Solinst Levelogger 3001 User manual

User Guide
Levelogger Series Software Version 4
May 24, 2013

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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 Com Port Designation Set Up 23
4.2.2 Data Directory 23
4.2.3 File Name Settings 23
4.2.4 Default File Type 24
5 Levelogger Edge Series Setup 25
5.1 Datalogger Settings 25
5.1.1 Setting Up Channel Information 26
5.1.1.1 Level Channel (Ch1) 26
5.1.1.2 Temperature Channel (Ch2) 26
5.1.1.3 Conductivity Channel (Ch3) 27
5.1.1.4 Rainlogger 28
5.2 Datalogger Information 30
5.3 Datalogger Memory 30
5.4 Datalogger Time 30
5.5 Datalogger Sampling Mode 31

Levelogger Series User Guide - Table of Contents
5.6 Datalogger Memory Mode 32
5.7 Saving and Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files 33
5.8 Starting and Stopping the Datalogger 33
5.9 Levelogger Gold Series Setup 35
6 Conductivity Calibration 38
6.1 Restore Factory LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration 43
7 Data Control 44
7.1 Downloading Options and Saving Data Files 45
7.1.1 Default File Format 45
7.1.2 Downloading Data 46
7.1.3 Saving Data 47
7.2 Graph Manipulation and Zoom Function 47
7.3 File Export and Print Function 50
8 Data Compensation 51
8.1 Manual Barometric Compensation 56
9 Real Time View 57
10 Installation and Maintenance of Leveloggers 58
10.1 Installation 58
10.1.1 Free Suspended Installations 59
10.1.1.1 Suspension Wire/Cord Installation 59
10.1.1.2 Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation 60
10.1.1.3 Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly 61
10.1.2 Fixed Installations 62
10.1.2.1 Artesian Monitoring 62
10.1.2.2 Vacuum Monitoring 62
10.1.3 Barologger Installation 63
10.1.3.1 Barometric Efficiency 63
10.1.4 Rainlogger Installation 65
10.1.5 Installation in Extreme Environments 66
10.1.5.1 Freezing or High Temperature Conditions 66
10.1.5.2 Marine or Brackish Installations 67
10.2 Levelogger Maintenance 68
11 Diagnostics Utility 69
11.1 Run Diagnostics 69
11.2 Read Memory Dump 70
11.3 Create Report 70
11.4 Email Report 71
11.5 LTC Calibration History Report 72
11.6 Software/Firmware Updates 72
12 Firmware Upgrade Utility 73
13 Trouble Shooting 74
13.1 Problems During Installation of Levelogger Software 74
13.2 Error During Software Uninstall Process 74
13.3 Problems During Installation of RS-232 to USB Converter 74
13.4 Data Has Been Erased Accidentally 75
13.5 Error Messages During Use of Software 75

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1 Introduction
This User Guide focuses on the current Levelogger Series, which includes:
• Levelogger Edge
• Barologger Edge
• Levelogger Junior Edge
• LTC Levelogger Junior
• Rainlogger
Software Version 4.0.3 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 4.0.3 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:
Datalogger Programming Options
Datalogger Type Sampling Options Memory Capacity Battery Life
Levelogger Edge Linear (0.125 second to 99
hours), Compressed Linear,
Event Based, Schedule,
Repeat Schedule,
Real Time View ,
Future Start/Stop
40,000 sets of
readings or
up to 120,000
Compressed. Slate
or Continuous
Mode (see note)
10 years based on
1 reading per
minute
Barologger Edge Linear (0.125 second to 99
hours), Compressed Linear,
Event Based, Schedule,
Repeat Schedule,
Real Time View,
Future Start/Stop
40,000 sets of
readings or
up to 120,000
Compressed. Slate
or Continuous
Mode (see note)
10 years based on
1 reading per
minute
Levelogger Junior Edge Linear (0.5 second to 99
hours), Real Time View
40,000 sets of
readings in Slate
Mode
5 years based on
1 reading per
minute
LTC Levelogger Junior Linear (5 seconds to 99
hours), Real Time View
16,000 sets of
readings in Slate
Mode
5 years based on
1 reading every
5 minutes
Rainlogger Event Based (records tips
from tipping-bucket rain
gauge), Real Time View
Up to 60,000 tip
time logs in Slate
Mode
10 years based on
2 parameters logged
every 10 minutes
Levelogger Gold Linear (0.5 second to
99 hours), Event Based,
Schedule, Real Time View,
Future Start/Stop
40,000 sets of
readings, Slate or
Continuous Mode.
10 years based on
1 reading per
minute
Barologger Gold Linear (0.5 second to
99 hours), Event Based,
Schedule, Real Time View,
Future Start/Stop
40,000 sets of
readings, Slate or
Continuous Mode.
10 years based on
1 reading per
minute
Levelogger Junior Linear (0.5 second to 99
hours), Real Time View
32,000 sets of
readings in Slate
Mode
5 years based on
1 reading per
minute
NOTE
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.
NOTE
This version of software is not
compatible with older models
of the Levelogger (Made before
Dec. 2005). To program and use
the old versions, Levelogger 3.1.1
Software and User Guides can still
be accessed at:
www.solinst.com/Downloads/
For Software version 2.0.3, contact
Solinst.
NOTE
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.

