO 2 efficient CO2 removal at
of investment with a unique perfor- low energy costs, including
mance guarantee. efficient stripping of
nitrogen.

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Balance and design... Mechanical filtration...

Circular/Octagonal - High water velocity gives high self cleaning effect.


In these tanks, organic particles have a relatively short residence time depending on tank
volume. This is due to the hydraulic pattern and gravitational forces, and the whole water column
is moving around the centre. Vertical inlet with horizontal adjustment provides an efficient way
of controlling the speed of the current. The circular tank design is suitable for fast swimming
pelagic fish like Salmon, Trout, Tuna, Seriola species, Barramundi etc., but can also be used
for many other species including the bottom dwelling.

D-Ended Raceway - The perfect combination between the circular tank and the common raceway.
The D-Ended raceway is often referred to as a hybrid between the circular tank
and the common raceway. It combines the self-cleaning effect of the circular
tank with the efficient space utilization of the raceway. This tank design is most
often used for obtaining a medium water speed. It is suitable for many pelagic
fish like Cod, Barramundi, Grouper, Trout etc., as well as for bottom dwelling
fish like turbot, sole and halibut.

Common Raceway - Low footprint of the raceway means efficient space utilization.
In a raceway, no gravitational forces are created to make a current, and the
hydraulics have no positive effect on the removal of the particles. If a fish tank
is stocked efficiently with fish, the self-cleaning effect of the tank design will
depend more on the fish activity than on the tank design. Raceways are suitable
for like Trout, Cod, Pike Perch, Sturgeon, as well as rearing bottom dwelling fish.

The production unit design is imperative for a It is important to note that construction of large A key element of a successful recirculation system is A filter screen of this size is also fine enough to remove
successful rearing facility, and the solution depends tanks will always favour the circular tank as this is particle control. The purpose of the mechanical filtration ecto-parasites from the system. The high quality and
highly on the behavioral pattern of the species. the strongest engineering design and the cheapest is to gently remove faeces and other organic material low maintenance mechanical filters used in UNI
The tank system should be designed to optimize way of erecting large containments. from the waste water. Effective filtration ensures low Recirculation Systems, are considered the best on the
the water flow characteristics so that exact water and stable load of organic material, and is therefore market, providing excellent reliability and durability.
exchange rates for the different species and fish There are many different issues to consider before crucial for the biofilter performance.
sizes can be achieved. For any type of tank, the deciding on the final tank design, and the answer A secondary drum filter can also be used to reduce
inclination of the bottom has no importance with is seldom straight forward. Drum filters use little energy despite handling large water consumption and sludge volumes. Further on,
regards to the self-cleaning effect, but it makes volumes of water. In a UNI Recirculation System, a the collected organic material can easily be recycled
complete draining possible when the screen size of 40 - 50 micron (m) is normally the into valuable fertilizer that can be used
tank is emptied. best choice for reducing the organic load with for agriculture purposes.
minimal head loss.

Dedicated recirculation solutions for a wide range of units and species Securing a stable load of organic material is crucial

The production unit design is imperative A combined water outlet screen and mort The common raceway design is suitable Effective filtration ensures a low and Removal of particles larger than 50 Through the automatic cleaning
for a successful water treatment system. collector system in the tank makes it easy for species like turbot and sole, but can stable load of organic material, and is microns in the mechanical filter is the processes, only minimal maintenance
to remove dead fish. also be used for eel and shrimp. therefore crucial for the performance first step in the water treatment is required.
of the biofilter. process.

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The probiotic UV concept... Header pumps...

The UNI Recirculation Systems are designed to maintain The biofilter bacteria also assist in maintaining a clean All components in the UNI Recirculation System have The highly reliable pumps can also be delivered in
perfectly balanced bacterial dynamics in the water. This is tank environment. This probiotic UV concept is comparable been carefully designed to ensure minimal head loss. saltwater resistant materials, and require preventive
done by applying ultraviolet light (UV) only to a carefully to the harmless bacteria in yoghurt that out-compete Therefore, the water only needs to be lifted a minimal service only every seventh year. These custom made
calculated portion of the water flow in each cycle. It is potential harmful bacteria in the human digestion system. height by the header pumps for each cycle. propeller type pumps are extremely efficient for lifting
a common misconception that sterilizing all the water As the UV filter is submerged in the pumping sump, it has large amounts of water with low head, and frequency
will control the bacterial dynamics in the rearing unit. negligible effect on the water level in the system. The head AKVA group uses the best pumps available to secure control ensures optimal RPM and a long lifespan.
However, as bacteria grow very rapidly on organic material, loss of only 3-5 cm ensures minimal energy consumption dependable operations. Every single lifting pump Therefore, the UNI Recirculation System water flow
sterilizing the water would in fact have a destabilizing by keeping total pump lifting height at a minimum. Less delivered is custom designed to ensure the maximum is be perfectly tuned according to the biomass in
effect on the system. By only partially UV treating the than 1% of makeup water (new water being added to the operational efficiency at the desired lifting height. the system.
water flow, the healthy and useful bacteria from the system) is needed for each cycle. This makes it financially
biofilter are allowed to dominate and suppress pathogenic feasible to completely disinfect this water before it is
bacteria. This prevents outbreaks of disease, and thus added to the closed system, resulting in a highly
ensures maximum biosecurity. biosecure farming operation.

The Akvasmart Oxygen Sensor connects directly

The UV filter ensures perfectly balanced bacterial dynamics Oxygen control to the feed system and can stop the feeding at
low oxygen levels.
Oxygen is often a considerable cost in a recirculation
system. The UNI 5-point oxygenation system allows
for efficient operation at minimum cost!
1. Aeration in the CO2 degasser (~ 100 % saturation).
Reducing the total dissolved gas saturation - making it
easier to dissolve oxygen in the water afterwards.
2. Aeration in the biofilter adds oxygen to the water
3. Low point oxygenation - After the water treatment, pure
oxygen is injected at 4-5m depth. The high water
pressure at this level makes it easier to dissolve more
The UNI UV Filter provides efficient The uniquely balanced probiotic UV The UNI UV filter, the multi-chamber oxygen in the water. An automatic oxygen control system
ultraviolet water disinfection at low concept ensures optimal conditions biofilter and the mechanical filter work 4. Oxygen cones at tank level adjusts the dissolved oxygen will ensure optimum oxygen levels in
costs. and fish welfare. together to ensure pathogen control. in each tank the fish tanks.
5. Oxygen emergency system in case of system/pump
failure.

