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Levelogger Series Software Version 4
May 24, 2013

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  • Page 1 User Guide Levelogger Series Software Version 4 May 24, 2013...
  • Page 2 © 2012 Solinst Canada Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Solinst, Levelogger, and Leveloader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Solinst Canada Ltd. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Levelogger Series User Guide - Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Levelogger Series 1.1.1 Levelogger Edge 1.1.2 Barologger Edge 1.1.3 Levelogger Junior Edge 1.1.4 LTC Levelogger Junior 1.1.5 Rainlogger 1.1.6 Leveloader Gold 1.1.7 Levelogger Gold 1.1.8 Barologger Gold 1.1.9 Levelogger Junior 1.2 Measurement Parameters 1.2.1 Level 1.2.1.1 Pressure Calibration...
  • Page 4 Levelogger Series User Guide - Table of Contents 5.6 Datalogger Memory Mode 5.7 Saving and Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files 5.8 Starting and Stopping the Datalogger 5.9 Levelogger Gold Series Setup 6 Conductivity Calibration 6.1 Restore Factory LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration 7 Data Control 7.1 Downloading Options and Saving Data Files 7.1.1 Default File Format...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    See below for a summary of the differences: Datalogger Programming Options NOTE Datalogger Type Sampling Options Memory Capacity Battery Life Let Solinst keep you up-to-date Levelogger Edge Linear (0.125 second to 99 40,000 sets of 10 years based on with each new software and hours), Compressed Linear,...

  • Page 6: Levelogger Series

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1 Levelogger Series 1.1.1 Levelogger Edge The Levelogger Edge is an absolute (non-vented) datalogger, which measures groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. Water levels are displayed as temperature compensated pressure readings, and can be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger Edge.

  • Page 7: Barologger Edge

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.2 Barologger Edge The Barologger Edge uses algorithms based on air pressure only. It measures and logs changes in atmospheric pressure, which are then used to compensate water level readings recorded by a Levelogger Edge. Barologger Edge Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor...

  • Page 8: Levelogger Junior Edge

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.3 Levelogger Junior Edge The Levelogger Junior Edge provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. Levelogger Junior Edge Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor Ranges: 15, 30 ft.

  • Page 9: Ltc Levelogger Junior

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.4 LTC Levelogger Junior The LTC Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive and convenient method to measure level, temperature and conductivity all in one probe. LTC Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon with Hastelloy Sensor Ranges: 30, 100 ft.

  • Page 10: Rainlogger

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.5 Rainlogger The Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping-bucket rain gauges with a reed switch output. It records each tip time from the tipping-bucket, and outputs the amount of rainfall per programmed time period (based on rainfall calibration constant).

  • Page 11: Levelogger Gold

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.7 Levelogger Gold The Levelogger Gold is an absolute (non-vented) datalogger, which measures groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. Water levels are displayed as temperature compensated pressure readings, and can be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger.

  • Page 12: Barologger Gold

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.8 Barologger Gold The Barologger Gold uses algorithms based on air pressure only. It measures and logs changes in atmospheric pressure, which are then used to compensate water level readings recorded by a Levelogger. Barologger Gold Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L Stainless Steel...

  • Page 13: Levelogger Junior

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.1.9 Levelogger Junior The Levelogger Junior functions like the Levelogger Gold; provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L Stainless Steel Ranges: 15, 30 ft.

  • Page 14: Measurement Parameters

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.2 Measurement Parameters 1.2.1 Level Leveloggers measure total (absolute) pressure. When submerged, the Levelogger is recording the combination of barometric pressure and water pressure. The actual pressure of just water ( ) above the sensor is obtained by subtracting barometric pressure ( ) from the total pressure ( (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 15: Temperature

    LTC Levelogger Junior is being set up for its initial use and after long periods of dry storage. 1.2.5 Total Rainfall The Solinst Rainlogger is designed to record the tip times of an external tipping- bucket rain gauge, and output the amount of rainfall per tip. Page 11...

