HERON dipperLog+ Series User manual

dipperLog+ Series
User/Software Manual
dipperLog+ Series
User/Software Manual
25 Yes25 Yes
Since 1995
www.heroninstruments.com Rev. 1.0
2020

dipperLog 128+ Technical Specications 4
dipperLog Tough+ Technical Specications 5
dipperLog Vented+ Technical Specications 6
dipperLog 64+ Technical Specications 7
dipperLog 32+ Technical Specications 8
barLog Technical Specications 9
About Pressure/Level Sensors 10
Absolute Pressure Sensor 10
Gauged Pressure Sensor 10
Barometric Atmospheric Pressure Sensor 10
System Components 10
Instrument 10
Vented/Non-Vented Direct Read Cable 11
Customizable Cable Length 11
Accessories 13
Getting Started 14
Downloading dipperLog Software 14
Downloading dipperLog Software - Continued 16
Field Deployment 17
Program the dipperLog 17
Position the Instrument 17
Verify Depth 17
Secure the Cord (Suggested Knot Below) 17
Installation Guidelines 18
Stabilization Time 18
barLog Installation 18
Programming the barLog 18
dipperLog Software Overview 19
About dipperLog Software 19
Device Setup 19
Logger Information 20
Logger Information - Secondary Tabs 21
Data Reports 22
Data Reports - Continued 23
Data Reports - Advanced Features 23
Data Reports - Advanced Features - Continued 24
Realtime Readings 24
Compensation 25
Compensation - Barometric - Continued 26
Compensation 27
Multiple Downloads 28
Help 28
Using dipperLog Software 29
Connecting a Logger to the Software 29
Logging Method Descriptions 30
Downloading Data to PC 30
Multiple Downloads 31
Cleaning and Maintenance 32
Overview 32
What to Expect From Your dipperLog Groundwater Data Logger 32
Selecting the Proper dipperLog 32
Scheduling Maintenance 33
Preventative Maintenance 33
Maintaining dipperLogs 34
Some Cases May Require Specic Maintenance 34
Troubleshooting/FAQ 35
Troubleshooting/FAQ - Continued 37
Legacy Series II dipperLog 37
dipperLog Troubleshooting 37
In-Depth Technical Specications 38
In-Depth Technical Specications - Continued 40
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dipperLog+ Series User/Software Manual
dipperLog 128+ Technical Specications 4
dipperLog Tough+ Technical Specications 5
dipperLog Vented+ Technical Specications 6
dipperLog 64+ Technical Specications 7
dipperLog 32+ Technical Specications 8
barLog Technical Specications 9
About Pressure/Level Sensors 10
Absolute Pressure Sensor 10
Gauged Pressure Sensor 10
Barometric Atmospheric Pressure Sensor 10
System Components 10
Instrument 10
Vented/Non-Vented Direct Read Cable 11
Customizable Cable Length 11
Accessories 13
Getting Started 14
Downloading dipperLog Software 14
Downloading dipperLog Software - Continued 16
Field Deployment 17
Program the dipperLog 17
Position the Instrument 17
Verify Depth 17
Secure the Cord (Suggested Knot Below) 17
Installation Guidelines 18
Stabilization Time 18
barLog Installation 18
Programming the barLog 18
dipperLog Software Overview 19
About dipperLog Software 19
Device Setup 19
Logger Information 20
Logger Information - Secondary Tabs 21
Data Reports 22
Data Reports - Continued 23
Data Reports - Advanced Features 23
Data Reports - Advanced Features - Continued 24
Realtime Readings 24
Compensation 25
Compensation - Barometric - Continued 26
Compensation 27
Multiple Downloads 28
Help 28
Using dipperLog Software 29
Connecting a Logger to the Software 29
Logging Method Descriptions 30
Downloading Data to PC 30
Multiple Downloads 31
Cleaning and Maintenance 32
Overview 32
What to Expect From Your dipperLog Groundwater Data Logger 32
Selecting the Proper dipperLog 32
Scheduling Maintenance 33
Preventative Maintenance 33
Maintaining dipperLogs 34
Some Cases May Require Specic Maintenance 34
Troubleshooting/FAQ 35
Troubleshooting/FAQ - Continued 37
Legacy Series II dipperLog 37
dipperLog Troubleshooting 37
In-Depth Technical Specications 38
In-Depth Technical Specications - Continued 40
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dipperLog 128+ Technical Specications
dipperLog 128+ Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 128,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(128,000 readings downloads in 6 minutes)
Water Level Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05%FS (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05°C
Temperature Sensor Meets
ASTM E1112 and ISO 80601-2-56.
NIST Traceability.
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges 10m/30ft (14PSI), 30m/100ft (43PSI),
60m/200ft (85PSI), 120m/400ft (171PSI)
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.001
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 5,000,000 Readings
Up to 15 Years
Warranty 3 Years
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material 316 SS, Delrin®, Buna-N
O-Ring (Primary) Buna-N
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer 316 SS Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 170g
Deployment Options Suspended, Direct Read, Reel
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dipperLog Tough+ Technical Specications
dipperLog Tough+ Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 128,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(128,000 readings downloads in 6 minutes)
Water Level Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05%FS (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05°C
Temperature Sensor Meets
ASTM E1112 and ISO 80601-2-56.
