Solinst Levelogger Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Levelogger Series (Levelogger Gold, Barologger Gold, Levelogger Junior, and Rainlogger) User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 June 5, 2008...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Levelogger User Guide - Table of Contents Introduction to Solinst Levelogger Series and Software Level 1.1.1 Pressure Calibration Barologger Temperature Total Precipitation Backwards Compatibility System Requirements Software Installation Installing USB Drivers for Software V3.2.3 or Higher 12-15 - USB Installation for Windows 98... - Page 3 Levelogger User Guide - Table of Contents Real Time View Window File Export and Print Function 10 Installation and Maintenance of Levelogger 35-50 10.1 Installation 10.1.1 Free Suspended Installations 36-37 - Suspension Wire Installation - Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation 10.1.2 Fixed Installation 37-45 - Open Channel Installations...
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Page 4: Introduction To Solinst Levelogger Series And Software
User Guides can still be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger Gold. accessed at: www.solinst.com/Downloads/ - Solinst recommends customers use Version 3.2.3 Software using with V2.000 firmware or higher Levelogger Gold Technical Specifications Level Sensor: Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L Stainless Steel Accuracy (Typical): 0.05% FS... - Page 5 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 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 Gold, or a Levelogger Junior. Full Scale Water Fluctuation Accuracy...
- Page 6 The Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. The Levelogger Junior is compatible with all Levelogger Gold accessories. - Solinst recommends customers use Version 3.2.3 Software with V2.000 firmware or higher 3001 Junior - Technical Specifications...
- Page 7 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Rainlogger The Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping-bucket rain gauges with a reed switch output. It measures rainfall level per sampling period and a five-minute maximum rainfall. Now users can add precipitation data to their Levelogger network.
- Page 8 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Leveloader Gold The Leveloader Gold is a data transfer device for use with all versions of Leveloggers. It can be used to download, store, and transfer data from Levelogger to PC, as well as, save settings files for transfer to a Levelogger. Also allows real-time viewing of Levelogger readings.
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Page 9: Level
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 1.1 Level The Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior use a high quality piezoresistive silicon pressure transducer packaged in 316L stainless steel housing. It gives high accuracy and high stability. The Levelogger Gold body is coated with Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) to give corrosion resistance. -
Page 10: Temperature
The thermal response time of the Levelogger Junior is 3-5 minutes. 1.4 Total Precipitation The Solinst Rainlogger is designed to count the tips of an external tipping-bucket rain gauge within a user defined sample interval and output the total rainfall over that sample interval. -
Page 11: System Requirements
Restart the computer after installation is completed. Default Directory is C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger 3-2 (or higher) F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 - - 1 1 S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n W W i i z z a a r r d d... -
Page 12: Installing Usb Drivers For Software V3.2.3 Or Higher
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Installing USB Drivers for Levelogger Software V3.2.3 or Higher Levelogger Software V3.2.3 or higher, for use with Solinst USB Optical Reader, PC Interface Cable and Leveloader Gold, comes equipped with USB drivers for: Windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista. -
Page 13: Usb Installation For Windows 2000
F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 - - 5 5 F F o o u u n n d d N N e e w w H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e W W i i z z a a r r d d In the next window point the browser to the USB driver folder located in the Levelogger 3_2 folder. Default Destination: C:\ProgramFiles\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\USB Drivers Once the installation completes, a system restart may be required. Page 13... -
Page 14: Usb Installation For Windows Xp (Service Pack 2 Or Less)
‘Browse’ Button to search for the appropriate directory: C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\USB Drivers\win98_XP F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 - - 7 7 F F o o u u n n d d N N e e w w H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e W W i i n n d d o o w w a a n n d d F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 - - 8 8 B B r r o o w w s s e e f f o o r r F F o o l l d d e e r r W W i i n n d d o o w w... - Page 15 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 - - 9 9 F F o o u u n n d d N N e e w w H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e S S e e a a r r c c h h W W i i n n d d o o w w A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed the Windows Logo Test.
