Reliable solutions for surface water monitoring and management

Surface waters

Accurate surface water data is essential for protecting water resources and supporting environmental management. KISTERS provides advanced solutions for monitoring rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and related hydrological conditions to enable reliable data collection and informed decision-making.

Sensors, stations and data loggers for surface water monitoring

Surface water monitoring products & systems

KISTERS offers a comprehensive range of surface water monitoring solutions, including water level sensors, flow monitoring systems, and data loggers designed for reliable and continuous data collection. Combined with powerful software solutions, these systems enable real-time monitoring, efficient water management, and scalable integration into environmental monitoring networks.

SAN22SS sensor front perspective

SAN22SS

Outrigger assembly for current meter deployment

Coiled SC078 river line in top view

SC078

Pressure line for pneumatic bubbler water level gauges

Coiled BL01 cable sections with metallic fittings

BL01

Beaded float line for shaft encoder water level measurements

FPxxx with blue cable and circular metal eyelet

FP100 – FP150 – FP200 – FP300

Water Level Measurement Floats, Various Diameters

Three cylindrical FWxxx components

FW100 – FW150 – FW200 – FW300

Matched counterweights for float-operated level sensors

Complete side view of the CM09 with visible components

CMB09 – CMB09S

Stabilizer fin for mechanical current meters

Complete view of the C1 Cable Connector with visible components

C1

Load-bearing connector for current meter measurements

Complete top view of the HB1 - Hanger Bar

HB1

Suspension bar for current meter measurements

SB-01 fabric bag with attached strap

SB-01

Sediment sampling bag for KISTERS bedload samplers

HyQuant Edge V in perspective view

HyQuant Edge V

All-in-one radar station for water surface velocity monitoring

HyQuant Edge L+V in perspective view

HyQuant Edge L+V

All-in-one water level and velocity radar station

HyQuant Edge L radar sensor mounted on bracket

HyQuant Edge L

All-in-one water level monitoring radar station

AUS18-19 with circular housing and central opening

AUS18-19

Pulley for beaded line and KISTERS shaft encoders

DH4805 bottle with black screw cap

DH4805

Sample bottle for depth-integrating suspended sediment samplers

HyComm software login screen

HyComm

Configuration software for KISTERS monitoring devices

RSS device with cylindrical housing and curved metal tube

RSS

Passive rising-stage sediment sampler

BLSH device in a front perspective with visible sampling rod

BLSH

Handheld sampler for bedload sediments

BLS30 & BLS48 device in a perspective view

BLS30 & BLS48

Cable-suspended bedload samplers

iBox in perspective view with mounting bracket

iBox

Custom-designed remote data logging station

datasphere dashboard displayed on a monitor

KISTERS datasphere

Cloud-based environmental data management

Complete front view of the CMCbt

CMCbt

Wireless pulse counter for mechanical current meters

BU07 with black circular housing and central metallic insert

BU07

Standard orifice for KISTERS water level bubbler systems

GCO1P with black housing and metallic connection

GC01P-SS

Pneumatic bubbler gauge chamber for low bubble rates

Complete perspective view of the CWxxx with visible housing and rod

CWxxx

USGS Columbus pattern C-type gauging weight

DH59 in side perspective with orange housing and front probe

DH59

Depth-integrating suspended sediment sampler (winch deployment)

Side view of the DH48 with protective component

DH48

Lightweight wading sediment sampler

TB0.5L & TB1L tipping bucket flow gauge

TB0.5L & TB1L

Tipping bucket flow gauge 0.5l – 1.0l

TBL-70 complete product in perspective view

TB0.5L-70 & TB1L-70

Dual tipping bucket flow gauge 0.5l – 1.0l

TB6-40 tipping bucket flow gauge shown in a front perspective with funnel and base

