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Environmental Data Acquisition
The
PDAS-III
data loggers feature a built-in menu system which may be accessed directly
from your PC, modem (/option "/MDM"), or GOES (option "/HDR") telecommunications
.Firmware upgrades are easily accomplished via
your PC.
The PDAS-III is your solution for a reliable, easy-to-use yet highly capable platform for amassing data. Sources of data for the PDAS-III include:
- Any SDI-12 sensor (up to twenty).
- Analog sensors such as 4-20mA sensors and those with a voltage output (both linear and non-linear). The switched 12VDC output may be used in combination with these sensors in order to greatly reduce the overall power consumption of the system by automatically turning them on and off.
- The PDAS-III includes a built-in temperature sensor as well as channels preconfigured for monitoring the power supply voltage and internal Lithium battery voltage. All these are provided by the on-board 8-channel Analog Input System. (standard)
- Conversion Equation capability including 6th order polynomials in order to convert raw data to proper engineering units. Equations may be defined which invoke the input of several sensors to determine some "higher" derived value.
- For easy hook-up of all sensors and power supply, a detachable terminal strip is mounted to the logger which provides clearly-labelled contacts for all connections with a minimum of cabling.
- Built-in PSE-SDI shaft encoder, that is, COMBO DATA LOGGERS (optional).
- MANY more features...
Telemetry
Both land-line and satellite telemetry are available as options to the PDAS-III logger.
Our environmental PMDM modem features a power-down mode, -40°C to +125°C temperature range and 12VDC operation. Add suffix "/MDM" to logger for this option.Our environmental PMDM/V modem provides both VOICE and data modes. Add suffix "/MDM/V" to logger for this option.
The SAT HDR GOES transmitter provides satellite telemetry to the PDAS-III logger. The transmitter is integrated into the logger packaging for NEMA 4,12-rated protection. The logger menu system allows for complete and easy operation of the transmitter.
Groundwater Level Monitoring
Our
PARSE (Pliant Automatic Reeler with Shaft Encoder) is an innovative approach
to groundwater level monitoring. It is more robust, accurate and reliable
than pressure transducer installations. It combines the calibration system
of current groundwater installations with the high resolution and reliability
of a shaft encoder. Current installations of equipment at groundwater and
stilling wells require a device with a water-sensing plumb-bob mounted
to a graduated tape in order to set the initial water level. Regular visits
to the stations are also required in order to ensure that the equipment
is accurate as verified with the “plumb-bob” device.The PARSE features an automated version of the “plumb-bob”
calibration device combined with the PSE-SDI shaft
encoder. The PSE-SDI provides the fluid tracking as well as the control
algorithms for the DC motor which drives the reel-mounted graduated tape.
These algorithms allow various functions such as: “Measure”, “Hold Position”,
“Reel up”, etc… The resolution of the system is 1/384th of a revolution,
that is, with a 375 mm circumference pulley the resolution is less than
a millimetre.
- \D option: Provides 8-digit display and two double-position switches for in-field viewing and set-up (order PARSE\D). The switches allow various functions which are otherwise accomplished via SDI-12 commands: “Measure”, “Hold Position”, “Reel up”, etc…
Shaft Encoders
Our
shaft encoders provide fluid level tracking with a resolution of 1/400th
of a revolution, that is, with a 375mm-circumference pulley the resolution
is less than a millimetre. The sensed data may be provided serially via MODBus RTU, SDI-12, leased-line modem, or dial-up modem. The level may also be transmitted as a 4-20mA analog signal using a 16-bit DAC.- PSE-SDI: Basic shaft encoder with standard SDI-12 interface. More details please...
- PSE/RTU: Basic shaft encoder with MODBus RTU interface. More details please...
- /MDMLL and /MDM: Leased-line modem and dial-up modem for PSE shaft encoder. More details please...
- Remote Terminal Unit with Display for PSE shaft encoders
- \D Option: Provides 8-digit display and two double-position switches for in-field viewing and set-up. For example, PSE-SDI/D
- \Ev option: Provides 2 event counters that are configurable to your needs. For example, PSE-SDI/Ev.
Shaft Encoder Hardware
Leupold & Stevens compatible shaft encoder hardware is now available
from AMASS Data Technologies. Pulleys and tapes designed for water-level
sensing applications and compatible with Leupold & Stevens equipment.
The pulleys are 375mm in circumference and have three pins 125 mm apart
which engage the punched tape. The nylon-clad steel tapes are graduated
in metric and are punched along their centreline at 125mm spacing.
Standard length of tape is 30 metres but other lengths may be ordered.
When ordered with our PSE-SDI shaft encoder, the pulley is mounted on an insulating hub thus providing the sensor with electrical isolation from the water and ensuring lightning protection.
Protocol Conversion
AMASS
Data provides solutions for those in need protocol converters. Whether it be RS232, SDI-12, Modbus RTU or some custom protocol you should give us a call. We currently have two standardized products: the PCOM-SDI and the PCOM-SDI/RTU.The PCOM-SDI: (pictured above) RS232 to SDI-12 communications interface. In its standard configuration it is a SDI-12 master controller for auto data-buffer retrieval and setup of sensors by means of simple ASCII drivers on your RS232 host. The host is relieved of all SDI-12 timings restraints. More details please...
The PCOM-SDI/RTU: Modbus RTU to SDI-12 communications interface. This product allows your Modbus RTU device (eg. SCADA or PLC) to retrieve data from SDI-12 sensors. An RS232 port allows the user to configure the PCOM-SDI/RTU registers and SDI-12 command set.
What communications interface do you require for your sensors? MODBUS RTU, RS232, RS485, SDI-12. Tell us about your project. We can help.
Pricing
Submersible Temperature Probe
The
AD34
Submersible Temperature Probe has an input range of -50C to +125C and full-scale
error of +/- 1C. The output range is 0-2.5V. It includes 2 metres
of cable.Pricing
Battery Charger
The PCHRGR battery charger is designed for optimum maintenance of lead acid/gel acid type batteries in environmental data acquisition installations. The PCHRGR regulates the current from the charging device to the battery in order to maintain it at the proper recommended float voltage of typical gel cell batteries. The charging current is regulated as a function of the load.
Pricing
Radio Modem
The PRF Environmental Radio Modems are reliable and highly adaptable units which provide a wireless connection between a wide variety of communications interfaces including RS232, RS485 and HCMOS (eg. SDI-12) devices.More details please...
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