X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger
Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Tech Specs
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% (reverse polarity protected)
Current Draw (Typical @ 12VDC): Low power sleep: 350uA; Active: 45mA; 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: RS-485 to CONNECT Software via USB adapter; WQData LIVE Web Datacenter with optional wireless telemetry; Status beeps
Data Logging: 8 MB non-volatile flash memory (6 MB available)
Data Processing: Parameter level polynomial equation adjustment; Basic & burst averaging (min, max, standard deviation, and raw data available)
Real Time Clock (RTC): <30sec/month drift1; Auto-sync weekly2; Internal backup battery
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 & -20 to 70C); Battery voltage; System current
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
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