  • Page 16: Software Communication

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1.3 Software Communication NOTE Levelogger Software is Windows based, and is therefore used with a desktop or For software installation instructions, laptop PC. Dataloggers connect to a laptop or desktop PC with an Optical Reader see Section 3.

  • Page 17: Backwards Compatibility

    2.005 Rainlogger 2.000 Leveloader 2.000 Levelogger Gold 2.007 Barologger Gold 2.007 Levelogger Junior 2.007 For more information on previous software and firmware versions, visit www.solinst.com to view the 3001 Levelogger Series: Hardware Compatibility, located on the Downloads page. Page 13...

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    3) The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining installation process. Figure 3-1 shows the Levelogger Installation Wizard. 4) Restart the computer after installation is completed. Default Directory is C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0 Figure 3-1 Software Installation Wizard Page 14...

  • Page 19: Startup, Configurations And Settings

    Levelogger folder containing all the Solinst USB drivers. You may have to restart your computer after adding a new When you plug in the Solinst USB device, check the com port designation after USB device, before that port will installing the device (see Section 4.2.1).

  • Page 20: Installing Usb Drivers For Levelogger 4 Software

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 4.1.3 Installing USB Drivers for Levelogger 4 Software NOTE Levelogger Software Version 4.0.3, for use with Solinst USB Optical Reader, Do not install generic drivers that PC Interface Cable and Leveloader, comes equipped with USB drivers for: Windows will locate.
  • Page 21 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Figure 4-4 Found New Hardware Search Window 5) A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed the Windows Logo Test. Select ‘Continue Anyway’ (Figure 4-5). This will complete the installation process.

  • Page 22: Usb Installation For Windows Vista

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 4.1.3.2 USB Installation for Windows Vista NOTE 1) Plug in the USB device, the system will automatically detect the connected unit These instructions are for use with and start the ‘Found New Hardware’ Wizard. Vista 32 bit Operating Systems.
  • Page 23 5) Select the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder. The default destination is: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\USB Drivers The selected pathway will be provided within the window, select Next on the wizard to complete the installation.

  • Page 24: Usb Installation For Windows 7

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 4.1.3.3 USB Installation for Windows 7 NOTE 1) Plug the USB Device into the PC. The system will automatically detect the USB driver installation should be connected unit. Windows 7 should automatically install the driver for the device. automatic when connecting a PC Interface Cable or Optical Reader.
  • Page 25 6) Click the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder. Default destination is: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\USB Drivers 7) Select Next. A window may appear stating "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software", select "Install this driver software anyway".

  • Page 26: Manual Usb Installation

    Port, see Section 4.2.1. Figure 4-16 Device Manager 2) Identify the Solinst device from the list. The device will be categorized under “Other Devices” or “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. 3) Highlight the device in the list and right click. You will see an option to “Update the driver”.

  • Page 27: Configuration And Settings

    4.2.2 Data Directory The program will save data downloaded to the following default directory: <C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\Data> unless otherwise specified in the Default Directory field of the Application Settings window (Figure 4-17). Click the Configuration menu at the top of the program window, select Application Settings and input or navigate to a different folder destination.

  • Page 28: Default File Type

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 4.2.4 Default File Type From the Application Settings window in the Configuration menu, you can set what default file type you would like to use for downloaded, saved and exported data files. You can select between either *.xle (default) or *.lev file types (see Figure 4-17).

  • Page 29: Levelogger Edge Series Setup

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5 Levelogger Edge Series Setup NOTE After you start the Levelogger Software, the main Levelogger Software window Depending on your Levelogger type, there will be different will appear, with the Datalogger Settings tab open. programming options.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Channel Information

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.1.1 Setting Up Channel Information In the lower left portion of the Datalogger Settings tab is the area for setting channel parameters (level, temperature, conductivity, rainfall). The software will detect the available channels when the datalogger settings are retrieved. 5.1.1.1 Level Channel (Ch1) NOTE • Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel...

