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1. Barometric Efficiency Adjustment is used to proportionally adjust Barologger data in relation to a particular Levelogger Barometric efficiency is often expressed as a percentage or proportion The input field is proportional and has a default value of 1 00 For more information about Barometric Efficiency see Section 10 1 3 The barometric efficiency can be set from 0 01 to 3 00 Conductivity Conversion allows you to convert raw Conductivity readings from an LTC Levelogger Junior to Specific Conductivity conductivity that is temperature compensated to the standard of 25 C The Temperature Coefficient default for Specific Conductivity is 2 00 The Temperature Coefficient should not be adjusted unless you know the value specific to the solution you are measuring You can also convert Conductivity readings to Salinity expressed in Practical Salinity Units PSU See Section 1 2 4 Click Finish to complete the selected compensation The compensated data will be saved in a new xle file The default file name will be the lt original Levelogger file name gt with the word lt compensated gt added to the file name prefix Alternatively the user can name the compensated file Do not change or delete the file extension The compensated file can be opened from the Data Control tab All data files are saved to the default location lt C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O Data gt Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Data
2. 0 05 kPa 24 Bit Resolution Automatic Temperature Compensation Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD 0 05 C 0 003 C TOC To S0PC 10 years based on 1 reading minute 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C 20 C to 80 C 40 000 120 000 using data compression FRAM Continuous or Slate mode 9600 bps 38 400 bps with USB optical reader Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 7 8 x 6 25 22 mm x 159 mm 129 grams 4 5 oz Titanium based PVD coated body and superior corrosion resistant Hastelloy sensor Delrin Viton 316L Stainless Steel Linear Event amp User Selectable Schedule with Repeat Mode Future Start Future Stop Real Time View 0 125 second to 99 hours Accuracy 0 05 kPa Page 3 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 To use the Levelogger Junior Edge with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 3 002 firmware 1 1 3 Levelogger Junior Edge The Levelogger Junior Edge provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature Levelogger Junior Edge Technical Specifications Level Sensor Ranges Accuracy typical Resolution Normalization Temperature Sensor Accuracy Resolution Temp Compensation Range Battery life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Memory Maximum Readings Com Interface Communication Speed SIZE Weight Wetted Materials Sampling Mode Measurement
3. User Guide Levelogger Series Software Version 4 February 10 2012 Solinst 5 420100 di Model 3001 2012 Solinst Canada Ltd All rights reserved Printed in Canada Solinst Levelogger and Leveloader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Solinst Canada Ltd All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Levelogger Series User Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 1 Levelogger Series 2 1 1 1 Levelogger Edge 2 1 1 2 Barologger Edge 3 1 1 3 Levelogger Junior Edge 4 1 1 4 LTC Levelogger Junior 5 1 1 5 Rainlogger 6 1 1 6 Leveloader Gold 6 1 1 7 Levelogger Gold 7 1 1 8 Barologger Gold 8 1 1 9 Levelogger Junior 9 1 2 Measurement Parameters 10 1 2 1 Level 10 1 2 1 1 Pressure Calibration 10 1 2 2 Barometric Pressure 10 1 2 3 Temperature 11 1 2 4 Conductivity 11 1 2 4 1 Calibration of the Conductivity Sensor 11 1 2 5 Total Rainfall 11 1 3 Software Communication 12 1 3 1 Backwards Compatibility 13 2 System Requirements 14 3 Software Installation 14 4 Startup Configurations and Settings 15 4 1 Startup 15 4 1 1 Software Firmware Update Checks 15 4 1 2 Communicating with a USB Port 15 4 1 3 Installing USB Drivers for Levelogger 4 Software 16 4 1 3 1 USB Installation for Windows XP 16 4 1 3 2 USB Installation for Windows Vista 18 4 1 3 3 USB Installation for Windows 7 20 4 1 4 Manual USB Installation 22 4 2 Configuration and Settings 23 4 2 1
4. 10 1 4 Rainlogger Installation 63 10 1 5 Installation in Extreme Environments 64 10 1 5 1 Freezing or High Temperature Conditions 64 10 1 5 2 Marine or Brackish Installations 65 10 2 Levelogger Maintenance 66 11 Diagnostics Utility 67 11 1 Run Diagnostics 67 11 2 Read Memory Dump 68 11 3 Create Report 68 11 4 Email Report 69 11 5 LTC Calibration History Report 70 11 6 Software Firmware Updates 70 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility 71 13 Trouble Shooting 72 13 1 Problems During Installation of Levelogger Software 72 13 2 Error During Software Uninstall Process 72 13 3 Problems During Installation of RS 232 to USB Converter 72 13 4 Data Has Been Erased Accidentally 73 13 5 Error Messages During Use of Software 73 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 Introduction Hie wee nai aan nek This User Guide focuses on the current Levelogger Series which includes compatible with older models i of the Levelogger Made before Dec 2005 To program and use e Barologger Edge the old versions Levelogger 3 1 1 e Software and User Guides can still be accessed at www solinst com Downloads For Software version 2 0 3 contact Solinst Levelogger Edge Levelogger Junior Edge e LTC Levelogger Junior Rainlogger Software Version 4 0 2 is also compatible with Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold and Levelogger Junior dataloggers For details on setting up these dataloggers see Section 5 9 Software Version 4 0 2
5. Do not install generic drivers that Windows will locate Generic drivers are completely incompatible with Solinst USB devices After plugging in the USB device if the Found New Hardware Wizard does not automatically appear proceed to the Manual USB Installation instructions in Section 4 1 4 4 1 3 Installing USB Drivers for Levelogger 4 Software Levelogger Software Version 4 0 2 for use with Solinst USB Optical Reader PC Interface Cable and Leveloader comes equipped with USB drivers for Windows XP Vista and 7 4 1 3 1 USB Installation for Windows XP 1 Plug the USB device into the computer and Windows will automatically detect the connected device This will begin the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 The Wizard will give the option to connect to Windows Update to search for software components select No not at this time 3 Click Install from a list or specific location then click the Next Button Figure 4 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Levelogger USB Serial Port If your hardware came with an installation CD lt o floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 4 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Window 4 Select the insta
6. Example 10 1 Therefore solid freezing has the potential to damage the pressure transducer which is rated to withstand up to 200 150 for the Levelogger Gold and Junior Models of its depth fluctuation range Pressures beyond this threshold may damage the transducer As such care should be taken when choosing the appropriate pressure transducer range for your application Example 10 1 Solid Freezing Effects The pressure exerted by the physical expansion or ice crystallization process on a retaining or enclosing contact surface is related to the temperature gradient over which the process occurs i e the speed at which freezing occurs For example liquid freezing at 22 C can create expansion pressures of 22 kg cm or 313 psi or the equivalent of 721 ft or 220 m water column depth With precautions the Levelogger can be used in freezing liquid environments If monitoring shallow water bodies or groundwater zones susceptible to freezing the easiest way to avoid transducer damage is to lower the transducer to a point in the water column below the frost line or ice formation depth In water bodies such as shallow streams wetlands or ponds where freezing may penetrate to the bottom install the Levelogger in a vented stilling well imbedded into the bottom of the water body beyond the frost line In cases where the above noted precautions cannot be taken and the Levelogger must be installed in the freezing zone it is recommended that
7. SREI on Datum Point Barometric Compensation V Manual Data Adjustment Reference Time 2011 05 18 22 44 29 v Reference 0 0 Unit m Remove Add Unit Conversion LEVEL 0 El Attitude 0 Positive E Density Adjustment L Barometric Efficiency Adjustment 7 Value 1 00 Barometric 1 000 Conductivity Conversion Specific Conductance a Sea Level Figure 8 5 Manual Data Adjustment Unit Conversion allows you to convert water level readings in a Levelogger file to different units m cm ft kPa bar or psi or temperature readings to C or F Offset allows you to enter any value positive or negative which will be added to each reading in the selected Levelogger file to offset by that amount Altitude is used to correct for elevation Water column equivalent pressure decreases with altitude at a ratio of approximately 1 21 1000 in the lower atmosphere below 5000 m You can compensate for this by entering an elevation between 1000 ft below sea level and 16 400 ft or 300 m and 5000 m above sea level Density Adjustment corrects the range of the level channel in the data file based on a user input adjustment of fluid density The range of the density adjustment is from 0 9 kg L to 1 1 kg L Page 52 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Barometric Efficiency Adjustment is only available when you select Barometric Compensation
8. System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller J amp Disk drives 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers 43 Floppy disk drives ig Human Interface Devices Sy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors B Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT 9B Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller Solinst USBDRCL3 Intel R 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Composite Device USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Figure 4 16 Device Manager 2 Identify the Solinst device from the list The device will be categorized under Other Devices or Universal Serial Bus Controllers 3 Highlight the device in the list and right click You will see an option to Update the driver This will start the Hardware Update Wizard Now follow the instructions for yo
9. You can exit the wizard after any step to cancel the calibration session Introduction The LTC Levelogger Junior must be connected to the computer with an Optical Reader during the entire calibration process and must be in the stopped mode Ensure you use fresh calibration solution and allow thermal equilibration of the solution during the process Also ensure no air bubbles are present on the sensor and that the pins are clean De Eaa OENE p an we N File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader Ya Q 49 Com Port D UsBSerialPert coma Solinst Levelogger _ Intro Step 1 Step 2 step 3l Aer D The wizard will walk you through the calibration of your LTC Levelogger 100 WU A mang a Serial Number 1067060 Instrument Type M10 C50 AN Before you proceed with the calibration please ensure Firmware Version 2 003 iA Location Project ID The LTC is stopped The LTC sensor is clean Fresh calibration solution is used Offset m 0 Altitude m 0 You are using the correct calibration solution Density kg L 1 E Ch2 TEMPERATURE The solution has thermally equlibrated for 2 3 minutes Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C No air bubbles are present on the sensor pins during the calibration E Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY Unit uS cm The solution is
10. calibration constant Rainlogger Technical Specifications Battery Life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Resolution Maximum Readings Memory Communication Measurement 10 years logging 2 parameters 10 minutes 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C 0 004 to 0 008 0 1 to 0 2 mm dependent on rain gauge type Up to 60 000 tip times Non volatile EEPROM Slate mode only Optical infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 Records each tip by the tipping bucket rain gauge and outputs the amount of rainfall Sampling Mode Event Based Future Start Real Time View Size 7 8 x 7 22 mm x 175 m To use the Rainlogger with Software ER Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using mag oe ane version 2 000 firmware Materials 316L Stainless Steel Delrin Viton If using a firmware version prior to version 2 000 the Rainlogger will function differently See Section 5 1 1 4 1 1 6 Leveloader Gold The Leveloader Gold is a data transfer device for use with all versions of Leveloggers It can be used to download store and transfer data from Levelogger to PC as well as save settings files for transfer to a Levelogger Also allows real time viewing of Levelogger readings The Leveloader is used with Levelogger Software see separate Leveloader Gold User Guide To use the Leveloader with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you upgrade to version 2 000 firmware Page 6 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4
11. or Fail to append data A different start time has been detected or Fail to append data New data is not available in the Levelogger The Levelogger software can only append data to a file that has the same serial number and start time as the connected Levelogger Find the correct file or use All Data to download the complete file Only Levelogger Gold Edge supports this function The Append Data Partial Download and Data Recovery functions are only supported by the Levelogger Gold Edge loggers not previous version Leveloggers Schedule cannot be empty When using the Schedule sampling option in a Levelogger Gold Edge the schedule must contain at least one item Readings in schedule exceed the maximum The number of readings in a schedule should not result in more than 40 000 or up to 120 000 individual readings Page 75 High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation Solinst Canada Ltd 35 Todd Road Georgetown ON L7G 4R8 Fax 1 905 873 1992 800 516 9081 Tel 1 905 873 2255 800 661 2023 instruments solinst com
12. say Stop Now below the icon The Levelogger can be stopped at any time before it reaches the maximum reading capacity Starting again begins a new recording session and clears previously stored data readings It is critical to note that when Leveloggers log data in Slate mode it means they will record data until stopped or their memory is full When the memory fills the datalogger will stop recording For this reason it is important to determine based on your start time and sampling rate the date and time at which the memory will be full and the datalogger will stop recording Levelogger Gold units record in Slate mode if Event Schedule or Compressed logging but in standard Linear mode they can be set to Slate or to Continuous logging Page 36 Figure 6 1 LTC Levelogger Junior Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 6 Conductivity Calibration The LTC Levelogger Junior conductivity sensor must be calibrated for reliable conductivity measurements Calibrate for conductivity at the start of each new monitoring project or at a minimum each new monitoring season twice a year Calibrating the LTC Levelogger Junior directly after the monitoring project or season will provide information on the degree of conductivity deviation during the project or season If necessary readings can be corrected for any conductivity deviation in a spreadsheet program after the data has been exported The process of conductivity cali
13. 26 231 Deg C Model Number M10 Min Record Temperature 18 666 Deg C Firmware Version 3 002 Max Record Pressure 39 966 psi Battery Voltage 3 58 Volt Charge Level 1403 57 mAH Estimate of data logs 763496 LEVEL 10 0319m TEMPERATURE 23 979 C Self Test Results Battery Voltage Test Program Memory Test Calibration Memory Test Logging Memory Test Temperature Sensor Test Pressure Sensor Test Read Memory Dump Create Report LTC Figure 11 1 Run Diagnostics Page 67 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 It is recommended that before attempting to use this function you use the Create Report function to send a report to the Solinst Technical Support The Email Report option automatically creates a report and attaches it to an email to send to Solinst all in one step 11 2 Read Memory Dump This function creates a complete dump of the Levelogger s memory which can then be sent to Solinst Technical Support for analyzing To execute this function simply click the Read Memory Dump button Performing a memory dump will create a xle file of the data to save J Browse For Folder Choose the Destination Directory MB Desktop ew Libraries _B Sales Support USR J amp E Computer hi Network alt test Le S S Folder Desktop Make New Folder Temperature Sensor Test Pressure Sensor Test Bootloader T
14. 42 43 PM Synchronize Computer Time 1 17 2012 12 44 46 PM 1066059 RainLogger Datalogger Memory 2 000 Used Memory 7 Reading s Free Memory 59993 Georgetown oak Datalogger Sampling Mode E cha RainFall Identification RainFall Unit mm Rain Cal Constant mm 1 Event Based Start Stop Datalogger Future Start 1 17 2012 A x Start Now Figure 5 4 Rainlogger Channel Setup Firmware 2 000 and up Page 27 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 The Rainlogger MUST be programmed with a minimum 15 minute sampling rate in order to obtain correct rainfall intensity values Users can still use a5 minute sampling rate but will not obtain accurate rainfall intensity calculations With older firmware the battery life of the Rainlogger is 10 years based on 2 parameters logged every 10 minutes and the memory holds 40 000 readings Ba NOTE With older firmware there is no Real Time View option Using Firmware Versions Previous to 2 000 There are two channels of measurement for the Rainlogger RainFall and MaxRainFall The RainFall Channel will provide the total rainfall within the sample interval It does so by multiplying the number of tips within the interval by the tipping bucket s calibration factor Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as RainFall The channel c
15. Com Port Designation Set Up Zo 4 2 2 Data Directory 23 4 2 3 File Name Settings Zo 5 Levelogger Edge Series Setup 24 5 1 Datalogger Settings 24 5 1 1 Setting Up Channel Information 25 5 1 1 1 Level Channel Ch1 25 5 1 1 2 Temperature Channel Ch2 25 5 1 1 3 Conductivity Channel Ch3 26 5 1 1 4 Rainlogger 27 5 2 Datalogger Information 29 5 3 Datalogger Memory 29 5 4 Datalogger Time 29 5 5 Datalogger Sampling Mode 30 5 6 Datalogger Memory Mode 31 Levelogger Series User Guide Table of Contents 5 7 Saving and Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files 32 5 8 Starting and Stopping the Datalogger 32 5 9 Levelogger Gold Series Setup 34 6 Conductivity Calibration 37 6 1 Restore Factory LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration 41 7 Data Control 42 7 1 Downloading Options and Saving Data Files 43 7 1 1 Default File Format 43 7 1 2 Downloading Data 44 7 1 3 Saving Data 45 7 2 Graph Manipulation and Zoom Function 45 7 3 File Export and Print Function 48 8 Data Compensation 49 8 1 Manual Barometric Compensation 54 9 Real Time View 55 10 Installation and Maintenance of Leveloggers 56 10 1 Installation 56 10 1 1 Free Suspended Installations a7 10 1 1 1 Suspension Wire Cord Installation 57 10 1 1 2 Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation 58 10 1 1 3 Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly 59 10 1 2 Fixed Installations 60 10 1 2 1 Artesian Monitoring 60 10 1 2 2 Vacuum Monitoring 60 10 1 3 Barologger Installation 61 10 1 3 1 Barometric Efficiency 61
