AQUAREAD 10401-00869 Aqua Logger Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- AQUAREAD
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
for the AquaLogger – 7000
Multiparameter Water Quality
Logger & Utilities
Revision: D
Date: 19th October, 2023
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WARNING
Favourable indications made by this equipment do not guarantee water is safe
for human or animal consumption. This equipment can not detect the presence of
harmful bacteria or toxins. If in doubt, ALWAYS TREAT SUSPECT WATER PRIOR TO
CONSUMPTION.
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Aquaread™, AquaPlus™, Aquameter™, Aquaprobe™, LoggerLink™ and RapidCal™ are
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Microsoft®, Windows® and Excel® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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Introduction
This manual covers the setup, operation and maintenance of the Aquaread
AquaLogger- 7000 when used in conjunction with an Aquaread Aquaprobe, and
should be read in conjunction with the latest revision of the relevant
Aquaread Aquaprobe Instruction Manual.
1.1. What does it do?
The Aquaread AquaLogger-7000 is a data logging device for use in conjunction
with any model Aquaprobe (up to and including the AP-7000) or the AquaPlus
optical DO/EC probe.
The AquaLogger-7000 is the same diameter as the AP-7000 and can be suspended
in a well or borehole above the Probe.
The AquaLogger-7000 is powered by six standard alkaline ‘C’ cells that can
give over 6 months continuous logging, dependent upon the logging rates and
cleaning frequency set.
The full memory capacity is 15,000 complete sets of data.
The logging rate can be set between 1 minute and 120 hours (5 days). An event
trigger can also be set that will increase the logging rate if a selected
parameter changes rapidly.
The AquaLogger-7000 can also be set to send clean commands to an AP-7000 at
regular intervals. Please note however, when the battery voltage becomes low,
the cleaning function will be suspended.
Setup of the AquaLogger-7000 and data retrieval is done via a USB cable on a
PC running LoggerLink utility software. See section 4 for further details.
What’s in the Box?
The AquaLogger-7000 is supplied with the following:
- The AquaLogger-7000 unit.
- USB Cable for setup and downloading logged data to a PC.
2.1. The AquaLogger-7000 and the Environment
The AquaLogger-7000 is designed to be used outdoors and is rated to IP67, that
is to say it is waterproof but it is not designed for submersion. Depth and
Dissolved Oxygen measurements rely on the ability of the AquaLogger-7000 to
read atmospheric pressure. If the unit is submerged, the depth measurement
feature will not work and the Dissolved Oxygen readings will be erroneous.
Please note that the flying socket on the AquaLogger-7000 is only waterproof
when the associated Aquaprobe plug is fitted. Without the plug fitted, water
can enter the socket. Damage caused to the flying socket by water ingress is
not covered by your warranty.
You may notice a small hole on the underside of the unit. This is a waterproof
vent for the internal barometric sensor. Do not poke anything in this hole!
Doing so will cause major damage to the vent’s waterproof membrane and
invalidate your warranty.
2.2. Important Notes Regarding Long-Term Deployment
Aquaprobes should not be deployed and then left for extended periods
without regular checking, calibration and maintenance.
The time period between maintenance visits depends heavily upon the deployment
conditions. For example, if the Aquaprobe is deployed in clean water, the only
necessity should be regular single point calibration of the electrodes. This
should be done every 4 – 6 weeks.
If the Aquaprobe is deployed in water that is polluted, silt-laden or heavily
affected by algal growth, maintenance visits should be much more frequent.
On the Aquaprobe model AP-7000, it is very important to keep the cleaning
brushes in good condition. The brushes should be replaced as soon as they show
any signs of clogging or deterioration.
On all models of Aquaprobe, it is very important to keep the inside of the
Probe Sleeve and End Cap clean and free from any build up of algae or silt.
The Probe Sleeve and End Cap form an integral part of the optical measurement
system.
If they are allowed to become excessively dirty, the accuracy of your readings
will be affected.
It is strongly recommended that after initial deployment, maintenance visits
are made on a weekly basis in order to assess the rate of fouling. After
several weeks, it should be possible to establish the optimum time interval
for routine maintenance at any given site.