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Effective degassing... Fixed fluidized biofilter...
NH 3

CO 2

The unique construction of the UNI CO2 Stripper has Negative pressure inside the degasser pulls even more AKVA groups unique multiple chamber biofilter design The fixed fluidized biofilter technology combines the
been developed through AKVA group`s extensive CO2 out of the water. In addition, the built-in ventilation provides optimal conditions for the biological process of low operating costs of a fixed filter with the high
experience with saltwater recirculation. In full salinity removes all the extracted gases and humidity from the breaking down ammonia. The key is to ensure that the surface-to-volume ratio of a fluidized filter. This ensures
saltwater, removing CO2 is a tremendous challenge building, significantly improving the degassing efficiency organic material is consumed by heterotrophic bacteria effective removal of ammonia at minimum operating
due to the high pH causing a large bicarbonate fraction as well as the work environment for the employees. early on in the biofilter. The heterotrophic bacteria costs. The unique construction of the biofilter, combined
that cannot be directly removed from the water. With The extremely high efficiency of the degasser reduces
multiply more rapidly than the nitrifying bacteria and with the simple, yet clever design of the media,
the most effective degasser on the market, AKVA the total gas pressure in the water, making the oxygen
will therefore dominate the filter if given the chance. provides an even water flow with maximum bacteria
group is able to offer the best CO2 levels at the lowest diffuse more readily. This dramatically reduces both
The absence of organic material in the subsequent surface contact. The relatively simple design of the
possible running costs. Low and stable CO2 levels have energy and oxygen consumption. The high efficiency
chambers ensures ultra thin biofilm on the filter media, media further reduces the demand for biofilter
documented effects on fish welfare, feed conversion of the UNI degasser also allows for higher pH values
thus provides optimal conditions for nitrification. cleaning, which can therefore be fully automated.
ratios and growth. The unique design of the UNI which is optimal for fish welfare as well as the bacteria
CO2 Stripper provides a large water surface area for inhabiting the subsequent biofilter.
difussion of gasses from water to air.

- Nitrosomonas Bacteria
Unique, accurate CO2 stabilization Effective removal of ammonia
- Too high CO2 level - Nitrobacter Bacteria

Efficiency of UNI Biofilter


Without UNI CO2 Stripper

With UNI CO2 Stripper

ph level ph level
5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9
The degasser design provides a large The UNI CO2 Stripper provides efficient By installing the UNI degasser, CO2 levels The breakdown of ammonia is achieved The UNI fixed fluidized biofilter ensures AKVA groups multi-step technology
water surface area for diffusion of CO2 removal at low energy costs, decrease significantly and become more though the process of nitrification the effective removal of ammonia at provides a stable biofilter performance,
gases from water to air. including efficient degassing of nitrogen. stable. facilitated by the bacteria on the minimum operating costs. even at high pH levels and low total
surface of the biofilter media. ammonia levels.

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Perfectly matched requirements... Unique split-loop design...

AKVA groups revolutionary split-loop design Advantages of split-loop design:


allows for the separation of the chemical process
of removing CO2 in the degasser from the High nitrification rates even at low total
biological processes of breaking down ammonia ammonia levels
to nitrite, and subsequently to nitrate in the Low levels of CO2 regardless of pH
biofilter. By independently tuning the chemical Stable water quality
and biological processes, the fish requirements
Better feed utilization CO
are always met; regardless of species, temperature 2

Improved pathogen control


and pH. This also ensures that all components in
Reduced mortality
the system are fully utilized, thereby lowering
Faster and more predictable production
both investments and operational costs.
Reduced operational costs
The more water going through the degasser, the Reduced investments
lower the CO2 levels obtained. This is, however, Better business
not the case for the biofilter. In fact, increasing
the flow through the biofilter would interfere with
both nitrification rates and performance stability.
Based on AKVA groups extensive experience and Did you know...?

careful calculations, only 30% of the water volume
that your own body lets 100 %
is normally directed into the biofilter. This secures of the blood in each cycle pass
the correct retention time and bacteria contact in the vast surface of your lungs to
order to secure efficient nitrification and improved add oxygen and remove carbon
pathogen control. Without the split loop design, dioxide, whereas only approxi-
mately 30% is directed to kidneys
the size of the biofilter would roughly need to be
and liver to get rid of nitrogenous
tripled to obtain the same effect, or significantly
waste and toxic compounds?
elevated CO2 levels would have to be accepted. UNI Recirculation Systems take advantage of exactly
the same concept to maintain low carbon dioxide and
By securing the high retention time in the biofilter, ammonia levels at minimum costs! After millions
the split-loop design also allows for bicarbonate of years of trial and error over the course of evolution,
(HCO3) to regain equilibrium with CO2 before could nature be wrong?
degassing. This allows for an optimal removal of
CO2 in the CO2 Stripper. Dont fight nature it always wins!

The unique split-loop design


To obtain optimal stability and bio filter efficiency, the flow
through the bio filter has to be reduced. The alternative
is to operate with higher CO2 levels, which would cause
reduced growth and a higher feed requirement.

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Feed Systems

Matches fish appetite...


The central feed system concept was invented by AKVA group
in 1980, and Akvasmart CCS is today the most popular and
reliable feed system world wide. The system is suitable for
all species feeding on pellets. It is now also fully integrated
with camera control, pellet- and environmental sensors,
as well as Fishtalk production control software. All feeding
and environmental data is stored in the Fishtalk database.
This unique integration allows for full overview and control of
all operational activities, from farm site to top management.

The Akvasmart CCS Feed System will feed the correct amount,
at the optimal rate, on time, every time. This powerful
system provides great opportunities to optimize the entire
feeding process.

AkvaControl is the leading edge feed system software, now


part of the Fishtalk software family. New functionality includes
meal planner, group feeding and adaptive feeding. Combined
with data from environmental sensors, this allows for efficient
analysis and benchmarking between farm sites.

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Akvasmart CCS Feed System
Fishtalk AkvaControl
A feed system adapted Feed Silos:

to your production! Up to 8 silos can be


connected in series
for each feed line.
The Akvasmart CCS Feed System
is designed to handle more than
CCS Feeding
40 feed lines running in parallel, Computer
or a combination of feed lines
and regular electric feed hoppers. Portable Tablet
All controlled from one single PC Remote
computer. In 2007 we introduced Air Cooler:
the worlds first high powered Reduces the temperature
of the transport air.
110mm system that can handle Feed Dosers:
up to 1400m feeding pipe at With capacities
from 10g/sec up
30 kg/min.
to 192kg/min.

All Akvasmart CCS Feed


Systems and components
are Feed Care Certified to
New Air Control system:
preserve pellet quality from Regulated air speed ensures
silos to fish. optimal pellet flow, signifi- Optimal pellet speed.
cantly reducing the risk of Air Blower:
A custom Feed Doser Valve is used blockage and breakage. Generates transport air
Feed Selector:
to transfer the feed into the air for the feed system.
The Feed Selector Valve
Too low pellet speed.
flow. As this is a critical part of is designed to be as
gentle on the feed as
any feed system, it is important
possible, and provides Oxygen Sensor: Temperature Sensor: Underwater Lights:
that only Feed Care Certified a reliable link between Reduce and control fish
Monitoring and logging The Temperature Sensor
equipment is used. In order to feed system and tanks. of the oxygen level is always provides accurate maturation. Increase
meet all our customers needs, provided by the optical real time readings of growth and feed utilization.
Oxygen Sensor. the water temperature.
we can offer both Feed Doser
Valves and Feed Augers with
Sluice Valves for this purpose.
The choice is yours!

The Akvasmart CCS Feed System is AkvaControl logs environmental data AKVA group has a professional global
suitable to feed most species of fish, such as temperature and oxygen for service organization.
on land and at sea. later analysis, such as here in Fishtalk.
y

Feeding Pipes
A wide range of high quality
and durable Polarcirkel Feeding
x Pipes are also available in
various dimensions, wall
The table shows the relationship between thicknesses and coil lengths
feeding pipe lengths (x=m), pipe diameter up to 1000 metres. Our product line includes a wide variety Selector Valves can also be serial The feed systems can be tailor-made
(mm) and feeding capacities (y=g/sec.) of Selector Valve models, each with connected as needed for land based for all types of tanks and ponds, both
connections from 4 to 60 feeding pipes. farms with large numbers of tanks. indoor and outdoor locations.

