Introduction to the HOBO U20L Water Level Logger

Rebecca Fish

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Introduction to the HOBO U20L Water Level Logger

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• A little about Onset

• Introducing the HOBO U20L Water Level Loggers– HOBO U20L Overview

– Comparison with the HOBO U20 loggers

– Mounting methods

– Software:

• Setting up the logger

• Using the Barometric Compensation Assistant

• Q & A

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Onset Computer Corporation

• World Leader in Data Loggers

• Founded in 1981

• Over 2.5 million HOBO data loggers sold

• Located on Cape Cod (MA)

• 120 employees

• Global network of dealers

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• A little about Onset

• Introducing the HOBO U20L Water Level Loggers– HOBO U20L Overview

– Comparison with the HOBO U20 loggers

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Poll – What data loggers have you been using?

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The HOBO U20L Water Level Logger

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HOBO U20L Series Overview

• Features a durable polypropylene housing to achieve an industry-leading price: $299

• Can be used in fresh or salt water

• Functionally equivalent to the metal U20 HOBO Water Level Loggers

• Available with three ranges (13’, 30’ and 100’)

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U20L Series Advantages

Feature Advantage

$299 price is the lowest in the industry • More spatial coverage for a given budget• More affordable for shrinking budgets

Durable polypropylene housing • Can be used in both fresh and saltwater

Part of HOBO Water Logger Family• Compatible with HOBO Waterproof

Shuttle and HOBOware Pro

• Optic data offload is easy and reliable in wet environments (no exposed electrical contacts)

• Convenience of using one data shuttle and the same software with a wide range of data loggers

• HOBOware Pro provides easy conversion to water level, and comprehensive graphing and analysis

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U20L Series U20 Series

Price $299 is the lowest in the industry $495/$595 – great price for 0.05%

Accuracy (typical) percent of full scale

0.1%Excellent temperature compensation

0.05% (0.075% for 13’ model) Excellent temperature compensation

Diameter 1.25” Less than 1”

Temperature Response Time (to 90% of change)

10 min - Good for accurate measurements with natural temperature fluctuations.

5 min - provides better accuracy with rapid water temperature changes (and in air for barometric)

Durability – Both series use the same durable ceramic sensor

Rugged polypropylene housing Metal housings provide the highestdurability, especially for near-freezing or ice conditions

Shielding Meets CE requirements for RFI immunity

Metal housing provides additional shielding from ESD/lightening

Depth Range Models with up to 100’ range Models with up to 250’ range

Saltwater Polypropylene housing is suitable for fresh or saltwater

Titanium version available for saltwater

NIST No certificate included 3-Point NIST-Traceable Certificate

Comparing HOBO U20L and U20 Water Level Loggers

Other Features of the U20L

• Self-contained, non-vented loggers for easy deployment

• Durable ceramic sensor can be used in saltwater and withstands being frozen

• Alignment nub helps ensure reliable communication with logger

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• A little about Onset

• Introducing the HOBO U20L Water Level Loggers– HOBO U20L Overview

– Comparison with the HOBO U20 loggers

– Mounting methods

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Poll – Where do you plan to deploy water level loggers?

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Common Mounting Methods

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In a Well (exiting well or stilling well)

Attaching to a rock or concrete block

Post Mount

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• A little about Onset

• Introducing the HOBO U20L Water Level Loggers– HOBO U20L Overview

– Comparison with the HOBO U20 loggers

– Mounting methods

– Software:

• Setting up the logger

• Using the Barometric Compensation Assistant

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Preparing Loggers for Deployment

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Launching Loggers:

• Check battery status

• Always log temperature as well as pressure (required for temperaturecompensation)

Using the Barometric Compensation Assistant

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Graphing and Analyzing Data

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Functionality in HOBOware Pro or export the data to other programs, such as Excel.

Questions?

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Contact Information

Onset Computer Corp.:

Tel. 1-800-LOGGERS (564-4377)

www.onsetcomp.com

Application Specialists:[email protected]

Technical Support:[email protected]

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