X3 Environmental Data Logger
Features
Watertight Housing
The X3 is fully sealed in an aluminum housing. All sensor and power inputs utilize waterproof UW connectors, and antenna connections feature an O-ring seal. The unit is designed to work in extreme conditions, including underwater.
Watertight Housing
The X3 is fully sealed in an aluminum housing. All sensor and power inputs utilize waterproof UW connectors, and antenna connections feature an O-ring seal. The unit is designed to work in extreme conditions, including underwater.
Underwater Connectors
All connections are made with a simple waterproof thread-in connector. This removes the complications and errors associated with connecting individual wires.
Underwater Connectors
All connections are made with a simple waterproof thread-in connector. This removes the complications and errors associated with connecting individual wires.
Device-to-Web
When connected via wireless telemetry, the WQData LIVE web datacenter offers a 2-way communication interface to the remote X3 data logger.
Device-to-Web
When connected via wireless telemetry, the WQData LIVE web datacenter offers a 2-way communication interface to the remote X3 data logger.
Wireless Communication
Remote communication options include global 4G LTE cellular, Iridium satellite, and global 4G LTE cellular with Iridium satellite fallback.
Wireless Communication
Remote communication options include global 4G LTE cellular, Iridium satellite, and global 4G LTE cellular with Iridium satellite fallback.
Measurement Versatility
SensorBUS technology incorporates industry standard SDI-12, RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces in a single watertight cable. Smart sensors are available for most environmental measurements.
Measurement Versatility
SensorBUS technology incorporates industry standard SDI-12, RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces in a single watertight cable. Smart sensors are available for most environmental measurements.
Easy Install
A specially designed mounting bracket holds the X3 to a pole for easy installation. The optional solar power packs also mount to the pole and provide ample power for most applications.
Easy Install
A specially designed mounting bracket holds the X3 to a pole for easy installation. The optional solar power packs also mount to the pole and provide ample power for most applications.
Smartphone Interface
Use a browser on a smartphone, tablet, etc. to access sensor data and view or change settings via WQData LIVE. No application-specific hardware or software is required.
Smartphone Interface
Use a browser on a smartphone, tablet, etc. to access sensor data and view or change settings via WQData LIVE. No application-specific hardware or software is required.
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Tech Specs
Material: Marine anodized aluminum
Weight: 3.0 lbs. (1.36kg)
Dimensions: 4.9” (12.45cm) diameter x 4.15” (10.54cm) height
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
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) UW 8-pin for sensor interface (RS-232, SDI-12, RS-485, Pulse Count, Power, GND)
Power Port: (1) UW 6-pin for power and communication (primary/secondary/backup input, RS-485 host, GND)
Telemetry Options: 4G LTE global cellular; Iridium satellite; 4G LTE global cellular with Iridium fallback
Antenna Port: SMA
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