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DT80G dataTaker
Geotechnical Data Logger

 
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dataTaker DT80G Data logger
 
  Characteristics:  
 
 
  • Four wire Isolated/10 Two wire Isolated/15 Two wire common reference
  • With 5 x CEM20's connected 100 Four wire Isolated/200 Two wire Isolated/300 Two wire common reference
  • 18 bit resolution
  • Expandable analog channels using CEM20 - up to 300
  • USB memory for easy data and program transfer
  • Flexible communications (USB, Ethernet and RS232)
  • Various remote connection options eg. dial up modem
 
  Key Features:  
 
 
  • A cost effective data logger expandable to 100 channels.
  • Supporting vibrating wire and other Geotechnical sensors.
  • Compatible with all major brands - Slope Indicator, RST Instruments, Geokon, Soil Instruments, Roctest, AGI - Applied Geomechanics Inc.
  • Stand-alone or part of a network with powerful built-in communication options, allows access to data how or where you want.
  • Includes USB memory stick support.
  • Rugged design and construction provides reliable operation in the extremes of the geotechnical environment and applications.
  • 5 analog channels capable of measuring up to 5 vibrating wire strain gauges with thermistors or 15 vibrating wire strain gauges without thermistors
 
 
  Applications:  
 
 
  • Vibrating Wire Support
  • Low Cost Per Channel
  • Expandable to 100 Channels
  • USB Memory for data & program transfer
  • Strain Gauge Support
  • Carlson, Electro Level & LVDT support
  • Web & FTP client / server
  • Modbus
  • SDI-12
Ideal for:
  • Landslide prevention
  • Tunnel excavation
  • Dam wall monitoring
  • Mining exploration
Generic Sensor Types
  • Inclinometer
  • Extensometer
  • Piezometer
  • Pressure Cell
  • Crack Meter
  • Tilt Meter
 
 
  Product Description:  
 

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Based on the highly successful dataTaker DT80 series, the new GeoLoggers provide an extremely versatile, easy to use solution for all geotechnical projects. With built in vibrating wire support dataTaker GeoLoggers work with a host of geotechnical sensors including extensometers, piezometers, inclinometers, strain gauges, pressure cells, crack meters, tilt meters and also support Carlson meters, electrolevel and LVDT devices. Expandable up to 300 inputs the dataTaker GeoLoggers are compatible with all major brands of geotechnical sensors including Geokon, Slope Indicator, RST Instruments, Soil Instruments Roctest and AGI
 
 
 
Data Storage and Communications:
View data in real time or store up to 10 million data points. Data storage and retrieval can be achieved via USB memory stick, FTP, cell phone, Modbus for SCADA, Ethernet or Web. The web server allows browser access to data and files, FTP provides data to your office over the internet or mobile phone network, without the need for polling or specific host software.
 
 
  General Information:  
 
 
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DT80G Data Logger
Digital Channels
No. of Channels: 5 analog input channels (expandable to 100*)
one isolated 3-wire or 4-wire input
or two isolated 2-wire inputs
or three common referenced 2-wire inputs.
Two wire with common reference terminal: 15 (expandable to 300*)
Two wire isolated: 10 (expandable to 200*)
Three and four wire isolated: 5 (expandable to 100*)
*Expansion requires optional CEM20
Input Ranges
Fundamental Input Ranges The fundamental inputs that the DT80G can measure are voltage, current, resistance and frequency. All other measurements are derived from these.

Auto-ranging is supported over 3 ranges.