All ion selective electrodes (ISE) exhibit calibration drift over time. Drift
should not be a major problem where the electrodes can be frequently
calibrated. However, if the electrodes are to be used in long-term deployment
studies, drift is almost certain to occur.
Also remember, in order to achieve accurate readings with ISE electrodes, the
Probe needs to be placed in flowing water with a minimum flow rate of 0.3m/s
over the electrode.
If there is no water flow across an ISE electrode, the ions in the immediate
area of the electrode will be depleted and the readings will start to fall.
During long term deployment of ion selective electrodes, the user should
obtain grab samples during the course of the deployment for analysis in the
laboratory by chemical means and use the results to apply post calibration to
the recorded results.
Finally, remember to check the condition of the batteries at every visit. If
in doubt, replace them. See LED Indications in section 5.6. and Battery Life
in section 8.1.
Battery Installation and Care
The AquaLogger requires two AAA size batteries and six C size batteries. The
two AAA cells provide backup for the unit’s clock. The six C cells provide
primary power for the unit.
To install the batteries, unscrew the upper part of the AquaLogger body from
the lower part at the split-line. Remove the upper part of the AquaLogger
body. Following the battery polarity markings inside the battery compartment,
insert two AAA cells and six C
cells in the two battery holders. Apply some silicone grease to the body
threads then screw the two halves back together. Be sure to tighten the two
halves properly.
3.1. Choice of Battery Type
Always use good quality Alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries should
never be used, as these will lose their charge after a month or so of use due
to internal current leakage. If the AquaLogger-7000 is to be out of use for a
long period, remove the batteries to prevent damage due to possible leakage.
3.2. Battery Life
The life of the primary C cells is dependent upon the logging rate, cleaning
frequency and temperature (see section 8.1.). During setup of the
AquaLogger-7000 using LoggerLink software, the estimated battery life will be
displayed and updated as you alter the logging rate settings. Please bear in
mind that battery life will be much shorter than that indicated at low
temperatures.
3.3. Battery Condition Monitoring
Battery condition is continuously monitored by the AquaLogger-7000. When an
Aquaprobe is first connected, if a low battery condition is detected, the blue
LED on the base of the AquaLogger-7000 will give four flashes every two
seconds. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible if this
indication is given.
If the batteries are too low to operate the unit reliably, the blue LED on the
base of the AquaLogger-7000 will give five flashes every two seconds. The unit
will not log data if this condition exists. Actual battery capacity and
estimated battery life remaining can be measured at any time by connecting
AquaLogger-7000 to a PC running LoggerLink Logger Utility software.
3.4. Prior to First Use
Prior to first use, the AquaLogger-7000 must be set up. To do this, the
AquaLogger-7000 must have batteries fitted and must be connected to a PC
running LoggerLink Logger Utility software.
Important: Install the LoggerLink Software BEFORE connecting the
AquaLogger7000 to your PC for the first time.
LoggerLink™ Logger Utility PC Software
LoggerLink Logger Utility is a program designed to run under Microsoft®
Windows® XP®, Vista® or 7 on a stand-alone PC with a minimum screen resolution
of 1024 x 768, and an available USB 2.0 socket.
4.1. Downloading LoggerLink™ PC Software from the Aquaread® website
The LoggerLink™ PC Software is available for download using the following
link: http://www.aquaread.co.uk/downloads.php
From the Aquaread® Downloads page, select ‘LoggerLink-AquaLogger Utility’.
The software will be downloaded as a .ZIP file.
4.2. Software Installation
Unzip the downloaded .ZIP file into a temporary directory . Browse the
temporary directory and click on ‘setup.exe’. You will be given the usual
Windows® security warnings. Allow the software to install. Once installed,
LoggerLink™ will run automatically.
To communicate with the Logger, two further software ‘drivers’ need to be
installed. These are the ‘AquaLogger’ driver and a’USB Serial Port’ driver.
4.3. Driver Installation
Connect the Logger to your PC using the USB cable provided. The ‘Found New
Hardware’ wizard on your PC should activate automatically.
Different versions of Windows® react to plugging USB devices in differently.
Earlier versions will give you the option to ‘locate and install driver
software’. If this happens, direct Windows® to your temporary directory
containing the unzipped download.