16. Levelogger Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device Levelogger T Close Figure 4 14 Update Complete 8 Windows will confirm when the installation is complete Press Close to close the window then go back to the Device Manager Page 21 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 If you are unsure which is the correct device in the list with the screen visible safely remove the device and then reconnect it The list Should automatically refresh accordingly If you do not know the correct Com Port that was assigned to your device re open the Device Manager Expand Ports COM amp LPT to show the Com Port that has been assigned To change the assigned Port see Section 4 2 1 g Device Manager eon x File Action View Help e9 TEB a N ERG a Floppy disk drives Floppy drive controllers Gg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt gt Keyboards a Mice and other painting devices W Monitors a gt Network aclapters 4 amp Other devices dp USB Serial Port TF Ports COM amp LPT JB Processors Sound video and game controllers 1E System devices 4 Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801E8 USB Universal Host Controller 24D2 Inte R 280LE5 USB Universal Host Controller 24D4 ip Intel R 82801E8 USB Universal Host Controller 24D7 Intel R 82801E8 USB U
17. O02000 ci 0 028 FS 32 8 ft 10 m 0 032 ft 1 0 cm 0 021 FS Page 9 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Figure 1 1 Levelogger Measurement Fundamentals Leveloggers measure the pressure of air plus water column above their sensor zero point To adjust the level readings after data collection for example to water level depths below top of casing D refer to the Manual Data Adjustment options within the software Data Compensation Wizard The Levelogger Gold Levelogger Junior and current LTC Levelogger Junior models convert pressure readings to the water level equivalent above the datalogger s pressure zero point of 950 cm 31 17 ft The Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge have no zero point offset As such water level data will appear different although measuring the same amount of pressure 1 2 Measurement Parameters 1 2 1 Level All Leveloggers measure total absolute pressure When submerged the Levelogger is recording the combination of barometric pressure and water pressure The actual pressure of just water A above the sensor is obtained by subtracting barometric pressure B from the total pressure L see Figure 1 1 The best method to compensate for barometric pressure is to employ a Barologger above the water level to obtain records of barometric pressure The Levelogger Software includes a Data Compensation Wizard which guides you through the automated proces
18. Plug in the USB device the system will automatically detect the connected unit and start the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 From the provided list select Locate and install driver software recommended Windows needs to install driver software for your Levelogger Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device gt Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Figure 4 7 Found New Hardware Window 3 On the next screen select I don t have the disc Show me other options Insert the disc that came with your Levelogger If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software gt I don t have the disc Show me other options Figure 4 8 Found New Hardware USB Serial Port Window Page 18 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 4 On the next screen select Browse my computer for driver software advanced option Windows couldn t find driver software for your device gt Check for a solution Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working gt Browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver
19. Update Driver Ao oe 0 Page 72 Levelogger Series Trouble Shooting Guide 13 4 Data Has Been Erased Accidentally If Levelogger has been restarted and old data has not been saved go to Download Options and choose Data Recovery It downloads the immediately previous log 13 5 Error Messages During Use of Software Communication Time Out or Communication Error or The Command that is sent to the Levelogger Edge is not defined Try communicating with another Levelogger Optical Reader or Direct Read Cable The communication cable Optical Reader or Levelogger may be damaged Clean the optical eyes on the Levelogger and the cable with a soft cloth Check that the communication cable is connected to the same Com Port that is chosen in the upper middle of the Main Window of the Levelogger software Check the Com port settings They should be as follows e Bits per second 9600 e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bits 1 e Flow control None This may have been set to Xon Xoff change it to None Select OK and back out of this pathway The route to view your Com port settings is as follows a Select Control Panels Double click on System Select the Device Manager Tab Double click on Ports eo 0 fF Double click on Communications Port s f Choose the Port Settings Tab Try using a different computer to see if this is the cause of the problem If using a laptop especially in conjunc
20. User Guide Software Version 4 The insert has openings to hold two Direct Read Cables in the same well If only one Direct Read Cable is used the other hole provides access for Solinst Water Level Meters 10 1 1 3 Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly The Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly is designed to fit 2 wells and provides options for installing Leveloggers with wireline Kevlar cord or using a Direct Read Cable The well cap base provides a tight friction fit onto the well casing The cap is secured to the base with a twist lock For further security a 3 8 9 5 mm shackle diameter lock can be used The Well Cap is vented to allow for the equalization of barometric pressure in the well Users can choose to permanently secure the PVC Well Cap to the well casing using three screw points on the inner shoulder of the Well Cap Base For wireline or Kevlar cord suspension simply use the suspension hook on the underside of the insert to secure the Levelogger to the Well Cap see Section 10 1 1 1 To install using a Direct Read Cable lower the Levelogger with the Direct Read Cable through one opening in the insert see Section 10 1 1 2 0 39 10 mm dia lock hole Well Cap Well Cap Base Insert Ss a Figure 10 9 Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly 110099 Figure 10 10 If installing Leveloggers in a 4 well a reducer assembly is available 110235 Page 59 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Levelogger C
21. You may not have Administrator Rights to install the software in the Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 environment Ask your System Administrator for assistance 2 Some files got corrupted during installation of the Levelogger software Use Add Remove Programs to uninstall then re install Levelogger software 13 2 Error During Software Uninstall Process The Add Remove Program cannot locate the Levelogger lt setup exe gt file of the software or the link between the software and the Add Remove Program is damaged The record in the Registry Table must be removed 1 Ask your System Administrator to remove this 2 Refer to the following link from Microsoft Website for instructions http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 247501 13 3 Problems During Installation of RS 232 to USB Converter Unable to install the RS 232 USB converter from Keyspan or IO Gear 1 After plugging in the RS 232 USB Converter a Hardware Installation Wizard will open Follow the instruction from the Wizard and make sure to select the RS 232 USB Converter Driver from the Keyspan or IO Gear Installation CD 2 If the Hardware Installation Wizard does not open after plugging in the RS 232 USB Converter follow the steps below to open the Hardware Installation Wizard a Select Control Panels Double click on System Select the Device Manager Tab Double click on Other devices Right click on USB Serial Converter Select
22. be set to Slate or to Continuous logging Page 33 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 5 9 Leveloager Gold Series Setup This Section briefly describes the Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold and Levelogger Junior setup File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader 3 e e v l E Com Port 7 USB Serial Port COM8 x Solinst Levelogger Datalogger Information Datalogger Time O Status EE 7 5 2011 1 56 57PM 99 StartTime 7 5 2011 1 55 51 PM Synchronize gt 1020314 Stop Time 10 7 2009 3 15 30 PM Computer Time 7 5 2011 1 56 57 PM _ Instrument Type M10 Click on icons to get an OS explanation of that software er _ fe ature Pro Gold Test Datalogger Sampling Mode Datalogger Memory Used Memory 10 O Chi Level Identification Level Linear Event Based Schedule Unit m Sampling Rate Second s v 5 i Offset m 0 Altitude m 0 Density kg L 1 E ch2 Temp Identification Temp Unit Deg C Datalogger Memory Mode Q p Slate 8 Start Stop Datalogger Future Start 7 5 2011 Z xj Start Now Figure 5 18 Levelogger Gold Settings Select the appropriate COM or USB Port for the connected communications device from the centre drop down menu Click el to retrieve the current settings from the connected datalogger Channel Information Level Channel Ch1 e Id
23. below water level that the pressure sensor can withstand i e The Levelogger Edge which is available in F15 Barometric Compensation High accuracy air only Barologger Edge LT Edge Models Accuracy 0 05 FS F30 M10 0 05 FS M5 F30 M10 F65 M20 F100 M30 and F300 M100 ranges has actual water level ranges of 16 40 ft 5 meters 32 80 ft 10 meters 65 60 ft 20 meters 98 40 ft 30 meters and 328 0 ft 100 meters respectively F65 M20 0 05 FS F100 M30 0 05 FS F300 M100 0 05 FS Page 2 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 1 2 Barologger Edge The Barologger Edge uses algorithms based on air pressure only It measures and logs changes in atmospheric pressure which are then used to compensate water level readings recorded by a Levelogger Edge orega To use the Barologger Edge with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 3 002 firmware Barologger Edge Technical Specifications Level Sensor Accuracy Typical Resolution Normalization Temperature Sensor Temp Sensor Accuracy Temp Sensor Resolution Temp Comp Range Battery Life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Maximum Readings Memory Communication Speed Com Interface S Ze Weight Corrosion Resistance Other Wetted Materials Sampling Modes Measurement Rates Barologger Edge Models Air Only Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
24. can be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger Edge Levelogger Edge Technical Specifications Level Sensor Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor 15 30 65 100 300 ft 5 10 20 30 100 m 0 05 FS Ranges JabbooAoqsuljoS Accuracy Typical Resolution 24 Bit Resolution Normalization Automatic Temperature Compensation Temperature Sensor Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD OC 0 003 C 0 C to 50 C Temp Sensor Accuracy Temp Sensor Resolution TME C OMe Ringe Battery Life 10 years based on 1 reading minute Clock Accuracy 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C 20 C to 80 C To use the Levelogger Edge with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 3 002 firmware Operating Temperature Maximum Readings 40 000 up to 120 000 using data compression FRAM Continuous or Slate mode 9600 bps 38 400 bps with USB optical reader Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 Size 7 8 x 6 25 22 mm x 159 mm Weight 129 grams 4 5 oz Memory Communication Speed Com Interface Titanium based PVD coated body and superior corrosion resistant Corrosion Resistance Hastelloy sensor Other Wetted Materials Delrin Viton 316L Stainless Steel Linear Event amp User Selectable Schedule with Repeat Mode ee Future Start Future Stop Real Time View The Model number refers to the Measurement Rates 0 125 second to 99 hours depth of submergence
25. com Port USB Serial Port coma Solinst Levelogger _ 2001402_Solinst_2011_08_22Compensated Sq he w Combined Pat X Logger Serial Number 2001402 Project ID Georgetown Location Solinst LEVEL Compensation Info FVFI 2001402 _Solinst_2011_08_22 Logger Serial Number 2001402 Project ID Date 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 211 97 77 Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE 14 55 25 625 WAJUE 14 55 25 750 14 55 25 875 14 55 26 0 14 55 26 125 14 55 26 250 14 55 24 275 _EOETIENCY UT man A TET M combined Piot Date 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 2011 08 22 Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE 14 55 25 0 14 55 25 125 14 55 25 250 14 55 25 375 14 55 25 500 14 55 25 625 i CS EEE Figure 7 8 Viewing Two Graphs Page 47 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 7 3 File Export and Print Function Data can be exported in csv comma separated value file format or xml extensible markup language file format by clicking File gt Export gt Data or y The csv and xml file formats are supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet and database programs Also the data graph can be exported to a bmp file or a wmf file by clicking File gt Export gt Graph The Datalogger Settings data table and data graph can be printed Click File gt Print Preview to open t
26. driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings gt La VV gt C I i i i cl 4 l T A Locate and install driver software manually Figure 4 12 Update Driver Software Page 20 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Browse For Folder ii p Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware O I Update Driver Software Levelogger Browse for driver software on your computer a Ji Solinst s 4h Levelogger 4_0 Search for driver software in this location b wan a graphic ram Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 USB Drivers v Browse di help V Include subfolders d resource 4 di USB Drivers Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device 4 USB Drivers Folder Next Cancel a cancel Figure 4 13 Browse for Driver Software 6 Click the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder Default destination is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O USB Drivers 7 Select Next A window may appear stating Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software select Install this driver software anyway WI I Update Driver Software
27. in level that barometric influences can produce The third scenario occurs in an unconfined aquifer with high barometric efficiency in which a barometric pressure change results in an equivalent or highly proportional drop or rise in groundwater pressure In essence depending on the aquifer type and depth increased barometric pressure can result in either increased static or decreased water levels Barometric efficiency the relationship of a barometric change on groundwater pressure in confined aquifers generally ranges from 20 to 75 whereas in unconfined aquifers the efficiency can range from 80 100 A second important element of Barometric efficiency is time lag the time differential between a unit change in barometric at the surface to the time of transmission of that change to the aquifer Calculating general barometric efficiency should not be done on a single barometric event but rather on a statistically significant number of events As a result it may take a month or more of submerged Levelogger and Barologger data to determine barometric efficiency and time lag As Barometric pressure fluctuates over time in excess of 60 cm water column equivalent pressure and as barometric efficiency can be such an important factor in accurately monitoring groundwater levels it is vital that barometric compensation of the Levelogger data be performed Page 61 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 The absolute pressure m
28. pressure transducer is oriented in a plane normal to the long axis of the body and detects pressure directed along the plane of the long axis Figure 10 1 In vertical orientations the sensor detects pressure above the pressure transducer line where as in non vertical orientations the pressure zero point is proportional to the angle of inclination Care should be taken to avoid dropping the Levelogger against a hard surface Leveloggers should always be installed with the installation cap on if not using a Direct Read Cable whether it is being suspended by it or not This prevents unnecessary battery drainage and protects the optical eyes Make sure you properly estimate the maximum and minimum expected water levels during the monitoring period You need to install your Levelogger so it remains submerged at all times and ensure that its maximum submergence depth throughout the monitoring period remains within its specified range The pressure transducer can be damaged if the datalogger is over pressurized by submergence greater than its level range The Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge are warranted to pressures up to 200 of their full scale level range 150 for the Levelogger Gold Levelogger Junior and LTC Levelogger Junior Models however accuracy can not be guaranteed beyond its full scale Other important considerations when installing the Levelogger in pressurized or intermittently pressurized locations such as pressure ves
29. software manually Figure 4 9 Found New Hardware Browse Window 5 Select the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder The default destination is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 USB Drivers The selected pathway will be provided within the window select Next on the wizard to complete the installation Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O USB Drivers X F Include subfolders Figure 4 10 Search for Driver Software Window 6 Once the installation completes a system restart may be required If the found new hardware wizard prompts again please repeat steps 1 6 Page 19 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 4 1 3 3 USB Installation for Windows 7 1 Plug the USB Device into the PC The system will automatically detect the USB driver installation should be connected unit Windows 7 should automatically install the driver for the device automatic when connecting a PC Interface Cable or Optical Reader 2 If no driver is automatically found then the following steps should be taken When connecting a Leveloader you will most likely have to install the 3 Press the Windows start button to bring up the start menu select Control USB driver manually Panel then Hardware and Sound then Device Manager 4 Under Other Dev
30. the available channels when the datalogger settings are retrieved 5 1 1 1 Level Channel Ch1 e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as LEVEL The channel can be re named to suit each project The channel monitors water column equivalent pressure The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters e Unit refers to the channel s unit of measurement There are six options when using a Levelogger Edge or Levelogger Junior Edge m default cm ft kPa mbar and psi When using a Barologger Edge the options are kPa default mbar and psi e Offset refers to an adjustment such as the distance between the tip of the Levelogger and the monitoring well cap or static water level It is recommended that the value of 0 00 be used for as this keeps all subsequent readings relative to the tip of the Levelogger The reference range is 1000 to 16 400 ft or 300 m to 5000 m El Chi LEVEL Identification LEVEL Unit m m Offset m 0 O Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit in F Figure 5 2 Levelogger Edge Channel Setup The LTC Levelogger Junior also has inputs for e Altitude in feet or meters above sea level at which the logger is actually deployed is input in the altitude field You can enter an elevation between 1000 ft below sea level and 16 400