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Feed pipes (OD)

Feed system capacities and transport lengths Akvasmart CCS Feed System Specifications
scaled 1:1.

The Akvasmart CCS Feed System Transport lengths System CCS-32 CCS-63 CCS-90 CCS-110 Comments
is designed to fulfill all feeding Biomass (feed amount)
Feeding pipe size: OD (mm) 32 (1) 63 (2) 90 (3) 110 (4) Imperial (North America)
requirements, regardless of species Number of units (ponds/tanks)
Wall thickness: (mm) 2,9 (0,11) 4 (0,16) 7 (0,28) 6,3 (0,25)
or how you want to feed your fish. Species
The configuration of the system is Feeding data (for each feed line):

based on the following factors: Max.(mm) 5-7 9 - 12 17 - 25 25+


Pellet sizes: */**

Min.(mm) No.2 crumb. 1,2 3 3 This must be evaluated in each specific case.
CCS 110mm (OD) - Pellets 3mm to 25mm+
648 2 520 5 220 5 220 with "VariDoser 1500"
CCS 90mm (OD) - Pellets 3mm to 25mm Max. feeding kg/hour
capacity: */**/*** 11 520 11 520
CCS 63mm (OD) - Pellets 1.2mm to 12mm with FeedDoser 4000

CCS 32mm (OD) - Pellets no. 2 crumb. to 7mm Max. feeding rate:
10,8 42,0 87,0 87,0 with "VariDoser 1500"
kg/min.
*/**/*** 192 192 with FeedDoser 4000
192kg/min
Min. feeding rate: kg/min. 1,2 2,4 3,0 3,0
*/**/***

10 20 40 50 with "VariDoser 1500"


CCS 110mm Min. feed dose
grams
(single dose) */**
200 200 with FeedDoser 4000
CCS 90mm
42kg/min Transport lengths:
CCS 63mm
Max. feed.pipe length: m 300 600 800 1400 */**

Max. feeding rate


CCS 32mm at max. feeding kg/min. 3,6 12 36 30 ***
pipe length:
10kg/min 3kg/min 10kg/min 10kg/min 30kg/min
Max. feeding rate
at half of max. kg/min. 5,4 21 108 150
***
feeding pipe length:
300m 600m 800m 1400m
Max. feeding rate 10,8 42,0 87,0 87,0 with "VariDoser 1500"
* The capacity of the feed system depends on the technical quality of the pellet, the feeding regime as well as the length of the feed pipe. at short feeding kg/min.
pipe length */** 192 192 with FeedDoser 4000

Power consumption (max):

Feed Blower: kW 7,5 15 - 18,5 22 - 30 45


PE Feeding pipes Dimensions
FeedSelector Valve: kW 0,18 0,18 0,18 0,18
OD ID Wall thickness SDR** Weight/m

32mm Feeder: FeedDoser/


32mm 26,2mm 2,9mm 11 280g/m kW 0,37 0,37 0,75 0,75 Max. load/unit
VariDoser:
63mm 63mm 55mm 4mm 15,75 750g/m
Feeder: Auger &
kW 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5
75mm* 75mm 66,4mm 4,3mm 17,6 980g/m Sluice Valve:

90mm* 90mm 79,8mm 5,1mm 17,6 1390g/m * Depending on actual transport distance
** Depending on type of feed, technical feed quality, pellet size, feed rates and system settings
90mm 90mm 76mm 7mm 12,8 1900g/m *** At continuous feeding
**** Depending on actual feeding pipe length
110mm 110mm 97,4mm 6,3mm 17,6 2090g/m

CCS Control Cabinet Standard 400VAC 50Hz Comments


* Not standard dimensions for AkvaMarina CCS Feed System. ** SDR = Outer diameter (OD) / Wall thickness.
Power consumption: From 8kW to 185kW Single CCS 32 to Quatro CCS 110

Size: 2100mm x 1200mm x 500mm HxWxD - in mm

Weight: From 120kg to 400kg Single CCS 32 to Quatro CCS 110


Rotor Spreader RS-32T RS-63T/RS-63C RS-90C RS-110C

HDPE pipe dimension: 32mm (1) 63mm (2) 90mm (3) 110mm (4)

Max pellet size: 7mm (3/8) * 12mm (1/2) * 25mm (1) * 25mm+ (1) *

Recommended RPM: 50-100RPM * 50-100RPM * 50-100RPM * 50-100RPM *

Spread diameter (adjustable): Approx. 3-12m Approx. 4-12m Approx. 5-18m Approx. 5-18m
*Approx. 10-40 * *Approx. 12-40 * *Approx. 16-60 * *Approx. 16-60 *

Materials: Stainless Steel/Alum. Rotor/POM Stainless Steel/Alum. Rotor/POM Stainless Steel/Alum. Rotor/POM Stainless Steel/Alum. Rotor/POM
(Delrin) Polyform buoy (Delrin) Polyform buoy (Delrin) Polyform buoy (Delrin) Polyform buoy

Height above water: 30cm (12) 50cm (18) / 1,2m (4) 1,2m (4) 1,4m (46)

Draft: - / 1,8m (6) 1,8m (6) 1,8m (6)

Total weight: 0,6kg (1.3 lbs.) 1,2 (2.6 lbs) / 30kg (66 lbs.) 33kg (73 lbs.) 38kg (84 lbs.) The Akvasmart Feed Blower generates The feed doser valve is used to transfer The CCS product line includes a wide
transport air for the feed system. the feed into the air flow - up to 192kg/ variety of selector valve models, each
* Depending on feed system and feed type
min. with optimum pellet quality. with connections from 4 to 60 feeding
pipes.

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Rotor Spreaders Akvasmart CCS Feed System accessories:

Air Control System

Akvasmart Air Control System is


installed between the Air Cooler
and Feed Doser. Regulated air
speed ensures optimal pellet flow,
significantly reducing the risk of
blockage and breakage. If the Pellet Pellet
pellet/air speed is too low, the clogging damage
risk for pellet blockage is
Gentle feed handling
increased. If the pellet/air speed
is too high, dust and breakage
is increased. The system also
monitors and logs airspeed,
Low pellet speed Correct pellet speed Too high pellet speed
back pressure and temperature.

Fast and even growth with


excellent feed spread Rugged, splash proof Remote Control for rough outdoor use
Extra stable Rotor
Spreader designed Smart Remote Controls provide new opportunities Control the feed system, look at environmental
The unique tank version of AKVA groups famous Rotor Spreader
for cages and large in aquaculture. The rugged Tablet PCs provides sensor readings and watch video from the feeding
concept provides exceptional circular feed spread in ponds, tanks
ponds, (63mm,
access to all the functionality in AkvaControl and cameras, all on the Remote Control.
and smaller cages. This means better and more even growth. 90mm or 110mm)
Fishtalk while away from the control room.
All models have adjustable light weight aluminium rotor pipes feeding pipe.

that allow for lower air speed for start-up and rotation. This
means less feed fines and breakage, power consumption, back
pressure, air temperature, noise and wear and tear on the feed
pipes. Our unique ventilated Zenon bearing requires no regular
cleaning and does not corrode. All Akvasmart Rotor Spreaders
are easy to install and simple to maintain.