If your version of Windows® tries to search the Internet or ‘Windows Update’
for the drivers, stop the search and direct Windows® to your temporary
directory.
If Windows® reports a problem installing the drivers, go to your Windows®
Device Manager, locate the ‘AquaLogger device and update the driver forcing
Windows® to search your temporary directory for the driver. Repeat this
process for the USB Serial Port.
4.4. Running LoggerLink
Select LoggerLink from your Programs menu. After an introductory splash-
screen has been displayed, the following screen will appear: 4.5.
Logger Setup
Prior to first use, the AquaLogger-7000 must be set up. In order to do this,
ensure your AquaLogger-7000 has a full set of batteries installed. Connect the
AquaLogger-7000 to your PC using the USB cable supplied. The AquaLogger-7000
will switch itself on automatically and the blue LED will light continuously
all the time the unit is plugged into your PC.
First click on the button labelled Upload Data From Logger to read the
Logger’s serial number, memory and battery status. Next click on the button
labelled Logger Setup. The Setup Screen shown below will be
displayed.The
existing Logger settings are shown on the left of the screen in the Existing
Settings box along with the Logger’s current time and date. The time and date
values do not update in real time. They are a snapshot of the Logger’s clock
at the time the settings were uploaded.
To alter the Logger’s settings and clock, enter the revised values in the New
Settings box on the right of the screen then click the <<Update button.
4.6. Setting the Logging Rate
To set the normal logging rate of the Logger, simply set the hours and minutes
values in the two Log Data Every: boxes.
4.7. Setting the Cleaning Frequency (when connected to an AP-7000 Only)
To set the probe cleaning frequency, set a value in the Clean Probe Every: box
and tick the ON box. For example, if the Logging Rate is set to 2 hour and the
Clean Probe Every: is set to 4, the probe will be cleaned every four logging
cycles (i.e. every eight hours).
4.8. Event Logging
In addition to regular logging, the AquaLogger-7000 can be set up to log on
an event, such as a rapid rise in water level.
In order to activate event logging, first tick the Event Logging Enabled tick
box. Next select the parameter that you want to use for event logging. In the
example above, temperature has been selected.
Next, select the time interval at which the event should be monitored. This
value must be more regular than the normal logging rate. In the example above,
the temperature will be monitored every two hours.
Finally, set the trigger point for the event logging, in other words, the
amount the value has to change from the previous reading in order to be
logged.
So, in the example above, the temperature will be monitored every two hours
but will only be logged if it varies by more than 10% from the previous logged
value.
4.9. EC Correction
The AquaLogger-7000 reads and stores Electrical Conductivity (EC) in an
absolute form from the Aquaprobe. Prior to output to LoggerLink, the EC can be
corrected to correspond to a reference temperature of either 20°C or 25°C. EC
referenced to 25°C is usually preferred in the USA whereas EC referenced to
20°C is generally used throughout Europe.
To choose the way in which EC is reported, simply click one of the three
settings within the EC Correction box.
4.10. Setting the Logger Time and Date
When the setup screen is entered, the current time and date from your PC will
be inserted in the Time and Date box. To alter these values, simply use your
mouse.
4.11. Updating the Logger
Once you are satisfied with the new settings you have made and are sure that
the time and date are correct, click the <<Update button. All the values from
the New Settings box will be transferred to the AquaLogger-7000. The
AquaLogger-7000 will then copy the values back to the Existing Settings box.
Verify that the new settings have been made correctly, then click the Exit
button to return to normal operation.
A revised estimated memory and battery life will be shown based on the changes
you have made to the settings.
Please note: If you remove the two AAA batteries in the
AquaLogger-7000, you will need to re-connect the AquaLogger-7000 to a PC and
reset the time and date.
4.12. Uploading Data from the AquaLogger-7000
Ensure your AquaLogger-7000 has batteries installed. Connect the
AquaLogger-7000 to your PC using the USB cable supplied. The AquaLogger-7000
will switch itself on automatically and the blue LED will light continuously
all the time the unit is plugged into your PC.
Click the ‘Upload Data From Logger’ button. LoggerLink will search for the
AquaLogger7000 then upload all the available logged data from the Logger to
your PC.
