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MISSIONWe are Observator. We believe in taking the extra step and exceeding your expectations. Retaining our competitive edge, through innovation and uncompromised support, is the key to your success.
Observator: solutions beyond expectations!
The Observator GroupFounded in 1924 Observator maintains to be trend-setting in a wide variety of industries. With offices in The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Greece & Belgium and with a world-wide network of highly trained resellers, we are able to support our customers to the maximum.
Our electronic and software development centers are based nearby Rotterdam and Melbourne while mechanical developments are performed by our fine mechanical department in Amsterdam.
The main focus of the group lies in the interesting field of meteorological & hydrological monitoring solutions, along with process monitoring and air technology. While marine window wipers and sunscreens complete the product portfolio.
Some of our marketsObservator serves a variety of markets with its Meteorological and Hydrological solutions. It’s not a coincidence that the Marine and Offshore markets are the ones Observator feels at home. Observator was founded in 1924 by a group of ship-owners in the harbor town Rotterdam.
However other markets, close to Marine and Offshore, are considered to be ours as well: Dredging, Harbors and container terminals. ‘Where weather meets water’ is the place Observator can be found. Also other high demanding markets such as Avionics and Renewable energy often use the Observator know-how.
MarineOur home market from origin! This is one of the toughest markets to be in. The exposed sensors have to withstand harsh conditions, including sea spray and vibrations. The 24/7 operation requires world-wide fast service and deliveries from stock. Products have to comply with specific requirements and changing standards.
HarborsWhere ‘weather meets water’ our equipment and systems can be found. Most of the terminals in the harbor of Rotterdam and most Dutch harbor authorities are equipped with our solutions. Besides basic meteorological equipment, sensors for visibility, wave, current as well as road conditions can be found as well.
AvionicsWith experience on the highest level of quality and knowledge on most meteorological parameters, we are often consulted on airport meteorological systems. Add to this our network knowledge; our new multifunctional TFT display; and our software, it is quite obvious that the airport market is a growing one for us.
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OffshoreHaving 90 years of experience in maritime operations, we know weather plays a critical role in the offshore industry. From platforms to FPSO’s, from drill vessels to OSV’s and from DSV’s to heavy lift operations, accurate measurement of weather and sea state circumstances contribute to increase safety and efficiency.
Besides accuracy of the sensors, we realize that the quality of these sensors is very important, especially in these hard environmental circumstances. We will never make concessions to the quality of our meteorological and hydrological sensors.
Fortunately we are still able to offer competitively priced and flexible systems since the Observator software system (OMC-Data-OnLine) used in other markets as well and our dedicated displays are our own design.
Besides the supply of instruments and systems, we are able to offer turn-key solutions, commissioning/site acceptance and yearly maintenance as well.
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REFERENCESCompleted offshore projects
OMC-160 wind speed and direction sensorThis sensor is a combined wind speed and direction sensor, based on the cup and vane principle. The sensor has a long life time, high reliability and accuracy.
OMC-118 ultrasonic wind sensorsThis is an ultrasonic wind sensor, which can be used in case an open path ultrasonic wind sensor is required. It can be connected to all Observator equipment.
Our SensorsObservator offers a wide range of meteorological and hydrological sensors & systems. Several sensors are developed and manufactured in-house, while others are selected from respected manufacturers offering the highest quality. Reliability, accuracy and fitness for the hardest environmental circumstances are the main criteria for the Observator sensors. The range consists of wind speed & direction, temperature, humidity, baro-metric pressure, cloud base, visibility & present weather, precipitation, water quality, water level, and finally wave sensors. These sensors are complemented with data loggers, telemetry solutions, data buoys and software.
Basic meteorological sensors such like wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity and barometric pressure are available in intrinsically safe versions as well. Obviously with corresponding ATEX and IECEx certificates.
Temperature / Humidity sensorsThe air temperature and humidity sensor provides accurate and precise measurements of temperature and humidity. The ideal housing is the OMC-422 with its double louvered radiation screen.
