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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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==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:==

Revision as of 10:35, 22 September 2010

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

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