A progress bar and file counter will be displayed during this process.
Once upload is complete, the memory Tag, date and time for all the logged data
that has been uploaded will be displayed in the Uploaded Data column on the
left of the screen.To view any of the logged data records, simply click on
the desired Tag, date and time label as shown above. The data for the
highlighted label will be displayed in the individual data boxes, which are
grouped by electrode function. Any data that is unavailable or out of range
will be displayed as either blanks or dashes. To move up and down the
Tag/date/time column, use either your mouse or the cursor up/down keys.
The box on the right of the screen labelled Logger Status gives important
information concerning the current status of the AquaLogger-7000. The top box
shows the total number of records stored in the Logger. The second box shows
an estimate of the number of logging days remaining at the current logging
rate. The third box shows the current battery voltage and the bottom box shows
an estimated battery life based on the current logging rate.
4.13. On Screen Help
Help has been provided in this software in the form of ‘Tool Tips’. If you
want to know what a control button does or what a data box displays, simply
move your mouse pointer over the item in question. A Tool Tip will appear
after a few seconds to give you more information.
4.14. Saving Logged Data
Once a set of logged data has been uploaded from the AquaLogger-7000, it can
be saved on your PC as a Raw Data file. These files use a proprietary format
and are saved with a .ldf (logger data file) extension.
To save the uploaded data, click the ‘Save as Raw Data’ button. You will be
asked for a file name in the normal Windows® format. The file name you choose
will automatically be given the .ldf extension.
Useful Tip: Once you have saved the logged data, it is a good idea to clear
the AquaLogger-7000’s memory so next time you log data, you don’t get both
your old data and new data uploaded to your PC.
4.15. Retrieving Logged Data
Once a Raw Data file has been saved using the above technique, it can be
easily retrieved by clicking on the ‘Open Raw Data’ button. When a raw data
file is opened, it will appear exactly as uploaded data and the file name will
be displayed in the box below the Report Header box. The Logger Status box
will remain blank.
4.16. Exporting Data
LoggerLink can export data in two different formats. Before exporting data,
the actual data to be exported must be selected. First, select which data
records you want to export by checking the relevant check-boxes in the
Uploaded Data column. You can check or uncheck all data records simultaneously
by checking or un-checking the ‘Check / Un-Check All’ box above the Uploaded
Data column.
Next, select which individual data classes you want to export by checking or
un-checking the check-boxes next to each individual data box. You are now
ready to export your data.
4.17. Exporting Text Reports
To export a text report, first fill in the boxes in the group marked Report
Header on the left of the screen. The Logger’s serial number is automatically
inserted. This information will be used at the beginning of your report. Next,
click on the ‘Export as Text Report’ button. You will be asked to specify a
file name. A .txt extension will automatically be added.
A report will be generated that consists of a cover page giving the start and
end date and time, the total number of readings, an analysis of the highest
and lowest readings, the variance between the highest and lowest readings, the
average readings and the GLP calibration data for the Aquaprobe used to take
the readings. Each block of individual readings, laid out in chronological
order, follows this page. This report can be imported into any text editor or
word processor package.
Useful Tip: Of the two text editors supplied with Windows® , Microsoft®
WordPad is the preferred text editor for viewing LoggerLink Text Reports as
this handles text file formatting better than Microsoft® Notepad.