31. transducer as well as other components of the Levelogger These deposits can be safely dissolved using a diluted solution typically lt 10 strength of acetic or phosphoric acid Commercially available products for dissolving hard water scaling are also available and can be used if designed for household use Some industrial strength hard water scaling removers are much higher strength and are not recommended for cleaning the Levelogger High suspended solids load may block the circulation ports or clog the internal pressure cell of the Levelogger The potential clogging effect of solids deposition can be minimized by placing the Levelogger in zones of flow To remove solids build up rinse the Levelogger under a low flow of tap water until particles have been washed away Bacteriological or chemical fouling can be an important consideration in many ground and surface water monitoring projects Sessile bacteria will often utilize installed instrumentation as an attachment substrate Chemical deposit can be the result of electrical charge differential between the instrumentation of the monitored liquid or the result of biological or algal activity Both forms of fouling can result in difficult to remove deposits on the Levelogger transducer the conductivity wires and the Levelogger casing To remove fouling use a diluted lt 10 solution of sulfuric acid Persistent material may require soaking for several hours Page 66 Levelogger Series U
32. 1 Well Cap is recommended and convenient it is optional as long as a satisfactorily secure alternative tie off point is found for the Direct Read Cable Follow these steps to install a Direct Read Cable Assembly to the Levelogger Single Well Cap Option 1 Remove the installation cap from the Levelogger align and connect the optical Dual Well Cap Option socket two glass eyes using the alignment pin of the Direct Read cable to the Figure 10 6 Levelogger by threading the coupling onto the Levelogger tightly Solinst 2 Locking Well Caps for 2 The Levelogger and optical socket will fit through the hole in the Well Cap insert Direct Read Cable Installation 3 Remove the protective cap from the non optical socket at the wellhead end of the Direct Read Cable seat the socket in the Well Cap Insert and align and thread it to the round socket of the PC Interface Cable 4 Connect the USB or RS 232 socket of the PC Interface Cable to the USB or RS 232 Com Port on your PC 5 The two plugged holes in the Well Cap can be opened to provide an access port for a Barologger as well as a water level meter probe When removing a Direct Read Cable from a Levelogger ensure you only twist the coupling To avoid possible damage do not twist the strain relief ee on the Direct Read Cable Solinst Direct Read Cable Strain Relief Figure 10 8 Proper way to remove a Direct Read Cable from a Levelogger Page 58 Levelogger Series
33. 2 5002 2011 07 05 13 39 14 GER 2011 07 05 13 39 15 MEJI 24 7220 PHAN Hillel 2a eae 24 7145 2a ela 05 13 39 01 05 13 39 02 05 13 39 03 05 13 39 04 05 13 39 05 05 13 39 06 05 13 39 07 05 13 39 08 05 13 39 09 05 13 39 10 05 13 39 11 05 13 39 12 05 13 39 14 05 13 39 15 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 Figure 9 1 Real Time View Window Page 55 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Levelogger Edge Measurement Line Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Measurement Line Levelogger Gold Measurement Line Figure 10 1 10 Installation and Maintenance of Leveloggers 10 1 Installation Many options exist for installation of the Levelogger but essentially these installation methods can be classified into two broad categories free suspended or fixed installations 1 In free suspended installations the Levelogger is hung via suspension wire or Direct Read Cable from a well cap or some fixed tie off location at the well head 2 In fixed installations the Levelogger is fixed in place by a compression fitting a clamping mechanism or simple metal straps It is recommended that the Levelogger be installed in a vertical orientation However inclined or horizontal installation is acceptable The level sensor in the Levelogger is indicated by the machined line about the body of the logger just above the pressure access holes The
34. 35 second s TEMPERATURE 23 76Deg C CONDUCTIVITY 0 000mS cm Self Test Results Battery Voltage Terk s cc cssssaschescssssacdconnseessoesscos va Progam Py eaaa eeaeee va Calibration Memory ee eeen eeaeee aeaee va m a e E E va EEPROM Test F Looe 5 scosscosctecsnsecessooscsocvoesstact va EPRE Te Perec ors eee eeeeeeeteeeeeeeseeeee Pa Temperature Sensor Test cccccccsccccccsccsccscsccesee va Pene e Eeoa s EEPROM Best Aeee E EE wa Conductivity Sensor Test sccssssssssssssssseeeeees wa BOWES TeSt oeer eeaeee va eg a a Ca A va Run Diagnostics Read Memory Dump Create Report Email Report LTC LTC Calibration History Report S 3 Figure 11 5 LTC Calibration History Report 11 6 Software Firmware Updates Each time the Diagnostic Utility is opened it automatically checks for software updates If there is an update Software Update Available will appear in the top right of the window When you click the message a web page will open allowing you to download the software update The Utility also checks for firmware updates Firmware Update Available will appear in the top right of the window Clicking the message will open a web page where you can download the firmware update See Section 12 for firmware update instructions Page 70 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 To check for firmware updates using Levelogger Software retrieve settings from the connect
35. Clicking the message will open a web page where you can download the firmware update See Section 12 for firmware update instructions 4 1 2 Communicating with a USB Port USB port communication requires the installation of USB driver software and the setting up of a virtual com port If communicating via a USB port the user will either 1 Connect a Levelogger Optical Reader or PC Interface Cable to the USB port 2 Use a USB to RS 232 Adapter If 1 during the installation of Levelogger Software the Virtual Com Port Driver will be installed automatically The Levelogger Software Installation Wizard also copies a folder to the Levelogger folder containing all the Solinst USB drivers When you plug in the Solinst USB device check the com port designation after installing the device see Section 4 2 1 If 2 Solinst strongly recommends the use of either Keyspan or IO Gear USB to RS 232 Serial Adapters These adapters have a sufficiently large buffer to accommodate the size of data bundle and bit transfer rate of the Levelogger Follow the manufacturer s USB Driver and Com port setup installations found on the CD accompanying the adapter If you have installed another brand name adapter but cannot communicate with the Levelogger in most cases the problem is that the adapter does not have a large enough internal memory buffer The minimum buffer size should be 96 bytes Page 15 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4
36. E N qgative Value Positive VEINS qe Sea Level Figure 8 4 Reference Datum Unit Conversions Offset Altitude Density Barometric Efficiency and Conductivity Adjustments can only be made to single Levelogger files Manual Data Adjustment allows you to enter a manual water level measurement as a Datum Reference or field zero which all Levelogger water level readings can then be adjusted to If the Datum is above water level e g top of well casing the datum must be input as a negative value If the Datum is below water level e g sea level a positive value is input The date and time of measurement of the Datum Reference must be recorded to complete the adjustment This Reference Time must replace an actual reading in the Levelogger file and is selected from the drop down menu showing all time stamps in the Levelogger file You can make multiple adjustments to one data file by selecting Add to enter another Datum Reference All readings after this Reference Time will be adjusted to this second Datum reference point You can add as many adjustments to one Levelogger data file as you would like as long as it doesn t exceed the total number of readings in that file Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader Step 1 Step 2 Select only one adjustment feature at a time
37. Email Report will guide you through the process of creating a Diagnostics Report and it will automatically attach the report to an email to send to Solinst Technical Staff for troubleshooting If you are emailing a report for an LTC Levelogger Junior the LTC Calibration History Report will be included Page 69 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Your Computer must have an internet connection to check for software and firmware updates You can also check for updates using the Help menu 11 5 LTC Calibration History Report This function creates a report of all previous user calibrations performed on the LTC Levelogger Junior Use it to send a history report to Solinst for analysis if the LTC Levelogger Junior readings are irregular and or the unit does not maintain its calibration To execute this function simply click the LTC Calibration History Report button This creates a text file that can be sent to Solinst Technical Support _ DiagnosticMain xe Settings COM Port USB Serial Port COM8 z Software Update Available Firmware Update Available Datalogger Information Serial Number 1064151 Max Record Temperature 36 806 Deg C Model Number M30 C50 p5 O Min Record Temperature 14 769 Deg C Firmware Version 2 001 Max Record Pressure 14 410 psi Battery Voltage 3 33 Volt Max Record Conductivity 77805 703 uS cm Charge Level 1403 56 mAH Estimate of data logs 1 LEVEL 0 500m Elapsed Time 9
38. Rates Barometric Compensation LT Models F15 M5 Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor 15 30 ft 5 10 m 0 1 FS 20 Bit Resolution Automatic Temperature Compensation Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD OG FS 0 19C 0 C to 40 C 5 years based on 1 reading minute 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C 20 C to 80 C FRAM Slate mode 40 000 no data compression Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 9600 bps 7 8 x 5 5 22 mm x 140 mm 5 4 oz 154 grams Delrin Viton 316L Stainless Steel Hastelloy Linear Future Start Real Time View 0 5 seconds to 99 hours High accuracy air only Barologger Edge Accuracy ONG 0 1 FS Page 4 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 To use the LTC Levelogger Junior with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 2 003 firmware 1 1 4 LTC Levelogger Junior The LTC Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive and convenient method to measure level temperature and conductivity all in one probe LTC Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications Level Sensor Ranges Accuracy typical Resolution Normalization Temperature Sensor Accuracy Resolution Temp Compensation Range Conductivity Sensor Full Range Calibrated Range Accuracy Resolution Normalization User Calibration Points Battery Life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Memory Maximum Re
39. The rain gauge connector is 3 pin Figure 10 14 and connects to the 3 pin cable supplied with the Rainlogger Longer cables up to 30 m 100 ft can be supplied when the Rainlogger is ordered The connector cable has 3 wires however only two the blue and brown wires are connected to the tipping bucket device As the tipping bucket is just an electrical switch it does not usually matter to which terminal on the tipping bucket the blue or brown wire is connected Refer to the tipping bucket manufacturer s instructions Longer exposed cables should be protected from rodents and vandalism by cable armoring or installation within electrical conduit Figure 10 15 Rainlogger Connected to Tipping bucket Page 63 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Solid ice Stilling well A Balloons Non corrosive non toxic antifreeze solution Figure 10 15 Installation in Freezing Liquid Although precautions can be taken placing a Levelogger in a situation where the water may freeze solid can permanently damage the sensor 10 1 5 Installation in Extreme Environments 10 1 5 1 Freezing or High Temperature Conditions Levelogger installation at submerged depths that may be at risk of freezing during the monitoring session is not recommended without taking adequate precautions to avoid transducer damage When water freezes it expands approximately 9 by volume A 9 expansion can equate to extreme pressure as demonstrated in
40. To use the Levelogger Gold with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 2 007 firmware 1 1 7 Levelogger Gold The Levelogger Gold is an absolute non vented datalogger which measures groundwater and surface water levels and temperature Water levels are displayed as temperature compensated pressure readings and can be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger Levelogger Gold Technical Specifications EEPROM Slate Continuous and redundant backup of last 1200 readings Communication Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 Memory Communication Speed 9600 bps Size 7 8 x 6 22 mm x 154 mm Weight 6 3 oz 179 grams Corrosion Resistance Zirconium Nitride ZrN Coating Other Wetted Materials 316L Stainless Steel Delrin Viton Linear Event amp User Selectable with 30 separate line items Measurement Rates 0 5 sec to 99 hrs Barometric Compensation High accuracy air only Barologger Gold Sampling Modes LT Models Full Scale FS Accuracy Typ Resolution F15 M5 16 4 ft 5m 0010 Ti 0 3 cm 0 001 FS F30 M10 32 8 ft 10m 0 016 ft 0 5 cm 0 0006 FS F65 M20 65 6 ft 20 m 0 032 ft 1 cm 0 0006 FS F100 M30 98 4 ft 30 m 0 064 ft 1 5 cm 0 0006 FS F300 M100 328 1 ft 100 m 0 164 ft 5 cm 0 0006 FS Page 7 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 1 8 Barologger Gold The Barologger Gold uses algorithms based on air p
41. adings Communication Speed Com Interface Size Weight Wetted Materials Sampling Mode Measurement Rates Altitude Input Barometric Compensation LTC Models F30 M10 F100 M30 Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor 30 100 ft 10 30 m 0 1 FS 0 03 FS Automatic Temperature Compensation Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD 0 19C 0 1 C 10 C to 40 C 4 Electrode Platinum O to 80 000 uS cm 500 to 50 000 uS cm 2 of reading 0 01 FS Specific Conductance normalized to 25 C for full range 1413 5000 12 880 uS 5 years based on 1 reading 5 minutes 1 minute year 200C 60 C Non volatile EEPROM FRAM back up Slate mode only 16 000 9600 bps Optical Infrared USB RS 232 SDI 12 7 8 x 7 5 22 mm x 190 mm 200 g 7 05 02 Delrin Viton 316L Stainless Steel Platinum Linear Future Start Real Time View 5 seconds to 99 hours 980 to 16 400 ft 300 to 5 000 m High accuracy air only Barologger Resolution Full Scale FS Accuracy Typ 32 8 ft 10m 0 032 ft 1 0cm 0 021 FS 98 4 ft 30 m 0 098 ft 3 cm 0 021 FS Page 5 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 1 5 Rainlogger The Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping bucket rain gauges with a reed switch output It records each tip time from the tipping bucket and outputs the amount of rainfall per programmed time period based on rainfall
42. al man memory of 25 000 readings of level sampling interval defined and check if readings have changed by the and temperature selected threshold Change from the last recorded reading For the Levelogger Gold LEVEL or TEMPERATURE is the selected parameter where change is monitored The Levelogger will record a new reading only if the specified change in the parameter has occurred In Event Based sampling mode An important reminder for Event Based sampling is that although actual memory usage in stable water level conditions may be relatively small battery power consumption is partially a function of the sample reading rate Therefore a small sample reading interval will consume battery power at a higher rate whether readings are stored or not e Schedule Sampling allows you to select a logarithmic style sampling schedule adapted to the needs of each application Schedule Sampling is set by using the plus and minus buttons to add or subtract line items in the Schedule window The maximum number of line items in a schedule is 30 each with its own sampling interval of seconds minutes or hours and duration of seconds minutes hours days or weeks Page 35 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Memory Mode selection will be grayed out if not in Linear Mode sampling When using a Levelogger Gold in Linear Mode there is a choice of Continuous logging wrap around or Slate logging In Continuous logging the n
43. an be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters Units refers to the channel s unit of measurement There are two units of measure available for the user to select mm or in The Rainfall Cal Constant field allows you to enter the calibration factor for the tipping bucket you will be using The calibration factor is the amount of rainfall depth mm in per tip The calibration factor should be indicated on a label on the tipping bucket device or in the manufacturer s documentation Input the calibration factor in mm or inches In the MaxRainFall the readings are of maximum 5 minute peak intensity within a minimum 15 minute sampling interval This rainfall intensity value is derived by subdividing the sample interval into 5 minute sub intervals and temporarily recording the number of tips in each 5 minute sub interval The Peak intensity reading is calculated by multiplying the number of tips in the 5 minute interval with the largest number of tips by 12 and presenting peak intensity hr Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as MaxRainFall The channel can be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limite
44. an only be done on one Levelogger file at a time Select Next to continue File Logger Utilities Configuration Help Update Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader Ww Solinst Levelogger _ Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Select the Levelogger files you wish to compensate File Name C Program Files x86 Solinst Levelogger data 16777215 Solinst_2011_06_15 xle Figure 8 1 Data Compensation Wizard Step 1 Page 49 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Manual Data Adjustment Unit Conversion Offset Altitude and Density Adjustment are useful for correcting Levelogger data files to make data consistent across a project Barometric Efficiency Adjustment is only available when you select Barometric Compensation For best accuracy Barometric Compensations should be performed using Levelogger files and a Barologger file with the same start time and logging interval There are eight Data Compensation options available Barometric Compensation Manual Data Adjustment Unit Conversion Offset Altitude Density Adjustment Barometric Efficiency Adjustment and Conductivity Conversion Only the options available for your opened Levelogger file type will be active e g Conductivity Conversion is only available for LTC Levelogger Junior files In Step 2 check the type of compensation you want to perform Note if multiple Level