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Page 16: Startup, Configuration And Settings
The Levelogger Version 3.2.3 or higher Software Installation Wizard also copies a folder to the Levelogger 3 folder containing all the Solinst USB drivers. When you plug in the Solinst USB device, check the com port designation. Page 16... -
Page 17: Com Port Designation Setup
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher If 2) Solinst strongly recommends the use of either Keyspan™ or IO Gear™ Note: USB to RS232 Serial Adapters. These adapters have a sufficiently large buffer Do not install generic drivers that Windows to accommodate the size of data bundle and bit transfer rate of the Levelogger. -
Page 18: Levelogger Settings
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 5 Levelogger Settings After the user starts the Levelogger V3.2.3 or higher Software, the Levelogger settings window will open. F F i i g g u u r r e e 5 5 - - 1 1 L L e e v v e e l l o o g g g g e e r r S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s W W i i n n d d o o w w Click the button to retrieve the current settings from the connected Levelogger. -
Page 19: Density Adjustment
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher • Density Adjustment is used to adjust the range of the Levelogger based on the sample fluid density. The range for the density adjustment is from 0.9 kg/L to 1.1 kg/L. Uncheck the Density Adjustment field to disable the Density Adjustment function. -
Page 20: Schedule Sampling
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher F F i i g g u u r r e e 5 5 - - 2 2 L L e e v v e e l l o o g g g g e e r r S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e S S e e t t u u p p W W i i n n d d o o w w •... -
Page 21: Setting Up Channel Information
(5 meters), 32.80 ft (10 meters), 65.60 ft (20 meters), 98.40 ft (30 meters) and 328.0 ft (100 meters), respectively. For Channel 2: ‘Temperature’, includes the following parameters: Identification and Units, Reference and Range • The Temperature channel has been pre-configured by Solinst in °C and cannot be changed. Page 21... -
Page 22: Levelogger Status
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 5.3 Levelogger Status The Levelogger Status Section of the Levelogger Settings Window shows the Firmware Version of the attached Levelogger, an accurate battery level, the number of free readings, the current date and time, and the start date and time of all Leveloggers. -
Page 23: Saving And Retrieving Levelogger Settings Files
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher There are two ways to start logging. Choose ‘Now’ to start logging immediately. The Status field in the Levelogger Status window will state: Started and will indicate the logger time and the Start time. Free memory indicates the number of readings remaining at the time of communication. -
Page 24: Rainlogger
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 6 Rainlogger The Solinst Rainlogger (Fig 6-1) is designed to count the tips of an external tipping-bucket rain gauge within a user defined sample interval and output the total rainfall over that sample interval. The Rainlogger can store 40,000 readings. -
Page 25: Rainlogger Setup
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Note: 6.2 Rainlogger Setup The Rainlogger The Rainlogger is programmed using the Levelogger Settings Window of must be the Levelogger Software. The appearance of the Window when in programmed at a communication with a Rainlogger is shown in Fig 6-4. - Page 26 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Channel 2 does not require any setup or user input. The readings in channel 2 are of maximum 5 minute peak intensity within the sampling interval. This rainfall intensity value is derived by subdividing the sample interval into 5 minute sub-intervals and temporarily recording the number of tips in each 5 minute sub-interval.
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Page 27: Data Control Window (Downloading And Compensating Data)
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 7 Data Control Window (Downloading and Compensating Data) Click the Data Control Tab from the Main Window, the Data Control window will appear. From the Data Control window, the user can download data from a Levelogger or Leveloader, display data in tabular or graphic form perform data compensations and export. - Page 28 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher F F i i g g u u r r e e 7 7 - - 2 2 P P a a r r t t i i a a l l D D o o w w n n l l o o a a d d W W i i n n d d o o w w If the user selects Partial Download, a Partial Download Selection Window will open.
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Page 29: Graph Manipulation And Zoom Function
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Click the File Open icon to open a *.lev file. Multiple files can be opened at the same time and are available for viewing by clicking the File Name Tab on top of the data table. - Page 30 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher F F i i g g u u r r e e 7 7 - - 5 5 L L i i n n e e O O p p t t i i o o n n W W i i n n d d o o w w The Line Option is used to adjust the style and colour of the line in the graph for each channel.