  • Page 31: Conductivity Channel (Ch3)

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.1.1.3 Conductivity Channel (Ch3) NOTE • Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel For every degree change in and has already been configured as 'CONDUCTIVITY'. The channel temperature, there is approximately can be re-named to suit each project.

  • Page 32: Rainlogger

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.1.1.4 Rainlogger Using Firmware Version 2.000 or higher: There is one channel of measurement for the Rainlogger. The ‘RainFall’ Channel records each tip time by the connected tipping-bucket and outputs the amount of rainfall per tip (input Rainfall Cal Constant).
  • Page 33 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Using Firmware Versions Previous to 2.000: NOTES There are two channels of measurement for the Rainlogger, ‘RainFall’ and The Rainlogger MUST be ‘MaxRainFall’. The ‘RainFall’ Channel will provide the total rainfall within the programmed with a minimum sample interval.

  • Page 34: Datalogger Information

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.2 Datalogger Information The Datalogger Information section shows the Status of the attached datalogger (i.e.: Started, Stopped, Future Start) and the Start Time and Stop Time of the datalogger. When a Future Start and/or Stop time is set (see Section 5.8), the Start Time and Stop Time fields will fill in.

  • Page 35: Datalogger Sampling Mode

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.5 Datalogger Sampling Mode NOTES The Datalogger Sampling Mode section allows you to choose the sampling The battery life of the Levelogger measurement type. Options are Linear, Event Based and Schedule. Edge is 10 Years, based on 1 reading per minute.

  • Page 36: Datalogger Memory Mode

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Schedule Sampling allows you to select a logarithmic style sampling schedule NOTE adapted to the needs of each application. A schedule can be saved and Schedule Sampling is set by using the plus and minus buttons to add or subtract applied to other Leveloggers, line items in the Schedule window.

  • Page 37: Saving And Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.7 Saving and Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files NOTE To store settings as defaults, click . It will store the settings of the Settings files created in Levelogger Levelogger into an *.dtf file as a series of defaults. The *.dtf file will save the Software Version 3 or earlier (.lls Project ID, Location, Sample Mode, Sample Rate, Channel ID, Unit, and Offset.
  • Page 38 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Stopping the Datalogger There are two ways to stop logging: Stop Now or at a programmed Future Stop time for the Levelogger Edge and Barologger Edge. To stop the datalogger immediately when it is logging, click , (it should NOTE say Stop Now below the icon).

  • Page 39: Levelogger Gold Series Setup

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 5.9 Levelogger Gold Series Setup This Section briefly describes the Levelogger Gold, Barologger Gold and Levelogger Junior setup. NOTE Click on icons to get an explanation of that software feature. Figure 5-18 Levelogger Gold Settings Select the appropriate COM or USB Port for the connected communications device from the centre drop-down menu.
  • Page 40 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 • Offset refers to an offset correction, such as the distance between the tip of the Levelogger and the monitoring well cap or static water level. It is recommended that the value of 0.00 be used for offset as this keeps all subsequent readings relative to the tip of the Levelogger.
  • Page 41 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Memory Mode selection will be grayed-out if not in Linear Mode sampling. When using a Levelogger Gold in Linear Mode, there is a choice of Continuous logging (wrap around) or Slate logging. In Continuous logging the new log is started at the end of any previous log and continues logging, eventually recording over the first logged data.

