Pipeline Counter
Count Fish In-Line, Without Breaking the Flow
Installed directly into a pipeline from a grader or the end of a pump line, the Pipeline Counter gives an accurate count while fish stay in water the whole time.
Custom quotes, no published price list
One counter, built for the pipe or pump you already have
The Pipeline Counter mounts straight onto a pipe from a grading machine, or the end of a wellboat delivery line. No channel or tank required. It's built for teams who need a dependable count at the exact point fish are already moving.
- Mounts directly to a grader, de-watering setup, or pipe end
- Fish stay in water throughout counting
- Adapters for 110mm, 160mm and 220mm pipes
Built for wellboat crews, hatchery and grading teams moving fish through a pipe or pump line.
The moment of transfer
Counting fish mid-pipe is easy to get wrong
Wellboat loading, pen-to-pen transfer and grader outlets all move fish through a pipe or pump, and that's exactly where a count is easiest to lose.
No easy place to count during wellboat loading
Fish move straight from pen to boat through a pump line. Stopping to count separately adds handling and stress.
Pen-to-pen transfers happen out of sight
Splitting or transferring fish between pens under grading is easy to lose track of without a count built into the pipe itself.
Grader outlets need a count that keeps up
A counter at the outlet has to keep pace with the grader, not slow it down or force fish out of water to be counted.
Why operators choose it
Built to count in-line without slowing anything down
Over 98% accuracy, so the count you get in-line is one you can plan a harvest or transfer around.
Mounts directly to a grader, de-watering setup, or the end of a pipe from a pump. No separate structure to build.
Fish stay in water at all times during counting. No air exposure, no extra handling step.
Works directly on a grader or de-watering setup, or at the end of a pump-line pipe.
Up to four scanners connect to one control unit, for higher-throughput or multi-line setups.
A robust housing designed for wet, high-throughput working conditions, not a lab bench.
Pipeline Counter specifications
Real numbers from the product sheet, not marketing copy.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fish size | 10g – 11kg |
| Capacity | 30 – 50,000 fish/hr (100g) |
| Weight | 6kg (scanner frame) |
| Dimensions | 382 × 382 × 90mm (scanner frame) |
| Power supply | 110 – 240V AC, single-phase |
| Pipe adapters | 110mm, 160mm, 220mm |
| Accuracy | Over 98% |
| SmartFlow compatible | No |
| Communication interface | PLC PC (optional PC-based control) |
| Warranty | Two years |
Where it's installed
Three places operators put a Pipeline Counter
Wellboat harvest loading
Counting fish as they're pumped from a pen to a wellboat for harvest delivery.
Pen-to-pen transfer
Counting fish pumped from one pen to another during grading or splitting of cages.
Grader outlet
Mounted at the outlet of a grading machine to count fish as they leave the grader.
Is Pipeline Counter right for you?
Pipeline Counter vs. the Smart Counter range
Both count fish accurately. The right one depends on where in your operation you need the count.
- Installation locationYou're counting fish already moving through a pipe, pump line, or grader outlet
- Remote monitoringA dependable in-line count is all you need
- Accuracy requirementOver 98% accuracy covers your operation
- Installation locationYou need a counter built into an open channel or tank; a Smart Counter fits that setup
- Remote monitoringYou want SmartFlow's remote monitoring and reporting; Pipeline Counter doesn't connect to SmartFlow
- Accuracy requirementYou need the highest possible accuracy; Smart Counters are rated over 99%
Layout drawings
Dimensioned CAD drawings for planning your installation.
Common questions
No, the Pipeline Counter is a standalone unit and doesn't connect to SmartFlow's remote monitoring and reporting. If you need SmartFlow integration, our Smart Counter range does.
It comes with adapters for 110mm, 160mm and 220mm pipes, and mounts directly to a grader, de-watering setup, or the end of a pump line.
Over 98%, accurate enough to plan a harvest or transfer around, while fish stay in water throughout counting.
Yes, the PC-based control option produces a count report automatically after each session, viewable in real time from Android and iOS devices.
Still deciding?
Talk to VAKI about your pipe or pump line
Get a tailored quote for a Pipeline Counter sized to your pipe, pump, or grader setup. No published price list, just the right fit.
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