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Data Loggers: What Is It, Types, Applications & How It Works
Data Loggers: What Is It, Types, Applications & How It Works
Data Loggers: What Is It, Types, Applications & How It Works
Data loggers come into picture whenever there’s a need to take continuous readings
of an instrument.
The data loggers are primarily based on digital processors and usually look similar
to a small portable box/case with batteries, wires, internal memory storage, sensors,
and a programmable module.
Encardio-Rite’s data loggers are precisely-built and their accuracy ranges from 1-2%
to 0.01% full scale.
They have a memory capacity of 64MB which is more than enough to store 2 Million
data points.
The need for data loggers depends upon the number of measurement points that
you have or the number of sensors that you want to connect to it.
Data loggers are available in multiple configurations so that you can choose accord-
ing to your needs.
For instance, the ESCL-10VT data logger is a single channel data logger whereas the
ESDL-30 is a multiple channel data logger with 160 inputs.
5 HOW LONG CAN DATA LOGGERS RECORD?
The duration of data logging depends upon two parameters – the power backup of
the data logger and its memory capacity.
While most of the data loggers have high longevity and durability, they continue to
operate for many years.
The sample rate multiplied by the number of channels being recorded gives the
length of time the logger can operate before the memory is filled.
Some of the data loggers are programmed to over-write the data once the memory
is filled while some of them stop logging data once the memory is full.
6 WHERE ALARMS ARE USUALLY SENT?
While monitoring structures like tunnels, dams, high-rise buildings, a certain alert
level is pre-determined and, as soon as the deformation or fault reaches beyond that
particular level, the data loggers send an emergency alert either through an SMS or
an email.
There are a few other data loggers that come with in-built LEDs, alarms or buzzers to
alert the local persons in case of an emergency.
7 HOW DO YOU RETRIEVE THE DATA?
There are two options available for data retrieval and transmission through
Encardio’s data loggers:
In an area with GSM/GPRS service, the data from the automatic data logger can be
transmitted remotely to a PC at a central location. The user will need to arrange a
data SIM card for each data logger.
The logged data from the data logger is directly downloaded to a laptop/PC. Data
can also be transferred to the central PC or server from the laptop using either a USB
pen drive or through the Internet.
8 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF A DATA LOGGER
9 WHAT ARE THE WORKING MECHANISMS OF DATA LOGGERS?
Data loggers usually appear like a small box enclosing batteries for power supply,
microprocessors, internal memory storage, sensors, and a programmable module.
Encardio-Rite has two models of data loggers i.e. ESCL-10VT and ESDL-30.
The ESCL-10VT is a single channel data logger for vibrating wire sensors which
means, it can be directly connected to vibrating wire sensors such as piezometers,
strain gauges, extensometers etc.
ESDL-30 is an automatic data logger that uses SDI-12 interface to connect with the
sensors.
Once the sensors are connected to the data loggers, the data through these sensors
is logged at regular intervals by the data loggers and stored in its internal non-vola-
tile memory.
9 WHAT ARE THE WORKING MECHANISMS OF DATA LOGGERS?
The users can retrieve this data remotely over their mobile device using Encardio’s
cloud service.
While monitoring of the structures, a certain alert level is pre-set. If the data logged
is beyond the alert levels, an email or SMS emergency alert is sent to the user so
that preventive measures can be taken before any mishap or accident.
10 WHAT IS A DATA LOGGER AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
Data Loggers are simply yet significant sensors having a wide range of application in
the field of geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation.
Encardio-Rite Model ESDL-30 data logger is designed to log data from sensors with
SDI-12 interface. Any sensor with an SDI-12 signal interface can be connected to the
data logger e.g. based on vibrating wire, resistance strain gauge or MEMS
technology etc.
11 TYPES OF DATA LOGGERS
ESDL-30 can be used to connect a large number of sensors with the SDI-12
interface. The data recorder is fully compatible with all measurement commands
signal as per SDI-12 standard.
Model ESCL-10VT Single Channel Data Logger for Vibrating Wire Sensors
The Model ESCL-10VT is a single channel vibrating wire data logger, designed for
monitoring a single vibrating wire sensor.
11 TYPES
WHAT ARE
OF DATA
THE TYPES
LOGGERS
OF EXTENSOMETERS?
This data logger uses a Bluetooth modem to interface with the mobile phone. The
data logger can be connected through a mobile phone using ESCL-10VT application
software.
The data logger can additionally monitor barometric pressure and rainfall, using a
tipping bucket rain gauge.The Model ESCL-10VT-BX data logger can be programmed
to take a measurement from 5 seconds to 168 hours in linear mode.
It has Windows-based application software with features that allow the user to set
the sensor calibration coefficients, recording intervals, data logger or borehole code
(identification tag numbers), sensor serial number, real-time clock time etc. of the
data logger conveniently.
The user can monitor readings and GPRS signal strength for diagnostic purpose.
User can also start or stop, scan, or manage data files, download data from the data
logger, perform data correction, save and export the data files.
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