Installation; Location; Installing The Batteries - Geosense Geologger Linx Instruction Manual

Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018

5.0 INSTALLATION

This section of the manual is intended for all users of the GeoLogger Linx and is
intended to provide guidance with respect to their installation.

5.1 Location

Prior to installing a Geosense
details of the installation to be carried out. Some of the main considerations are listed
below :-
Location - it should be placed in a suitable location where it cannot be damaged
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(avoid areas where moving machinery may occur)
Mounting- it can be mounted to any surface using suitable screws in the four
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mounting holes in the main body.
Water ingress - whilst the enclosure is rated to IP66 care should be taken to ensure
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that it is not placed in a location where it can be submerged as this will cause
damage to the unit. Therefore if placing below ground in a manhole cover or
equivalent there must be sufficient drainage to ensure against the unit being
submerged.
5.2 Batteries
DO NOT ALLOW UNIT TO BE SUBMERGED AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
The following batteries can be used:-
4 x 1.5V C Alkaline cells which are rated for operating temperatures of –18 to +55
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degrees Celsius*.
4 x 3.6V C Lithium cells which are rated for operating temperatures of –60 to +85
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degrees Celsius*.
* Operation at extreme temperatures may lead to reduced capacity and lower voltage
readings at the beginning of pulses
The standard battery provided is Alkaline which is suitable for most applications but
in extreme cold conditions Lithium may be required for extended use.
LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE CATEGORISED AS "DANGEROUS GOODS"
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GeoLogger Linx it is essential to establish and confirm
INTERNAL COMPONENTS
ALKALINE BATTERIES ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD
WHEN FITTING BATTERIES ENSURE THE CORRECT POLARITY
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