Twistable rotor tip in


hardened aluminum Tablet PC with a large touch screen The remote control provides access to The remote is designed for rough
adjusts spread area. for easy operation. all the programs you have on your PC. outdoor use, withstanding vibration,
impacts and water splashing.
Feed Blower Air Cooler Feed Doser Feed Selector Rotor Spreader

More than 3500 Rotor Spreaders already delivered... Silo outlet gate and temperature sensor solutions

The Akvasmart Rotor Spreaders are A rugged silo outlet gate, made from The outlet gate makes it possible to Up to two temperature sensors can
The light weight, yet strong construction, A unique synthetic Zenon bearing
extremely simple to maintain, require galvanized steel, can easily be installed remove the feed doser valve with be directly connected to each feed
ensures reliable performance in rough ventilates dust and oil away from the
no regular cleaning, and do not corrode! in between the silo flange and feed pellets in the silo. selector valve in the Akvasmart CCS
weather and extreme climates. bearing to prevent seizing.
doser valve. Feed system.

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How to feed, when to feed... Correct amount of feed always served on time
AkvaControl is a powerful and advanced software for
daily control of all your feeding processes. Combined Total overview provides better results.
with Akvasmart CCS Feed System, it is the most
adaptable and user-friendly system on the market.
AkvaControl is developed over 30 years and in
Navigation bar with icons Graphical site layout with close cooperation with fish farmers all over the world.
for all main functions. real time feeding status.
This has resulted in full integration with camera
systems, pellet- and environmental sensors.
Basically, the feed is delivered just the way you
and the fish want it.

Biological approach
The only feed system software with biomass
regulated feeding regimes based on accurate
monitoring of fish appetite and environmental
Remote control
data.
Alarms
Environmental monitoring and logging
Oxygen-, temperature- and current sensors
are fully integrated in AkvaControl. All sensor
data is displayed in real-time and logged
Fishtalk Feed system
for further analysis. This allows for optimal
feeding at all times.

Fishtalk software database integration


All data generated in AkvaControl is accessible
in Fishtalk Control, providing end-to-end
production overview, control, analysis, bench-
marking and reporting.

Technical and environmental alarm functions


Monitoring of
Predefined alarms (high current, low oxygen, high appetite
temperature, feed system and technical errors).
Alarm output to site alarm (flashing light/siren) Environmental data
and/or via SMS/text messaging.

Real time display of pellet


Control of manual feeding - directly Graphical display of
transport data.
in the main display. feeding data.

Accurate control of all your feeding processes

Real time display showing


Status and control of Silo status for all silos.
environmental sensors.
current feeding.

AkvaControl is a result of more than Powerful software that generates complex AkvaControl provides real time status of
30 years of software development in reports to analyze and optimize feeding the entire farm, such as: real-time feeding
close relations with fish farmers all regimes. status, silo levels, environmental- and
Integrated camera control. over the world. pellet sensor readings.

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- the information you need in one window

Key functionality in AkvaControl:

Full farm overview at a glance Intuitive Wizards - AkvaControl utilizes Wizards to


and logical screen views at multiple levels such further simplify the setup and daily management
as entire farm, each unit (cage, tank or pond), of the feed system.
each feed line or each fish group.
Powerful reporting and analysis tools -
System capacity planning - Can the feed The powerful report generator provides a complete
system meet your planned daily feeding require- overview in various time ranges and for various
ments? Prior to feeding, AkvaControl will compare data. This allows for advanced analysis to optimize
actual feed system capacities with required feeding regimes.
feeding regime. Conflicts are visualized in order
for the operator to optimize daily feed system Gentle feed handling without
capacities. blocking feed pipes
Advanced meal planning This powerful Real time measurement of airflow, backpressure
planning tool simplifies the setup of feeding and temperature ensures optimum feed handling.
individual meals at group or unit level. Low airflow: Blocked pipe.
Multiple group feeding regimes - Groups High airflow: High risk of dust and breakage.
of units with identical criteria are treated equally. The Air Control system is visualized in AkvaControl
This especially simplifies the setup and daily through a simple graph per feeding line. The graph
management of cyclic feeding of many units. displays real-time data for each unit being fed, and
Hopper control AkvaControl allows for automatically adjusts the blower speed to ensure
advanced operation of individual feed hoppers operation in the gentle feed handling area.
as well as centralized feed systems. One system
software can therefore control all feeding
activities at the farm.

Integrated feeding camera control


Camera selection is done in the main screen
view. Manual or automatic camera selection
can be set up to monitor the feeding.

New Air Control System - Through real-


time measurement and control of the air flow,
air temperature and back pressure, AkvaControl
allows for optimizing pellet transportation.
The result is full Feed Care Certification where
feed dust and breakage are minimized. This
also reduces the risk of feed blockages.

Low pellet speed. Correct pellet speed. Too high pellet speed.

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Polarcirkel Pipes Maintenance free, flexible pipes
PE-100 for industry, water, aquaculture...
AKVA group has one of the most modern production lines for polyethylene
pipes in Europe and thousands of kilometers have been delivered since
1971. The pipes are straight pressure pipes made from PE raw materials
especially suited for continuous use in harsh environments, and are based
on decades of experience in pipe technology. Polarcirkel pipes are available All installations are carried out by certified
welders which ensure accurate and quality
in a wide range of models, shapes and sizes to suit individual needs and assured installations of PE 100 pipes ranging
offer many benefits over competing systems, including: No corrosion from 20mm to 800mm OD.

or decay caused by the electrolytic process and no risk of material


deterioration as algaes, bacterias or multicellular organisms are not able
to attach themselves to the pipes. Polarcirkel pipe production is certified
under Det Norske Veritas (DnV), ISO-EN 9001:2000 Standard
and NS-EN 12201.

Maintenance free Polarcirkel pipes

AKVA group produces PE pipes with state-of-the-art machinery, and offers


AKVA group provides Polarcirkel solutions
complete pipe systems for high and low pressure applications. High quality
for water supply, outlet pipes, internal
raw materials are used throughout, and full documentation of the pipe pipes, parts and fittings for hatcheries
production process can be provided by an in-line scanning system. This and land based aquaculture.
provides cost-savings as well as ensures long, maintenance free lifespan
of the pipes.

Industry and processing

The excellent corrosion and chemical resistance properties and long-term


durability of PE pipe has resulted in the mining and process industries
choosing polyethylene as their preferred pipework material.

Water and sewer


PE piping and plumbing parts are suitable
AKVA group offers a wide range of Polarcirkel PE pipes for underground for a wide range of industrial use, including:
water supply and sewage, all with outstanding performance advantages water, chemicals, corrossive fluids, sewage,
sludge, food and agriculture granulates.
such as joint tightness, flexibility, abrasion resistance and extremely
long durability.

AKVA group's Polarcirkel pipe production is certified


under Det Norske Veritas (DnV), ISO-EN 9001:2000
standard and NS-EN 12201.

AKVA group offers Polarcirkel pipes and


fittings from 20mm up to 800mm diameter.

Custom pipe production with state-of-the-art technology

Sophisticated machinery produces pipes in Extruder- and butt-welding PE is a proven Underwater pipelines for municipal water
a wide range of models, shapes and sizes and strong method of joining piping compo- supply have been delivered to cities along
to fit individual needs. nents. The mounting is carried out by highly the entire Norwegian coast. Continuous
experienced and certified personell. lengths of up to 500m are available.