45. and only the Stop icon and Future Stop settings will be active Start Stop Datalogger Future Start Future Stop _ EEN _ nm E r lt at E at lt 10 26 36 AM 10 18 58 AM Start Now Figure 5 14 Starting the Datalogger Immediately Check Future Start At to set logging to start at a later date and or time This Start mode is referred to as Future Start in the Status field Click gt to apply the Future Start time and any changes to the datalogger settings a When the Future Start time is reached the datalogger will start logging and the Status will change from Future Start to Started Start Stop Datalogger Future Start Future Stop 6 i5 2011 Flat 6 15 2011 E ad 11 30 00 AM a 10 18 58 AM Future Start Figure 5 15 Future Start Setting Page 32 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 You can not set a Future Stop time for the Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior or Rainlogger If you have set a Future Stop time but wish to stop the datalogger immediately uncheck the Future Stop At box and the Stop icon should say Stop Now Click the icon to stop logging Stopping the Datalogger There are two ways to stop logging Stop Now or at a programmed Future Stop time for the Levelogger Edge and Barologger Edge To stop the datalogger immediately when it is logging click x it should say Stop Now below the icon The Levelogger can be stopped at any time before it reache
46. ap Va Levelogger Body Compression Fitting Nut Ferrule Pressure Chamber 1 4 NPT Connector a wma a Figure 10 11 7 8 Nylon Compression Fitting with 1 4 NPT Connector The Levelogger NPT Adaptor is not recommended for pressures in excess of 30 psi 66 ft 20 m of water column 10 1 2 Fixed Installations 10 1 2 1 Artesian Monitoring Monitoring of artesian conditions in which the piezometric surface is above ground surface or more particularly above the top of well casing elevation using Leveloggers can be quite straight forward Continuous artesian conditions infer that the piezometric surface never drops below the level the ground surface or particularly the top of casing elevation and the casing is sealed with a sealed wellhead In this case where freezing is not a concern the Levelogger need only be installed on the wellhead itself by means of a large compression fitting with a 1 4 NPT connector as illustrated in Figure 10 11 Solinst can supply a 7 8 nylon compression fitting for this purpose First a 1 4 NPT hole is tapped into the wellhead The user slides the Levelogger into the compression fitting leaving about 1 4 of the logger body exposed above the fitting The compression fitting nut is tightened around the Levelogger The 1 4 NPT connector on the bottom of the pressure chamber of the fitting threads into the hole in the sealed wellhead The user can communicate with the logger simp
47. between 10 C and 30 C during calibration Figure 6 2 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Wizard Introduction Page 38 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 Setting the Temperature Coefficient The default setting for the Temperature Coefficient is 2 00 If the conductivity solution you are using to calibrate the LTC Levelogger Junior states a different temperature coefficient on the label please input that number into the Temperature Coefficient field X Solinst Levelogger Software 4 File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader Q 4 com Port usB serar con Solinst Levelogger _ Intro Step 1 step 2 Step 3 s For increased accuracy you may enter the temperature aan cofficient for the calibration solution if known Serial Number 1064151 Instrument Type M30 C50 Firmware Version 2 001 Location Solinst Project ID LTC Jr Test E Chi LEVEL Identification Unit Offset m Altitude m Density kg L Ch2 TEMPERATURE This value if provided is location on the solution label Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY Unit mS cm Temperature Coefficient 2 00 Figure 6 3 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Wizard Step 1 2 Setup The Levelogger Software requires the user to choose the calibration so
48. bration is performed automatically by use of the Calibration Wizard You place the LTC Levelogger Junior in a specified calibration solution and follow the steps provided by the wizard Conductivity calibration solutions are available from Solinst or any laboratory supply outlet The LTC Levelogger Junior has an 80 000 wuS cm conductivity range and a calibrated range from 500 to 50 000 uS cm It can be calibrated to 3 calibration standard points e 1 413 pS cm e 5 000 pS cm e 12 880 pS cm The solution s must be between 10 C and 30 C during actual calibration Temperature should remain stable during the 10 20 seconds it takes to perform each calibration For best accuracy it is recommended you use calibration solutions that have a temperature error of 2 or better You should also keep the solution as close to the stated temperature on the bottle as possible i e 25 C The closer you get to the temperature extremes of 10 C and 30 C the less accurate your calibrations may be Page 37 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Start the Calibration Wizard by clicking the Conductivity Cal tab and retrieve the settings from the attached LTC Levelogger Junior by clicking i s _ Ensure that the calibration solution covers the entire sensor cell and Stop the LTC Levelogger Junior by clicking x the logger is agitated to release entrapped air bubbles The wizard will guide you through the calibration process
49. cking the security of the wireline clamps each time Bowline Knot Figure 10 5 Bowline Knot Used to Connect Figure 10 4 Kevlar Cord Kevlar Cord to the Levelogger It is recommended that the Kevlar cord be connected to the Levelogger and well cap using a bowline knot see Figure 10 5 The Kevlar cord is comprised of multiple Kevlar strands braided with black nylon and has a break strength of 150 lbs Kevlar is very suitable for underwater applications in freshwater and marine environments as the material resists rusting Page 57 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 10 1 1 2 Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation When installing using a Direct Read Cable Assembly the Levelogger can be deployed before it is programmed and started with the software The Levelogger is installed using a Direct Read Cable to a Direct Read Wellhead where a PC Interface Cable is connected allowing the Levelogger to communicate with a desktop or laptop PC or a Leveloader The Direct Read Cable system is composed of the ordered length of Direct Read Cable the Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly see Section 10 1 1 3 and the PC Interface Cable The Direct Read cable threads to the Levelogger while the socket at the opposite end of the Direct Read Cable fits into the specially designed Well Cap insert The PC Interface Cable connects to the Direct Read socket at surface and to either a USB or RS 232 port on the PC While use of the Model 300
50. d to 32 characters Units refers to the channel s unit of measurement There are two units of measure available for the user to select mm hr or in hr ger Software 4 File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader al w EA Com Port USB Serial Port COM8 Project ID E Chi RainFall Identification Unit Rain Cal Constant i 1 O Ch2 MaxRainFall Identification Unit Solinst Leyelggger eee Modd 3001 Datalogger Information Datalogger Time 7 5 2011 4 02 28 PM 7 5 2011 4 01 58 PM Synchronize G Computer Time 7 5 2011 4 02 26 PM 1029380 Stop Time 12 8 2010 11 54 05 AM MXXXXXXX 1 003 Datalogger Memory a Used Memory 1 Solinst Rain Test Datalogger Sampling Mode G RainFall Linear mm Sampling Rate Minute s l5 k MaxRainFall mm hr Datalogger Memory Mode Start Stop Datalogger Future Start 7 5 2011 a x Start Now Figure 5 5 Rainlogger Channel Setup Firmware previous to 2 000 Page 28 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 It is very useful to synchronize the clocks of all the Leveloggers and Barologgers for use on the same project 5 2 Datalogger Information The Datalogger Information section shows the Status of the attached datalogger i e Started Stopped Future Start and the Start Time and Stop Time of the datalogger When a Futu
51. dow select Application Settings and input or navigate to a different folder destination After completing the Application Settings click the OK button to confirm and save the settings Default Directory 25 x86 Solinst Levelogger data _ File Name Settings Start Date ocaton top Date WIS Fl Serial Number ff ok Cancel Figure 4 17 Application Setting Window 4 2 3 File Name Settings From the Application Settings window in the Configuration menu you can set what information will be included in your default file names of downloaded data see Figure 4 17 You can include Start Date Stop Date Serial Number and Location Check off the information you would like included After completing the Application Settings click the OK button to confirm and save the settings Page 23 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Depending on your Levelogger type there will be different programming options See Table 1 1 for the major differences See Section 5 9 for programming the Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold and Levelogger Junior Click on icons to get an explanation of that software feature The Levelogger Edge which is available in F15 M5 F30 M10 F65 M20 F100 M30 and F300 M100 ranges have actual water level ranges of 16 40 ft 5 meters 32 80 ft 10 meters 65 60 ft 20 meters 98 40 ft 30 meters and 328 0 ft 100 meters respectively 5 Levelogg
52. e 6 15 2011 10 32 15 AM I yncCnronl ze a Ly i ff T Fa Li b J Computer Time 6 15 2011 10 32 14 AM Figure 5 9 Datalogger Time Page 29 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 The battery life of the Levelogger Edge is 10 Years based on 1 reading per minute More rapid readings will reduce the battery life For example if a Levelogger Edge is setup in Continuous Mode at a sampling rate of 1 second the battery will be depleted in approximately 4 months Ifa Levelogger Junior Edge or LTC Levelogger Junior are used at a sampling rate of 5 seconds the battery will be depleted in approximately 2 5 months The LTC Levelogger Junior and Levelogger Junior Edge record using Linear sampling mode only The Levelogger Junior Edge has a sample rate of 0 5 seconds to 99 hours The LTC Levelogger Junior has a sample rate of 5 seconds to 99 hours In Event Based sampling mode the Levelogger Edge has a total memory of 25 000 readings of level and temperature In Event Based sampling mode battery consumption is mainly a function of sampling rate Therefore with a smaller sampling interval battery power will be used up quickly whether readings are stored or not The Rainlogger records in Event Based mode only It records the tip times of a connected tipping bucket Rainloggers using older firmware record in linear mode 5 5 Datalogger Sampling Mode The Datalogger Sampling Mod
53. e Datalogger Settings tab will identify the Instrument Type Serial Number Firmware Version Project ID Location and the Channel Settings e Instrument Type will display the model of the attached datalogger i e FLOO M30 Barologger Rainlogger e Serial Number the unique serial number of the attached datalogger will be displayed e Firmware Version shows the firmware version of the attached datalogger e Project ID input your own identification system The Project ID is limited to 32 characters e Location input specific site location information The location is limited to 32 characters Page 24 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Readings can be converted to other units using the Data Compensation Wizard Readings can be corrected or offset with respect to a specific reference elevation or datum for a much wider spectrum of numeric offsets as part of the Data Compensation Wizard Ba NOTE There is no Offset inout option for the Barologger Edge Levelogger Edge Barologger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge data can be adjusted for altitude and density post data collection using the Data Compensation Wizard BJ NOTE The LTC Levelogger Junior only measures in C 5 1 1 Setting Up Channel Information In the lower left portion of the Datalogger Settings tab is the area for setting channel parameters level temperature conductivity rainfall The software will detect
54. e section allows you to choose the sampling measurement type Options are Linear Event Based and Schedule Linear refers to a set time interval between collection of readings Sample Rate can be any number from 0 125 seconds to 99 hours for the Levelogger Edge There is a data compression option available for the Levelogger Edge This increases the memory capacity of the Levelogger Edge from 40 000 readings to up to a maximum of 120 000 Check the Data Compression box to allow data compression Data Compression works by only saving data changes in memory For example if you have linear sampling set to record each second and your water level varies a little for 60 seconds the memory will only record incremental values for the 60 seconds When your data is exported it will display all 60 intervals with the corresponding level data Linear Event Based Schedule Sampling Rate second s i Compressed F Figure 5 10 Linear Sampling Setup Event Based sample collection is the most memory efficient means of data collection In Event mode the Levelogger will activate every sampling interval defined and check if readings have changed by the selected threshold Change from the last recorded reading For the Levelogger Edge LEVEL or TEMPERATURE is the selected parameter where change is monitored The Levelogger will record a new reading only if the specified change in the parameter has occurred A default reading will also b
55. e stored in the datalogger memory every 24 hours from the last recording if no event occurs Linear Event Based Schedule Change 10 0000 mi Sample Rate Minute s 5 Figure 5 11 Event Based Sampling Setup Page 30 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 A schedule can be saved and applied to other Leveloggers or a Leveloader by saving the Levelogger Settings file see Section 5 7 Continuous Memory Mode is only available for Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Gold units using Linear Sampling Schedule Sampling allows you to select a logarithmic style sampling schedule adapted to the needs of each application Schedule Sampling is set by using the plus and minus buttons to add or subtract line items in the Schedule window The maximum number of line items in a schedule is 30 each with its own sampling interval of seconds minutes or hours and duration of seconds minutes hours days or weeks A Pause interval can also be selected which stops the Levelogger from recording for the specified duration Running totals of the number of readings still available from the total possible 40 000 or 120 000 and the run time to date are shown If the number of readings selected exceeds the Leveloggers memory capacity an error message appears By checking Repeat the Levelogger will continue to run through the schedule until its memory is full or it is stopped Linear Event Based Sched
56. ecord the tip times of an external tipping bucket rain gauge and output the amount of rainfall per tip Page 11 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 BJ NOTE For software installation instructions see Section 3 Always plug in the USB device before starting the Software When you plug in a USB device for the first time you will need to install the USB Driver on the PC See Section 4 1 3 1 3 Software Communication Levelogger Software is Windows based and is therefore used with a desktop or laptop PC Dataloggers connect to a laptop or desktop PC with an Optical Reader cable The Optical Reader cable uses an infrared data reader port connected to the datalogger and a USB or RS 232 Serial Com Port to transfer information between the datalogger and computer If you are programming dataloggers in the office or have deployed your datalogger using a wireline or cord an Optical Reader is most commonly used for communication with a PC see Figure 1 2 If a datalogger is deployed in the field using a Direct Read Cable a PC Interface Cable is used for communication with the PC without removing it from the well see Figure 1 3 Optical Reader Figure 1 2 Levelogger Connected to a PC Using an Optical Reader PC Interface Cable Datalogger Down Well Figure 1 3 Levelogger and Direct Read Cable Connected to PC Using a PC Interface Cable Page 12 Levelogger Series User Guide Softwa
57. ed datalogger see Section 5 Firmware Update Available will appear in the top right menu bar if there is an update available Clicking the message will open a web page where you can download the firmware update You can also use the Software s Help menu It is important that the communication between the PC and the Levelogger is not interrupted during a firmware calibration upload so please make sure to close any other running programs including screen savers and do not disconnect the Levelogger before the upload is finished 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware Upgrade Utility is used to upload new firmware files to a Levelogger The zipped firmware file can be obtained from http www solinst com Downloads Make sure to unzip the firmware file after you have downloaded it so you can access the ssf file To upload new firmware to a Levelogger follow these steps Open the Solinst Firmware Upgrade Utility from the Utilities menu in the main Levelogger Software Pick the Com Port to which the Levelogger is connected and make sure the Baud Rate is set to 9600 Click the Open button Wy which should open a file dialog asking for the firmware file ssf to upload Navigate to the directory where the firmware file was saved on your PC then click on the file and click Open Check the Firmware File Information box to make sure that the opened file is the right one Click the Upload Fir
58. enable the software to determine the best fit scale If the Best Fit box is not checked the user has to enter a maximum and minimum value of the selected channel The X axis is logging time There is the option to show Combined Plot graphs or Separated Plot graphs of the data Choosing a Combined Plot will show the data from each of the channels in one graph The Separated Plot option will show a separate graph for each data channel 25 4660 LE aaa Ge Eai NIE as 25 en eS LD aha als He ara 10 4320 25 0690 10 4306 06 15 07 18 53 06 15 07 19 06 06 15 07 19 19 06 15 07 19 32 06 15 07 19 45 06 15 07 19 58 06 15 07 20 11 06 15 07 20 24 06 15 07 20 38 06 15 07 20 51 06 15 07 21 04 MIFE AAMA JLA SCA OALE eee ee Oo Lo OOK ees COLI Ooo 06 15 07 18 53 06 15 07 19 06 06 15 07 19 19 06 15 07 19 32 06 15 07 19 45 06 15 07 19 58 06 15 07 20 11 06 15 07 20 24 06 15 07 20 38 06 15 07 20 51 06 15 07 21 04 Figure 7 7 Combined and Separated Plot Graphs Page 46 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 There is also the option to view more than one graph at a time Click and drag a File Name Tab and drop it when you see a shaded area on the window to open a separate graph of that data file You can view any number of graphs at one time by re sizing your window as required File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader Y 7 we SAP
59. entification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as LEVEL The channel can be renamed to suit each project The channel monitors water column equivalent pressure The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data The Identification is limited to 32 characters e Units refers to the channel s units of measurement There are three units of measure available for the user to select cm m or ft When the user changes the unit the value of the range and altitude will change according to the Unit Conversion formula Note that when a metric unit is used the unit of altitude is meters When feet are the level channel units feet are the units of altitude Page 34 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 e Offset refers to an offset correction such as the distance between the tip of the Levelogger and the monitoring well cap or static water level It is recommended that the value of 0 00 be used for offset as this keeps all subsequent readings relative to the tip of the Levelogger The offset range for Levelogger Gold and Barologger Gold units is 1000 to 16400 ft or 300 m to 5000 m e Altitude in feet or meters above sea level at which the logger is actually deployed is input in the altitude field Water column equivalent pressure decreases with altitude at a rate of approximately 1 2 1000 in the lower atmosphere be