NIST Traceability.
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges 10m/30ft (14PSI), 30m/100ft (43PSI),
60m/200ft (85PSI), 120m/400ft (171PSI)
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.001
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 5,000,000 Readings
Up to 15 Years
Warranty 3 Years
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material Titanium, Delrin®, Teon™
O-Ring (Primary) Teon™
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer Titanium Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 150g
Deployment Options Suspended, Direct Read, Reel
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dipperLog Vented+ Technical Specications
dipperLog Vented+ Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 128,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(128,000 readings downloads in 6 minutes)
Water Level Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05%FS (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05°C
Temperature Sensor Meets
ASTM E1112 and ISO 80601-2-56.
NIST Traceability.
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges 10m/30ft (14PSI), 30m/100ft (43PSI),
60m/200ft (85PSI), 120m/400ft (171PSI)
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.001
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 5,000,000 Readings
Up to 15 Years
Warranty 3 Years
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material 316 SS, Delrin®, Buna-N
O-Ring (Primary) Buna-N
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer 316 SS Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 170g
Deployment Options Direct Read
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dipperLog 64+ Technical Specications
dipperLog 64+ Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 64,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(64,000 readings downloads in 3 minutes)
Water Level Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05%FS (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.5°C
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges 10m/30ft (14PSI), 30m/100ft (43PSI),
60m/200ft (85PSI), 120m/400ft (171PSI)
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.001
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 3,750,000 Readings
Up to 10 Years
Warranty 2 Years
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material 316 SS, Delrin®, Buna-N
O-Ring (Primary) Buna-N
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer 316 SS Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 170g
Deployment Options Suspended, Direct Read, Reel
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dipperLog 32+ Technical Specications
dipperLog 32+ Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 32,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(32,000 readings downloads in 1.5 minutes)
Water Level Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.1%FS (0°C to 40°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.5°C
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges 30m/100ft (43PSI)
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.01
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 2,500,000 Readings
Up to 5 Years
Warranty 1 Year
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material 316 SS, Delrin®, Buna-N
O-Ring (Primary) Buna-N
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer 316 SS Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 170g
Deployment Options Suspended, Direct Read, Reel
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barLog Technical Specications
barLog Technical Specifications
Performance
# of Data Sets 128,000
Download Speed 21,333.33 Data Sets/min
(128,000 readings downloads in 6 minutes)
Pressure Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05%FS (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Accuracy (Typical)
+/- 0.05°C
Temperature Sensor Meets
ASTM E1112 and ISO 80601-2-56.
NIST Traceability.
Operating Features
Pressure Ranges N/A
Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range
Operating Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-5°F to 175°F)
Pressure Resolution %FS 0.001
Battery Life (Depending On Usage) Up to 5,000,000 Readings
Up to 15 Years
Warranty 3 Years
Physical Characteristics
Wetted Material N/A
O-Ring (Primary) Buna-N
O-Ring (Backup) Viton
Transducer 316 SS Piezoresistive Silicon
Length 145mm / 5.7”
Diameter 22mm / 0.87”
Weight 170g
Deployment Options N/A
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About Pressure/Level Sensors
Pressure transducers measure changes in pressure (m/ft) caused by water or other uids on an
internal media-isolated strain gauge. Heron offers dipperLogs with either absolute (non-vented) or
gauged (vented) pressure sensors.
Absolute Pressure Sensor
Absolute/non-vented pressure transducers measure pressure sensed by the strain gauge, including
atmospheric pressure. All absolute loggers measure in meters or feet, with respect to zero
pressure. The back of an absolute pressure sensor is sealed off from the atmosphere, which causes
the front of an absolute pressure sensor to respond to both atmospheric pressure and the pressure of
the head of water above the sensor. (REQUIRES BAROMETRIC COMPENSATION USING barLog)
Gauged Pressure Sensor
A gauged or vented pressure sensor eliminates the effects of atmospheric pressure because the vent
tube in the vented cable allows atmospheric pressure to be applied to the back of the sensor. The
units of measure are meters or feet, with respect to atmospheric pressure.
Barometric Atmospheric Pressure Sensor
Barometric loggers sense changes in barometric pressure within a particular area. The data these
loggers collect, can be used to compensate for barometric changes when monitoring water levels.
This is important because barometric pressure can uctuate from one monitoring location to another
because of topographical/meteorological changes in the environment.
System Components
Instrument
The dipperLog is completely sealed and contains no user-serviceable parts. The dipperLog has
pressure and temperature sensors, a real-time clock, ux capacitor, microprocessor, sealed lithium
battery and non-volatile memory. Choose between non-vented (absolute) or vented (gauged)
pressure sensor in various pressure ranges.