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Camera and
Sensor Systems

Full overview, underwater and above


As aquaculture tanks and ponds have become increasingly
bigger and spread over larger areas, the need for high
quality real-time video and sensor data has become
more important. This has made farming a much more
predictable and profitable business.

The advanced Akvasmart cameras and sensor systems monitor


fish behavior and condition, as well as any surface activites
around the farm. Oxygen and temperature sensors monitors
environmental conditions for live readings, as well as provide
logged data for later analysis.

Flexible camera solutions in monochrome or full colour


provide crystal clear video images. All surface- and
underwater images, feeding and environmental data are
transmitted to a control room via wireless or hardwired
network systems. From there it is possible to send the
signals worldwide and operate the entire system from
any PC. The opportunities are virtually endless!

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Full overview and control... Wireless CAP built-in surface Operation center/ SmartEye Surveillance Camera
camera, transmit wireless data Control room monitors unwanted visitors, predators,
from cameras and sensors. feed spread, or simply added safety
Akvasmart Cameras have been when working alone at the farm.
produced for more than 20 years.
Based on this experience, AKVA
group has a complete product Optical Oxygen Sensor
Mort collector
range from basic monochrome Environmental sensors monitor
fixed cameras to movable pan and log water temperature
and oxygen. This ensures
& tilt colour cameras. optimum conditions for
Basic HR Camera
the fish. The data can be
For landbased production units, transmitted via a CSU or
Akvasmart Cameras can be used an hardwired EAP.
to monitor:
Temperature Sensor

Fish behavior
Feed waste
Super HR Camera
Maturation The Super HR and Basic Oxygen injection unit
Morts HR, monochrome under-
Surface activity water video cameras,
are the worlds most
Surveillance
popular feeding cameras.

EAP
Environmental Access Point
for transmitting environmental
data. Hardwired or wireless
transmission.

SmartWinch SmartEye Camera, Low Light HR Camera

A dual SmartWinch allows for


easy vertical and horizontal
The SmartEye Camera System
is a class above, and the best
@
positioning of cameras over system of its kind on the market.
tanks and ponds. SmartEye can pan 360, and
SmartController provides fast and Remote Video AkvaControl/iControl
tilt 90!
accurate camera and winch control.

Crystal clear images above and below the surface...

Detect unwanted visitors. Birds and Crystal clear video images, even during AKVA group offer a wide range of A surface camera can be used to Exceptionally sharp and clear video Remote Video provides full remote
other predators can cause considerable poor light and visibility conditions. cameras, from affordable monochrome monitor the recirculation process. images in full colour provide useful access to all cameras installed at the
damage to your stock. solutions to advanced colour cameras. information from the site. farm, including zoom, pan/tilt and
winch controls.

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CAP - Wireless Sensor Network Wireless transmission of video
and sensor data...

This wireless sensor network is an


important integrated part of the
Akvasmart CCS feed system. The
new CAP (Cage Access Point) has Built-in directional antenna The CAP is user- Battery and cable
two-way data communication with and adjustable 360 degrees friendly and easy connections are
horizontal view. to mount on cage integrated in a
the feed system and is an active
handrails. splashproof box.
part of AkvaControl. Up to two
underwater video cameras can be
connected to each unit, in addition AkvaControl
Sensors
to the built-in surface camera
and camera winch. Important new
features include more powerful
Monitor
transmitters, external channel
selection, 360 adjustable surface Cameras CAP

camera and directional antennas.


CAP Sensor CAP Smart CAP
The CAP also allows for connection
Built-in surface camera: 1 pcs. 1 pcs.
of temperature-, oxygen-, current-
Resolution:
and doppler pellet sensors. Video 380 TV-lines 380 TV-lines

and sensor data are transmitted Light sensitivity: 0.2 Lux@F2.0 (Colour) 0.2 Lux@F2.0 (Colour)

by wireless from each cage to the Angle of view: 92o 92o


base. Frequency - video transmission: 5,8 GHz*** 5,8 GHz***

The Wireless Sensor Network Frequency - command radio: 868 MHz*** 2,4 GHz***

provides a practical and reliable Power supply: 12 24VDC / 230VAC* 12 24VDC / 230VAC*
access point and communication Power consumption: 110 - 1100mA** 180 - 4900mA**
between cages and farm base. Materials: Aluminum/PC/Stainless Steel Aluminum/PC/Stainless Steel

Size Width x Height : 280 x 770 (10,9"x30,3") 280 x 770 (10,9"x30,3")

Weight: 7kg 7kg

Connections

Underwater Camera: 2 pcs. 1 pcs.

Temperature Sensor: 1 pcs. -

Oxygen Sensor: 1 pcs. -

Camera Winch: - 1 pcs.

* Via separate AC adapter (extra) ** Depending on connected equipment


Robust access point for a wide range of
*** Frequencies can vary from country to country
AKVA cameras and sensors. Non-corrossive
materials and low maintenance.

Hardwired Sensor Network

Indoors at land based farms, hardwired The hardwired network solution is a The waterproof enclosure includes
network is probably the best option. simple, reliable and affordable network sealed connection plugs for sensors;
solution for tanks and ponds. all installed inside a protective
aluminum housing.
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SmartEye Camera System Top of the line -
inspection camera...

The SmartEye Camera System is


a class above, and without doubt the
best system of its kind on the market.
The advanced inspection colour camera
with unique features can be operated
from the tank, pond, feeding control
SmartEye can pan
room or via the internet. Top of the line
360, and tilt 90.
underwater and

The SmartEye Camera provides sharp surface video


camera.
and crystal clear colour video images,
both from the surface and under water.
No external moving parts prevent
A built-in bottom
leaks, and makes it a very durable camera checks
camera. for feed waste
and morts.
Combined with the dual SmartWinch
system and bottom camera, SmartEye
provides a great insight into the fish
behavior and condition. The highly
reliable camera is connected to the
Robust and waterproof
base via our SmartBox wireless video
connection plug.
transmitter or hardwired network.
SmartEye is also available with a built-
in depth- and temperature sensor.

SmartEye Camera
Dual SmartWinch
@
CAP Video Base Receiver SmartController Monitor Portable PC

SmartEye Camera
The SmartController provides fast and
accurate camera and winch controls.

The SmartEye Camera can be operated from the tank, pond, control room or via the internet

A dual SmartWinch allows easy vertical The SmartEye has a built-in monochrome Exceptionally sharp and clear video images
and horizontal positioning over ponds bottom camera with super low-light in full colour provides useful information
and tanks. capability to see feed waste and morts about your fish.
at the bottom of the tanks.

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Crystal clear first HR Cameras Robust and reliable
suspension bridle.

choice cameras...
This is the worlds most popular
camera series. The HR cameras can
be installed in any position, under
water and above tanks. All Akvasmart
The camera is built
cameras can be used with hardwired into the non-fouling
or wireless camera systems, and can bronze top of the
be operated from the tank, feeding Super HR housing.

Low Light HR Camera control room and via the Internet.


One camera is usually permanently
installed in each tank or pond.

Low Light HR Camera


The Low Light HR Camera is
monochrome and designed for use Robust urethane
in conditions with low light and underwater cable
poor visibility. includes a waterproof
connection plug.