60. er Edge Series Setup After you start the Levelogger Software the main Levelogger Software window will appear with the Datalogger Settings tab open J Solinst Levelogger Software 4 Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Software Update Available Firmware Update Available Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader v l fl ees Com Port USB Serial Port COM8 gt Solinst Levelogger _ Datalogger Information Datalogger Time Status 7 5 2011 1 29 45 PM 100 Start Time 7 5 2011 1 21 47 PM Synchronize G Serial Number 5475019 Stop Time 7 5 2011 1 24 06 PM Computer Time 7 5 2011 1 29 43 PM Instrument Type Datalogger Memory Used Memory 140 Firmware Version Solinst Datalogger Sampling Mode 7 E Chi LEVEL Identification Linear Event Based Schedule Unit m Sampling Rate Second s 1 Offset m 0 El Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit E Datalogger Memory Mode Slate ar Continuous Start Stop Datalogger Future Start Future Stop 7 5 2011 J UELL A 1 15 46 PM amp 1 16 24 PM Start Now Figure 5 1 Datalogger Settings Tab Select the appropriate COM or USB Port for the connected communications device from the centre drop down menu Click to retrieve the current settings from the connected datalogger 5 1 Datalogger Settings After you have retrieved the settings of the connected datalogger th
61. eries User Guide Software Version 4 5 1 1 4 Rainlogger Using Firmware Version 2 000 or higher There is one channel of measurement for the Rainlogger The RainFall Channel records each tip time by the connected tipping bucket and outputs the amount of rainfall per tip input Rainfall Cal Constant e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as RainFall The channel can be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters e Units refers to the channel s unit of measurement There are two units of measure available for the user to select mm or in e The Rainfall Cal Constant field allows you to enter the calibration factor for the tipping bucket you will be using The calibration factor is the amount of rainfall depth mm in per tip The calibration factor should be indicated on a label on the tipping bucket device or in the manufacturer s documentation Input the calibration factor in mm or inches Sy Solinst Levelogger S Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader y i as Com Port USB Serial Port COM20 3 Solinst Levelogger Datalogger Information Datalogger Time Baik t pp 1 17 2012 12 44 47 PM 100 Start Time 1 17 2012 12
62. ersion 4 and up is xle Previous Levelogger Software used lev files as the default The xle file type is a xml format which allows for enhanced functionality The xle files can be exported as xml files which can be integrated into external database programs The lev files of previous Levelogger downloads are compatible with Levelogger Software Version 4 and up however xle files are not compatible with previous software versions To ensure compatibility all Levelogger Software versions allow data to be exported as csv files for use in external spreadsheet programs See Section 7 3 for Export options Page 43 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Before downloading data you must select the COM Port that the datalogger is connected to and retrieve the settings from the attached datalogger by clicking 7 in Datalogger Settings tab 7 1 2 Downloading Data a Click Ma from the Data Control tab to download data from a connected datalogger There are four options for downloading data They are All Data Append Download Partial Download and Recover Previous Log If you select All Data the program will download all the data from the current logging session of a datalogger into a xle file The default directory for saved data is in the Data folder lt C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 Data gt If you select Append Download the program will append the data in an opened xle
63. escribes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as CONDUCTIVITY The channel can be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters e Unit refers to the channel s unit of measurement There are two units of measure available for the user to select mS cm or pS cm File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader v l wl aa Com Port USB Serial Port COMB 7 Solinst _Levelogger _ Datalogger Information Datalogger Time Status Started 7 5 2011 4 12 52 PM Seine Levioge amr Start Time 7 5 2011 4 11 53 PM Synchronize Serial Number 1064151 Stop Time 7 5 2011 4 11 07 PM Computer Time 7 5 2011 4 12 52 PM Instrument Type M30 C50 Firmware Version 2 001 Datalogger Memory ae Solinst Used Memory 6 Reading s Free Memory 15994 Reading s Project ID LTC Jr Test Datalogger Sampling Mode El Chi LEVEL Identification Linear Unit m Offset m Altitude m 0 Density kg L 1 Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY l Identification CONDUCTIVITY Datalogger Memory Mode Unit mS cm Start Stop Datalogger 7 5 2011 At 12 00 00 AM Figure 5 3 Conductivity Channel Setup Page 26 Levelogger S
64. est Leak Detection Test Run Diagnostics Read Memory Dump Create Report LTC Figure 11 2 Read Memory Dump 11 3 Create Report This function simply creates a text file containing the information obtained from the Run Diagnostics function When you click the Create Report button a window will pop up asking you to fill out your company information Simply fill this out and the resulting report can be saved or sent to Solinst Technical Support for troubleshooting If creating a report for an LTC Levelogger Junior the LTC Calibration History Report will be included Name Company Phone Number Fax Number Email Figure 11 3 Customer Info Input Window Page 68 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 File Edit Format View Help Date 2011 09 26 09 22 32 Name Bob company solinst PhonenNo 905 873 2255 FaxNo 905 87 3 1992 Emai l bob solinst com Serial Number 2000222 Model Number M10 Firmware Version 3 002 Battery Voltage 3 58 volt Charge Level 1403 57 mAH LEVEL 10 0319m TEMPERATURE 23 979 C Max Record Temperature 26 231 Deg C Min Record Temperature 18 666 Deg C Max Record Pressure 39 966 psi Estimate of data logs 763496 Battery Voltage Test Program Memory Test Calibration Memory Test Logging Memory Test Temperature Sensor Test Pressure Sensor Test Bootloader Test Leak Detection Test Figure 11 4 Report Example 11 4 Email Report Clicking
65. ethod used in the Levelogger and Barologger provide the user with the data necessary to determine barometric efficiency and time lag If a barometric efficiency value has been determined from the Levelogger and Barologger data that value can be applied to Barologger data in the Compensation Wizard Wells puncturing an aquifer have a negligible to non existent effect on directly transmitting barometric changes to the larger aquifer Barometric pressure is transmitted through overlying layers To obtain the best and most accurate long term water level readings from Leveloggers the user must first understand how the Levelogger calculates a depth of water above the transducer and second whether barometric efficiency should be considered in barometric compensation Page 62 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Figure 10 13 Solinst Rainlogger 3 Pin Rain Gauge Connector Figure 10 14 The Tipping bucket Rain Gauge Connector of the Rainlogger 10 1 4 Rainlogger Installation The Solinst Rainlogger Figure 10 13 is designed to log the tip times of an external tipping bucket rain gauge and output the amount of rainfall per tip The waterproof housing is made of stainless steel Direct exposure to rainfall should be avoided and the Rainlogger should not be submerged The rain gauge connected to the Rainlogger is supplied by the customer and is a reed switch type gauge most commonly known as a tipping bucket rain gauge
66. ew log is started at the end of any previous log and continues logging eventually recording over the first logged data As one of the download options is to Append Data Continuous logging can be a preferred choice when logging long term In Slate logging the new log is also started at the end of any previous log but will stop recording after 40 000 readings so that the beginning of the current log will not be written over Starting and Stopping the Levelogger There are two ways to start logging Start Now or by programming a Future Start time To start logging immediately do not fill in a Future Start time and click gt It should say Start Now below the icon to indicate an immediate start Any changed settings will automatically be applied to the datalogger and it will start logging Datalogger Status will change from Stopped to Started After the datalogger is started and begins collecting readings the Start icon will be greyed out and only the Stop icon and Future Stop settings will be active Check Future Start At to set logging to start at a later date and or time This Start mode is referred to as Future Start in the Status field Click Zz to apply the Future Start time and any changes to the datalogger settings When the Future Start time is reached the datalogger will start logging and the Status will change from Future Start to Started To stop the datalogger immediately when it is logging click x it should
67. f certain temperature dependent contaminant reaction rates A Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector is used to accurately compensate for temperature changes within the range of O to 50 C for the Levelogger Edge 10 C to 50 C for the Barologger Edge 0 to 40 C for the Levelogger Junior Edge and 10 to 40 for the LTC Levelogger Junior The Levelogger will record temperature in its thermal range of 20 to 80 C but outside the range compensation will be less accurate 1 2 4 Conductivity The LTC Levelogger Junior provides the added feature of electrical conductivity measurement It measures the actual conductivity at the current temperature Conductivity measurement is particularly useful in monitoring saltwater intrusion surface water infiltration and mixing as well as the monitoring of certain pollutants and contaminant parameters Conductivity is measured via a platinum 4 electrode sensor which produces highly stable and consistent readings Conductivity calibration is performed by using a liquid solution with a known conductivity value and the Calibration Wizard in the Levelogger Windows Software The Data Compensation Wizard allows you to convert conductivity readings to Specific Conductance at 25 C or Salinity expressed in Practical Salinity Units PSU A Practical Salinity Unit PSU is a dimensionless descriptor for the Practical Salinity Scale PSS The PSS defines salinity as the ratio of a water sample s conductivity to t
68. file from the datalogger The opened xle file and the attached datalogger should have the same serial number and start time otherwise an error will occur 2011 06 15 11 14 07 2011 06 15 11 14 33 irst Log Time 2011 06 15 11 14 07 Wumber of Logs 27 Figure 7 3 Partial Download Window If you select Partial Download a Partial Download Selection Window will open The window shows the time stamp of the first and last reading in the logging session Use the slider to select the time interval you would like data from Once you click OK all the data within that time will be downloaded to a xle file If you select Recover Previous Log the software will try to recover the data from the previous log session and download the data to a xle file Once the data is downloaded from a Levelogger it is automatically saved in a temporary file Page 44 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 7 1 3 Saving Data aaa Click me to save the data in a specific xle file The default directory for saved data is in the Data folder lt C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 Data gt However the default directory for saved files can be changed by clicking the Configuration menu at the top of the program window selecting Application Settings and inputting or navigating to a different folder destination If an error is experienced in saving your first data file such as depicted in Figure 7 4 you may not have f
69. ft or 300 m and 5000 m above sea level The readings will then be automatically compensated for elevation e Density is used to adjust the range of the Levelogger based on the sample fluid density The range for the density adjustment is from 0 9 kg L to 1 1 kg L 5 1 1 2 Temperature Channel Ch2 e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as TEMPERATURE The channel can be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters e Unit refers to the channel s unit of measurement For the Levelogger Edge Barologger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge the temperature channel can be set to C default or F Page 25 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 For every degree change in temperature there is approximately a 2 change in conductivity To convert raw conductivity measurements to Specific Conductance measurements you can use the following equation Specific Conductance Conductivity 1 0 02 temp 25 You can also perform this calculation automatically using the Data Compensation Wizard You can also convert Conductivity readings to Salinity expressed in Practical Salinity Units PSU using the Data Compensation Wizard 5 1 1 3 Conductivity Channel Ch3 e Identification d
70. ftware Version 4 1 1 9 Levelogger Junior The Levelogger Junior functions like the Levelogger Gold provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications To use the Levelogger Junior with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 2 007 firmware Level Sensor Ranges Accuracy typical Resolution Normalization Temperature Sensor Accuracy Resolution Temp Compensation Range Battery life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Memory Maximum Readings Com Interface Communication Speed SZE Weight Wetted Materials Sampling Mode Measurement Rates Altitude Input Barometric Compensation LT Models Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L Stainless Steel 15 30 ft 5 10 m 01 FS 0 03 FS Automatic Temperature Compensation Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD He OCS POTC 10 C to 40 C 5 years based on 1 reading minute 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C Non volatile EEPROM FRAM back up Slate mode only 32 000 no data compression Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 9600 bps 7 8 x 5 5 22 mm x 140 mm 154 g 5 4 oz Delrin Viton 316L Stainless Steel Linear Future Start Real Time View 0 5 seconds to 99 hours 980 to 16 400 ft 300 to 5 000 m High accuracy air only Barologger Full Scale FS Resolution 16 4 ft 5 m Accuracy Typ
71. ger Software Version 3 4 1 User Guide in the Downloads Section You can also convert the Levelogger Edge data units to match the Barometric units using the Data Compensation Wizard It is important to remember that weather station barometric data will often contain an offset or normalization i e normalization to sea level Manual data conversation and barometric compensation should account for any variation of the normalization or offset used between the barometric data sourced and Solinst Leveloggers 8 1 Manual Barometric Compensation This section describes how to perform manual barometric compensation on Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge data files when a Barologger was not dedicated as a barometric recorder For short term tests during which the barometric pressure varies insignificantly the collection of continuous barometric data may be unnecessary In this event take a reading from an open air exposed Levelogger prior to running the short term test and record this level This level represents the barometric pressure Similarly at the end of your test take another barometric reading and record this measurement After the submerged Levelogger data has been exported to a spreadsheet program compensate your submerged Levelogger data files for barometric pressure If no appreciable change in barometric reading occurred you may write in the first cell of a new column a simple calculation that subtracts your ba
72. hat of a standard KCL solution The Data Compensation Wizard uses the equation given in the UNESCO Technical Paper Algorithms for computation of fundamental properties of seawater to convert Conductivity readings to Salinity For more information see Fofonoff N P and R C Millard Jr Algorithms for computation of fundamental properties of seawater UNESCO Tech Pap Mar Sci 44 1 2 4 1 Calibration of the Conductivity Sensor The conductivity sensor of the LTC Levelogger Junior is a highly sensitive device requiring regular calibration by the user The conductivity calibration frequency is dependent on the water quality of the Levelogger s monitoring environment To determine whether an LTC Levelogger Junior should be re calibrated test the unit in a solution with a known electrical conductivity value at a reference temperature In Real Time View observe current readings by using the Read Now function If this reading varies from the known Specific Conductance of the solution by greater than 2 of the Full Scale of Conductivity measurement the unit should be re calibrated using the Conductivity Calibration Wizard procedure outlined in Section 6 As a minimum calibrate your LTC Levelogger Junior at least twice a year Ensure that a conductivity calibration is performed when the LTC Levelogger Junior is being set up for its initial use and after long periods of dry storage 1 2 5 Total Rainfall The Solinst Rainlogger is designed to r
73. he Levelogger Gold Series see Section 5 1 Also see Section 8 for details in compensating the Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge for fluid density differences The Levelogger Edge can be used for monitoring in salt or brackish water However long term use of the stainless steel body Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Levelogger Junior and first generation LTC and LT Leveloggers in salt or brackish water is not recommended as the salt or other pollutants may cause pitting which can lead to perforation of the Levelogger s casing To minimize this effect regularly lift the Levelogger from the liquid within seconds a thin protective layer will be formed by oxidation Again this precaution applies to the Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Levelogger Junior and first generation LTC and LT Leveloggers If using these dataloggers in a continuous salt brackish monitoring scenario the stainless steel body of the datalogger can be protected in a manner similar to the freezing protection method described in Section 10 1 5 1 The Levelogger can be placed in balloons and the balloons filled with non corrosive non toxic fluid As pressure changes the fluid encasing the loggers will transmit the pressure differential to the datalogger s pressure transducer Care must be taken in the selection of the balloon material or filling fluid such that the balloon material prevents diffusion of salts across the concentration gradie