A typical report cover page follows:
LoggerLink Report
File name: | C:\Test\3 day test 024690136.txt |
---|---|
Operator name: | G.E.M. |
Company name: | Aquaread Ltd |
Site name: | Test Site 4 |
Start date and time: | 7/24/2010 10:09 |
End date and time: | 7/27/2010 13:01 |
Total number of readings: | 877 |
Highest readings
Temp: | 19.8C | Tag: 0648 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 15:51:00 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baro: | 1020mb | Tag: 0315 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 12:19:00 |
Depth: | 2.43M | Tag: 0316 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 14:19:00 |
Turb: | 05.8 NTU | Tag: 0560 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 08:46:00 |
pH: | 7.63 | Tag: 0565 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 09:09:00 |
pHmV: | -36.3mV | Tag: 0009 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:49:01 |
ORP: | 365.7mV | Tag: 0320 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 12:44:00 |
DO: | 79.4% Sat | Tag: 0742 | Date: 27-Jul-2010 | Time: 01:46:00 |
EC: | 810uS/cm | Tag: 0588 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:51:00 |
RES: | 1,445 Ω•cm | Tag: 0285 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 09:49:00 |
TDS: | 526mg/L | Tag: 0588 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:51:00 |
SAL: | 0.40ppt | Tag: 0001 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:09:33 |
SSG: | 0.0st | Tag: 0001 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:09:33 |
Lowest readings
Temp: | 17.9C | Tag: 0254 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 07:14:01 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baro: | 1005mb | Tag: 0838 | Date: 27-Jul-2010 | Time: 09:46:00 |
Depth: | 2.05M | Tag: 0744 | Date: 27-Jul-2010 | Time: 09:46:00 |
Turb: | 04.1 NTU | Tag: 0830 | Date: 27-Jul-2010 | Time: 09:06:00 |
pH: | 7.55 | Tag: 0003 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:19:01 |
pHmV: | -40.8mV | Tag: 0556 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 08:24:00 |
ORP: | 354.4mV | Tag: 0820 | Date: 27-Jul-2010 | Time: 08:16:00 |
DO: | 30.1% Sat | Tag: 0427 | Date: 25-Jul-2010 | Time: 21:39:00 |
EC: | 782uS/cm | Tag: 0149 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 22:29:01 |
RES: | 1,358 Ω•cm | Tag: 0651 | Date: 26-Jul-2010 | Time: 18:11:13 |
TDS: | 508mg/L | Tag: 0145 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 22:09:01 |
SAL: | 0.39ppt | Tag: 0017 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 11:29:01 |
SSG: | 0.0st | Tag: 0001 | Date: 24-Jul-2010 | Time: 10:09:33 |
| Variance| Average values
---|---|---
Temp:| 1.9C| 18.81C
Baro:| 15mb| 1013mb
Depth:| 0.38M| 2.25M
Turb:| 1.7 NTU| 4.87 NTU
pH:| 0.08| 7.6
pHmV:| 4.5mV| -39.09mV
ORP:| 11.3mV| 358.45mV
DO:| 49.3% Sat| 59.10% Sat
EC:| 28uS/cm| 792.2uS/cm
RES:| 87 Ω•cm| 1,415.4 Ω•cm
TDS:| 18mg/l| 514.4mg/l
SAL:| 0.01ppt| 0.391ppt
SSG:| 0.0st| 0.00st
Calibration (GLP) data****
Turb Zero: | 24-Jul-10 |
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pH 7.00: | 24-Jul-10 |
DO Zero: | 23-Jul-10 |
EC: | 24-Jul-10 |
Turb 1000: | 23-Jul-10 |
pH 4.01: | 23-Jul-10 |
DO 100%: | 24-Jul-10 |
ORP: | 23-Jul-10 |
Blocks of individual readings, laid out in chronological order, follow this
cover page. The readings picked out on the cover page can be cross-referenced
to the blocks of individual readings using the Tag numbers.
4.18. Exporting Excel® Files
To export an Excel® file, click on the ‘Export as Excel File’ button. You
will be asked to specify a file name. A .xls extension will automatically be
added. Excel® files are exported in a Tab delimited text format. This means
that each data field is separated by a Tab, and each data record appears on a
new line.
Excel® files are saved with a .xls extension and can be opened directly in
Microsoft® Excel®. When opening a .xls file created by LoggerLink for the
first time, Excel®may automatically run a ‘Text Import Wizard’. Follow the
three simple steps to import the file.
Save the file afterwards as a ‘Microsoft Excel Workbook’.
4.19. Clearing the Logger’s Memory
Once the data has been uploaded from the AquaLogger-7000 and saved, the
Logger’s memory may be cleared by clicking on the Clear Memory button, which
is located in the Logger Status box.
Installing the AquaLogger-7000 and Aquaprobe
5.1. Calibrating the Aquaprobe
Prior to first use, the Aquaprobe should be fully calibrated using an Aquaread
Aquameter and a set of calibration standards. See the latest revision of the
relevant Aquaprobe Instruction Manual for calibration procedures.