Basic HR Camera
The Basic HR Camera is simple, The Low Light HR
reliable and affordable, and is therfore camera is tailor-
made for poor light
a smart choice if you need many
Basic HR Feeding Camera conditions.
cameras.

Super HR Camera
The Super HR Camera is a ruggedized
and reliable high-resolution camera
designed for use in all conditions.
Available in both colour and mono- Monitor

chrome versions.
CAP
HR Cameras

Hardwired network

Flexible and affordable camera solutions for tanks and ponds

Super HR Feeding Camera

Super HR provides exceptionally sharp Akvasmart HR cameras gives you full HR cameras can be operated from
and crystal clear video images, even overview of the fish behavior. the tank, feeding control room or
during poor light and visibility conditions. via the Internet.

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SmartEye Surveillance Camera Camera Specifications
Detects predators
and other unwanted
visitors.

Cameras SmartEye Surveillance SmartEye Camera Low Light HR Camera Super HR Camera Basic HR Camera
Type: Colour Colour Monochrome Colour or Monochrome Monochrome
The camera can pan Resolution: 480 TVL 600 TVL 600 TV-lines 600 TV-lines
480 TVL CCD Ex View
360, and tilt 90.
Light sensitivity: 0,07 lux 0.01(@F0.8) 0.0001(@F0.8) 0.001 Lux (@ F0.1.4) 0.001 Lux (@ F0.1.4)

CCD sensor: 1/3 Sony 1/3 Sony 1/3 Sony 1/3 Sony

El. iris/Lense: Auto / 3.6mm Auto / 3.6mm Auto / 3.6mm Auto Auto

Angle of view: 92 (72 under water) 92 (72 under water) 92 (72 under water) 92 (72 under water)

Materials: Painted steel/Plastic/Acrylic Delrin/Acrylic/Bronze Delrin/Acrylic Delrin /Bronze/Stainless steel Delrin (POM)/Acrylic

Cable: Of 15, 30 or 80m (fixed) 50m (165) Urethane * 50m (165) Urethane * 30m (100) Urethane* 30m (100) Urethane*

Depth rating: 200m (655) limited by cable 200m (655) limited by cable Up to 75m (245) optional Up to 45m (130) optional

Power: 24VAC (via control cabinet) 12VDC/400mA 12VDC/400mA 12VDC (less than 100mA) 12VDC (less than 100mA)

Size - H x : 300mm x 190mm 216mm x 165mm 200mm x 90mm 140mm x 80mm 70mm x 75mm
(11.8 x 7.5 diam.) (8.5x 6.5 diam.) (8x 3.5diam.) (5.5 x 3.15 diam.) (2.75 x 3 diam.)

Surveillance Camera with 90o Weight: 5,8kg (12.8 lbs.) 2.6kg (5.7 lbs.) without cable 4.5kg (10.4 lbs.) with cable 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs.) with cable 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs) with cable
to 10o zoom (24x optical).
* Longer cables are available on request.

Simple user interface


ensures user-friendly
The SmartEye Surveillance Camera operation.

provides better control over


unwanted visitors, predators, feed
Hardwired Camera Network
spread or simply added safety.
A simple, reliable and affordable network
This is an advanced surveillance
solution for tanks and ponds.
camera with clear colours and
unique functionality, that can be Complete control can easily be achieved by using
@
operated from the tank area, a permanent hardwired fixed camera in each unit.
Remote Video PC
control room or via the Internet. Indoors at landbased farms, a hardwired network
The 24x optical zoom provides is the best and most affordable solution. Wireless
detailed information from your Surveillance camera
networks are not recommended for indoors
farm. locactions, as electronic noise often disturb the
Control unit Monitor
transmission. Harwired networks can also be used
as a smart solution for ponds.

The waterproof enclosure includes sealed


Full overview of your site... connection plugs for sensors, all installed inside
a protective aluminum housing with brackets
for 63mm conduit pipes for wiring.

Manual Camera Selector unit

HR Feeding SmartEye Hardwired Monitor


Cameras Surveillance Network
Camera

Detect unwanted visitors. Birds and With a SmartEye Surveillance Camera The SmartEye Surveillance Camera provides
other predators can cause considerable system, you can zoom in on details. crystal clear colour video images, even
damage to your stock. at night or indoors in poor lighting
conditions.

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Remote Video Remote Video - Monitor fish behaviour
via internet
Get full overview of what is going
on at your farm from home, the
office or at another farm. Remote
Video provides full access to
all cameras at the farm; such
as surveillance-, surface- and
underwater cameras with zoom,
pan/tilt and winch controls.

You only need a PC with broadband User-friendly menus provide simple operation. From overview to detailed view
by clicking on the desired image.
internet connection to see real-
time video from your farm.
This makes it a practical tool for
show-casing production facilities

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and fish from the office or at
seafood events. SmartEye Surveillance Camera

CAP Remote Video PC

SmartEye Camera HR Cameras Hardwired Network Camera Selector unit

Remote Video

Capacity: 4 separate video lines simultaneously

Image resolution: Max. 720 x 526 DVD quality

Power supply: 12VDC (via AC adapter)

Size - L x W x H: 100mm x 150mm x 40mm (4 x 6 x 1.6)

Weight: 0,55kg (1.2 lbs.) plus power supply

Minimum Internet speed: 1,5 Mbit UP from farm site* DVD resolution

Minimum PC requirements: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM,


updated .NET 1.1, DirectX9.0
and 40GB free disc space
Full colour or monochrome video film
can be saved on your PC for later * Quality is reduced at lower speeds
documentation.

View live video images anywhere on the internet

With our Remote Video system and A colleague can show you video of a problem With broadband internet access, you
SmartEye Surveillance camera, you can by using a portable camera and a Remote have full control of what is happening

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zoom in on details. Video system. Problems can then be solved at your farm.
without the presence of a specialist.

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Environmental Sensors Environmental data is a critical
feeding parameter...
To know the environmental data as temperature, oxygen and current
speed are factors that are important inputs when feeding fish. In the
Akvasmart CCS Feed System all these factors can be set to automatically
control or adjust the feeding. All environmental data will be logged and
can be used in further analyses either in AkvaControl or in Fishtalk.

Temperature - the foundation for all feeding regimes and growth models.
The Akvasmart Temperature Sensor is a reliable and robust sensor that
The machined bronze housing
can be submerged at desired depths. Accurate real time readings are prevents marine fouling and makes
displayed and logged by the AkvaControl Feed System software. the sensor low maintenance.
AkvaControl can calculate the expected daily feed amount based on feed
tables with measured temperature data. The Akvasmart Temperature
Sensor is connected to the Akvasmart CCS Feed System either by
connection to the Akvasmart CCS Selector Valve or via the CAP network.

Oxygen an important factor for growth and fish welfare.


Temperature Sensor
The Akvasmart Oxygen Sensor is connected to the Akvasmart CCS
Feed System and can stop the feeding at low oxygen levels in water.
The Oxygen Sensor is an optical sensor that is robust and dependable
with no need for water flow. The only maintenance is periodic cleaning
and there is no need for re-calibration. The principle of operation is to The absolute oxygen concentration
illuminate the oxygen as the reflected light is a measurement of is measured by illuminating a
dissolved oxygen in the water. membrane with modulated blue
light and by reading the phase
changes in the reflected red light.
The signal is then linearised and
temperature compensated.

