It is recommended that field deployments be carefully planned. It is best to completely configure the system on a lab bench and test it for a period of time prior to departing for the field. This will ensure a successful deployment and quality data collection. Additionally, it is much easier to troubleshoot problems in the […]
Port recommendations for connecting common environmental sensors: Manufacturer Sensor Port Aanderaa Oxygen Optode 4175 P0, P1 Benthos PSA-916 Altimeter P1 FTS DTS-12 P1 Hydrolab DS5, MS5 Sondes P0 In-Situ Aqua TROLL 100/200 P0 RDO PRO Optical DO sensor P0 ISCO 6700 Series samplers D 2150 Area Velocity Flow Module P0 LI-COR LI-190, LI-192, LI-193, LI-200 […]
The SDL500 supports many standard sensor interfaces and protocols through its UW connector ports, including 1-wire temp string, RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12, pulse count, and both analog and digital input/output devices. NexSens manufactures cables for these common interfaces and can also connectorize user-supplied sensor cables. The sensor bulkhead incorporates ports T, P1, P0, A and D. […]
iChart Software is used to communicate with the SDL500. Follow the Setup Device Wizard or Installing and registering iChart to install the software. To set up communication, follow the appropriate telemetry steps to establish a connection between the data logger and computer. Direct Connect To establish a direct communication with a computer, first connect the […]
In order to update a SDL’s firmware using a UW-USB-485P communicaiton cable, the communication protocol must be changed to RS-485. 1. Establish temporary RS-485 communicaiton with the device by following the steps in the Direct connection with an SDL500 via RS-485 article. 2. From the menu bar select Edit | Preferences. 3. Switch to the GUI tab. 4. Check the “Enable […]
The address of an iSIC or SDL500 data logger can be changed using iChart software. 1. Open iChart with a current project if not already open 2. From the menu select Advanced | iSIC | iSIC 3. Select the correct PC COM port, Connection type and iSIC Address If the address is unknown and the connection […]
Powering the SDL500 The SDL500 can be powered internally with (8) D-Cell batteries or externally with NexSens SP5 5-watt solar power packs or a user-supplied 12 VDC source. For MB-100 data buoy applications, internal batteries must be used to power the SDL500. For MB-300 or larger data buoy applications, SP5 solar power packs are typically […]
General Compatible Sensors 4-20 mA sensors, 0-2.5 V sensors, SDI-12 sensors, RS-232 sensors, RS-485 sensors, Modbus RTU sensors, NMEA 0183 sensors, 1-Wire temperature sensors, Thermistor sensors, Tipping bucket rain gauges Analog Inputs/Outputs 0-2.5 V auto range, 12-bit resolution Pulse Counter Maximum rate: 12 Hz Internal Memory Size 2 MB Flash memory, over 500,000 data points […]
Part Number Description Details 1001 iChart Software Program which simplifies and automates many of the tasks associated with acquiring, processing, analyzing and publishing environmental data. UW-CON UW Cable connectorization Factory installed connector for user-supplied sensor cables. Pluggable to the SDL500. UW-FL UW Plug connector to flying lead cable Used for wiring the SDL500 to other […]
Overview The 0200-iSIC (Intelligent Sensor Interface and Control) features an integrated spread spectrum radio modem for connecting a PC to a radio network of 4100-iSIC or SDL500R data loggers. What’s Included Data logger with spread spectrum modem 12 VDC battery A77 Programming cable iSIC Kit (2) Gland fittings (5) Desiccant packs RS-232 interface cable (4) […]
