Precision that goes deep.
When operations move deeper, you need equipment you can rely on — every day, around the clock.
OptoScale’s bioscope is built for demanding underwater conditions and delivers precise measurements of fish weight, health, and behavior — without interruption.
High uptime, a self-cleaning lens, and robust hardware ensure reliable, high-quality measurements — even in poor visibility or unstable network conditions.
This gives you the continuous decision-making foundation you need — for safe and efficient operations.
High uptime — always
Behind high precision lies reliable performance.
The bioscope is built to operate continuously at depth – without the need for service, adjustments, or interruptions.
All components are designed to withstand pressure, saltwater, and constant use – so you avoid unplanned stops and costly maintenance.
In short: you get continuous insight without lifting a finger.
Poor signal?
While some systems stop measuring when the network drops, the Bioscope does the opposite. All data processing happens locally in the camera, so measurements continue even without coverage.
When the connection returns, everything uploads automatically – with no data loss and no blind spots.
«The OptoScale equipment has worked perfectly! We’ve had close to 100% uptime.»
— Feedback from a site manager at a major Norwegian fish farm
Clear images with a self-cleaning lens
At depth, visibility and biofouling quickly become a challenge.
For equipment operating submerged, that usually means more downtime and frequent cleaning.
We solved that.
The bioscope features a fully automatic, self-cleaning lens that keeps your images clear – at all times.
The result?
✔ More accurate readings
✔ Less maintenance
✔ Always clear images
Without self-cleaning lens
With self-cleaning lens
Full control over behavior, growth, lice, and health
When the fish are deeper, good insight becomes even more important. The bioscope continuously monitors developments in four key areas–and links the signals from the fish to their surrounding environment.
Behavior
When the fish are deeper, it becomes more difficult to interpret the signals from the edge of the pen. With OptoScale’s bioscope, you get real-time insights into swimming speed, breathing rate, and movement patterns – in the context of environmental data such as temperature, oxygen levels, and depth.
This provides a clearer picture of how the fish are actually faring at depth and makes it easier to detect early signs of stress, changes in behavior, or reduced gill health.
Growth
In the grow-out phase, you need weight data you can rely on throughout the entire production process. Bioskopet provides you with, among other things, reliable average weights, weight trends, the K-factor, and size distribution over time – ±whether you’re dealing with 50-gram smolt or 5-kilo salmon.
Measurements are taken automatically on tens of thousands of fish every other day, allowing you to monitor their progress more closely, make adjustments sooner, and plan feeding, production, and harvest with greater precision.
Lice
Keeping control of sea lice is the whole point of submerged operations – which makes it just as important to monitor lice levels at depth.
With the bioscope, you get precise lice counts through a camera system that combines high-quality images with effective machine vision. A solid data foundation for planning and reporting alerts you to rising lice infestations before they become a problem.
Health
With the LaksVel module, the 13 most important welfare parameters are automatically monitored throughout the production cycle. With just a few clicks, you get a complete overview of the salmon’s condition – anytime, anywhere.
On OptoScale’s web portal, you get both the details and the big picture. Everything is in place to help you make good decisions – based on precise data, not gut feelings.
Easy installation and close follow-up
Even though the bioscope is industry-leading in user-friendliness and easy setup, we’re happy to join you on-site for submerged installations.
Through proper training and close technical support, we make sure your system runs optimally from day one.
We believe in partnership – that’s why we’re at the cage edge when you start using your bioscope.
Together, we lay the foundation for the best possible operation – and true ownership of the technology.