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LT Edge Models Accuracy
F7, M2 ± 0.05% FS
F15, M5 ± 0.05% FS
F30, M10 ± 0.05% FS
F65, M20 ± 0.05% FS
F100, M30 ± 0.05% FS
F300, M100 ± 0.05% FS
Levelogger Edge Technical Specifications
Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
Ranges: 7,15, 30, 65, 100, 300 ft. (2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 100 m)
Accuracy (Typical): ± 0.05% FS
Resolution: 24 Bit Resolution
Normalization: Automatic Temperature Compensation
Temperature Sensor: Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Temp. Sensor Accuracy: ± 0.05ºC
Temp. Sensor Resolution: 0.003ºC
Temp. Comp. Range: 0ºC to 50ºC
Battery Life: 10 years (based on 1 reading/minute)
Clock Accuracy: ± 1 minute/year (-20ºC to 80ºC)
Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 80ºC
Maximum # Readings: 40,000 (up to 120,000 using data compression)
Memory: FRAM, Continuous or Slate mode
Communication Speed: 9600 bps, 38,400 bps with USB optical reader
Com Interface: 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.)
Corrosion Resistance: Titanium based PVD coated body and superior corrosion resistant
Hastelloy sensor
Other Wetted Materials: Delrin®, Viton®, 316L Stainless Steel
Sampling Modes: Linear, Event & User-Selectable Schedule with Repeat Mode,
Future Start, Future Stop, Real Time View
Measurement Rates: 0.125 second to 99 hours
Barometric Compensation: High accuracy, air-only, Barologger Edge
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 can be barometrically
compensated with the aid of a Barologger Edge.
NOTE
The Model number refers to the
depth of submergence below
water level that the pressure sensor
can withstand. i.e.: The Levelogger
Edge, which is available in F7 (M2),
F15 (M5), F30 (M10), F65 (M20),
F100 (M30) and F300 (M100)
ranges has actual water level
ranges of 6.6 ft (2 meters),
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.
NOTE
To use the Levelogger Edge with
Software Version 4.0.3, ensure you
are using version 3.002 firmware.

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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.
Barologger Edge Technical Specifications
Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
Accuracy (Typical): ± 0.05 kPa
Resolution: 24 Bit Resolution
Normalization: Automatic Temperature Compensation
Temperature Sensor: Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Temp. Sensor Accuracy: ± 0.05ºC
Temp. Sensor Resolution: 0.003ºC
Temp. Comp. Range: -10ºC to 50ºC
Battery Life: 10 years (based on 1 reading/minute)
Clock Accuracy: ±1 minute/year (-20ºC to 80ºC)
Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 80ºC
Maximum # Readings: 40,000 (120,000 using data compression)
Memory: FRAM, Continuous or Slate mode
Communication Speed: 9600 bps, 38,400 bps with USB optical reader
Com Interface: 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.)
Corrosion Resistance: Titanium based PVD coated body and superior corrosion resistant
Hastelloy sensor
Other Wetted Materials: Delrin®, Viton®, 316L Stainless Steel
Sampling Modes: Linear, Event & User-Selectable Schedule with Repeat Mode,
Future Start, Future Stop, Real Time View
Measurement Rates: 0.125 second to 99 hours
Barologger Edge Models Accuracy
Air Only ± 0.05 kPa
NOTE
To use the Barologger Edge with
Software Version 4.0.3, ensure you
are using version 3.002 firmware.