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Page 31: Data Compensation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher F F i i g g u u r r e e 7 7 - - 7 7 C C h h a a n n n n e e l l S S e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n W W i i n n d d o o w w The Channel Selection Option is used to control the visibility of each channel on the graph. -
Page 32: Barometric Compensation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Barometric Compensation requires the Barometric file and the • submerged Levelogger file and simply involves subtraction of the barometric reading from the Levelogger reading. If there is an inconsistency of the time stamp between the Barometric file and the Submerged Levelogger file, a linear approximation on the barometric data will be performed. -
Page 33: Real Time View Window
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Note: 8 Real Time View Window Real Time View is not available with Click the Real Time View tab from the main software window and the Current the Rainlogger. Readings Window will appear (Fig 8-1). The purpose of this window is to provide on-screen measurement as data is being recorded by the connected logger. -
Page 34: File Export And Print Function
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 9 File Export and Print Function Data can be exported in *.csv (comma separated value) file format by clicking File > Export > Data. The *.csv file format is supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet programs. -
Page 35: Installation And Maintenance Of Levelogger
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 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. In free suspended installations, the Levelogger is hung via suspension wire or Direct Read Cable from the well cap, or some fixed tie-off location, at the well head. -
Page 36: Free Suspended Installations
Data is downloaded to a desktop or laptop PC or by using a Leveloader Gold. Solinst supplies stainless steel suspension wire assemblies including SS stranded wire and hooks available in a variety of lengths from 50 ft (15 m) to +500 ft (+150 m). -
Page 37: Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation When installing using a Direct Read Cable Assembly, the Levelogger can be deployed before it is programmed and started with the software. Levelogger is installed using a Direct Read Cable to a Direct Read Wellhead, where a PC Interface cable is connected allowing the Levelogger to communicate with a desktop or laptop PC, or a Leveloader Gold. - Page 38 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher equipment. Do not install equipment by attaching to structures that may interfere with debris flow, threaten the stability of flow at that location or the security of the equipment. When possible, install the Levelogger in a stilling well device.
- Page 39 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher In the Slope-Hydraulic radius method, techniques like the Manning formula or variations such as Lanfear and Coll or Chezcy’s equations are used to estimate flow based on changes to the cross sectional area and wetted perimeter.
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Page 40: Installation At Weirs
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Installation at Weirs Weirs are very common and reliable flow control and measurement structures. A wide variety of weir types have been designed and their flow characterized in discharge equations. The most common weirs are sharp-crested rectangular, V-notch, trapezoidal (Cipolletti) and compound weirs combining elements of two or more of these types. -
Page 41: Installation In Flumes
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher K values for V-notch weirs for metric of US Customary units vary with the V-notch angle and can be found in hydraulic texts. K values for the sharp- crested rectangular weirs and the Cipolletti weir, in which the slope of the trapezoid is 4:1, are provided in Table 10-1 m 3 /hr Unit of L &... -
Page 42: The California Pipe Method
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher The Parshall flume is characterized as supercritical by width reduction and drop in bed. An alternative head measurement is in the throat upstream of the zone of submerged flow. Care must be taken when using head measurement in the throat that backwater or surcharging effects in the diverging section during periods of higher flow do not reach the throat monitoring point. -
Page 43: Orifice Discharge Monitoring
Levelogger need only be installed in the wellhead itself by means of a large compression fitting as illustrated in Figure 10.7. Solinst can supply a 7/8” nylon compression fitting for this purpose. First, a 7/8” NPT hole is tapped into the wellhead, then the base of the compression fitting is threaded into the hole and the threads sealed. -
Page 44: Vacuum/Vapor Monitoring
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher When freezing is a concern in a continuous artesian well, the well is typically sealed below the frost line with a packer. Again, Solinst can build specially adapted mechanical packers for this purpose. The special packer is typically built on 1 –... -
Page 45: Barologger Installation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher underside of the sealed wellheads, the test run and the data collected at the end of the test by extraction and downloading of the loggers. However, if ongoing data from the Leveloggers is required during the extraction event, the loggers must be installed in a manner similar to the artesian monitoring scenarios described in previously in this section. - Page 46 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher A second important element of Barometric efficiency is time lag – the time differential between a unit change in barometric at the surface to the time of transmission of that change to the aquifer. Calculating general barometric efficiency should not be done on a single barometric event, but rather on a statistically significant number of events.