Voltage & Current Full Scale Resolution
Input Ranges ±30 mVdc
±300 mVdc
±3 Vdc
±30 Vdc
±0.3 mA
±3 mA
±30 mA
0.25 μV
2.5 μV
25 μV
250 μV
2.5 nA
25 nA
250 nA
Resistance Full Scale Resolution
Input Ranges 100 Ω
1000 Ω
10,000 Ω
100 Hz
10 kHz
1.5 mΩ
15 mΩ
150.00 mΩ
0.0002 %
0.0002 %
Accuracy
Resistance 5°C to 40°C – 45°C to 70°C
DC Voltage
0.1% 0.35%
DC Current
0.15% 0.45%
DC Resistance
0.1% 0.35%
Frequency 0.1% 0.25%
Channels | Sampling Rate
channels 1 analog input channel
The channel supports: one isolated 3-wire or 4-wire
input, or two isolated 2-wire inputs,
or three common referenced 2-wire inputs.
Resolution 18 bits
Fastest 25Hz
Linearity 0.01%
Common mode rejection: >90dB
Line series mode rejection: >35dB
 
Inputs
Inter-Channel Isolation: 100V (relay switching)
Resolution 100V (opto-isolated)
Input impedance: 100KΩ, >100MΩ
Common mode range: ±3.5V or ±35V on 30V range
Sensor Excitation (Supply)
Analog channel: Selectable 250μA or 2.5mA precision current source, 4.5V voltage source, or switched external supply.
General Purpose: Switchable 12V regulated supply for powering sensors & accessories. (max 150mA)
Analog Sensors
Supports a wide range of sensors including, but not
limited to, those listed below. A wide range of sensor
scaling and linearizing facilities including polynomials,
expressions and functions.
Thermocouples
input: B, C, D, E, G, J, K, N, R, S, T
Calibration standard: ITS-90
RTDs
input: Pt, Ni, Cu
Resistance range: 10Ω to 10KΩ
Thermistors
input: YSI 400xx Series, other types*
Resistance range: <10kΩ**
* Other thermistor types are supported by scaling and calculated channels.
**Resistance range can be increased with the use of a parallel resistor.
Monolithic Temperature Sensors
Types supported: LM34 - 60, AD590, 592, TMPxx, LM135, 235, 335
Strain Gauge and Bridge Sensors
Configurations: ¼ , ½ & full bridge
Excitation: voltage or current
4-20mA Current Loop
  Internal 100R shunt or external shunt resistor
Relay Outputs
  1 latching relay, contacts (max: 30Vdc, 1A)
Digital Channels
Channels: 8 bi-directional channels
Input Type: 8 logic level (max 20/30V)
Output Type: 4 with open drain FET
(max: 30V, 100mA), 4 with logic output.
Counter Channels
Low Speed Counters 8 counters shared with digital inputs.
Low speed counters do not function in sleep mode
Size: 32 bit
Max Count rate: 10 Hz
Dedicated Counter Inputs
Channels: 4 high speed or 2 phase encoder (quadrature) inputs
Size: 32 bit
Max Count rate: 10 Hz
Serial Channels
SDI-12 1 SDI-12 input, shared with digital channel.
The input can support multiple SDI-12 sensors
Generic Serial Sensor
Flexible options to allow data to be logged from a wide range of smart sensors and data streams.
Available ports: Host RS232 Port*
Baud rate: 300 to 115200
*If used as a Serial Sensor channel then the Host Port is not available for other communications
Calculated Channels
Combine values from analog, digital and serial sensors using expressions involving variables and functions.
Functions: An extensive range of Arithmetic, Trigonometric, Relational, Logical and Statistical functions are available.
Alarms
Condition: High, low, within range and outside range
Delay: Optional time period for alarm response
Actions: set digital outputs, transmit message, execute any dataTaker command
Scheduling of Data Acquisition
No. of schedules: 11
Schedule rates: 10ms to days
Data Storage
Internal Storage
Capacity: 128MB = approx 10,000,000 data points
USB Storage
Types: Compatible with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 drives, e.g. Flash drive
Capacity: Approx. 90,000 data points per megabyte
Communication Interfaces
Ethernet Port
Interface: 10BaseT (10Mbps)
Protocol: TCP/IP
USB Port
Interface: USB 1.1 (virtual COM port)
Protocol: ASCII command
Host RS232 Port
Speed: 300 to 115200 baud (57,600 default)
Flow Control: Hardware (RTS/CTS), Software (XON/XOFF), None
Modem support: auto-answer and dial out
Protocols: ASCII Command, TCP/IP (PPP), Modbus, Serial Sensor
Network (TCP/IP) Services
Command Interface Access the ASCII command interface of the DT80 via
TCP/IP
Web Server Access current data and status from any web browser. Custom pages can be defined. Download data in CSV format. Command interface window. Define mimic displays.
Modbus Server (slave) Access current data and status from any Modbus client (e.g. SCADA system)
FTP Server Access logged data from any FTP client or web browser
FTP Client Automatically upload logged data direct to an FTP server
System
Display and Keypad
Type: LCD, 2 line by 16 characters, backlight
Display Functions Channel data, alarms, system status.
Keypad: 6 keys for scrolling and function execution
Status LEDs: 4 for sample, disk, attention and power
Real Time Clock
Normal resolution: 200μs
Accuracy: ±1 min/year (0°C to 40°C), ±4 min/year (-40°C to 70°C)
Typical Operating Time
Real Time Using 12Vdc external power source
1 second 6.5 hours
5 second 1 day
1 minute 10 Days
1 hour 3.5 months
Power Supply
External voltage : 10 to 30Vdc
Internal battery: 6Vdc 1.2Ahr lead acid
Peak Power: 12W (12Vdc 1A
Physical and Environment
Construction: Powder coated zinc and anodized aluminum
Dimensions: 180 x 137 x 65mm
Weight: 1.5kg (4kg shipping)
Temperature range: –45°C to 70°C *
Humidity: 85% RH, non-condensing
*reduced battery life and LCD operation outside range –15°C to 50°C
 