74. he Print Preview window Figure 7 9 shows the print preview of the Datalogger Settings The Datalogger Settings are always on the first page of the document The data graph is on the second page of the document and the rest of the document is the data table Click Print to open the print dialog You can choose to print the entire document or just a selection You can also click File gt Print to open the print dialog ae Figure 7 9 Print Preview Window Page 48 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 You can select multiple Levelogger files to be barometrically compensated using one Barologger file To perform a Manual Data Adjustment only the one Levelogger file you want to adjust can be checked Unit Conversions Offset Altitude Density Barometric Efficiency and Conductivity Adjustments can also only be made to a single Levelogger or Barologger file 8 Data Compensation Click the Data Compensation tab to open the Data Compensation Wizard In Step 1 of the wizard check the Levelogger data file s you would like to compensate Any files you have open in the Data Control tab will be on the list and checked off Use the directory on the left of the window or click W to select any other Levelogger data files you would like to compensate and ensure they are checked off You can select multiple Levelogger files that you wish to barometrically compensate but all other compensations c
75. ices there will be a device shown with a yellow warning symbol Right click on this device and select Update Driver Software La File Action View Help n e 9 00 H m N e Xs If you are unsure which is the ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers correct device in the list with the Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices screen visible safely remove the E Monitors amp Network adapters device and then reconnect it The a fp Other devices j i iy Levelogger as 7 list should automatically refresh Anere ees acco rd i ng ly Y Communicatiot I ECP Printer Port Uninstall 1B Processors 4 Sound video and g High Definition Properties JE System devices 4 9 Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2658 Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2659 Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 265A Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 265B Intel R 82801FB FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 265C Scan for hardware changes USB Composite Device USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Figure 4 11 Windows 7 Device Manager 5 Select Browse my computer for driver software wy D Update Driver Software Levelogger How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest
76. ile writing privileges to the default directory It this case create and set as the default file save folder a new Levelogger data folder within the Figure 7 4 File Write Error Message My Documents folder and attempt the file save procedure again 7 2 Graph Manipulation and Zoom Function As there is only one channel of data To perform the Zoom In function on the graph click for the Rainlogger there are no 700 graphing options To perform a Zoom Out function on the graph click Click w to undo all the zoom functions The Zoom functions can also be used for data selections in the graph NOTE VI Le Click Ww to open the Graph Option Dialog The Graph Dialog is shown in Right click and drag the mouse to Figure 7 5 scan the data graph Line Option Title And Axis Line Line Style Solid ha Colour J Data Marker None 7 Figure 7 5 Line Option Window The Line Option is used to adjust the style and colour of the line in the graph for each channel The user can also select the shape of the data marker or remove the data marker Page 45 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Line Option Tite And Axis Graph Title Axis Option Channel Max Value Min Value J Best Fit Figure 7 6 Title and Axis Option Window The Title and Axis Option is used to enter the title of the graph and change the Y axis label or user selected scale Check the Best Fit box to
77. ion cap of the Levelogger to the underside of a well cap The data is retrieved manually by withdrawing the Levelogger removing the installation cap and attaching an Optical Reader directly to the datalogger Data is downloaded to a desktop or laptop PC or by using a Leveloader This type of installation is applicable to both submerged and barometric record applications Solinst supplies stainless steel suspension wire assemblies including SS stranded wire and hooks available in a variety of lengths from 50 ft 15 m to 500 ft 150 m and Kevlar cord assemblies to 500 ft 150 m Solinst also supplies the Model 3001 2 Well Cap Assembly from which the Levelogger can be suspended An Adaptor for 4 wells also available see Section 10 1 1 3 Follow these steps to install the Levelogger using stainless steel wire and hooks 1 Loop the cable through the coil 2 of the hook assembly then wind the looped strands several times around the hook shaft and pass through coil 1 2 Pass coil 3 through the Well Cap eyelet or Levelogger Barologger eyelet and snap coil 3 to the hook shaft 3 If the Well Cap is not used then some secure tie off point should be used or installed 4 If installing a Barologger ensure the suspension level is above the highest expected water level 5 When retrieving data and or reprogramming the Levelogger extract it from the monitoring location un thread the installation cap interrogate and re suspend the unit reche
78. irmware updates You can also check for updates using the Help menu To check the Com port assigned to a USB device after installation open the Device Manager Expand Ports COM amp LPT to show the Com Port that has been assigned To change the assigned Port see Section 4 2 1 You may have to restart your computer after adding a new USB device before that port will be detected by the Levelogger Software 4 Startup Configurations and Settings 4 1 Startup If using a USB port plug in the USB cable before starting the Levelogger Software If plugging in the USB device for the first time the driver for the device will have to be installed see Section 4 1 3 for USB driver installation instructions To start the Levelogger Software click ho or click the Start button and select Programs gt Solinst gt Levelogger 4 gt Levelogger 4 0 2 Once the program is started you can set up the parameters for the Software 4 1 1 Software Firmware Update Checks Each time the software is opened it automatically checks for software updates If there is an update Software Update Available will appear in the top right of the menu bar When you click the message it will open a web page where you can download the software update The Software also checks for firmware updates once you have retrieved settings from a connected Levelogger see Section 5 Firmware Update Available will appear in the top right menu bar
79. is also compatible with the Leveloader Gold data transfer device which has a separate User Guide This Windows based software provides many convenient features You can view and program datalogger settings begin logging sessions monitor real time readings download data manage data files perform data compensations and save and export data files Depending on the type of datalogger there will be differences in programming options See below for a summary of the differences Let Solinst keep you up to date with each new software and firmware release Register your software at www solinst com Registration to receive these updates automatically To use the new compression algorithm which enables up to 120 000 data points the Levelogger Edge or Barologger Edge must be in linear sampling mode and slate memory mode Levelogger Edge Barologger Edge Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Rainlogger Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold Levelogger Junior Datalogger Programming Options 2a mMm p INg OPTIONS Linear 0 125 second to 99 hours Compressed Linear Event Based Schedule Repeat Schedule Real Time View Future Start Stop Linear 0 125 second to 99 hours Compressed Linear Event Based Schedule Repeat Schedule Real Time View Future Start Stop Linear 0 5 second to 99 hours Real Time View Linear 5 seconds to 99 hours Real Time View Event Based records tips from tippi
80. lay data in tabular or graphic format and save and export data files Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help When you click on a data point Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader in the graph the corresponding y Ww Cl Eo nl me Solinst i cai data point will be highlighted in i OUnst Eee the table You can also highlight a 2001402_Solinst_2011_08_22 section of data in the graph E i Combined Piot Logger Serial Number Date Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE 2 Miran 2011 08 22 14 55 25 0 eee 2011 08 22 14 55 25 125 Location 2011 08 22 14 55 25 250 Solinst 2011 08 22 14 55 25 375 2011 08 22 14 55 25 500 2011 08 22 14 55 25 625 2011 08 22 14 55 25 750 2011 08 22 14 55 25 875 MZE arias 2011 08 22 14 55 26 0 NES zc 5050 4952 4855 4757 4660 i LEVEL Unit m Offset 0 000000 m CON DU WN e 08 22 14 55 25 08 22 14 55 31 08 22 14 55 38 08 22 14 55 44 08 22 14 55 51 08 22 14 55 58 08 22 14 56 04 08 22 14 56 11 08 22 14 56 18 08 22 14 56 24 08 22 14 56 31 Figure 7 1 Data Control Tab Click W open a xle or lev file Multiple files can be opened at the same time and are available for viewing by clicking the File Name Tab on top of the data table All the Levelogger settings and the channel information effective during data collection are shown on the left of the window The bottom left section of the window will di
81. llation option Include this location in the search Figure 4 2 then click the Browse Button to search for the appropriate directory C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O USB Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Br wee ForiEoider Please choose your search and installation options St V Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Search for the best driver in these locations H O Levelogger1 5 015 H O Levelogger2 0 O Levelogger3 04 E O Levelogger3_0 C Search removable media floppy CD ROM a a Levelogger4 0 Include this location in the search D data C Program Files Solinst Levelogger 4_O USB Driver w snl elp O USB Drivers Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware To view any subfolders click a plus sign above Figure 4 2 Found New Hardware Window and Figure 4 3 Browse for Folder Window Page 16 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches F Levelogger USB Serial Port Cancel Figure 4 4 Found New Hardware Search Window 5 A warning message will then p
82. logger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader K4 W AF P comPort USB Serial Port COM Solinst Levelogger _ 2001402_Solinst_2011_08_22 2001402_Solinst_2011_08_22Compensated e 2y L w combined Plot Logger Serial Number Date Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE Mian 2011 08 22 14 55 25 0 EXSER aie 2011 08 22 14 55 25 125 EREePee Location 2011 08 22 14 55 25 250 RAET Solinst 2011 08 22 14 55 25 375 ENET 2011 08 22 14 55 25 500 EAE AEE O ONDUA WN I LEVEL unit a 2011 08 22 14 55 25 625 offset 2011 08 22 14 55 25 750 0 000000 m 2011 08 22 14 55 25 875 e 2011 08 22 14 55 26 0 aC 5050 4952 4855 4757 4660 Compensation Info LEVEL Unit i FE Offset n nnnnnn f 08 22 14 55 25 08 22 14 55 31 08 22 14 55 38 08 22 14 55 44 08 22 14 55 51 08 22 14 55 58 08 22 14 56 04 08 22 14 56 11 08 22 14 56 18 08 22 14 56 24 08 22 14 56 31 Figure 8 6 Viewing Compensated Data Page 53 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 When analyzing barometric data it is important to keep in mind that storm events commonly reduce total atmospheric pressure by about 1 7 from pre existing high pressure conditions 1 7 converts to approximately 0 6 ft or 0 2 m of water level equivalent barometric fluctuation For Manual Barometric Compensation instructions for the Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior visit www solinst com and see the Levelog
83. low 5000 m You can compensate for this by entering an elevation between 1000 ft below sea level and 16 400 ft or 300 m and 5000 m above sea level The readings will then be automatically compensated for elevation e Density Adjustment is used to adjust the range of the Levelogger based on the sample fluid density The range for the density adjustment is from 0 9 kg L to 1 1 kg L Temperature Channel Ch2 e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as TEMPERATURE The channel can be re named to suit each project The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data Identification is limited to 32 characters e Unit refers to the channel s unit of measurement The Levelogger Gold and Barologger Gold measure in C only Sample and Memory Modes Ba NOTE Sample Mode allows you to choose the sampling measurement type Options The Levelogger Junior records are Linear Event Based and Schedule using Linear sampling mode only e Linear refers to a set time interval between collection of readings Sample Rate can be any number from 0 5 seconds to 99 hours The Levelogger Gold and Barologger Gold can store 40 000 readings of level and temperature e Event Based sample collection is the most memory efficient means of data collection In Event mode the Levelogger will activate every the Levelogger Gold has a tot
84. lutions You can choose up to three solutions for a multipoint calibration of the solution you will be performing a LTC Levelogger Junior Ensure the solutions are ready in the calibration beaker multipoint calibration or container Start the calibration by selecting Next By selecting more than one Y Solinst Levelogger Software lt Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader Yall Q 49 Com Port USB serait con Solinst Levelogger _ CGE soins Logger em The wizard can perform a 1 2 or 3 point calibration 100 Serial Number 1064151 Instrument Type M30 C50 Firmware Version 2 001 Location Solinst Project ID LTC Jr Test E Chi LEVEL Identification Unit i o 7 M 1413 pS Solution i Offset m 5000 pS Solution Altitude m 0 F 12880 ps Soluti Density kg L 1 Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY Unit mS cm Please select the calibration solutions s you want Figure 6 4 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Wizard Step 2 Page 39 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Always remember to use fresh solution remove all bubbles from the sensor pins and allow for thermal equilibration of the sensor before proceeding Once the calibration is complete for the first solution of a mul
85. ly by removing the logger cap and attaching the optical reader Ensure that the logger and sealed wellhead are enclosed within an outer protective well cap or enclosure This method should only be used in low pressure conditions less than 30 psi or 66 ft 20 m of water column When conducting artesian monitoring with Leveloggers a number of considerations must be kept in mind First ensure that the maximum hydraulic pressure the Levelogger will encounter within the well at its installation point will not exceed the hydraulic range of the logger Second artesian conditions do not preclude the necessity for barometric compensation of Levelogger data Artesian conditions are caused by aquacludes forming confined aquifers Confined aquifers while not acted on by barometric pressure to the same extent as unconfined aquifers are typically subject to barometric pressure at some barometric efficiency See Section 10 1 3 1 Finally bear in mind that the total pressure and subsequent water column equivalent depth measured by the Levelogger after barometric compensation may not represent the actual water level within the artesian well Sealed intermittent artesian wells can be pressurized when artesian but can also be de pressurized when non artesian The Levelogger s reading after barometric compensation represent the height of the piezometric surface 10 1 2 2 Vacuum Monitoring Vacuum monitoring is usually conducted by first installing pressure tra
86. mpensate all the Leveloggers in a 20 mile 30 km radius and or with every 1000 ft 300 m change in elevation To monitor barometric pressure correctly the Barologger should never be submerged In well installations it is recommended that the Barologger be suspended in one of the monitored wells above the high water point the well must be vented For best reading accuracy the Barologger should be installed in a similar thermal environment to that of the Levelogger In groundwater wells the Barologger should be suspended beyond the frost line and deep enough to avoid large temperature fluctuations In surface water applications the Barologger is best deployed in a dry well a well embedded in the bottom of the water body but sealed at the base from water entry and vented to the atmosphere If a dry well cannot be installed the Barologger can be installed on a float in the stilling well Further information on the Barologger and barometric pressure can be found in Section 8 1 10 1 3 1 Barometric Efficiency The influence of barometric pressure on a groundwater surface can follow three scenarios In confined aquifers with capillary or vadose head space increased atmospheric pressure can tighten the pore spaces in the overlying soil and produce a capillary effect as the water level rises in response to having nowhere else to go but up Second some deeper aquifer systems can be quite barometrically isolated from the relatively small change
87. mware button If a communication error occurs and is indicated in the Levelogger Information Window Figure 12 1 either before the Verified Program Checksum message or after the Program Information Section then restart the upgrade process to start the firmware upload process If however a communication error occurs between the Verified Program Checksum and the Program Information Section messages then please contact Solinst You will need to give the Levelogger Serial Number and explain the exact positioning of the error message wR Com Port Settings Com Port Baud Rate version 1 2 0 fuse Serial Port COM8 3600 File Information Firmware File Name C Desktop LTE 3 002 zip Datalogger Type LT Model Number NpO0GO00 Firmware Version 3 002 Datalogger Status Firmware version Number 3 002 Retrieve Information Memory Erase Programming Memory Uploading firmare to Levelogger Program Information Section Levelogger in Normal Mode Firmware Upgrade Completed Figure 12 1 Firmware Upgrade Utility Window Page 71 Levelogger Series Trouble Shooting Guide Solinst recommends Keyspan or IO Gear For problems with converters from other manufacturers please contact the manufacturer 13 Trouble Shooting 13 1 Problems During Installation of Levelogger Software Class not Registered or DLL not found or Access violation 1
88. ng bucket rain gauge Real Time View Linear 0 5 second to 99 hours Event Based Schedule Real Time View Future Start Stop Linear 0 5 second to 99 hours Event Based Schedule Real Time View Future Start Stop Linear 0 5 second to 99 hours Real Time View WICTHIULY VaGVGUILYy y ia J 40 000 sets of readings or up to 120 000 Compressed Slate or Continuous Mode see note 40 000 sets of readings or up to 120 000 Compressed Slate or Continuous Mode see note 40 000 sets of readings in Slate Mode 16 000 sets of readings in Slate Mode Up to 60 000 tip time logs in Slate Mode 40 000 sets of readings Slate or Continuous Mode 40 000 sets of readings Slate or Continuous Mode 32 000 sets of readings in Slate Mode 10 years based on 1 reading per minute 10 years based on 1 reading per minute 5 years based on 1 reading per minute 5 years based on 1 reading every 5 minutes 10 years based on 2 parameters logged every 10 minutes 10 years based on 1 reading per minute 10 years based on 1 reading per minute 5 years based on 1 reading per minute Pace 1 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 1 1 Levelogger Series 1 1 1 Levelogger Edge The Levelogger Edge is an absolute non vented datalogger which measures groundwater and surface water levels and temperature Water levels are displayed as temperature compensated pressure readings and
