Antennas

    High gain antennas are used for all deployments with iSIC data loggers using telemetry. The antennas are mounted on the iSIC box. If the antenna is to be mounted on a pole, the mounting pole should have a  diameter up to 2-1/2 inches and have a height as high as practical for the application; also […]

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    Stainless Steel Enclosures

    AVSS241608 Stainless Steel Enclosure The stainless steel enclosure (Part # AVSS241608) is ideal for NexSens iSIC Data Loggers installed in harsh environments or vandal-prone areas. This enclosure may also be used to house the NexSens 26 A-Hr battery (Part # A03) for projects with power-hungry sensors and heavy cloud coverage. Each enclosure also comes with […]

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    Powering the iSIC

    The NexSens iSIC is powered from an internal battery. The addition of a float charger or solar panel can provide constant re-charging of the battery for prolonged use scenarios. Before data can be retrieved from sensors, power must be supplied to the iSIC. To do so, open the iSIC enclosure and unscrew the battery mounting […]

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    Grounding Protection

    Electronic circuits are susceptible to voltage surges. The iSIC has on-board transient voltage suppression devices. Connect the ground lug to a proper electrical ground (i.e. earth ground or a properly grounded pipe/metal fixture). For outdoor applications, use the copper wire supplied with the A38 ground kit to connect the ground lug to the rod’s ground […]

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    Mounting the iSIC

    NexSens recommends the A55 mount kit be used for all outdoor applications when mounting to metal poles, wooden posts, or walls. The A55 kit includes a ¼” aluminum plate, u-bolts, and lag screws. Use the supplied u-bolts for mounting to metal poles less than 2 3/8” diameter. Attach the plate to the enclosure using the […]

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    Monitoring Critical Projects

    Due to the nature of many environmental projects, immediate notification of failures is a necessity. The iChart System Monitor allows a project manager to receive critical messages such as failure to retrieve data or upload data online. Click Project | Project Monitor. The System Monitor will appear.     The Status tab of the System […]

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    iSIC Alarms

    iSIC alarms are used to change the functionality of the data logger based on parameter inputs, such as changing sample and log intervals based on a particular logged reading. Open iChart with the current project. Click Setup.     In the Setup Device window, click the iSIC Alarm tab.   Place a check in the […]

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    iSIC Control Outputs

    Parameter alarms configured on the iSIC data logger allow users to setup and configure controls to do things such as flash warning lights, trigger ISCO samplers, etc. The iSIC allows two kinds of control, 3.3V digital I/O and 12V 100mA switches. These can be accessed via the Setup Device Wizard in iChart. This may be […]

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    V6 iSIC Data Logger Connections

    The following information is only for customers who have V6 circuit boards. MS8 Connector Wiring On the outside of the iSIC enclosure is an MS8 connector which is used for sensor wiring. This connector allows for quick connection for instruments such as YSI Sondes, which has a mating MS8 connector at the end of its […]

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    Digital Input/Output

    Digital I/O uses a voltage signal to represent either a one or a zero. A “0” typically ranges from 0 volts to 0.8 volts while a “1” will range from 2.4 volts to 5 volts. These ranges are defined in the TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) specification.   Environmental data loggers can use digital I/O ports for […]

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