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- Page 1 Levelogger Series (Levelogger Gold, Barologger Gold, Levelogger Junior, LTC Levelogger Junior and Rainlogger) User Guide - Software Version 3.4.1 June 21, 2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Levelogger User Guide - Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Solinst Levelogger Series and Software Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold Levelogger Junior LTC Levelogger Junior Rainlogger Leveloader Gold Software Communication 1.1 Level 1.1.1 Pressure Calibration 1.2 Barologger 1.3 Temperature 1.4 Conductivity 1.4.1 Calibration of the Conductivity Sensor... - Page 4 13.6 LTC Calibration History Report 14 Firmware Uploader Utility 15 Trouble Shooting 15.1 Problems During Installation of Levelogger Gold Software 62 15.2 Error During Software Uninstall Process 15.3 Problems During Installation of RS232 to USB Converter 62 15.4 Data Has Been Erased Accidentally...
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Page 6: Introduction To Solinst Levelogger Series And Software
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: 1 Introduction to Solinst Levelogger Series and Software This version Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.4.0 is intuitive and easy-to-use. It is designed of software is to support the Levelogger Gold Series of products. not compatible... -
Page 7: Barologger Gold
Barologger Gold The Barologger Gold 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 Gold, or a Levelogger Junior. Full Scale Accuracy... -
Page 8: Levelogger Junior
The Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. The Levelogger Junior is compatible with all Levelogger Gold accessories. Solinst recommends customers use Version 3.4.0 Software with V2.006 firmware or higher. Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications... -
Page 9: Ltc Levelogger Junior
The LTC Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive and convenient method to measure level, temperature and conductivity all in one probe. The LTC Levelogger Junior is compatible with all Levelogger Gold accessories. Solinst recommends customers use Version 3.4.0 Software with V2.001 firmware or higher. -
Page 10: Rainlogger
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Rainlogger The Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping-bucket rain gauges with a reed switch output. It measures total rainfall per sampling period and a five-minute maximum rainfall (intensity). Now users can add rainfall data to their Levelogger network. -
Page 11: Leveloader Gold
The optical reader cable uses an infrared data reader/port connected to the Levelogger and an RS232 or USB Com Port to transfer information between the Levelogger and computer. Version 3.4.0 Software provides Levelogger Gold users with many convenient features. Users can view and program Levelogger settings, begin logging sessions, monitor real-time readings, download data, manage data files, perform compensations, and save and export files, with this software version. -
Page 12: Level
Gold and Levelogger Junior models are temperature-compensated. 1.1.1 Pressure Calibration The Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior are 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... -
Page 13: Temperature
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 1.3 Temperature Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior, 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. -
Page 14: Total Rainfall
Levelogger units. If the user has a mix of LTC, Black LTC and old Levelogger Gold and older units, they can use the Levelogger Gold Version 3.1.1 Rain Loggers). To program Software to program and read all the dataloggers. They will get the accuracy... -
Page 15: System Requirements
• At this point Windows will prompt you through the remainder of the installation process. Figure 3-1 shows the Levelogger Installation Wizard. • Restart the computer after installation is completed. Default Directory is C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_4 (or higher) Figure 3-1 Software Installation Wizard Page 10... -
Page 16: Installing Usb Drivers For Levelogger Software
3.1 Installing USB Drivers for Levelogger Software V3.4.0 or Higher After plugging in Levelogger Software V3.4.0 or higher, for use with Solinst USB Optical Reader, the USB device, PC Interface Cable and Leveloader Gold, comes equipped with USB drivers for: if the Hardware Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. -
Page 17: Usb Installation For Windows 2000
Figure 3-5 Found New Hardware Wizard 5) In the next window point the browser to the USB driver folder located in the Levelogger 3_4 folder. Default Destination: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_4\USB Drivers\ Win_2000_XP_Vista_7 6) Once the installation completes, a system restart may be required. -
Page 18: Usb Installation For Windows Xp
4) Select the installation option, ‘Include this location in the search’ (Figure3-7), then click the ‘Browse’ Button to search for the appropriate directory: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_4\USB Drivers\ Win_2000_XP_Vista_7 Figure 3-7 Found New Hardware Window and Figure 3-8 Browse for Folder Window... - Page 19 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Figure 3-9 Found New Hardware Search Window 5) A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed the Windows Logo Test. Select ‘Continue Anyway’ (Figures 3-10). This will complete the installation process.
