Solinst 3001 DataGrabber 5 Datalogger Data Transfer Device Instructions
- June 6, 2024
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Solinst 3001 DataGrabber 5 Datalogger Data Transfer Device Instructions
Compatibility Notes:
The DataGrabber 5 is compatible with the Levelogger 5 Series of dataloggers,
Level Vent 5 and Aqua Vent 5, as well as Levelogger Edge and Gold Series
dataloggers, Level Vent and Aqua Vent using their most recent firmware
versions.
Firmware can be updated in older DataGrabber units to be compatible with these Solinst dataloggers. The DataGrabber must have firmware version 2.000 or higher to allow a firmware upgrade. Contact Solinst if you have a firmware version lower than 2.000.
The DataGrabber firmware version can be found inside the battery compartment.
To update the firmware in your DataGrabber, go to the Solinst website at: https://www.solinst.com/downloads/
Operating Principles
The DataGrabber 5 allows direct transfer of data from a Solinst datalogger to a USB flash drive key. All data in the memory is copied. The transfer does not interrupt a running datalogger. The data in memory is not erased.
The data is saved as an .xle file on the USB memory device, which can be opened using Levelogger Software on your PC.
DataGrabber 5 Battery
The DataGrabber uses one 9V replaceable alkaline or lithium battery.
To install or replace the 9V battery:
- Unscrew the top cap of the DataGrabber.
- Remove the old battery if required.
- Ensure proper polarity and insert the new battery.
- Screw the top cap firmly back onto the housing.
DataGrabber 5 Indicator Light
Operating Instructions
- Connect the DataGrabber 5 to your datalogger:
a) Connect to your Levelogger or Rainlogger in one of two ways:
• Thread the DataGrabber onto the top end of a deployed L5 Direct Read Cable.
• Thread or slip the Levelogger into an L5 Threaded or Slip fit Adaptor and thread the Levelogger 5 App Interface into the other connection.
b) Connect the DataGrabber to a Level Vent 5 Wellhead
c) Connect the DataGrabber to your Aqua Vent 5 Wellhead using a DataGrabber
Connector Cable.
Note: While the Aqua Vent is connected to the DataGrabber, an SPX
Wellhead will ignore or provide time-out response to any requests if connected
to a MODBUS or SDI-12 network.
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Plug the USB memory device into the DataGrabber.
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Press and hold the push-button for two seconds to turn the DataGrabber on. The DataGrabber will perform a self-test.
Note: Red light flashing at start-up, indicates a low battery. Replace before using the DataGrabber. -
The data will automatically transfer to the USB memory device as an.xle file. This can take about 8 minutes for a full datalogger download (40,000 logs).
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When the green light appears, you can remove the USB device and disconnect.
Note: If a red light appears during the data transfer, which indicates insufficient space on the USB device, the unit will automatically shut-down and abort the transfer. -
The DataGrabber will automatically turn off five seconds after the data has been successfully transferred.
Note: Press the push-button for two seconds to turn the DataGrabber off.
Solinst DataGrabber uses the real-time operating system:
FreeRTOS.org
Solinst Canada Ltd. 35 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario Canada L7G 4R8
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