HERON barLog, User/Software Manual

Page 1: ...dipperLog Series User Software Manual dipperLog Series User Software Manual 25 Years 25 Years Since 1995 www heroninstruments com Rev 1 0 2020...

Page 2: ...stem Components 10 Instrument 10 Vented Non Vented Direct Read Cable 11 Customizable Cable Length 11 Accessories 13 Getting Started 14 Downloading dipperLog Software 14 Downloading dipperLog Software...

Page 3: ...29 Logging Method Descriptions 30 Downloading Data to PC 30 Multiple Downloads 31 Cleaning and Maintenance 32 Overview 32 What to Expect From Your dipperLog Groundwater Data Logger 32 Selecting the Pr...

Page 4: ...ssure Ranges 10m 30ft 14PSI 30m 100ft 43PSI 60m 200ft 85PSI 120m 400ft 171PSI Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressure Resolution FS 0 0...

Page 5: ...rating Features Pressure Ranges 10m 30ft 14PSI 30m 100ft 43PSI 60m 200ft 85PSI 120m 400ft 171PSI Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressur...

Page 6: ...atures Pressure Ranges 10m 30ft 14PSI 30m 100ft 43PSI 60m 200ft 85PSI 120m 400ft 171PSI Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressure Resolut...

Page 7: ...t 14PSI 30m 100ft 43PSI 60m 200ft 85PSI 120m 400ft 171PSI Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressure Resolution FS 0 001 Battery Life Depe...

Page 8: ...30m 100ft 43PSI Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressure Resolution FS 0 01 Battery Life Depending On Usage Up to 2 500 000 Readings Up...

Page 9: ...2 and ISO 80601 2 56 NIST Traceability Operating Features Pressure Ranges N A Overpressure Rating 2X Factory Calibrated Range Operating Temperature 20 C to 80 C 5 F to 175 F Pressure Resolution FS 0 0...

Page 10: ...ged or vented pressure sensor eliminates the effects of atmospheric pressure because the vent tube in the vented cable allows atmospheric pressure to be applied to the back of the sensor The units of...

Page 11: ...nts To compensate your absolute measurements use your barLog files within the dipperLog Software Note Both styles of direct read cable allow communication while the logger is in the well Polyethylene...

Page 12: ...og Software USB The dipperLog Software PN 5008 comes free with every dipperLog purchased The latest version of the dipperLog Software can be downloaded from www heroninstruments com Communication Cabl...

Page 13: ...casing fence or pump house any solid surface The tapNtell provides an instant real time reading of water level and temperature with a tap of a finger SDI 12 The SDI 12 PN 5021 system enables the dippe...

Page 14: ...Getting Started Downloading dipperLog Software 1 Insert provided Heron USB dipperLog Software can also be obtained from www heroninstruments com 2 Open USB Drive find dipperLog Software download file...

Page 15: ...dipperLog Series User Software Manual 15 www heroninstruments com 905 628 4999...

Page 16: ...16 www heroninstruments com 905 628 4999 Downloading dipperLog Software Continued 4 The dipperLog Software is now successfully downloaded...

Page 17: ...ot so low that the pressure sensor range might be exceeded at the highest anticipated water level Refer to the diagram below to determine usable depth Verify Depth After the dipperLog on direct read o...

Page 18: ...d Radius 5cm 2 Stabilization Time Following installation of a logger allow for about 10 minutes in ideal cases before taking data reading in order for the logger to stabilize Also the deployment cable...

Page 19: ...er or one that is not on a mission the device setup tab will open automatically To start a new deployment fill out the provided form to set up the logger Job Number 5 Digits Numbers Letters to Represe...

Page 20: ...ttom left hand corner Note If the logger was on a mission the empty fields will become populated with data If it is a new logger the device setup tab will automatically open Logger Information Logger...

Page 21: ...s set to start immediately or on a delayed start Logger started on Indicates the date when the logger was started only if the logger is currently on a mission Memory Status shows your logger s availab...

Page 22: ...e on the data reports page click the Download button in the top left of the screen The logger will begin to transfer its data into the dipperLog Software Once finished downloading the data the data wi...

Page 23: ...our dipperLog was started before placement in well this option allows you to use that first recorded barometric pressure reading to compensate all subsequent data points This will not adjust your data...

Page 24: ...ensity of seawater ranges over somewhat higher values which vary with proximity to shores rivers etc as well as with geographic location depth Representative average values are 1 026 1 028 Van Nostran...

Page 25: ...arLog data to be used in compensation Select Open to import files Select Add under the dipperLog Files Navigate to location where downloaded data sets are saved Select dipperLog data to be compensated...

Page 26: ...rks to the boxes and select Save on Computer to overwrite the previously uncompensated data file The compensated data will now display two additional columns of values Head of Water Pressure recorded...

Page 27: ...he device value fields For above example 1 137 10 55 3 Select Sync to establish correct calibration factor This correction can be applied by activating the drift compensation on the Data Reports tab a...

Page 28: ...been completed the data files in CSV format will be exported to the designated destination folder with no further input from you If data needed in Text format dipperLog must be downloaded and saved i...

Page 29: ...are currently being displayed The selected dipperLog information will be displayed Selecting a new ID number from the list display will update the screen to display the new settings Logger ID Serial...

Page 30: ...n Cable to your PC and the other end to the dipperLog or well head reader 3 Select Connect Loggers in the bottom left corner of the screen 4 If you have multiple loggers connected to multiple PC Commu...

Page 31: ...y to be re deployed or return to Logger Information for further options Multiple Downloads If you have multiple dipperLogs connected and listed in the text box on your screen select Multiple Downloads...

Page 32: ...so damage the sensor A temperature detector is used to accurately compensate for temperature changes within the range of 0 C to 50 C for the dipperLog line Your dipperLog will record pressure and temp...

Page 33: ...ite is based on your monitoring environment In good quality freshwater like a municipal production well inspecting a dipperLog and taking manual readings may be done once a season whereas physical cle...

Page 34: ...ore bought products designed for household use can also be used Suspended Solids High suspended solid loads may block the pressure transducer holes or clog the internal pressure cell To minimize this...

Page 35: ...nits are determined by your computer settings and not the software if someone sends you a file of dipperLog data that they downloaded and saved in metric if your computer settings indicate imperial un...

Page 36: ...xcel or some other third party software application to recreate it Q What operating systems is the software compatible with A The software will work on Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Note The software...

Page 37: ...ly slow dipperLog Troubleshooting 1 Make sure your logger is properly connected to your computer If it is on a detachable cable consider removing it from the cable and attaching the PC Communication c...

Page 38: ...ity 300 hours continual reading at 150 C 0 03 C Temperature Repeatability 8 Averages 0 0078 C Temperature cycling and hysteresis 8 Averages 0 0156 C Temperature sensor meets ASTM E1112 and ISO 80601 2...

Page 39: ...ifetime Temperature Stability 300 hours continual reading at 150 C 0 03 C Temperature Repeatability 8 Averages 0 0078 C Temperature cycling and hysteresis 8 Averages 0 0156 C Temperature sensor meets...

Page 40: ...me Temperature Stability 300 hours continual reading at 150 C 0 3 C Temperature Repeatability 8 Averages 0 01 C Temperature cycling and hysteresis 8 Averages 0 02 C Pressure Water Level Test Condition...

Page 41: ...ature Stability 300 hours continual reading at 150 C 0 3 C Temperature Repeatability 8 Averages 0 01 C Temperature cycling and hysteresis 8 Averages 0 02 C Pressure Water Level Test Condition Typical...