Instrument Systems

New Flow-integrating Sampler Development Project

    Tangi Lesaicherre, production supervisor (System Description)    
    Thiago Silva (Flumes and Design)
    Oliver Neumann (Initial Design
    
New Palm OS Software for Datalogger Interfacing

StageLogger system photos

StageLogger wiring and stilling well diagrams

StageLogger V42103 user guide

Hydrologic Instrumentation Price List

Description Part Number Unit Price
StageLogger SL-V4.6 $1000
Logger Support Station SL-SS1 $550
Encoder & Support Station ESS-200 $700
Data Collection Interface* DI-PIIIX $600

* Southern DataStream instruments feature the convenience and cost savings of Palm Pilot interface systems. 

Stage Logger

Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5' x 6'
Weather resistant
RS232 communications
512 flash EPROM (45days @ 15 min), 128 SRAM, 640 Hz scan rate
110 mA power consumption, 6-15 V DC power requirement
Power loss back up for program and data
Memory and program backup battery
Pre-programmed for field application
Various Sensor Input Option
    digital encoder
    tipping bucket
    RPM sensor
    general digital & analog sensors

Logger Support Station

power supply system (solar panel, charger/regulator & battery)
mounting post and shelter
electrical grounding system

Encoder & Support Station

digital encoder (0.01 foot resolution)
cable (500 foot maximum distance from datalogger)
encoder shelter
shelter mount for stilling well
float, pulley, counterweight, and tape

Data Collection Software

Palm OS  or Portable PC (Win95/98) versions
Menu-driven controls for:
    a. date/clock settings
    b. data write frequency
    c. encoder reference settings
    d. encoder type (counts per rev)
    e. site ID code
    f. encoder status check
    g. encoder level settings
    h. rainfall and runoff reset
    i. water sampler trigger settings
    j. datafile download and reset

updated 05/20/2003, copyright 1999 by ISSA Services, Inc.