Wellboat Channel Counter

Accurate Counting, High Capacity and Image Verification

The VAKI^® Channel Counter is particularly useful during splitting, grading operations or lice treatment, as it provides critical data on the number of fish in each size group.

This data allows commercial aquaculture operators to gain key insights upon which they can base ongoing feed planning, and also provides a documented counting report as it records images of the actual count for future validation.

The Channel Counter is ideal for accurate counting and size estimation of large numbers of live fish from 50g upwards. It has been designed to accurately count at the high capacities achieved by modern fish pumps and fish transport systems on wellboats, and is the best choice for obtaining reliable and verifiable stock information when splitting, grading and harvesting.

The VAKI Channel Counter can be delivered in three sizes and two versions

The B-Type

The B-type is used when it is not required to lead the fish into a pipe after counting. Commonly used on barges when fish are being pumped directly between cages.

The Y-Type

The Y-type is used on large grading machines when the fish are transported from the grader in a pipe after counting. The pipe diameter can be up to 20″.

FEATURES

Accurate counting of fish from 50g
In special configuration it is possible to count smolt
Counting reports for every delivery
Images are stored for verification of the count
Measurement of average weight & size distribution
Counting width from 1300 – 3000mm depending on type
Excessive dewatering
Full control from the bridge
Gentle handling of fish
Can be connected to VAKI Cloud
Can be connected to VAKI SmartFlow

MAINTENANCE

Trained service agents for installation
Repair service at each main area
Critical Spares available with agents
Routine Service Contracts
Updated Service / Operating Manual
All units fully tested for hardware & software performance before delivery
2 years Warranty guarantee
Customer service & back up

SPECIFICATIONS

3 standard widths
– 3,0m counting width
– 1,9m counting width
– 1,3m counting width

Size of fish: 50g – 12kg
Capacity range: is wide depending on application ( 50-300 ton per hour).
Accuracy: over 98%

FISH SPECIES

The Wellboat Channel Counter is well suited for all kind of fish such as: salmon, cod, turbot, halibut, trout, tilapia, sea bass and bream.

	Smolt Counter	Channel Counter B-type	Channel Counter Y-type
Accuracy	99%	99%	99%
Fish Size	Up to 500g	50g and up	50g and up
Capacity	200.000 – 300.000 fish/hr	50 – 300 ton/hr	50 – 300 ton/hr
Weight	S-1400 200kg S-2100 350kg	B-3000 B-2000 200kg B-1400 170kg	Y-1300 300kg Y-1900 450kg
Dimensions	4.2 x 1.6 x 2.3m (L x W x H)	(L x W x H)	(L x W x H)
Counting width	two sizes 2.1m and 1.4m	two sizes 2.1m and 1.4m	two sizes 2.1m and 1.4m
Power Supply	110/220V	110/220V	110/220V
AP/ Remote Monitor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Size Estimate	Yes	Yes	Yes
Technical Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Training	Yes	Yes	Yes
Customer Design	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	One year	One year	One year

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REVIEWS

WHY OUR CUSTOMERS RAVE ABOUT VAKI COUNTERS

“We have been using the VAKI Counters on our wellboats for many years. Fast, gentle and accurate delivery of fish is important to us and our customers. Therefore we choose VAKI Counters that are reliable, have huge capacity and very good accuracy. We are very pleased for the possibility of documenting all counting with image analysis.”

“The use of the counters has allowed us to maximize growth and minimize unnecessary stress by transferring the exact number of fish for harvest and leaving the remaining fish to feed and grow.”

VAKI TECHNOLOGY

Full control from the bridge of the wellboat

The Counting Technology

The counter uses VAKI computer vision technology originally developed for counting fry, smolts and juvenile fish. Fish pass over a light source where an imaging line scanning camera is used to grab silhouette image of every single fish. The silhouettes are analysed and used for counting and size estimation.

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 automatic count report gives valuable and detailed information on the counting. The report can be supplied to the receiver of fish along with the counting file containing the images of all the fish. The throughput chart shows the rate of fish passing thru the counter. With this information the quality of the count can be assessed by checking for any overload time.

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.

The VAKI Cloud is the online location to store and access all your VAKI Counter Reports, fish images and smart flow grading reports. All VAKI Counters and Graders have the ability to automatically backup the files to VAKI Cloud, and with a secure log-in, the VAKI Cloud will also allow access to current operational status and service information for your VAKI equipment in the VAKI Customer Care Program.

The VAKI SmartFlow System gathers information from all devices. This facilitates the optimization of every grading/ counting operation as the various devices can be controlled and fine-tuned electronically in order to result in more precise controlled output.