Solinst Levelogger 5 Junior Water Level Loggers
The Solinst Levelogger 5 Junior is a low-cost device that continuously measures water level and temperature in both ground and surface water environments.
Features
- Maintenance-free, water-tight design with direct or optical data upload
- Increased memory of up to 75,000 readings of level and temperature
- Compatible with Levelogger Series Software & accessories
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Solinst Levelogger 5 Junior provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. The Levelogger 5 Junior combines a pressure sensor, temperature detector, a datalogger, and 5-year battery (based on a 1-minute sampling rate) in one compact 22mm x 160mm (7/8" x 6.3") stainless steel housing.
Durable
The Levelogger 5 Junior records absolute pressure using the same durable Hastelloy pressure sensor as the Levelogger 5. The Hastelloy sensor performs well in harsh environments and can withstand 2 times overpressure without permanent damage.
Data Storage
The Levelogger 5 Junior features a memory with a capacity of 75,000 sets of temperature and water level data points. Readings are linear at a user-defined interval between 0.5 seconds to 99 hours. Accuracy is 0.1% FS with lifetime factory calibration. Real Time View option allows immediate viewing of live water level and temperature readings, independent of scheduled programming intervals.
Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor
Ranges: 5,10 m
Accuracy: ± 0.1% FS
Resolution: 0.02% FS to 0.01% FS
Units of Measure: cm, m, ft, psi, kPa, bar, (ºC, ºF)
Normalization: Automatic Temp Compensation
Temp Comp. Range: 0ºC to 40ºC
Temperature Sensor: Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector
Accuracy: ± 0.1ºC
Resolution: 0.1ºC
Battery Life: 5 Years (based on 1 reading/minute)
Operating Temperature: - 20ºC to 80ºC
Clock Accuracy (typical): ± 1 minute/year (- 20ºC to 80ºC)
Memory Modes: Continuous or Slate
Maximum Readings: 75,000 sets of readings
Communication: Optical high-speed: 57,600 bps with USB
Size: 22 mm x 160 mm (7/8" x 6.3")
Weight: 166 grams (5.6 oz)
Wetted Materials: 316L Stainless Steel, Delrin®, Viton®, Hastelloy
Sampling Mode: Linear, Real Time View, Future Start
Measurement Rates: 0.5 sec to 99 hours
Barometric Compensation: Data Wizard and Barologger 5
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