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Page 20: Usb Installation For Windows Vista
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: USB Installation for Windows Vista These instructions 1) Plug the USB Optical Reader, Leveloader Gold or PC Interface cable into the are for use desired PC. The system will automatically detect the connected unit and start with Vista 32 the ‘Found New Hardware’... - Page 21 5) Select the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger 3_4 folder. The default destination C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_4\USB Drivers\ Win_2000_XP_Vista_7 The selected pathway will be provided within the window, select Next on the wizard to complete the installation.
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Page 22: Usb Installation For Windows 7
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: USB Installation for Windows 7 USB driver 1) Plug the USB Device into the desired PC. The system will automatically installation should detect the connected unit. Windows 7 should automatically install the driver be automatic for the device. - Page 23 6) Click the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger 3_4 folder. Default destination is: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_4\USB Drivers\ Win_2000_XP_Vista_7 7) Select Next. A window may appear stating "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software", select "Install this driver software anyway".
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Page 24: Manual Usb Installation
Figure 3-21 Device Manager Com Port that was assigned to your device, 2. Identify the Solinst device from the list. The device will be categorized under re-open the Device Manager. “Other Devices” or “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. Expand “Ports (COM &... -
Page 25: Startup, Configurations And Settings
The Levelogger Version 3.4.0 or higher Software Installation Wizard also copies a folder to the Levelogger 3 folder containing all the Solinst USB drivers. When you plug in the Solinst USB device, check the com port designation. -
Page 26: Com Port Designation Set Up
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: If 2) Solinst strongly recommends the use of either Keyspan™ or IO Gear™ USB to RS232 Serial Adapters. These adapters have a sufficiently large buffer Do not install to accommodate the size of data bundle and bit transfer rate of the Levelogger. -
Page 27: Levelogger Settings
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 5 Levelogger Settings After the user starts the Levelogger V3.4.0 or higher Software, the Levelogger settings window will open. Figure 5-1 Levelogger Settings Window Click button to retrieve the current settings from the connected Levelogger. - Page 28 • 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 For example, if a Levelogger of Continuous Logging (wrap around) or Slate Logging. In Continuous...
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Page 29: Setting Up Channel Information
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Figure 5-2 Levelogger Schedule Setup Window • Schedule Sampling is set by selecting Schedule and clicking the Edit button in the Levelogger Settings screen to bring up the Schedule Setup Window. Buttons allow adding and deleting of lines, updating, opening and saving of *.sci schedule files. -
Page 30: The 'Temperature' Channel Includes The Following
Levelogger model. The full scale reading of any Levelogger Compensation Wizard. Gold unit is based on its metric range. Therefore, the Levelogger Gold, which is available in F15 (M5), F30 (M10), F60 (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... -
Page 31: Levelogger Status
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 5.3 Levelogger Status The Levelogger Status Section of the Levelogger Settings Window shows the Firmware Version of the attached Levelogger, an accurate battery level, the number of free readings, the current date and time, and the start date and time of all Leveloggers. -
Page 32: Saving And Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files
Levelogger Gold units record in Slate mode if Event or Schedule logging, but in Linear mode they can be set to Slate or to Continuous logging. -
Page 33: Ltc Levelogger Junior Calibration
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. This LTC Levelogger Junior has an 80,000 µS/cm conductivity range and a calibrated range from 500 to 50,000 µS/cm. It can be calibrated... - Page 34 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher From within the Levelogger Setting window, start the Calibration Wizard by clicking the Calibration Wizard icon . The wizard will guide you through the calibration process. You can exit the wizard after any step to cancel the calibration session. Introduction: The Levelogger must be connected to the computer during the entire calibration process and must be in stopped mode.
- Page 35 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: 2. Setup: The Levelogger Software requires the user to choose the calibration solutions. You can choose up to three solutions for a multipoint calibration. By selecting Ensure the solutions are ready in the calibration beaker or container. Start more than one the calibration by selecting Next.
- Page 36 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: Calibration: Since all standard calibration solutions state conductivity at a standard temperature of 25˚C, the LTC Levelogger Junior can account for Once the temperature differences between 15 - 30˚C when you calibrate the unit. The calibration is LTC Levelogger Junior will compare the current temperature and conductivity complete for the...