  • Page 42: Conductivity Calibration

    Conductivity calibration LTC Levelogger Junior solutions are available from Solinst or any laboratory supply outlet. The LTC Levelogger Junior has an 80,000 µS/cm conductivity range and a calibrated range from 500 to 50,000 µS/cm. It can be calibrated to 3 calibration standard points: • 1,413 µS/cm...
  • Page 43 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Retrieve the settings from the attached LTC Levelogger Junior by clicking NOTE Stop the LTC Levelogger Junior by clicking Ensure that the calibration solution covers the entire sensor cell and the logger is agitated to release Start the Calibration Wizard by clicking the Conductivity Cal tab.
  • Page 44 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 1) Setting the Temperature Coefficient: The default setting for the Temperature Coefficient is 2.00. If the conductivity solution you are using to calibrate the LTC Levelogger Junior states a different temperature coefficient on the label, please input that number into the Temperature Coefficient field.
  • Page 45 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 3) LTC Levelogger Junior Rinsing Process: Use DI water to rinse the LTC Levelogger Junior first and then rinse the LTC Levelogger Junior with the displayed calibration solution. Use fresh solution for calibration, and immerse the LTC Levelogger Junior.
  • Page 46 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 When a single-point calibration is successful the process is complete. Once the calibration is complete for the first solution of a multipoint calibration, a message will appear stating that the calibration was successful. When you select 'Okay', the Calibration Wizard will go back to the beginning of Step 3 to start the rinsing process for the next solution selected.

  • Page 47: Restore Factory Ltc Levelogger Junior Calibration

    If a third calibration error occurs, or the results of the calibration are outside the error tolerance range, a warning message will appear asking you to contact Solinst for more options (Figure 6-9). Figure 6-9 LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration Warning 3 6.1 Restore Factory LTC Levelogger Junior Calibration...

  • Page 48: Data Control

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 7 Data Control (Downloading and Viewing Data) Click the Data Control tab on the Main window. From the Data Control tab you can download data from a Levelogger, display data in tabular or graphic format, and save and export data files.

  • Page 49: Downloading Options And Saving Data Files

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 NOTE As there is only one channel of data for the Rainlogger, there are no graphing options. Figure 7-2 Rainlogger Data When you view data downloaded from a Rainlogger (firmware version 2.000 or higher), the RainFall data will be shown in a table and in a bar graph.

  • Page 50: Downloading Data

    *.xle file. The default directory for saved data is in the ‘Data’ folder: <C:\Program\Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\Data>. If you select Append Download, the program will append the data in an opened *.xle file from the datalogger. The opened *.xle file and the attached datalogger should have the same serial number and start time, otherwise an error will occur.

  • Page 51: Saving Data

    *.xle file. The default directory for saved data is in the ‘Data’ folder: <C:\Program\Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\Data>. However, the default directory for saved files can be changed by clicking the Configuration menu at the top of the program window, selecting ‘Application Settings’...
  • Page 52 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Figure 7-6 Title and Axis Option Window The Title and Axis Option is used to enter the title of the graph and change the Y axis label or user selected scale. Check the Best Fit box to enable the software to determine the best fit scale.
  • Page 53 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 There is also the option to view more than one graph at a time. Click and drag a File Name Tab and drop it when you see a shaded area on the window to open a separate graph of that data file.

  • Page 54: File Export And Print Function

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 7.3 File Export and Print Function Data can be exported in *.csv (comma separated value) file format or *.xml (extensible markup language) file format by clicking File > Export > Data or The *.csv and *.xml file formats are supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet and database programs.