Barometric pressure sensorsThe most cost-effective and high precision barometric sensor, strongly recommended to be placed inside, near, or in a signal conditioning unit with ventilation to the outside air using a pressure head.
CBME80 Cloudbase sensorThis sensor is a stand-alone instrument, designed for fixed and mobile installations, where accurate and reliable cloud height information is required. The design is based on the LIDAR principle.
Visibility and present weather sensorsThis compact and robust instrument, measures visibility and present weather. The sensor has proven to be accurate, reliable and the readings have a high rate of repeatability. The high grade housing is suitable for use in offshore environ-ments.
Motion sensorOn moving helicopter landing decks, a Motion Severity Index (MSI) system is mandatory conform CAP437. Part of such a system is a motion sensor. Standard we use the DMS-25 motion sensor. Other motion sensors can be used in our HMS as well.
Sea state sensorsIt is not mandatory to have sea state sensors wit-hin your HMS. However, in case they are installed the measured parameters should be indicated. Observator is able to supply and integrate sen-sors from manufactures like Rutter (Wamos II); Nortek (AWAC); Miros (RangeFinder); Axys, etc.
OMC-140 Multifunctional TFT Display
On an 8.5” (long-life; low powered) LED backlight industrial grade LCD screen, your data will be indicated with a true viewing angle of 170°. Due to its modular design, the OMC-140 can also act as an intelligent signal converter. The unit is provided with a memory card slot, allowing the OMC-140 to be used as a basic data logger.
Screenshot OMC-DOL-HMS software
Software & DisplaysOur Helideck Monitoring Software (HMS) software may be indentified as the most flexible on the market. Obviously it is conform CAP437, BSL D 5-1 and NORMAN 01. Our OMC-DOL-HMS can be installed within a LAN. Offshore weather reports are generated and distributed automatically and can be completed manualy.
Optionally, Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) functionality with speech synthesis can be added. Also optionally, a web server allowing access by any browser can be added.
Observator is known for its wide range of dedicated displays. This range has recently been augmented with the OMC-140 multifunctional TFT display.
Resellers & AgentsWe believe in being present on location. Thanks to our world-wide network of resellers, we know the local players and competitors and we can offer the best possible sales and after sales services.
The resellers are backed-up by the first-class Observator service team. On a regular basis, Observator organizes resellers meetings and technical training sessions worldwide. Please visit our web site (www.observator.com) to find our local resellers.
Special partners in the offshore market
Despite the large range of our own sensors and the best sensors from key-suppliers, there might
still be a gap between the whishes from end-users and our standard product line. For example, some of our end-users want to have a weather forecast
module integrated into our data management & presentation software (OMC-Data-Online).
For this we have a cooperation with MeteoGroupOffshore, so we can integrate their
weather forecasts. Similarly, for motion forecast and the “window of opportunity” on helicopter operations,
we are now in a co-development with Amarcon. These strong partners make the choice to select
Observator as your preferred supplier even easier!
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Observator InstrumentsRietdekkerstraat 62984 BM RidderkerkThe NetherlandsT: +31 (0) 180 463411 F: +31 (0) 180 463530E: [email protected]
Observator VisionRietdekkerstraat 62984 BM RidderkerkThe NetherlandsT: +31 (0) 180 463411 F: +31 (0) 180 463530E: [email protected]
Observator Precisietechniek Asterweg 121031 HN AmsterdamThe NetherlandsT: +31 (0) 20 4940840F: +31 (0) 20 6365934E: [email protected]
Observator Instruments8 Keith Campbell CourtScoresby, VIC 3179AustraliaT: +61 3 8706 5000F: +61 3 8706 5049E: [email protected]
Observator GmbHOllnsstr. 17625336 ElmshornGermanyT: +49 (0)4121 701 5056F: +49 (0)4121 701 5060E: [email protected]
Observator Telenav18 Boon Lay Way#09-158 Tradehub 21Singapore 609966T: +65 68 72 08 63F: +65 68 72 13 34E: [email protected]