EAP

Oxygen Sensor

AkvaControl Fishtalk
CAP
Note. The Temperature Sensor
can also be connected directly
Temperature Sensor CCS to the CCS Feeding System.
30m robust urethane underwater
cable including a waterproof
connection plug. (The Oxygen
Sensor cable is 50m).

Real-time environmenent data; an inexpensive insurance...


Optical Oxygen Sensor

Continuous data readings from the cages Using the Oxygen Sensor in combination The integration between Akva Control
are transmitted through the Akvasmart with a Temperature Sensor gives a good and Fishtalk software provides the choice
wireless sensor network (CAP) or via an picture of the environment. of where and when to analyse the
EAP (Environmental Access Point). environmental data.

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Environmental Access Point (EAP)

Full integration of environmental sensors


The EAP is directly linked to the Akvasmart CCS Feed System via
the AkvaControl software. Collecting and logging environmental
data from one or multiple positions provides better overview and
possibilities of analysis of environmental data compared to fish data.
The EAP (Environmental Access Point) is a robust sensor connection
hub that allows connections of multiple sensors in one location.
The two-way communication between EAP and the feed system is
either wireless or hard wired. The EAP is then an active part of the
feed system, allowing connection of sensors such as temperature,
and oxygen.
The EAP can easily be mounted at
the edge of a tank or on a handrail.

Temperature Sensor, Environmental AkvaControl


Oxygen Sensor Access Point (EAP)

Environmental Sensors Specifications


Optical Oxygen Sensor % Saturation Mg/liter Temperature Sensor

Accuracy: +/- 2,5% +/- 2,5% Accuracy: +/- 0.1o C (+/- 0.18oF)
Operating temp. range: 0-40C (32-104F) 0-40C (32-104F) Measurement range: 0 to 50 Co
(32-122oF)
Measurement range: 0 -150% 0 -16 ppm Housing materials: Machined bronze

Measuring principle: Optical fluorescence Optical fluorescence Cable: 30m (100) urethane cable

Salinity: 0-42 0-42 Depth rating: 30m, limited by cable (100)

Materials: Delrin (POM) Delrin (POM) Size - L x : 80mm x 50mm (3.15"x2"diam.)

Power consumption: 20mA 20mA Weight: 3.5kg (7.7 lbs) with cable

Cable: 50m (165) 50m (165) Connection plug: Amphenol waterproof plug
(potted with epoxy)
Plug: Amphenol (7-pin waterproof Amphenol (7-pin waterproof
potted plug) potted plug)

Max depth rating: 300m (985`) limited by cable 300m (985`) limited by cable

Size - L x : 120mm x 40mm (4.75x1.6) 120mm x 40mm (4.75x1.6)


EAP Single Triple
Weight: 5,6kg (12.3 lbs.) with cable 5,6kg (12.3 lbs.) with cable
Communication: Wireless or hard wired *
Connections: Amphenol plugs and/
or direct terminal connections

Materials: Fibreglass/Acrylic/Aluminum
Size - L x W x H: 370x300x170mm 560x560x170mm
(14.5x12x6.7) (22x22x6.7)

Weight: 5kg (11 lbs.) 8kg (18 lbs)

Sensor Connections

Temperature: 1 pcs 3 pcs.

Oxygen: 1 pcs. 3 pcs.

Current: 1 pcs. 3 pcs.

Accessories: Protection aluminum housing for


installation on plastic- or steel cage
railings (highly recommended)

* Hard wired EAP can only be used with Akvasmart CCS Feed System.
The Optical Oxygen Sensor has now got a new streamlined design.
Wireless also allows for stand-alone use, but then with Akvasmart CCS,
base radio and PC.

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Vicass HD Biomass Estimator Measures fish weight and size
with high accuracy...
The new Vicass HD Biomass
Estimator will provide farmers
with accurate and efficient biomass
estimation, taking high quality
digital stereo images of the live
fish while swimming in the cage.
Grabbing of images Analyzing Reporting
The images are now also semi-
automatically analyzed in order to
determine average weight of each
fish, thus increasing the efficiency
of the system. The new Vicass can
now connect to an off-the-shelf A stereoscopic video image Models are now available for:
measures the height and length Atlantics, Chinook, Coho, Tasman
Tablet PC which reduces size and
of each fish. Advanced geometry Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Altantic
weight. algorithms accurately calculate Haddock, Red Sea Bream, Med.
the live weight of the fish. Sea Bass/Bream, Striped Jack,
Main benefits: Yellowtail, Japanese Amberjack
and Southern Blue Fin Tuna.
High accuracy, capacity and speed
Easy integration with Fishtalk
Software.

The new camera unit captures 300-500


images at three different depths before
they are analyzed.

The new Vicass HD Camera unit weights


appr. 13kgs and measures 13 x 20 x 44cm.

Vicass Camera Tablet PC Software

An accurate biomass calulation tool for a wide range of species...

Accurate and efficient biomass estimation, Intelligent software can easily provide The Vicass tablet PC with a touch screen
taking high quality digital stereo images of a detailed biomass report with an has at least 4-6 times higher sampling
the live fish while swimming in the cage. accurate size distribution graph. and reporting capacity than an IR frame
system.

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Idema Underwater Lights Stable and accurate lighting
increases profits...
Underwater lights Natural lighting
The correct use of underwater lights for many aquaculture 3000g
species, ensures reduced fish maturation. In addition it results
in faster growth and more effective feed utilization. The Idema 2000g

Underwater Lights series are adapted for smolt and juveniles in


small tanks, as well as for salmon, cod and other fast growing 1000g

species that require light in larger farms. The high quality


0 2 4 6 8 months
underwater lights have excellent light distribution, which allows
for easy bulb replacement, functional design and a rugged By using extra light on i.e. salmon, you will
achieve faster growth and get higher harvest
construction. The power is connected to the underwater light
weight as opposed to not using underwater
through a standard IP67 plug, enabling simple installation. lights.
The standard cable length are 35 or 55 meters.
Idema Underwater Lights are the ideal tools
to help improve yield and profits.

- Quality is always profitable!

Idema Underwater Lights can easily be


Standard 35m or 55m rugged
installed in tanks or in cages at various
underwater cable (urethane-cable),
dephts, ensuring stable and accurate
and a waterproof connection plug.
light distribution.

The LED bulbs emit an


even blue light, while
metal halogen provides Expected service life
clear daylight appearing on the LED bulbs is
blue green underneath in the region of
the surface. 70.000 hours!

An extra strong ISO approved Pyro


construction of POM Borosilicate glass to
(PolyOxyMethylene/ withstand rough
Delrin) that is almost use in cage farming
maintenance free. operations.

Idema BlueLed 360W

More than 15.000 Idema Underwater Lights already delivered world wide...

Idema Underwater Lights are often used Light treatment is also successfully used More than 15.000 Idema Underwater
for salmon, trout, cod and other fast for smolt and juveniles in tanks and cages Lights have been delivered world wide
growing species. of different types and sizes. in the last 15 years.