  • Page 55: Data Compensation

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 8 Data Compensation Click the Data Compensation tab to open the Data Compensation Wizard. NOTE In Step 1 of the wizard, check the Levelogger data file(s) you would like to You can select multiple Levelogger compensate.
  • Page 56 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 There eight Data Compensation options available: Barometric NOTE Compensation, Manual Data Adjustment, Unit Conversion, Offset, Altitude, Density Adjustment, Barometric Efficiency Adjustment, and Conductivity Manual Data Adjustment, Unit Conversion. Only the options available for your opened Levelogger file type Conversion, Offset, Altitude, and Density Adjustment are useful for will be active (e.g.
  • Page 57 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 When you select Barometric Compensation, Step 3 will allow you to enter the NOTE following values. If you are using Barologger Gold • Barologger Altitude: enter the Altitude at which the Barologger is or Levelogger Gold files and had actually deployed.
  • Page 58 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 Manual Data Adjustment allows you to enter a manual water level measurement NOTE as a Datum Reference or field zero, which all Levelogger water level readings can then be adjusted to. You can use the Manual Data Adjustment to display Levelogger If the Datum is above water level (e.g.
  • Page 59 The compensated file can be opened from the Data Control tab. All data files are saved to the default location: <C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger4_0\Data> . Figure 8-6 Viewing Compensated Data All the original Levelogger settings and the channel information effective during data collection are shown on the top left of the window.

  • Page 60: Manual Barometric Compensation

    The new column will represent the Levelogger Gold and Levelogger barometrically compensated liquid level. Junior, visit: www.solinst.com and see the Levelogger Software Version Barometric data can be collected on site using a recording barometer or from a local 3.4.1 User Guide in the Downloads...

  • Page 61: Real Time View

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 9 Real Time View NOTE Click the Real Time View tab from the main software window (Figure 9-1). The Datalogger settings can not be changed in the Real Time tab. purpose of this tab is to provide on-screen measurement as data is being recorded Changes must be made in the by the connected datalogger.

  • Page 62: Installation And Maintenance Of Leveloggers

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10 Installation and Maintenance of Leveloggers 10.1 Installation Many options exist for installation of the Levelogger, but essentially these installation methods can be classified into two broad categories: free suspended or fixed installations. 1) In free suspended installations, the Levelogger is hung via suspension wire or Direct Read Cable from a well cap, or some fixed tie-off location, at the well head.

  • Page 63: Free Suspended Installations

    50 ft (15 m) to 500 ft (150 m), and Kevlar cord assemblies to 500 ft (150 m). Solinst also supplies the Model 3001 2" Well Cap Assembly from which the Levelogger can be suspended.

  • Page 64: Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation

    (two glass ‘eyes’ using the alignment pin) of the Direct Read cable to the Levelogger by threading the coupling onto the Levelogger tightly. Figure 10-6 Solinst 2" Locking Well Caps for 2. The Levelogger and optical socket will fit through the hole in the Well Cap insert. Direct Read Cable Installation 3.

  • Page 65: Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly

    0.39" 10 mm dia. lock hole The insert has openings to hold two Direct Read Cables in the same well. If only one Direct Read Cable is used, the other hole provides access for Solinst Water Level Meters. Well Cap Well Cap Base Insert Plugs Figure 10-9 Model 3001 Well Cap Assembly (#110099) Figure 10-10 If installing Leveloggers in a 4"...

  • Page 66: Fixed Installations

    1/4" NPT connector, as illustrated in Figure 10-11. Solinst can supply a 7/8" nylon compression fitting for this purpose. First, a 1/4" NPT hole is tapped into the wellhead. The user slides...

  • Page 67: Barologger Installation

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10.1.3 Barologger Installation The Barologger is a Levelogger with a small range adequate to monitor the fluctuations that occur in barometric pressure. The Barologger’s readings are used to barometrically compensate Levelogger readings. As a rule of thumb, a Barologger can be used to compensate all the Leveloggers in a 20 mile (30 km) radius and/or with every 1000 ft.
  • Page 68 Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 The absolute pressure method used in the Levelogger and Barologger provide the user with the data necessary to determine barometric efficiency and time lag. If a barometric efficiency value has been determined from the Levelogger and Barologger data, that value can be applied to Barologger data in the Compensation Wizard.

  • Page 69: Rainlogger Installation

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10.1.4 Rainlogger Installation The Solinst Rainlogger (Figure 10-13) is designed to log the tip times of an external tipping-bucket rain gauge, and output the amount of rainfall per tip. The waterproof housing is made of stainless steel. Direct exposure to rainfall should be avoided, and the Rainlogger should not be submerged.