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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: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
Ranges: 15, 30 ft. (5, 10 m)
Accuracy (typical): ± 0.1% FS
Resolution: 20 Bit Resolution
Normalization: Automatic Temperature Compensation
Temperature Sensor: Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Accuracy: ± 0.1ºC FS
Resolution: 0.1ºC
Temp Compensation Range: 0ºC to 40ºC
Battery life: 5 years (based on 1 reading/minute)
Clock Accuracy: ± 1 minute / year (-20ºC to 80ºC)
Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 80ºC
Memory: FRAM, Slate mode
Maximum # Readings 40,000 (no data compression)
Com Interface: Optical Infra-red: USB, RS-232, SDI-12
Communication Speed: 9600 bps
Size: 7/8" x 5.5" (22 mm x 140 mm)
Weight: 5.4 oz (154 grams)
Wetted Materials: Delrin®, Viton®, 316L Stainless Steel, Hastelloy
Sampling Mode: Linear, Future Start, Real Time View
Measurement Rates: 0.5 seconds to 99 hours
Barometric Compensation: High accuracy, air-only, Barologger Edge
LT Models Accuracy
F15, M5 ± 0.1% FS
F30, M10 ± 0.1% FS
NOTE
To use the Levelogger Junior
Edge with Software Version 4.0.3,
ensure you are using version 3.002
firmware.

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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: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
Ranges: 30, 100 ft. (10, 30 m)
Accuracy (typical): ± 0.1% FS
Resolution: 0.03% FS
Normalization: Automatic Temperature Compensation
Temperature Sensor: Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Accuracy: ± 0.1ºC
Resolution: 0.1ºC
Temp Compensation Range: 10ºC to 40ºC
Conductivity Sensor: 4-Electrode Platinum
Full Range: 0 to 80,000 µS/cm
Calibrated Range: 500 to 50,000 µS/cm
Accuracy: ± 2% of reading
Resolution: ± 0.01% FS
Normalization: Specific Conductance normalized to 25ºC for full range
User Calibration Points: 1413, 5000, 12,880 µS
Battery Life: 5 years (based on 1 reading/ 5 minutes)
Clock Accuracy: ± 1 minute / year
Operating Temperature: -20ºC - 80ºC
Memory: Non-volatile EEPROM, FRAM back-up, Slate mode only
Maximum Readings: 16,000
Communication Speed: 9600 bps
Com Interface: Optical Infrared: USB, RS-232, SDI-12
Size: 7/8" x 7.5" (22 mm x 190 mm)
Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz.)
Wetted Materials: Delrin®, Viton®, 316L Stainless Steel, Platinum
Sampling Mode: Linear, Future Start, Real Time View
Measurement Rates: 5 seconds to 99 hours
Altitude Input: -980 to 16,400 ft. (-300 to 5,000 m)
Barometric Compensation: High accuracy, air-only, Barologger
LTC Models Full Scale (FS) Accuracy (Typ) Resolution
F30, M10 32.8 ft., 10 m ± 0.032 ft., 1.0 cm 0.021% FS
F100, M30 98.4 ft., 30 m ± 0.098 ft., 3 cm 0.021% FS
NOTE
To use the LTC Levelogger Junior
with Software Version 4.0.3,
ensure you are using version 2.005
firmware.

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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
calibration constant).
Rainlogger Technical Specifications
Battery Life: 10 years (logging 2 parameters/10 minutes)
Clock Accuracy: ± 1 minute/year
Operating Temperature: -20˚C to 80˚C
Resolution: 0.004 to 0.008" (0.1 to 0.2 mm) (dependent on rain gauge type)
Maximum # Readings: Up to 60,000 tip times
Memory: Non-volatile EEPROM, Slate mode only
Communication: Optical infra-red: USB, RS-232, SDI-12
Measurement: 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)
Weight: 4.8 oz (135 grams)
Materials: 316L Stainless Steel, Delrin®, Viton®
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.
NOTE
To use the Rainlogger with Software
Version 4.0.3, ensure you are using
version 2.000 firmware.
If using a firmware version prior to
version 2.000, the Rainlogger will
function differently (See Section
5.1.1.4)
NOTE
To use the Leveloader with
Software Version 4.0.3, ensure you
upgrade to version 2.000 firmware.