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Page 37: Rainlogger
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 7 Rainlogger The Solinst Rainlogger (Fig 7-1) is designed to count the tips of an external tipping-bucket rain gauge within a user defined sample interval and output the total rainfall over that sample interval. The Rainlogger can store 40,000 readings. -
Page 38: Rainlogger Setup
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: 7.2 Rainlogger Setup The Rainlogger The Rainlogger is programmed using the Levelogger Settings Window of the must be Levelogger Software. The appearance of the Window when in communication programmed at with a Rainlogger is shown in Fig 7-4. - Page 39 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: The ‘MaxRainFall’ Channel does not require any setup or user input. The readings are of maximum 5 minute peak intensity within a minimum 15 minute The Rainlogger sampling interval. This rainfall intensity value is derived by subdividing the sample MUST be interval into 5 minute sub-intervals and temporarily recording the number of programmed...
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Page 40: Data Control Window
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 8 Data Control Window (Downloading and Compensating Data) Click the Data Control Tab from the Main Window, the Data Control window will appear. From the Data Control window, the user can download data from a Levelogger or Leveloader, display data in tabular or graphic form perform data compensations and export. - Page 41 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Figure 8-2 Partial Download Window If the user selects Partial Download, a Partial Download Selection Window will open. The window shows the time stamp of the last reading in the logging session.
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Page 42: Graph Manipulation And Zoom Function
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Click the File Open icon to open a *.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. - Page 43 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Figure 8-5 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.
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Page 44: Data Compensation
There are two file types: Barometric files (data that is retrieved from a Barologger) and Submerged Levelogger files (data that is retrieved from Levelogger Gold or Levelogger Junior). After the selection of the file type, click Next and the Data Compensation selection window will open. - Page 45 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher • Barometric Compensation requires the Barometric file and the submerged Levelogger file and simply involves subtraction of the barometric reading from the Levelogger reading. If there is an inconsistency of the time stamp between the Barometric file and the Submerged Levelogger file, a linear approximation on the barometric data will be performed.
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Page 46: Real Time View Window
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: 9 Real Time View Window Real Time View is Click the Real Time View tab from the main software window and the Current not available with Readings Window will appear (Fig 9-1). The purpose of this window is to provide the Rainlogger. -
Page 47: File Export And Print Function
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 10 File Export and Print Function Data can be exported in *.csv (comma separated value) file format by clicking File > Export > Data. The *.csv file format is supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet programs. -
Page 48: Installation And Maintenance Of Leveloggers
Care should be taken to avoid dropping the Levelogger against a hard surface. Further, the pressure transducer can be damaged if the datalogger is over- Levelogger Gold pressurized by submergence greater than its level range. The Levelogger is Measurement Line warranted to pressures up to 150% of its full scale level range, however accuracy can not be guaranteed beyond its full scale. -
Page 49: Free Suspended Installations
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 Figure 11-2 (+150 m), and Kevlar rope assemblies. Solinst also supplies a specially designed, Locking, tamper-proof Enviro-Cap Step 1 tamper-proof, vented, locking well cap known as the Enviro-Cap™... -
Page 50: Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 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 Gold. -
Page 51: Fixed Installations
1/4" NPT connector, as illustrated in Figure 11-6. 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... -
Page 52: Vacuum Monitoring
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Vacuum Monitoring Vacuum monitoring is usually conducted by first installing pressure transducers 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. -
Page 53: Barologger
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 11.1.3 Barologger Installation The Barologger is a Levelogger with a small range of 4.92 ft (1.5 m) adequate to monitor the fluctuations that occur in barometric pressure. The Barologger’s readings are used to barometrically compensate Levelogger readings. Typically, Barologger readings range from 1 –... - Page 54 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 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.
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Page 55: Installation In Extreme Environments
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 11.1.4 Installation in Extreme Thermal and Marine Environments 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. -
Page 56: Marine Or Brackish Installations
Settings window and inputting the density of the monitored fluid. See Section 5.1 for details in compensating the Levelogger for fluid density differences. The LT Levelogger Gold can be used for monitoring in salt or brackish water. However, long term use of the first generation stainless steel body LTC Levelogger... -
Page 57: Levelogger Maintenance
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher Note: 11.2 Levelogger Maintenance It is important Levelogger maintenance consists of cleaning the outside stainless steel casing, to ensure the the circulation holes and the optical infrared eyes. The required frequency installation cap of cleaning is dependent on several aspects of the monitored water quality. -
Page 58: Manual Barometric Compensation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher 12 Manual Barometric Compensation This section describes how to perform manual barometric compensation on Levelogger data files when a Barologger was not dedicated as a barometric recorder. This section describes available sources of barometric record, conversion factors for common barometric units to water column equivalent and how to perform the compensation in spreadsheet formats using available barometric information. - Page 59 (Elevation-Corrected Zero Point Offset) (31.17) – (1500/826) = 29.35 ft The Levelogger Gold automatically adjusts to this elevation-corrected zero point offset when the altitude is input into the programming setup accurately. The altitude used to calculate the altitude correction MUST be the altitude input in the altitude field of the Levelogger setup.
