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LevelVent 5
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High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation

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Summary of Contents for Solinst LevelVent 5

  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide LevelVent 5 More Info | Instructions | Get Quote High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Download the latest version of Solinst Levelogger Software from: www.solinst.com/downloads install the software on your PC. 2. Connect the LevelVent Wellhead and logger to the Vented Cable: PC Interface Cable Vented Cable Wellhead and logger alignment socket...
  • Page 3 Datalogger Zero, Slate Mode, Time Synchronization, etc. Programming the LevelVent 5 Note: Ensure the LevelVent 5 logger is operating with the latest firmware, and that you are using the latest software. Visit the Solinst website or use the software update feature for assistance.
  • Page 4 Control’ tab to download and/or delete data files using the ‘Download Files’ option, to free-up memory. 2. When “Yes” is selected, all settings are applied to the LevelVent 5 and it will start logging at the specified time. 3. To stop the LevelVent 5 immediately, click the ‘Stop Now’ icon.
  • Page 5: Real Time View

    Real Time View provides on-screen measurement as data is being recorded by the connected datalogger. A view rate is set independently of the logging period of the LevelVent 5 and does not interfere with internal logging taking place. To take a reading at any specific time, click and that reading will be added to the displayed data.
  • Page 6 LevelVent 5 Field Measurement LevelVent 5 Ranges LevelVent 5 Models are rated to a specific submergence depth. The choice of model depends on the accuracy of the level required and the submergence depth. Most important, your selection should be based on the maximum anticipated water level fluctuation.
  • Page 7 Note: It is useful to synchronize the times of all LevelVent 5 dataloggers being used for the same project. • Set a future start time in the office, or start the LevelVent 5 logger in the field using Levelogger PC Software and a laptop, or the Solinst Levelogger 5 App Interface.
  • Page 8 They can be secured inside an enclosure, however, it must be vented to equalize atmospheric pressure. • Do not drop the LevelVent 5 logger into the water, carefully lower it into place. Avoid installing in areas where “water hammer” or hydraulic jump”...
  • Page 9 LevelVent 5 Quick Start Guide In-field Communication There are three ways to communicate with a LevelVent 5 in the field: • A PC Interface Cable connected to the LevelVent Wellhead allows communication with Levelogger PC Software on a field laptop.
  • Page 10 LevelVent 5 loggers to a Home Station PC. Connect up to four loggers. • RRL 5 (Remote Radio Link) Telemetry uses radio communication to send remote water level data from LevelVent 5 loggers to a Home Station PC or STS 5 Remote Station. LevelSender 5...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    • Keep the dust caps on all of the connections, when not in use. • Store the LevelVent 5 logger in its case, and the Vented Cable on its spool when not in use. • Clean the LevelVent 5 logger as required.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Levelogger PC Software, or you are getting a communication error message: 1. Check the Vented Cable connections to the LevelVent 5 logger and Wellhead. Ensure they are lined-up correctly and there is no dirt or debris in the connection. 2. Make sure you are using a USB PC Interface Cable to connect to the PC.