X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger
X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger

X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger

The X3-SUB is a rugged, self-powered remote data logging and telemetry system specifically designed for offshore use without fear of accidental flooding.

Features

Rugged Rugged

Rugged

The X3-SUB is designed with Type 316 stainless steel, shock-mounted electronics and redundant seals. It can withstand extreme wave action, floods and underwater deployment to 100m.

Rugged

The X3-SUB is designed with Type 316 stainless steel, shock-mounted electronics and redundant seals. It can withstand extreme wave action, floods and underwater deployment to 100m.

Rugged Rugged
Wet-Mate Connectors Wet-Mate Connectors

Wet-Mate Connectors

All connections are made with MCIL/MCBH wet-mate connectors. This removes the complications and errors associated with connecting individual wires.

Wet-Mate Connectors

All connections are made with MCIL/MCBH wet-mate connectors. This removes the complications and errors associated with connecting individual wires.

Wet-Mate Connectors Wet-Mate Connectors
Multiple Power Options Multiple Power Options

Multiple Power Options

The X3-SUB is supplied with an internal sealed lead acid battery for use with the CB-75 Data Buoy's solar panels. Alternatively, the logger can operate from external 12 VDC power.

Multiple Power Options

The X3-SUB is supplied with an internal sealed lead acid battery for use with the CB-75 Data Buoy's solar panels. Alternatively, the logger can operate from external 12 VDC power.

Multiple Power Options Multiple Power Options
Device-to-Web Device-to-Web

Device-to-Web

When communicating via wireless telemetry, measurement data streams directly to the WQData LIVE Web Datacenter.

Device-to-Web

When communicating via wireless telemetry, measurement data streams directly to the WQData LIVE Web Datacenter.

Device-to-Web Device-to-Web
Communication Options Communication Options

Communication Options

Real-time telemetry options include 4G LTE cellular and Iridium satellite. All communication modules are securely housed within the submersible enclosure, and a waterproof antenna is integrated on the top of the device.

Communication Options

Real-time telemetry options include 4G LTE cellular and Iridium satellite. All communication modules are securely housed within the submersible enclosure, and a waterproof antenna is integrated on the top of the device.

Communication Options Communication Options
Measurement Versatility Measurement Versatility

Measurement Versatility

The X3-SUB is configured with three sensor ports to interface with multi-parameter sondes, water quality sensors, temperature strings, Doppler velocity meters, water level sensors, and more. Supported sensor interfaces include SD-12, RS-485 and RS-232.

Measurement Versatility

The X3-SUB is configured with three sensor ports to interface with multi-parameter sondes, water quality sensors, temperature strings, Doppler velocity meters, water level sensors, and more. Supported sensor interfaces include SD-12, RS-485 and RS-232.

Measurement Versatility Measurement Versatility
Buoy Integration Buoy Integration

Buoy Integration

The CB-75 data buoy is designed to accommodate the NexSens X3-SUB submersible data logging system for unattended deployment in lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.

Buoy Integration

The CB-75 data buoy is designed to accommodate the NexSens X3-SUB submersible data logging system for unattended deployment in lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.

Buoy Integration Buoy Integration

Tech Specs

Material: Type 316 stainless steel
Weight: 12.0 lbs. (5.44kg)
Dimensions: 5.5" (13.97cm) diameter with 7.25” (18.42cm) flange x 13.63" (34.62cm) height
Internal Power: 6 A-Hr SLA battery, 12 VDC
External Power Requirements: 10.7 to 16.8 VDC +/-5%; includes reverse polarity protection, over voltage protection (OVP), and under voltage lock out (UVLO) protection
Current Draw (Typical @ 12VDC): Sleep: 450uA; Active: 55mA; Cellular transmitting: 300mA; Iridium satellite transmitting: 170mA
Peak Current: Power supply must be able to sustain a 500mA 1-second peak current (@ 12V)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
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Rating: IP68
User Interface: Wireless Bluetooth or wired RS-485 via USB adapter to CONNECT Software; WQData LIVE Web Datacenter with optional wireless telemetry; Status beeps
Real Time Clock (RTC): <30sec/month drift1; Auto-sync weekly2; Internal backup battery
Data Logging: 8 MB non-volatile flash memory; >1 year storage with 20 parameters at 15-minute interval; Max 200 parameters per log interval
Log Interval: User configurable from 1-minute (10-minute default)3; Unique interval per sensor
Transmit Interval: User configurable from 5-minute (10-minute default)
Transmission Trigger: Time-based; Selective parameter upload option
Sensor Interfaces: RS-232 (3 Channels), SDI-12, RS-485, Pulse Count
Sensor Power: (2) independent switches from input supply4,5
Built-in Sensors: Temperature (-40° to 100°C, 0.016°C resolution, ±0.3°C accuracy); Humidity (0% to 100%, 0.03% resolution, ±4% accuracy from 5 to 95% RH; System voltage; System current; System power; Real-time clock (RTC) battery voltage
Sensor Ports: (3) MCBH-8-MP for sensor interface (RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12, Power, GND)
Power Port: (1) MCBH-6-FS for power and communication (12V Solar In, Power Switch, RS-485 Host, GND)
Telemetry Options: 4G LTE global cellular; Iridium satellite
Antenna Port: Type N female

Notes

1 Assumes 25ºC operating temperature
2 Requires the X3-SUB to be connected to the internet
3 Minimum log interval dependent on sensor limitations and processing time
4 Cumulative concurrent current limit of all three channels is 2A
5 Logger power supply must be able to support current requirements of sensors

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