- Page 60 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.4.0 or Higher EXAMPLE 12.1 A Levelogger Gold is monitoring at 1625 m (5332 ft) AMSL in Colorado. A recording barometer is also logging at the same sample interval in barometric units of psi. If...
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Page 61: Diagnostics Utility
Levelogger Gold 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 Gold. The Diagnostics Utility can be launched from the Utilities menu in the main Levelogger Gold Software. -
Page 62: Run Self-Test
If any of these tests fail then a report should be created and sent to Solinst Technical Support. To execute this function simply click the ‘Run Self-Test’ button. Figure 13-2 Run Self Test... -
Page 63: Read Memory Dump
It creates a complete dump of the Levelogger’s attempting to use memory, which can then be sent to Solinst Technical Support for analyzing. this function, you use the ‘Create Report’ function to To execute this function simply click the ‘Read Memory Dump’ button. -
Page 64: Create Report
1 and 2. 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 sent to Solinst Technical Support for troubleshooting. Figure 13-4 Customer Info Input Window... -
Page 65: Restore Factory Ltc Calibration
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. -
Page 66: Firmware Uploader Utility
PC and the Levelogger is not interrupted during a firmware/ To upload new firmware to a Levelogger Gold, follow these steps: calibration upload so please 1. Open the Solinst Firmware Update Utility (LLGfirmwareUpdate.exe), which make sure to close any other is located in the ‘Utility’... -
Page 67: Trouble Shooting
2. Some files got corrupted during installation of the Levelogger software. Use ‘Add/Remove Programs’ to uninstall then re-install Levelogger software. 15.2 Error During Software Uninstall Process The ‘Add/Remove Program’ cannot locate the Levelogger Gold <setup.exe> file of the software or the link between the software and the ‘Add/Remove Program’ is damaged. -
Page 68: Data Has Been Erased Accidentally
Levelogger - Trouble Shooting Guide 15.4 Data Has Been Erased Accidentally If Levelogger Gold has been restarted and old data has not been saved, go to Download Options and choose Data Recovery. It downloads the immediately previous log. 15.5 Error Messages During Use of Software ‘Communication Time Out’... - Page 69 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 Gold default data folder, change the folder as follows: in the Levelogger Gold software, click ‘Configuration’...
- Page 70 ‘The selected file is not a barometer’ Select a Barologger for the compensation process. ‘Data Corrupted’ Contact Solinst for assistance. Use Levelogger Gold Diagnostic Utility to do a memory dump and sent the dump file to Solinst for further analysis. ‘Internal Error’...
- Page 71 Quick Start Guide Levelogger Series High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation...
- Page 72 To begin using your Levelogger Gold, download the newest version of Levelogger Gold Software and User Guide by visiting www.solinst.com/Downloads/ or insert the software CD provided. Installing the Software 1. To activate the software install, click on the ‘setup.exe’ file located on the software CD. RS-232 2. The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining installation process. Installing the Hardware 1. Connect the communications device, either the Optical Reader or PC Interface Cable, to the computer.
- Page 73 Once a data file is opened, the user can select the ‘Data the ‘Calibration’ icon and follow the steps Compensation Wizard’ icon to perform Barometric, Manual provided. Consult the Data Adjustments or other data compensations. Please refer to Levelogger User Guide the Levelogger User Guide for more information on performing for more information. compensations. ® Solinst is a registered trademark of Solinst Canada Ltd.
- Page 74 Levelogger during storage to prevent the battery from draining. (#109169) May 26, 2010 Printed in Canada For further information contact: Solinst Canada Ltd. Fax: +1 (905) 873-1992; (800) 516-9081 Tel: +1 (905) 873-2255; (800) 661-2023 35 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario Canada L7G 4R8...
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