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Page 47: Installation In Extreme Thermal And Marine Environments
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 10.1.4 Installation in Extreme Thermal and Marine Environments 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 48: Marine Or Brackish Installations
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 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 checking the Density Adjustment checkbox in the Levelogger Settings window and inputting the density of the monitored fluid. -
Page 49: References
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 10.1.5 References American Sigma, 2001. An Introduction to Open-channel Flow Measurement Technology. American Sigma, Loveland, CO Bedient, P.B. and Huber, W.C. 1988. Hydrology and floodplain analysis. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Don Mills, ON Chow, T.V., 1959. -
Page 50: Levelogger Maintenance
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 10.2 Levelogger Maintenance Levelogger maintenance consists of cleaning the outside stainless steel casing, the circulation holes and the optical infrared eyes. The required frequency of cleaning is dependent on several aspects of the monitored water quality. In freshwater with good to excellent water quality, the Levelogger cleaning requirements will be very minimal;... -
Page 51: Manual Barometric Compensation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher 11 Manual Barometric Compensation This section describes how to perform manual barometric compensation on Levelogger data files when a Barologger was not dedicated as a barometric recorder. This section describes available sources of barometric record, conversion factors for common barometric units to water column equivalent and how to perform the compensation in spreadsheet formats using available barometric information. -
Page 52: Manual Barometric Compensation
Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher Table 12-1 Common barometric units to water column equivalent Water column Water column Barometric unit equivalent (ft) equivalent (m) 1 psi 2.3108 0.7043 1 atm 33.959 10.351 1 kPa 0.3352 0.1022 1 mm - Hg 0.04469 0.01362... - Page 53 Levelogger User Guide - Software Version 3.2.3 or Higher EXAMPLE 11.1 A Levelogger Gold is monitoring at 1625 m (5332 ft) AMSL in Colorado. A recording barometer is also logging at the same sample interval in barometric units of psi. If we examine how to perform manual barometric compensation on Levelogger Gold data from a particular reading time, we will understand how to perform the manual barometric compensation process.
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Page 54: Diagnostic Utility
The Levelogger Gold Diagnostics Utility can be used for troubleshooting the Levelogger Gold and obtaining information about that Levelogger that can assist the Solinst Technical Support representative to identify and fix any problems you may encounter with your Levelogger Gold. -
Page 55: Run Self-Test
If any of these tests fail then a report should be created and sent to Solinst Technical Support. To execute this function simply click the ‘Run Self-Test’ button. F F i i g g u u r r e e 1 1 2 2 - - 2 2 R R u u n n S S e e l l f f T T e e s s t t... -
Page 56: Read Memory Dump
It creates a complete dump of the Levelogger’s this function, you use the memory, which can then be sent to Solinst Technical Support for analyzing. ‘Create Report’ function to send a report to the Solinst To execute this function simply click the ‘Read Memory Dump’... -
Page 57: Create Report
Simply fill this out and the resulting report can be sent to Solinst Technical Support for troubleshooting. F F i i g g u u r r e e 1 1 2 2 - - 4 4 C C u u s s t t o o m m e e r r I I n n f f o o I I n n p p u u t t W W i i n n d d o o w w... -
Page 58: Firmware Upload Utility
If, however, a communication error occurs between the ‘Verified Program Checksum’ and the ‘Program Information Section’ messages, then please contact Solinst. You will need to give the Levelogger Serial Number and explain the exact positioning of the error message. F F i i g g u u r r e e 1 1 3 3 - - 1 1... -
Page 59: Trouble Shooting Guide
Refer to the following link from Microsoft Website for instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;247501 Note: 14.3 Problems During Installation of RS232 to USB Converter Solinst recommends Keyspan or Unable to install the RS232/USB converter from Keyspan or IO Gear IO Gear. For problems with converters from... -
Page 60: Data Has Been Erased Accidentally
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 61 In Notepad or Wordpad, open the <*.lev> or <*.lls> file to check for corruptions in the file. How are the Levelogger files ended? If problems persist contact Solinst for assistance. ‘Time Span Error, some data cannot be compensated’ Find another barometric data file that has the same time stamp as the Levelogger.
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Page 62: Trouble Shooting Guide
‘The selected file is not a barometer’ Select a Barologger for the compensation process. ‘Data Corrupted’ Contact Solinst for assistance. Use Levelogger Gold Diagnostic Utility to do a memory dump and sent the dump file to Solinst for further analysis. ‘Internal Error’... - Page 63 Solution: Narrow down the failure by using a different Levelogger, Direct Read Cable, or another communications device. Contact a Solinst technical representative. It is important to ensure the installation cap or direct read cable is attached to the Levelogger during storage to prevent the battery from draining.
- Page 64 1. To start the Levelogger, click on the ‘Start’ icon. Tip The’future start’ of Levelogger Gold Software and User Guide by visiting option is ideal for www.solinst.com/Downloads/ or insert the software CD provided. synchronizing the Note: When the ‘Start’ icon is selected, two windows will Installing the Software pop-up.
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