Overview
VAKI Fish Pumps
Available in two sizes, the Pentair VAKI Fish Pump makes it easy to move fish and shrimp efficiently and safely. The continuous pumping action keeps fish in the water at all times, minimizing damage and increasing output. One operator can move up to 10 tons per hour, reducing labor costs and eliminating the need to lift heavy nets and buckets. The Pentair VAKI Fish Pump is the industry-standard and is used in demanding commercial aquaculture applications worldwide.
Features
ADVANTAGES
- Accurate counting of fish from 0.05g
- Very high capacity 200,000 1g fish per hour.
- Images are saved for verification of the count.
- Counting report printed from the computer.
- The fish are in water at all times.
- Overload alarm.
OPTIONS
- Remote monitoring
- Twin channel grading version.
- Automatic batch splitter.
BASIC PARTS
COMPUTER HOUSING
The computer housing stores the computer and the frame grabber which is also connected to the camera.
CAMERA / LIGHT UNIT
The camera looks down on the scanning area which is a 40 cm wide light protected by a clear plate. When the fish pass over the scanning area their silhouette images are registered and the fish counted.
CHANNEL
The channel can be made in many different versions, according to the needs of the customer.
The counter is adjustable for height and is fully portable.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Accuracy over 99%
- Fish size: 0.05g-30g.
- Capacity: Up to 200,000 1g fish/hour
- Dimensions: 150x70x160cm (LxWxH)
- Power supply: 110/220V
FISH SPECIES
All non-transparent fish.
COUNTER COMPARISON
| Bioscanner | Pipeline Counter | Nano | Micro | Macro | Macro Exel | Smolt Counter | Channel Counter B-Type | Channel Counter Y-Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 98% | 98% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Fish Size | 3g -6kg | 10g-10kg | 0.05g-30g | 0.1g-200g | 0.1g-400g | Up to 800g | Up to 500g | 50g and up | 50g and up |
| Capacity | 16.000 fish per hour (50g) | 45.000 fish per hour (50g) | 200.000 1g fish per hour | 500.000 1g fish per hour | 1.000.000 1g fish per hour 200.000 50g fish per hour | 1.200.000 1g fish per hour 240.000 50g fish per hour | 200-300 fish per hour | 40-100 ton/hour per channel | 40-100 ton/hour per channel |
| Weight | Control unit 7kg Scanner unit 3kg | Scanner frame 6kg | 92 kg | 150kg | 300kg | 360kg | S-1400 200kg S-2100 350kg | B-2000 200kg B-1400 170kg | Y-1300 300 kg Y-1900 450kg |
| Dimensions | Control unit 35x28x17cm Scanner unit 25x10x35cm | Scanner frame 45x45x35cm | (L x W x H) 1.2×0.8×0.9m | (L x W x H) 1.5×0.7×1.5m | (L x W x H) 2.5×1.3×1.1m | (L x W x H) 192x143x123m | (L x W x H) 4.2×1.64×2.3m | – 2.1m counting width – 1.4m counting width | – 1.9m counting width – 1.3m counting width |
| Counting Width | N/A | 260mm | 400mm | 500mm | 1000mm | 1200mm | – 2.1m counting width – 1.4m counting widths | – 2.1m counting width 1.4m counting width | – 2.1m counting width – 1.4m counting width |
| Power Supply | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V | 110/220V |
| AP/Remote Monitor | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Size Estimate | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Suport | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Training | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Design Available | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years | Two Years |
Technology
COUNTING SOFTWARE
THE COMPUTER PROGRAM
The touch pad screen on the counter head is used to operate the counter. The main screen of the program displays numbers, average weight and through put. A graph shows the rate of fish going through the counter and the maximum capacity. Should the counter be overloaded a warning signal is given.
After each count an image file and a report file are saved. Files can be displayed on screen and transferred to a flash drive or internal network.
RECORDING OF IMAGES
The images of the fish are automatically recorded and can be used to validate and check the accuracy of the count. The image file can be given to a customer and / or stored as a permanent record.
The red chart indicates the numbers of fish counted during the entire count and is used to select a time frame for further analyses. The screen displays images of fish passing the camera for each one second interval. Accuracy can be verified by a manual check of the number of fish images to the count shown on the screen.
MACRO APP
Among other features the Macro app provides the user the option to run the counter, view the results and email the count report from a smart phone or tablet.
COUNTING REPORT
The counting report is produced after each count with the total number of fish counted, number in each group, total counting time, average fish/min and any counter overload time. The counting throughput graph is shown on the report and the name of site, tank, company logo, comments, and other information can be included.
With the optional size measurement function the average weight and size distribution is also included. A hard copy of the report can be printed or stored.
SIZE MEASUREMENTS
An optional feature to the counting program, the size measurement module, presents accurate average weight and size distribution of the counted fish.
In one simple operation complete data on number and size of fish is obtained without handling or stress.