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Bright solutions for a wide range of tanks and cages... Idema Underwater Lights Specifications

BlueLED 100W with blue light rays, have the highest penetration Specifications: BlueLed 100W BlueLed 360W Integra 250/400W Integra 1000W Standard 2000W

in seawater, and therefore the greatest efficiency. LED (Light Operating voltage: 230 VAC/50Hz (24DC) 230 VAC 50Hz (24DC) 230 VAC 50Hz 230 VAC 50Hz 230 VAC 50Hz
Emitting Diode) is often called eternity light and is the most Starting current 0,5 second: 1,0A (230W) - 2,45A (563W) / 3,0A (690W) 8,0A (1840W) 13,0A (2990W)
cost effective light solution on the market and a perfect match
Starting current 1 second: 2,5A (115W) - 1,9A (437W) / 2,0A (460W) 6,4A (1472W) 12,1A (2783W)
to a diesel generator. The light diodes have extremely long
Operating current (2 minutes): 0,5A (106W) - 1,3A (299W) / 1,8A (414W) 5A (1150W) 9,35A (2150W)
duration with a predicted service life of up to 70.000 hours!
Total efficiency:
Which means; no bulb changing for many years ahead. 115W 380W 275W / 460W 1065W 2070W

Recommended use: Tanks and smaller cages. Service life with even colour: appr. 70 000 hours appr. 70 000 hours appr. 5000 hours appr. 5000 hours appr. 5000 hours

Light source: 1080 LED 344 LED HQI-T 250D / HQI-T 400D HQI-T 1000D HQI-T 2000D

NEW BlueLED 360W with blue light rays is our newly developed Colour temperature (Kelvin): 20000 K 20000 K 5300K / 6100K 6000K 4400K

luminairie for the sea cages. This luminairie is utilizing the newest Luminosity: - - 20 000 Im / 35 000 Im 85 000 Im 190 000 Im
High Intensity LED-technology with almost four times more effective Weight, light housing: 8,5kg 8,5kg 7kg / 10kg 21,6kg 11kg
light source than the BlueLED 100W. The blue colour has proven to
Weight, with cable: 14kg (appr. 2 l. oil) 14kg (appr. 2 l. oil) 11kg / 14kg 28kg 17kg
be the most efficient when it comes to effect on biology in the fish.
Weight, connection box: - - - - 19,2kg
LED luminairies can provide more effective output from each lumi-
nairie compared to other lamp technologies. It saves cost on power Size, length + : 641mm + 120mm 641mm + 120mm 648mm + 140mm 818mm + 180mm 642mm + 140mm

generators, less power use and uses less copper in the installations. Material in the main housing, POM 1,41g/cm3 POM 1,41g/cm 3 POM 1,41g/cm3 POM 1,41g/cm 3
POM 1,41g/cm3
All this in addition to a long service life of the luminairie. density: DIN 53479 - L15 DIN 53479 - L15 DIN 53479 - L15 DIN 53479 - L15 DIN 53479 - L15

Recommended use: Medium and large cages. Material in connection box: - - - - Fire coated aluminum

Pyro Borosilicate glass 3.3: ISO 3585- 2,23 g/cm 3


ISO 3585- 2,23 g/cm 3
ISO 3585- 2,23 g/cm3 ISO 3585- 2,23 g/cm3 ISO 3585- 2,23 g/cm3
SubLite Integra 250W/400W is the smallest member of the Cable, standard lenght: PUR 3G1,5 PUR 3G1,5 PUR 3G1,5 PUR 3G2,5 PUR 3G2,5
SubLite family. The light can be offered in two luminosities for 35m or 55m 35m or 55m 35m or 55m 35m or 55m 35m or 55m
smolt, juvenile and smaller locations. This model is often used
Cooling fluid: Silikon oil Silikon oil
in cod farming with lights placed at various depths for a smooth
Tanks /smaller cages Medium & large cages Tanks /medium & small cages Medium & large cages Large cages
distribution of light all over the cage. The light bulb and the Recommended use:

electronic control device is integrated in the housing compartment


Blue light Daylight
and has a service time in the region of 5.000 hours.
Recommended use: Tanks, smaller and medium cages.

Video Camera
SubLite Integra 1000W is our bestseller for salmon farms and
the most rugged light unit in the market. It is placed at various
depths and the powerful light ensures an excellent spread. The light
bulb and the electronic control device is integrated in the housing
and is easy to install. This unit also has a service life in the region
A wide range of camera solutions provide
of 5.000 hours. Recommended use: Medium and large cages. Underwater Light PC Monitor full overview and control of the lighting
regime, as well as the biomass.

SubLite Standard 2000W is the most powerfull solution


we offer. It provides extra strong lighting in large cages Bright light solutions for all types of operations...
where there is a need for strong light conditions without
using a lots of sepatate units. It features solid construction
with a separate connection box and a service life in the
region of 5.000 hours. Recommended use: Large cages.

For indoor locations we recommend 100W Idema Underwater Lights - a smart Accurate even light distribution throughout
to 400W illumination. BlueLed or SubLite solution in artic areas where the light the biomass is vital in tanks with high
250W/400W is the smart choice here. conditions are poor in the winter time. density and humus loaded water.

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Cage Farming

- exciting, innovative solutions

AKVA group offers a wide range of cage farming aquaculture


technology, from single components to complete installations
worldwide.

We have developed a reputation for quality products and


software that provide maximum reliability and cost effective-
ness. Large numbers of cages, boats, net cleaners, feed
barges, feed systems, sensors, cameras, underwater lights
and software are currently in use on a wide variety of farms.

The equipment is operating year-round under diverse wave


and wind conditions, in more than twelve regions of the world.
This is a strong testemony of the reliability of the designs.

Polarcirkel EcoNet -
High durability and escape prevention...
The unique Polarcirkel EcoNet concept can totally change
todays fishfarming! This long-life net technology has been
used to make over 4000 fish farming nets in Japan since 1988,
in addition to many other usages including shark nets, rock
slide nets, breakwater construction etc.

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From single components to
complete tailormade solutions...

Most of todays cage farming technology originated


in the salmon farming industry in Norway during
the last 25 years. Today, the technology has been
adapted by fish farmers around the world as
state-of-the-art.

There has been a tremendous development into


bigger, better and more advanced equipment in
order to industrialize the industry and achieve
true scale of economics. This is making cage
farming aquaculture more efficient, safe and
environmentally sustainable.

Akvasmart CCS Feed System is designed to handle


more than 40 feed lines running in parallel and
more than 1000 cage/tank units, centralized-
and/or hopper feeders, all operated from one PC.

Akvasmart CCS is perfect choice for feeding fish,


designed to fit the requirements from low capacity
system such as CCS-32. up to high capacity
systems such as CCS-110.

All Akvasmart CCS Feed Systems and


components are FEED CARE CERTIFED to
preserve pellet quality from silos to fish.

Akvasmart CCS Feed System - adapted to your production...

Net Cleaners Rotor Spreaders Pellet Sensors Camera Inspection Wireless


Systems Systems Transmitters

AKVA group has more than 30 year of AKVA group is the worlds leading supplier AKVA group have long experience and the
experience in designing and supplying of both plastic and steel cages. More than worlds leading supplier of feed barges. For more information,
aquaculture projects world wide. 54.000 cages delivered since 1974. More than 250 feeed barges delivered. Oxygen Temperature Current Farming Seafood Underwater order our Cage
Sensors Sensors Software Software Lights
Sensors Farming Aquaculture
Catalogue.

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Worldwide sale and service...
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