Introduction; General Description; Theory Of Operation; Software - Geosense Geologger Linx Instruction Manual

Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This manual is intended for all users of the GeoLogger Linx data loggers and provides a
guide for its installation, operation and maintenance.
It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the
installation and use of the GeoLogger Linx READ and
UNDERSTAND the manual, prior to working with the

1.1 General Description

The GeoLogger Linx™ is a range of low cost, battery-powered data loggers
designed for reliable unattended monitoring. Available as single channel, four
channel or eight channel suitable for up to 8 vibrating wire sensors and their
associated thermistors.
It can be automatically configured using a text file via USB connection or by manual
inputs and data can be easily downloaded.

1.2 Theory of Operation

Vibrating wire sensors comprise of a tensioned wire held between two restraining
ends. As the restraining ends move the tension in the wire changes. The vibrating
wire frequency generator within the GeoLogger Linx™ generates voltage pulses in
the magnet/coil at the centre of the gauge and measures the resonant frequency of
vibration. These frequencies are then stored within the data logger and can be then
be downloaded as a csv file.

1.3 Software

The Geosense
the data and is provided on the USB supplied with the unit. It is also available as a
free download at www.geosense.co.uk/downloads/software/linxsoftware
As part of continual improvement updates to the software may occur and should be
downloaded to ensure the current version is being used.
Details of installation are shown on page 13.

1.4 Firmware

As part of continual improvement firmware updates may be required and should be
downloaded to ensure the current version is being used.
Details of installation are shown on page 44.
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Linx™ software provides the interface to configure and download
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