TB6-40

Tipping bucket gauge with 40 ml per tip

iRIS 270 in complete product view

iRIS 270

Versatile dual-comms IP datalogger for remote monitoring

Riverina Winch front perspective

DDT-1000 Riverina Winch

Manual double drum winch | max load 110 kg, 242 lb

3WBC Three Wheel Bridge Crane main product view

3WBC

Three-wheel USGS Type A crane up to 99 lb

4WBC four wheel bridge crane in complete product view

4WBC

Four-wheel bridge crane up to 154 lb

HydroTab stream gauging computer front view

HydroTab

Stream gauging tablet & mobile app

Complete front view of the Amergraph Cable

Amergraph Cable

Amergraph cable for stream gauging

WS250, WS400 and WS500 in perspective view

WS250, WS400 & WS500

Manual stream gauging winches, single-drum

PVD200 current meter counter front view

PVD200

Digital counter for current meter flow measurements

TSR-MKII with measuring rod and blue housing in front perspective

TSR MKII

Top set wading rods for gauging shallow streams

Magna Rod flow gauging rod front view

Magna Rod

Wading rod with integrated current meter counter

iRIS UnderCover in complete product view

iRIS UnderCover

Low-power IP datalogger for autonomous stations

HyPremo sensor with attached cable in side view

HyPremo

Vented hydrostatic vented level and water temperature probe

Neutral product image showing the HS40 3100 Series II with the enclosure open. Internal components and the housing are visible.

HS40

Continuous water level bubbler system

Front view of the CFX Cable Fox

CFX Cable Fox

Motorized ADCP towing system

HS40AFC Compact with open enclosure showing internal components

HS40AFC Compact

Compact continuous water level bubbler system

WL3100 instrument enclosure with front panel and display

WL3100 & WL3100A

Dry pressure transducer system for water level

AD375MA in front perspective with front panel

AD375MA

Absolute shaft encoder for water level measurement

Staff Gauge Plate with visible graduation markings

Staff Gauge Plates

Aluminum staff gauge plate for water level reading

HyQuant L+V radar sensor front view

HyQuant L+V

All in one, level & velocity radar sensor

HyQuant V radar sensor front view

HyQuant V

Water surface velocity radar sensor

RB01 Redback current meter rotor front view

RB01 Redback

Cup-type water current meter

OSSPC1 product kit in carrying case

OSSPC1

Miniature water current meter for shallow water

OSSB1 product kit in carrying case

OSSB1

Universal water current meter up to 10 m/s

Complete view of the FloStick RC4 with measuring rod

FloStick RC4

Handheld Water Velocity Meter

Complete view of the Fluvia RC3 in an open carrying case

Fluvia RC3

Handheld water current meter

Complete view of the FFX Flying Fox in an open carrying case

FFX Flying Fox

Mobile ADCP towing system

Complete view of the Hornet Plus cableway unit

Hornet Plus

Remote control hydrological cableway systems

Side view of the Cableway kit installation

Cableway kit (60 m or 100 m)

Cableway solution for stream gauging sites

Complete product view of the Barossa Winch

DDT-700 Double Drum Winch

Manual double drum winch | max. load 70 kg, 154 lb

HyQuant L radar sensor with attached cable

HyQuant L

Non-contact water radar level sensor

Reliable monitoring at global scale

Built on data. Proven worldwide.

KISTERS provides reliable monitoring solutions for water, weather, and environmental data – trusted by organizations around the world.

7.000+

Monitoring stations

Monitoring stations collect hydrological, meteorological, and environmental data across the globe.

14

KISTERS subsidiaries

Supporting customers across Europe, North America, Latin America, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

120+

Countries

Government agencies, research institutes, and utilities rely on KISTERS monitoring solutions in more than 120 countries.

50.000+

Connected sensors

Connected sensors measure water levels, rainfall, flow, and environmental parameters across intelligent monitoring networks.

“HailSens represents the culmination of years of dedicated research. As the only hail sensor that seamlessly integrates with hailpad data – the gold standard for scientists worldwide.”

Edgar Wetzel from KISTERS in a portrait photo

Edgar Wetzel

Global Head of Product Management Instrumentation HydroMet

“HyQuant Edge is the first radar sensor-based monitoring station for hydrology built on this architecture. Add a SIM card and power, and go from unboxing to live data in minutes.”

Dr. Anton Felder from KISTERS in a portrait photo

Dr. Anton Felder

Global Head of Business Development Instrumentation HydroMet

“Both Classic and Edge sensors have their place in modern monitoring. The goal isn’t to eliminate choice — it’s to expand it.”

Klaas Schulze Dieckhoff from KISTERS in a portrait photo

Klaas Schulze Dieckhoff

Global Director Instrumentation HydroMet

Services that transform data into impact

Our services

Professional support to keep your systems reliable, accurate and future-proof.

Calibration services

Keep your sensors and monitoring systems performing with reliable accuracy. Our calibration services ensure your equipment delivers precise and trustworthy data over time.

Custom solutions

Every project has unique requirements. We design and implement tailored monitoring solutions that fit your specific technical and operational needs.

Repair & warranty

Protect your systems with reliable service and extended coverage options. Our programs help maintain performance while reducing downtime and maintenance risks.

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