89. niversal Host Controller 24DE g Intel R 82801E8 USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 24D0 gp USB Root Hub USS Root Hub g USS Root Hub USB Root Hub g U58 Root Hub USS Seral Converter Figure 4 15 Update Serial Port 9 Youwill repeat steps 4 8 to update the USB Serial Port This will now be shown under Other Devices with a yellow warning symbol 10 Once this installation is complete a window will confirm the COM port assigned to the device 4 1 4 Manual USB Installation If your device is plugged in and the Found New Hardware Wizard fails to start then follow these steps 1 Open the Device Manager Typically this is found through the path Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Once the Device Manager is open a version of the following list s will appear Device Manager Device Manager File Action View Help He SOVSALES SUPPORT Computer File Action view Help m m amp a amp e a S SALeES SUPPORT Computer Se Disk drives 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers 4 Floppy disk drives gy Human Interface Devices Sy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards 6 Mice and other pointing devices Monitors B Network adapters 4 Other devices i Solinst USBDRCL3 Y Ports COM amp LPT MB Processors Sound video and game controllers
90. nsducers such as the Levelogger in monitoring wells and then shutting in or sealing those wells to the atmosphere with pressure sealed wellheads Air is pumped out from an extraction well amongst the cluster or matrix of monitoring wells theoretically dropping air pressure in the vicinity of the extraction well For short term tests in which data is not required during the extraction event the Leveloggers can be programmed and simply suspended from hooks or eyelets on the underside of the sealed wellheads the test run and the data collected at the end of the test by extraction and downloading of the loggers However if ongoing data from the Leveloggers is required during the extraction event the loggers must be installed in a manner similar to the artesian monitoring scenarios described previously in this section Leveloggers or Barologgers can be used to monitor the drop in pressure Page 60 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Figure 10 12 Levelogger and Barologger in Well The Barologger Edge should not be used to monitor water as the internal mathematics for temperature compensation are based on air rather than water 10 1 3 Barologger Installation The Barologger is a Levelogger with a small range adequate to monitor the fluctuations that occur in barometric pressure The Barologger s readings are used to barometrically compensate Levelogger readings As a rule of thumb a Barologger can be used to co
91. nst Levelegger Intro Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 gt 100 Serial Number 1064151 Instrument Type M30 C50 Firmware Version 2 001 Location Solinst Calibration Progress Project ID LTC Jr Test Calibration process is now complete E Chi LEVEL Identification Unit nuy SE Temperature 23 73 Deg C Offset m Altitude m 0 Density kg L 1 El Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C El Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY Unit mS cm Temperature Adjusted Standard 1395 1 uS cm Conductivity Reading 0 000 mS cm Figure 6 6 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Successful 6 1 Restore Factory LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration An LTC Levelogger Junior can be set back to original factory calibration settings for conductivity at any time using this function If you suspect that user calibrations are not working properly you can restore the LTC Levelogger Junior to its original factory settings and then perform a first time conductivity user calibration to maximize accuracy To execute this function simply click the Restore Factory LTC Calibration button 4 with the LTC Levelogger Junior connected to the PC Page 41 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 7 Data Control Downloading and Viewing Data Click the Data Control tab on the Main window From the Data Control tab you can download data from a Levelogger disp
92. nt or that the filling fluid is comprised of polymeric molecules too large to diffuse out of the balloon material Page 65 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 It is important to ensure the installation cap or a Direct Read Cable is attached to the Levelogger during storage to prevent unnecessary battery drain and to protect the optical eyes 10 2 Levelogger Maintenance Levelogger maintenance consists of cleaning the outside casing the circulation holes and the optical infrared eyes The required frequency of cleaning is dependent on several aspects of the monitored water quality In freshwater with good to excellent water quality the Levelogger cleaning requirements will be very minimal amounting to a seasonal or even annual maintenance inspection In most cases cleaning can be accomplished by rinsing the Levelogger and using mild non residual non abrasive household cleaners using a very soft plastic bristled pipe cleaner type brush Do not insert any object through the circulation holes at the sensor end of the Levelogger In some cases simple cleaners are insufficient to properly clean the Levelogger Several commonly occurring water conditions require specific maintenance methods these include hard water high suspended solids loading biological or chemical fouling and salt or brackish water conditions Hard water monitoring can result in the precipitation of calcium and magnesium deposits on the pressure
93. ogger files have been checked off in the first step Barometric Compensation will be the only option available All other options are only available when a single Levelogger file is selected A step by step approach must be taken when compensating a file perform the first compensation then use the new compensated file to perform the next adjustment Mt Solinst Leveloaaer Gottmar File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader P A 5 f H wOLnSt Model 3001 1035 step 1 Step 2 step 3 Select only one adjustment feature at a time Surface Datum Point V Barometric Compensation Manual Data Adjustment 2011 05 18 22 44 29 0 0 m Unit Conversion LEVEL i Offset 0 j Altitude 0 Positive ff Density Adjustment C E Barometric Efficiency Adjustment Va lu ec 1 00 Barometric 1 000 Conductivity Conversion Specific Conductance 2 00 Sea Level Back Next Figure 8 2 Data Compensation Wizard Step 2 Barometric Compensation simply subtracts the barometric reading from the corresponding Levelogger reading s For best accuracy the Levelogger file s and Barologger file should have the same start time and logging interval The Future Start option in the Datalogger Settings tab is a convenient way to start all of your loggers at the same time If the
94. other atmospheric pressure devices easier Table 8 1 UNITS TO Common baro water column equivalent conversions Water column Water column Barometric unit ie ee Ta ese e equivalent ft equivalent m 0 03352 0 01022 Table 8 1 Common Barometric Units to Water column Equivalent Conversions 3 Once the units for each column are the same subtract the barometric column from the Levelogger data to get the true net water level recorded by the Levelogger Edge Page 54 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Datalogger settings can not be changed in the Real Time tab Changes must be made in the Datalogger Settings tab The changes are applied when the Real Time readings are started gt You can also view Real Time readings from a Rainlogger using firmware version 2 000 or higher 9 Real Time View Click the Real Time View tab from the main software window Figure 9 1 The purpose of this tab is to provide on screen measurement as data is being recorded by the connected datalogger The data is displayed in tabular and graphical format All the channel information and Levelogger settings are displayed on the left of the window First select a non logged view rate 1 This rate can be set independently of the logging period of the Levelogger and does not interfere with any logging taking place in the Levelogger itself Checking Enable Manual Data Adjustment allows you to enter a datum field ze
95. r level This value will adjust all Levelogger files when multiple file barometric compensation is conducted It should be noted that if you choose not to enter these values the Software will assume the values to be O sea level Also if you have selected multiple Levelogger files to be compensated the values entered in Step 3 will be used to compensate all of the selected Levelogger files In Step 3 you will also select the Barologger file you wish to use for compensation using the directory on the left of the window or by clicking W Click Finish to complete the Barometric Compensation y Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 V Barologger Altitude 20 V Reference Altitude 10 V Static Water Level from Reference Altitude 5 Select the Barometric file to be used for compensation File Name C Users Sales Support USR Desktop export data 2003128 xle Figure 8 3 Barometric Compensation Step 3 Page 51 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 You can use the Manual Data Adjustment to display Levelogger readings as depth to water measurements from the top of a well casing To perform a Manual Data Adjustment only a single Levelogger file you want to adjust can be selected in Step 1 Surface Datum Point po a a
96. re Start and or Stop time is set see Section 5 8 the Start Time and Stop Time fields will fill in The fields will update each time the datalogger is stopped and started Datalogger Information Status Stopped Start Time 7 5 2011 1 16 54 PM Stop Time 7 5 2011 1 17 38 PM Figure 5 6 Datalogger Information 5 3 Datalogger Memory The Datalogger Memory section shows the amount of memory used and the amount of memory remaining number of readings Datalogger Memory Used Memory 146 Readings Free Memory 39854 Readingis Figure 5 7 Datalogger Memory Remaining If the Data Compression option is selected see Section 5 7 the amount of free memory shown is approximated as a visual status bar Datalogger Memory Used Memory 146 Readings Free Memory E O J Figure 5 8 Datalogger Compressed Memory 5 4 Datalogger Time The Datalogger Time section provides the controls for setting the datalogger clock If you want to synchronize the datalogger s clock to the computer clock click Synchronize to set the time in the datalogger If you start the datalogger without synchronizing the clock and the time difference between the datalogger and the PC is more than 3 seconds the software will give you a message asking Do you want to synchronize the time Click Yes to synchronize the clock It can be very useful to synchronize the clocks of all the Leveloggers and Barologgers when it comes to Barometric Compensation Datalogger Tim
97. re Version 4 It is always recommended to use the most recent version of software and firmware For more information visit www solinst com to view the Levelogger Compatibility Matrix which is located on the Downloads page 1 3 1 Backwards Compatibility The Levelogger Edge is not backwards compatible with previous versions of Levelogger Software Only Levelogger Software Version 4 and up can be used to program the Levelogger Edge and Barologger Edge The Levelogger Junior Edge is only compatible with Levelogger Software Version 4 0 2 and up The Levelogger Junior LTC Levelogger Junior Rainlogger and Leveloader are compatible with Levelogger Software Version 4 0 2 If used with previous software versions they will not have some of the features gained with the release of Version 4 0 2 Software The Levelogger Gold and Barologger Gold are also compatible with Version 4 0 2 Software and previous versions To use your Leveloggers with Version 4 0 2 Software ensure your firmware is upgraded to the following versions Datalogger Firmware Version Levelogger Edge Barologger Edge Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Rainlogger Leveloader Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold Levelogger Junior For more information on previous software versions visit www solinst com to view the Levelogger Compatibility Matrix located on the Downloads page Page 13 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 2 Sys
98. re is an inconsistency of the time stamp between the Barometric file and the Levelogger file s a linear approximation on the barometric data will be performed Page 50 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 If you are using Barologger Gold or Levelogger Gold files and had initially set up the loggers with an Altitude see Section 5 9 you will still need to enter the Altitudes in Step 3 of Barometric Compensation If not the Software will assume the Altitude to be 0 sea level If you are using a Levelogger file s that has already been compensated for Altitude you still need to enter a Reference Altitude and Static Water Level from Reference Altitude or the Software will assume the values to be 0 sea level If you have selected multiple Levelogger files to be compensated the values entered in Step 3 will be used to compensate all of the selected Levelogger files When you select Barometric Compensation Step 3 will allow you to enter the following values e Barologger Altitude enter the Altitude at which the Barologger is actually deployed The Barologger readings will then be compensated for elevation e Reference Altitude i e surface datum point top of well casing or well head This value will adjust all Levelogger files when multiple file barometric compensation is conducted e Static Water Level from Reference Altitude enter the distance between the Reference Altitude and static wate
99. ressure only It measures and logs changes in atmospheric pressure which are then used to compensate water level readings recorded by a Levelogger Barologger Gold Technical Specifications To use the Barologger Gold with Software Version 4 0 2 ensure you are using version 2 007 firmware Level Sensor Accuracy Typical Resolution Normalization Temperature Sensor Temp Sensor Accuracy Temp Sensor Resolution Te omne Range Battery Life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Maximum Readings Memory Communication Communication Speed SE Weight Corrosion Resistance Other Wetted Materials Sampling Modes Measurement Rates LT Models Barologger Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L Stainless Steel 0 05 FS 0 002 FS Automatic Temp Compensation Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector RTD 0 05 C 0 003 C 10 C to 40 C 10 Years based on one reading min 1 minute year 20 C to 80 C 40 000 of pressure and temperature EEPROM Slate Continuous and redundant backup of last 1200 readings Optical Infra red USB RS 232 SDI 12 9600 bps 7 8 x 6 22 mm x 154 mm 6 3 oz 179 grams Zirconium Nitride ZrN Coating 316L Stainless Steel Delrin Viton Linear Event amp User Selectable with 30 separate line items 0 5 sec to 99 hrs Resolution Full Scale FS Accuracy Typ Air Only 0 003 ft 0 1 cm 0 002 FS Page 8 Levelogger Series User Guide So
100. ro e g depth to water level to which the change in Real Time View level measurements are then adjusted against This is only available when you are taking readings in m cm or ft Real Time View readings can be displayed as a graph or in tabular format The same graphing options as the Data Control tab are available for Real Time View readings Real Time View readings are being recorded within the Levelogger Software and prior to closing the window they can be saved by exporting the data into a csv file by choosing the file export option Elp To start the current readings click a Immediately the readings will be displayed Read Poa To take a reading at any specific time click the button and that reading will be added to the displayed data To turn the Real Time View monitoring off decide if you want to save the data as described above and simply click x l Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader v l JP comPort USB Serial Port coma 3 Solinst _Levelogger _ Read ems i Fl O EAS m 100 Serial Number 5475019 Instrument Type MS Firmware Version 3 000 Solinst Test E Chi LEVEL Identification Unit m Offset m 0 El Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit E Enable Manual Data Adjustment 5 Time Meaus Fila nonbleaatl zuLriyuryus iso 2011 07 05 13 39 12 0 500
101. rometric reading from the submerged data file then copy and paste this calculation to all the cells in that new column The new column will represent the barometrically compensated liquid level Barometric data can be collected on site using a recording barometer or from a local weather station To accomplish an accurate manual barometric compensation the atmospheric pressure station should not be greater than 20 miles 30 km away and within an elevation change of 1000 ft 300 m In addition the date and time of the barometric data should cover the range of data collected by the Levelogger If setting up the barometer set the recording interval to that of the Levelogger sampling interval or some multiple of the Levelogger interval To compensate submerged Levelogger data using barometric data collected from an on site barometric datalogger or a nearby weather station these steps must be taken 1 Export both the Levelogger data file and the barometric file to a spreadsheet 2 In the spreadsheet ensure both files are using the same units If your Levelogger data was recorded in m cm or ft convert the barometric data column from its barometric measurement units typically atm mm Hg psi mbar or kPa to feet or meters of water column equivalent using the conversion factors in Table 8 1 There is also the option to initially set up your Levelogger Edge or Levelogger Junior Edge to record in psi kPa or mbar This makes compensation using
102. rompt that the software has not passed the Windows Logo Test Select Continue Anyway Figure 4 5 This will complete the installation process A system restart may be required Repeat the steps if the installation fails the first time Hardware Installation The software vou are installing for this hardware Leveloqqer USB Serial Port has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows sP Tell me why this testing i important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 4 5 Hardware Installation Window Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Levelogger USB Serial Port Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 4 6 Found New Hardware Completed Window Page 17 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 These instructions are for use with Vista 32 bit Operating Systems After plugging in the USB device if the Found New Hardware Wizard does not automatically appear proceed to the Manual USB Installation instructions in Section 4 1 4 4 1 3 2 USB Installation for Windows Vista 1
103. s are applied to the datalogger automatically when the Start icon is selected Remember to download any data on the datalogger before starting a new session When starting a new logging session any data from previous recording sessions will be erased 5 7 Saving and Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files To store settings as defaults click Fiy It will store the settings of the Levelogger into an lls file as a series of defaults The lls file will save the Project ID Location Sample Mode Sample Rate Channel ID Unit and Offset To retrieve settings from defaults click i from a selected lls file This is particularly useful if programming several Leveloggers with similar identical settings Keep in mind that Project ID and Location identification information will be identical and should be distinguished from logger to logger or monitoring point to point 5 8 Starting and Stopping the Datalogger Starting the Datalogger There are two ways to start logging Start Now or by programming a Future Start time To start logging immediately do not fill in a Future Start time and click amp It should say Start Now below the icon to indicate an immediate start Any changed settings will automatically be applied to the datalogger and it will start logging Datalogger Status will change from Stopped to Started After the datalogger is started and begins collecting readings the Start icon will be greyed out