  • Page 70: Installation In Extreme Environments

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10.1.5 Installation in Extreme Environments 10.1.5.1 Freezing or High Temperature Conditions Levelogger installation at submerged depths that may be at risk of freezing during the monitoring session is not recommended without taking adequate precautions to avoid transducer damage.

  • Page 71: Marine Or Brackish Installations

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10.1.5.2 Marine or Brackish Installations When installing the Levelogger in salt or brackish water or in a liquid having a specific gravity (density) different than fresh water, the density difference is compensated for by inputting the density of the monitored fluid in the Datalogger Settings window for the LTC Levelogger Junior and the Levelogger Gold Series (see Section 5.1).

  • Page 72: Levelogger Maintenance

    Levelogger Series User Guide - Software Version 4 10.2 Levelogger Maintenance NOTE Levelogger maintenance consists of cleaning the outside casing, the circulation It is important to ensure the holes and the optical infrared eyes. The required frequency of cleaning is installation cap or a Direct Read dependent on several aspects of the monitored water quality.

  • Page 73: Diagnostics Utility

    Levelogger to check for problems with the battery, memory, and pressure/ temperature sensors. If any of these tests fail then a report should be created and emailed to Solinst Technical Support. To execute this function simply click the ‘Run Diagnostics’ button.

  • Page 74: Read Memory Dump

    The 'Email Report' option automatically creates a report and this out and the resulting report can be saved or sent to Solinst Technical Support attaches it to an email to send to for troubleshooting. If creating a report for an LTC Levelogger Junior, the Solinst - all in one step.

  • Page 75: Email Report

    Clicking Email Report will guide you through the process of creating a Diagnostics Report, and it will automatically attach the report to an email to send to Solinst Technical Staff for troubleshooting. If you are emailing a report for an LTC Levelogger Junior, the LTC Calibration History Report will be included.

  • Page 76: Ltc Calibration History Report

    LTC Levelogger Junior readings are irregular and/or the unit does not maintain its calibration. To execute this function simply click the LTC Calibration History Report button. This creates a text file that can be sent to Solinst Technical Support.

  • Page 77: Firmware Upgrade Utility

    You can also use the Software's Help menu. 1) Open the Solinst Firmware Upgrade Utility from the Utilities menu in the main Levelogger Software. Pick the Com Port to which the Levelogger is connected and make sure the Baud Rate is set to 9600.

  • Page 78: Trouble Shooting

    13.3 Problems During Installation of RS-232 to USB Converter NOTE Unable to install the RS-232/USB converter from Keyspan or IO Gear Solinst recommends Keyspan or IO Gear. For problems 1) After plugging in the RS-232/USB Converter, a Hardware Installation Wizard with converters from other will open.

  • Page 79: Data Has Been Erased Accidentally

    6) If using a laptop (especially in conjunction with a Direct Read Cable) your Com Port may not be powered adequately to receive/transmit data. Try using a desktop computer to test this, or contact Solinst to obtain a PC Interface Booster Cable.
  • Page 80 2) In Notepad or Wordpad, open the <*.xle> or <*.lls> file to check for corruptions in the file. How are the Levelogger files ended? 3) If problems persist contact Solinst for assistance. ‘Time Span Error, some data cannot be compensated’...
  • Page 81 ‘The selected file is not a barometer’ Select a Barologger for the compensation process. ‘Data Corrupted’ Contact Solinst for assistance. Use Levelogger Diagnostic Utility to do a memory dump and sent the dump file to Solinst for further analysis. ‘Internal Error’...
  • Page 82 High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation Solinst Canada Ltd., 35 Todd Road, Georgetown, ON L7G 4R8 Fax: +1 (905) 873-1992; (800) 516-9081 Tel: +1 (905) 873-2255; (800) 661-2023 instruments@solinst.com...

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