 
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Connectivity | Navigation
Navigation
  • Create complex schedules of logging rates, triggers and alarm outputs
  • Scale and view readings in real time on the integral display or on a PC running Delogger or Excel
  • Display readings in preferred engineering units e.g. Hz, Bar, Pascals, Nm etc.
  • Select logging rates
  • Derive calculated (virtual) channels from real input channels using mathematical functions
  • Concurrently sample channels at different sample speeds
  • Measure recordings from vibrating wire sensors such as Inclinometer, Extensometer, Piezometer, Pressure cell, Crack meter and Tilt meter
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General Overview
  1. USB, Ethernet and RS232 connectivity for quick and easy PC and remote communication and networking.
  2. Power supply – external DC power supply with internal rechargeable lead acid battery.
  3. Convenient 2 line x 16 character backlit LCD for easy access to readings and set-up information
  4. 4 digital input/output or low speed counter channels
  5. 4 digital input/output/low speed counter channels or SDI-12 connections for multiple networks
  6. 4 high speed counters or 2 phase encoders
  7. RS232/422/485 generic serial sensor port
  8. 5 to 15 universal analog inputs for recording temperature, current, voltage and resistance
 
 
|||||||| Click here for Models
DT81
Standard Model
dataTaker DT81 Maximum Analog Input Capacity

Includes the following;

  • 1 Four wire Isolated/2 Two wire Isolated/3 Two wire common reference
 
DT80/DT80G
high input model
dataTaker DT80 Maximum Analog Input Capacity

Includes the following;

  • 5 Four wire Isolated/10 Two wire Isolated/15 Two wire common reference
  • With 5 x CEM20's connected 100 Four wire Isolated/200 Two wire Isolated/300 Two wire common reference
 
DT85/DT85G
high input model
dataTaker DT85 Maximum Analog Input Capacity

Includes the following;

  • 16 Four wire Isolated/32 Two wire Isolated/48 Two wire common reference
  • With 15 x CEM20's connected 300 Four wire Isolated/600 Two wire Isolated/800 Two wire common reference
 
 
 
 
   
 
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