104. s of barometric compensation Manual methods can be employed to determine the absolute water level using barometric records collected on site or available from a local weather station i e airport Water level readings from Leveloggers are automatically temperature compensated A Actual water column height B Barometric pressure L Levelogger total pressure readings D Depth to water level below reference datum 1 2 1 1 Pressure Calibration The Levelogger Edge is calibrated against a range of set reference points to an accuracy of 3 decimal places The units of pressure are in pounds per square inch The conversion factor for pounds per square inch relates to pressure as follows 1 pound per square inch 0 0689476 bar 0 703070 m 703 070 kg m 6 895 kPa 2 31 ft H 0 4 C During the calibration procedure the Levelogger is fully submerged in a highly accurate water bath The bath is set to 5 C and allowed to stabilize The pressure is then calibrated to six separate pressure points covering the entire range of pressure for that particular Levelogger to check for any non linearity The process is repeated again at 35 C to check for temperature effects Once done the Levelogger is approved after all specifications for accuracy precision stability and hysteresis have been met The Levelogger should be calibrated for the life time of the instrument as long as it is used within its specified range 1 2 2 Barometric Pre
105. s the maximum reading capacity Starting again begins a new recording session and clears previously stored data readings Start Stop Datalogger Future Stop 6 15 2011 S e 6 15 2011 x At At 11 11 00 AM 11 09 16 AM Stop Now Figure 5 16 Stopping the Datalogger Immediately To program a Future Stop time for your datalogger check Future Stop At and fill in the desired stop time The Future Stop time will be applied to the datalogger once Zz is selected for an immediate or future start You can also program a Future Stop time after you have started the datalogger by checking Future Stop At and filling in the desired stop time Select x to apply the Future Stop time it should say Future Stop below the icon The Stop Time should be shown in the Datalogger Status section Start Stop Datalogger Future Start Future Stop 6 15 2011 6 15 2011 r W At W At a 11 07 49 AM 1 00 00 PM Future Start Figure 5 17 Future Stop Setting It is critical to note that when Leveloggers log data in Slate mode it means they will record data until stopped or their memory is full When the memory fills the datalogger will stop recording For this reason it is important to determine based on your start time and sampling rate the date and time at which the memory will be full and the datalogger will stop recording Levelogger Edge units record in Slate mode if Event Schedule or Compressed logging but in standard Linear mode they can
106. sels pressurized pipes pulse flow conditions drop structures or near hydraulics works is to keep in mind the potential effect of water or steam hammer and hydraulic jump Water hammer is caused by an abrupt alteration of flow direction resulting in pressure surges Steam hammer occurs when steam enters a cold pipe partially filled with water The hammer effect has the potential to significantly increase hydraulic pressure possibly exposing the pressure sensor to pressures beyond its maximum rating Hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that occurs when water is lifted or ramped by velocity or flow obstructions Hydraulic jump causes turbulence and creates non representative head conditions in the water column Care should be taken to avoid logger installation at points susceptible to hydraulic jump Page 56 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Figure 10 2 Solinst 2 Locking Well Cap for Wireline or Kevlar Cord Coill Coil 3 Coil 2 Diagram L 1 Coil 1 Coil 3 Wireline Coil 2 Diagram 2 2 Coil 1 Coil 3 ae Coil 2 Diagram 3 oy Wireline Coil 3 Coil 2 Diagram 4 Figure 10 3 Wireline Hook Installation 10 1 1 Free Suspended Installations 10 1 1 1 Suspension Wire Cord Installation When installing on a suspension wire or cord the Levelogger is pre programmed and started using the software It is then deployed with the suspension wire or cord connected to the installat
107. ser Guide Software Version 4 11 Diagnostics Utility The Levelogger Diagnostics Utility can be used for troubleshooting Leveloggers and obtaining information about that Levelogger that can assist the Solinst Technical Support representative to identify and fix any problems you may encounter with your Levelogger The Diagnostics Utility can be launched from the Utilities menu at the top of the software The utility can be used to run a self test do a Memory Dump and create and email reports 11 1 Run Diagnostics The Run Diagnostics function reads the following information from the Levelogger 1 Serial Number 2 Model Number 3 Firmware Version 4 Battery Voltage 5 Charge Level 6 Current Level Reading 7 Current Temperature Reading 8 Max Min Pressure Reading 9 Max Min Temperature Reading 10 Max Min Conductivity Reading 11 Total Number of Logs This information can be used to identify firmware battery and or temperature pressure sensor problems This function also performs a series of self tests on the Levelogger to check for problems with the battery memory and pressure temperature sensors If any of these tests fail then a report should be created and emailed to Solinst Technical Support To execute this function simply click the Run Diagnostics button Fa 7 y Diagnostic Utili Settings COM Port USB Serial Port COM15 x Datalogger Information Serial Number 2000222 Max Record Temperature
108. sh solution Immerse the LTC Leveloger in the fresh solution Next Cancel Figure 6 5 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Wizard Step 3 example of window calibrating with 1413 uS cm solution Calibration Since most standard calibration solutions state conductivity at a standard temperature of 25 C the LTC Levelogger Junior can account for temperature differences between 10 30 C when you calibrate the unit The LTC Levelogger Junior will compare the current temperature and conductivity readings against the temperature corrected standard solution When a single point calibration is successful the process is completed If a failure does occur within the single point calibration procedure the LTC Levelogger Junior will default back to the last pre calibrated state When conducting a multipoint calibration once the first calibration point is successful the process repeats itself to the next calibration point back to the beginning of Step 3 If a failure does occur within the multi point calibration procedure the LTC Levelogger Junior will accept all of the successful calibration points and default back to the last pre calibrated state for any failed ones Page 40 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 XX Solinst Le gge ire 4 Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader ra 8 compon Oesen Soli
109. splay the channel information of an opened compensated file see Section 8 Page 42 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 As there is only one channel of data for the Rainlogger there are no graphing options Solinst Levelogger Software Qe mm Fie Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader v 7 wg ZZP com Port HS Optical Reader coma Solinst Levelogger 1066059 _2012 02_08 x Posesccccccccccecnecneceneeeseseesesen 5 Becond s v Logger Serial Number Date Time Rainfall 1066059 1 2012 02 08 11 40 23 0 Project ID sia 2 2012 02 08 11 40 28 0 d Location 3 2012 02 08 11 40 33 0 4 2012 02 08 11 40 38 24 000000 pa 5 2012 02 08 11 40 43 32 000000 6 2012 02 08 11 40 48 0 mm Rain Cal Constant 4 000000 mm Rain Fall 32 00 24 00 16 00 Figure 7 2 Rainlogger Data When you view data downloaded from a Rainlogger firmware version 2 000 or higher the RainFall data will be shown in a table and in a bar graph A drop down menu appears that allows you to select the time interval at which you would like the data shown from 1 second to 99 hours this acts like a zoom function Figure 7 2 shows the data every second from the start date and time 7 1 Downloading Options and Saving Data Files 7 1 1 Default File Format The default file type for Levelogger Software V
110. ssure The Barologger is designed for use in air only It has a specific range and firmware algorithms based on air pressure rather than water pressure This makes the Barologger less accurate if used in water but more accurate if used as intended in air Using a Barologger is the most accurate and convenient method of obtaining atmospheric pressure and air temperature measurements which are then synchronized to the Levelogger The Data Compensation Wizard in the Levelogger Software simplifies the adjustment of the level measurements for barometric pressure changes by using the synchronized data from all Leveloggers on site and the site Barologger Page 10 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 For every degree change in temperature there is approximately a 2 change in conductivity To convert raw conductivity measurements to Specific Conductance measurements you can use the following equation Specific Conductance Conductivity 1 0 02 temp C 25 You can also perform this calculation automatically using the Data Compensation Wizard 1 2 3 Temperature Leveloggers record temperature compensated water levels Groundwater and surface water temperature measurements are particularly important in situations where temperatures may fluctuate significantly and when temperature is used in determining liquid level viscosity and hydraulic conductivity Temperature monitoring is vital in the calculation o
111. tem Requirements The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation and operation are Hardware Software Memory 32 MB or more OS Windows XP Vista or 7 Display VGA 800 x 600 pixels 256 colour Ports USB or RS 232 Serial Port Communication Port Setting for Levelogger Communications Bits per second Data bits Stop bits Flow control 3 Software Installation Web Download Download the newest version of Levelogger Software by visiting www solinst com Downloads CD Installation 1 Insert the software CD provided 2 If the installer does not automatically start to activate the software install click on the setup exe file located on the software CD 3 The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining installation process Figure 3 1 shows the Levelogger Installation Wizard 4 Restart the computer after installation is completed Default Directory is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 i Levelogger InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Levelogger The InstallShield F t Wizard will install Levelogger on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Cancel Figure 3 1 Software Installation Wizard Page 14 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 Your PC must have an internet connection to check for software and f
112. the logger be placed inside two elongated silicon rubber or latex balloons the balloons can be filled with a non toxic non corrosive anti freeze solution and sealed Figure 10 15 Place the balloons in a section of perforated 1 25 30 mm ID pipe and install the logger in the monitored water The antifreeze solution will protect the Levelogger from ice expansion at the pressure transducer yet transmit any pressure fluctuations that occur However it should be noted that even if these precautions are taken there is still the risk that placing a Levelogger in a situation where the water may freeze solid can permanently damage the sensor see Example 10 1 Please note that a similar installation protection can be used when the Levelogger is monitoring liquids which are incompatible with its wetted materials The operating temperature range for Leveloggers is 20 80 C 4 180 F At the opposite end of the thermal scale exposing the Levelogger to temperatures beyond 80 C may damage the thermistor and otherwise affect the Levelogger Page 64 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 10 1 5 2 Marine or Brackish Installations When installing the Levelogger in salt or brackish water or in a liquid having a specific gravity density different than fresh water the density difference is compensated for by inputting the density of the monitored fluid in the Datalogger Settings window for the LTC Levelogger Junior and t
113. tion with a Direct Read Cable your Com Port may not be powered adequately to receive transmit data Try using a desktop computer to test this or contact Solinst to obtain a PC Interface Booster Cable If problem persists contact Solinst Page 73 Levelogger Series Trouble Shooting Guide Port Cannot Open 1 Ensure the correct Com Port is selected in the upper middle of the Main Window of the Levelogger software 2 Check if some other software is using the same Com Port in the background Shut that software down or choose another Com Port if available Such background software may be anti virus software or PDA software 3 Make sure your Com Port has been enabled a Select Control Panels Double click on System Select the Device Manager Tab Double click on Ports Double click on Communications Port s Choose General a E e e Oo Uncheck Disable in this hardware profile box 4 If you are using a virtual Com Port like a USB optical reader or USB RS 232 converter refer to the Problems During Installation of RS 232 to USB Converter section to make sure they are installed properly File Create Error and File Write Error 1 If you do not have file writing privileges to the Levelogger default data folder change the folder as follows in the Levelogger software click Configuration then Application Settings Under Default Directory enter a new destination folder to which yo
114. tipoint calibration the Calibration Wizard will then go back to the beginning of Step 3 to start the rinsing process for the next solution selected 3 LTC Levelogger Junior Rinsing Process Use DI water to rinse the LTC Levelogger Junior first and then rinse the LTC Levelogger Junior with the displayed calibration solution Use fresh solution for calibration and immerse the LTC Levelogger Junior Lightly tap the Levelogger to remove any bubbles from the sensor Allow 2 3 minutes to stabilize then select next to calibrate XY Solinst Levelogger Software 4 File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader re lt F J Solinst Levelogger Com Port 2 USB Serial Port COM8 Intro Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Soins Levelogger aT i Serial Number 1064151 Instrument Type M30 C50 2 001 Solinst Calibration with 1413 pS Solution Project ID LTC Jr Test x E Chi LEVEL Identification LEVEL Unit m v l Allow the solution to thermally Offset m 0 equilibrate and ensure that no air Altitude m o AN bubbles are present during th calibration process this may take Density kg L 1 p y 2 3 minutes O Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit Deg C Ch3 CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY Unit mS cm Clean the probe with DI water Rinse your LTC Levelogger with fre
115. u have file writing privileges e g My Documents Follow the same procedure if you have the same problem when you export the data file in csv format 2 Ask your System Administrator for assistance File Open Error and File Read Error 1 Shut down or disable any other software that is active and using the same file 2 In Notepad or Wordpad open the lt xle gt or lt lls gt file to check for corruptions in the file How are the Levelogger files ended 3 If problems persist contact Solinst for assistance Time Span Error some data cannot be compensated 1 Find another barometric data file that has the same time stamp as the Levelogger 2 Perform the compensation a simple subtraction in a spreadsheet program for any missing time stamps Page 74 Levelogger Series Trouble Shooting Guide A different type of Levelogger is detected Try clicking the Retrieve Settings icon again or replace the Levelogger currently in the Optical Reader with the one that was previously being worked on and complete the operation The selected file is not a barometer Select a Barologger for the compensation process Data Corrupted Contact Solinst for assistance Use Levelogger Diagnostic Utility to do a memory dump and sent the dump file to Solinst for further analysis Internal Error Contact Solinst for assistance Fail to append data A different Levelogger has been detected
116. ule Interval Duration Repeat 7 1 Second s 5 Minute s 2 5 Second s 10 Hour s L 3 Second s 1 Day s 1 Pause 1 Day s z Readings Available 3699 Run Time 2 day s 10 hour s 5 minute s Figure 5 12 Schedule Sampling Setup 5 6 Datalogger Memory Mode Memory Mode Selection will be grayed out if not in Linear sampling mode When using a Levelogger in Linear Mode there is a choice of Continuous Logging wrap around P or Slate Logging H P l Compressed Linear Event Based and Schedule sampling modes can only use the Slate Mode option In Continuous Logging the new log is started at the end of any previous log and continues logging eventually recording over the first logged data As one of the download options is to Append Data Continuous Logging can be a preferred choice when logging long term In Slate Logging the new log is also started at the end of any previous log but will stop recording after 40 000 readings or up to 120 000 readings so that the beginning of the current log will not be written over Datalogger Memory Mode cy p Slate G i Ti Continuous Figure 5 13 Datalogger Memory Mode Page 31 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 If a setting has been changed it will be highlighted in yellow as a reminder before the datalogger is started If a setting has been entered incorrectly it will be highlighted in red Changed setting
117. ur specific Windows version Page 22 Levelogger Series User Guide Software Version 4 To check the Com port assigned to a USB device after installation open the Device Manager Expand Ports COM amp LPT to show the Com Port that has been assigned You may have to restart your computer after adding a new USB device before that port will be detected by the Levelogger Software 4 2 Configuration and Settings 4 2 1 Com Port Designation Set Up After installing a USB device should the Com Port number assigned to the device conflict with your existing devices it is possible to change the Com Port designation number 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Click Systems to open the System Properties 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 4 Double Click the Ports Icon and select the USB Serial Port 5 Right click and select Properties 6 Click the Port Settings tab and click Advanced 7 Select the Com Port Number and click OK Note the path to the Port Settings tab may be different for each Windows operating system The above is just a guideline 4 2 2 Data Directory The program will save data downloaded to the following default directory lt C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 Data gt unless otherwise specified in the Default Directory field of the Application Settings window Figure 4 17 Click the Configuration menu at the top of the program win

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