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[[Image:IMG_3959.jpg‎|right|400px|EM50 DECAGON logger]]
 
==Parameter to be measured:==
 
==Parameter to be measured:==
  
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==Equipment:==
 
==Equipment:==
  
DL2e data logger
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EM50 data logger
 
: Entries: 5 12-bit analog or 32-bit digital
 
: Entries: 5 12-bit analog or 32-bit digital
 
: Connection to sensors: 3.5mm jack plugs
 
: Connection to sensors: 3.5mm jack plugs
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: Housing: weather proofed and UV resistance plastic
 
: Housing: weather proofed and UV resistance plastic
 
: Communication via USB-cable
 
: Communication via USB-cable
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: there are wireless cellular and radio logger versions available
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==Advantages:==
 
==Advantages:==
 
* easily programmed
 
* easily programmed
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==Disadvantages:==
 
==Disadvantages:==
* no long live time 3-4 years
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* no long live time, approximately 3-4 years
  
 
==What to watch out for:==
 
==What to watch out for:==
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
Projects that used the above equipment:
 
Projects that used the above equipment:
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* [http://www.comtess.uni-oldenburg.de/ COMTESS]
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* [http://www.grosshang.de/index.php/naturalslope.html Natural Slope]
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Other related web sites:
 
Other related web sites:
 
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* [http://www.decagon.com/products/data-loggers-and-collectors-2/continuous-data-loggers/em50-digital-analog-data-logger/ EM50 at DECAGON]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:52, 5 March 2012

EM50 DECAGON logger

Parameter to be measured:

Data logging and data storage

Equipment:

EM50 data logger

Entries: 5 12-bit analog or 32-bit digital
Connection to sensors: 3.5mm jack plugs
Data storage: 1 MB or 36,800 data points
Battery type: 5AA Mignon Alkali or Lithium-Battery
Life time of Battery > 6 months
Housing: weather proofed and UV resistance plastic
Communication via USB-cable
there are wireless cellular and radio logger versions available

Advantages:

  • easily programmed
  • battery powered
  • weather proof
  • compatible only for decagon products
  • cheap

Disadvantages:

  • no long live time, approximately 3-4 years

What to watch out for:

Problems/Questions:

Links

Projects that used the above equipment:


Other related web sites:

References