5.2. Suspending the Aquaprobe
The various models of Aquaprobe are designed to connect to the AquaLogger
using an Aquaprobe Extension Cable.
The flying socket an the AquaLogger should not be allowed to support the
weight of Aquaprobe models AP-5000 or AP-7000.If you
are installing one of these larger
Aquaprobes, loop the Extension Cable back to the suspension eye on the bottom
of the AquaLogger and Ty-wrap it in place to take the strain off the in-line
plug and socket.
5.3. Connecting the Aquaprobe
The Aquaprobe Extension Cable features high-pressure metal connectors, which
incorporate several O-ring seals. Prior to first connection, the seals must be
lubricated using the silicone grease supplied with the Aquaprobe.Apply a
generous smear of grease to the O-rings where indicated above. Be careful not
to get any grease inside the connector near the gold contacts. A small smear
of grease should also be applied to the threads to allow easy tightening of
the collar.
To connect the Extension Cable to the Aquaprobe, align the coloured dot on the
Aquaprobe with the ◄AQUAREAD logo on the plug body, then press the plug into
the socket and tighten the retaining collar fully.
Once the Aquaprobe has been connected to the Extension Cable, the AquaLogger
can be connected. To connect the Extension Cable to the AquaLogger, align the
two ◄AQUAREAD logos on the connectors, then press the plug into the socket and
tighten the retaining collar.
The AquaLogger-7000 will switch on automatically when the Aquaprobe is
connected. The blue LED will light continuously for five seconds when the
probe has been successfully recognised and initialised.
5.4. Important Information Regarding Depth Measurement
Depth is measured in Aquaprobe models AP-2000-D, AP-5000 and AP-7000 by a
pressure sensor mounted inside the body of the probe. The datum for depth
measurement on the Aquaprobe is the top row of holes in the probe sleeve.
Depth is calculated by subtracting the barometric pressure being measured in
the AquaLogger-7000 from the water pressure being measured in the Aquaprobe.
The pressure differential, once corrected for temperature and salinity (water
density), is directly proportional to depth.
The depth measurement system uses the EC sensor to detect when the probe has
been placed in water. All the time the probe is measuring an EC of zero, the
depth will read zero. As soon as an EC value greater than zero is detected,
the Logger will start to calculate depth.
For this reason, it is important to ensure the Aquaprobe is connected to the
AquaLogger-7000 prior to submerging the probe in water.
5.5. Normal Operation
Directly after connection of an Aquaprobe, the AquaLogger-7000 will take
readings at twosecond intervals for a period of five minutes.
During this period, the LED on the underside of the Logger should give a
single flash every two seconds.
If the LED flashes more than once every two seconds, refer to section 5.6. LED
Indications.
After four minutes have elapsed, the Logger will command the Aquaprobe to
carry out a clean cycle (AP-7000 only).
After a further minutes has elapsed, the Logger will log its first lot of
data, then enter a dormant state, waiting for the next programmed logging
event. During the dormant state, the blue LED will not flash.
It is important that you lower the Aquaprobe into the water before this five-
minute period has expired, otherwise the initial set of readings and all
subsequent depth readings will be erroneous. It is also important to lower the
Aquaprobe into the water slowly.
When a logging event is imminent, the Logger will leave its dormant state and
take readings every two seconds for a period of thirty seconds.
During this time, the blue LED will flash every two seconds. At the end of the
thirty-second reading period, the readings will be logged and the Logger will
re-enter the dormant state.
5.6. LED Indications
The AquaLogger-7000 has a single, blue LED positioned on the underside. This
LED is used to indicate the status of the AquaLogger-7000 by flashing at
various rates. The chart below shows the possible combinations and what they
mean.
Sequence | What it means | Action |
---|---|---|
Single flash | Everything is normal | No action required |
Double flash | AquaLogger-7000 can not read the Probe | See Troubleshooting |
below
Three flash| The memory is full| Download data and clear memory
Four flashes| Battery Voltage is getting low| Replace the batteries
Five flashes| Battery Voltage is too low for reliable operation and the
unit is no longer logging| Replace the batteries
Note: When the battery voltage becomes low, the cleaning function will be suspended.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section details some of the common difficulties you may encounter when
using the AquaLogger-7000, Aquaprobes and LoggerLink software. Try all the
suggested remedies.
