Solinst AquaVent 5 Water Level Loggers
Features
- Gauged pressure sensor for highly-accurate water level measurements
- Maintenance-free integrated hydrophobic filters and desiccants - no need to replace
- Easy-to-access, user-replaceable batteries in Wellhead
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Solinst AquaVent 5 records accurate water level and temperature measurements in shallow groundwater and surface water applications. It combines pressure and temperature sensors, hydrophobic filters and a datalogger within a 22mm x 173mm (7/8" x 6.8") stainless steel housing with corrosion-resistant coating. The AquaVent 5 uses a gauged pressure transducer that is open to the atmosphere via a vented cable to surface. Atmospheric pressure is applied to the transducer diaphragm, providing a cancellation effect for barometric pressure. This results in actual water level recordings.
Durability
The vented cable and Solinst AquaVent 5 logger are protected from moisture by built-in desiccants and hydrophobic filters. The vented pressure transducer is made of Hastelloy, making it extremely durable and accurate in a wide range of temperatures and monitoring conditions. The sensor provides an accuracy of 0.05% FS, and can withstand 2 times over-pressure without permanent damage. The robust memory can hold up to 150,000 data sets when programmed in Solinst Levelogger Software.
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