Darryl Sirleaf (NBC, left), Rich Balouskus (RIDEM Principal Marine Biologist, middle), Pat Brown (RIDEM Chafee Captain, right). Installing acoustic receiver on North Prudence Buoy in Narragansett Bay during buoy deployment (2022).

Narragansett Bay Fixed Station Monitoring Network

University of Rhode Island

Water quality monitoring in estuaries prior to the 1990s was labor-intensive and sporadic, as samples had to be collected and brought back to the laboratory to be analyzed using lengthy procedures with specialized equipment and reagents. During the late 1990s, new innovations in automated water quality sensors made it possible to take measurements directly in […]

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7.1 Multi-Parameter Monitoring

Multi-parameter monitoring platforms enable comprehensive environmental data collection by integrating multiple sensors into a single system. These platforms measure a variety of parameters in water, soil, and air. A multi-parameter platform might include, for example, a weather station and water quality sensors for an environmental study on the effect of local weather conditions on a […]

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An overview of the Fellows Ave monitoring station along Meadowbrook Creek.

Monitoring Urban Creeks in Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York, is home to a number of urban creeks, ideal for monitoring the influence of human development on water resources. Syracuse University (SU) faculty, staff, and students have been monitoring the city’s waterways for over a decade, with Dr. Laura Lautz establishing a more formal program focused on collecting grab water samples from […]

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Illustration of an internal logger device (PME miniDOT) connected to a laptop and a telemetric logger (NexSens X3 data logger) connected remotely. The internal device is to the left of the laptop and the telemetric logger is on the right.

2.3 Data Loggers

Data logger is a broad term that may refer to any device that stores sensor measurement data. Many smart sensors integrate on-board data logging electronics. However, for the purposes of environmental data logging, systems typically include dedicated data logger units that can interface with multiple sensor types and, in many cases, transmit the data. Data […]

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Service Request

To return equipment for evaluation and repair, request Return Authorization (RA) at the following link: NexSens Return Authorization An email authorization receipt with a reference number will be sent to print and include with your shipment. Products within the warranty period will be fixed at no charge. Initial evaluations are performed at no cost, and […]

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NexSens Solar Panel Photovoltaic Specifications

While reviewing an application, it is imperative to understand the balance between the solar power capabilities and the combined power requirements for the entire system. Although nominal voltage and amperage values are provided, the user must remember that solar panels and batteries perform differently depending on the environmental conditions at the final deployment location. A […]

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Update Data Logger Settings

For proper transmission, the internal data logger settings must match the settings on WQData LIVE. Multiple commands will achieve this purpose depending on the telemetry model of the logger. Both commands can be accessed from the Advanced Device Remove Configuration Tool within the administrator settings. The Sync settings command applies to Wifi and cellular telemetry […]

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X2-CBMC Port Pinout

The X2-CBMC data logger includes a series of ports with MCIL connectors. X2-CBMC port pinout information is given below.     8-Pin Sensor Port Signal Information Note: All splitter extensions contain the same pinout and signal configuration; however, only one 232 sensor can be connected to each splitter/port. The arrow on the 2-way splitter and […]

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