If your problem is still unresolved, contact our Service Department.
Problem | Cause / Remedy |
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The AquaLogger-7000 LED does not flash when an Aquaprobe is connected. |
Batteries are probably dead or
incorrectly fitted. Check you have fresh batteries fitted and that they are
inserted the correct way round.
The AquaLogger-7000 LED gives a double flash when the Aquaprobe is connected.|
Probably a poor connection.
Disconnect the Aquaprobe plug, ensure there is no debris or moisture in the
plug and
socket, then re-connect the plug ensuring it is fully inserted and that the
screw collar is fully tightened.
The LoggerLink software can not find the AquaLogger-7000.| The USB drivers may not be properly installed. Reinstall
the USB drivers carefully following the instructions.
There may be a problem with the
USB socket on the PC, try an alternative socket.
The LED on the AquaLogger-7000 does not light up when it is connected to a
PC.| The batteries in the
AquaLogger-7000 may be dead or incorrectly fitted. Check you have fresh
batteries fitted and that they are inserted the correct way round. The USB
cable does not power the AquaLogger-7000.
There may be a problem with the
USB socket on the PC, try an alternative socket.
Battery electrolyte leakage detected in the battery compartment.| Remove and discard the
batteries immediately.
Thoroughly clean the battery compartment and terminals.
If the battery terminals are corroded, contact our Service Department for
return instructions.
Declarations of Conformity
7.1. CE Declaration
Declaration of comformity
Aquaread Aquameter, Aquaprobe, Aquasonde, Aquatel, BlueLink and LeveLine water
monitoring products are in compliance with essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directives
Electromagnetic Comptibility (EMC) Legislation 2014/30/EU
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Aquaread Limited
Bridge House
Northdown Industrial Park Broadstairs
Kent CT10 3JP
Date Jan 1st 2023
7.2. UKCA Declaration Declaration of comformity
Aquaread Aquameter, Aquaprobe, Aquasonde, Aquatel, BlueLink and LeveLine water
monitoring products are in compliance with essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directives
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 Aquaread Limited
Bridge House
Northdown Industrial Park Broadstairs
Kent CT10 3JP
Date Jan 1st 2023
Technical Specification
Dimensions (Dia x Length) | 77mm x 250mm |
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Weight (including batteries) | 1500g (including batteries) |
Data Memory | 15,000 full sets including GLP data |
Atmospheric Pressure | 150mb – 1150mb Accuracy +/- 1mb |
PC Interface | USB (cable provided) |
Power Supply | 6 x Alkaline C cells + 2 x Alkaline AAA cells |
Battery Life | Dependent upon logging rate and temperature. See table below |
Operating Temperature | -20˚C to +70˚C |
Protection Class | IP67 |
8.1. Battery Life
The life of the batteries is dependent upon logging rate, cleaning frequency
and temperature.
The table below gives a number of examples for quick reference. For more
detailed information, use LoggerLink software to estimate battery life based
on the unit’s actual battery voltage.
Logging / Event Testing Rate | Estimated Battery Life at 21°C |
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Every Minute | 1 Week |
Every 5 Minutes | 1 Month |
Every 10 Minutes | 2 Months |
Every 15 Minutes | 3 Months |
Every 30 Minutes | 6 Months |
Every Hour | 1 Year |
Please Note:
- When cold, alkaline batteries will not perform to their full specification. For this reason, the battery life estimations shown above and in the LoggerLink Software will be significantly shorter (by up to 50%) at lower temperatures.
- When the battery voltage becomes low, the cleaning function will be suspended (AP-7000 only).
Aquaread Ltd
Bridge House
Northdown Industrial Park
Broadstairs
Kent CT10 3JP
ENGLAND
Phone: +44 1843 600 030
www.aquaread.com
© 2023 Aquaread Ltd.
Documents / Resources
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AQUAREAD 10401-00869 Aqua
Logger
[pdf] Instruction Manual
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