S E C T I O N S

VW Minilogger

The VW MiniLogger is a reliable, low-cost datalogger designed to
monitor a single VW sensor, such as a piezometer or crackmeter.
The MiniLogger is designed for difficult environments. It is rated for
temperatures from -20 to +50 degrees C; its encapsulated electronics
are impervious to humidity and condensation, and it stores data in
secure, non-volatile memory.

Now available with an extra channel for temperature !

Operation

1.Setup is simple and quick: Connect the MiniLogger to your computer and set the reading schedule with the
   MiniLogger Manager program.
2.In the field, connect the sensor to the MiniLogger, and then walk away.
3.When you return to retrieve the readings, you can retrieve the data with your laptop PC or swap the MiniLogger
    with another one.

Specifications

  • Included with the MiniLogger: The MiniLogger Manager program for Windows 95/98/NT, an interface cable, and a
    user's manual.

    Excitation Type: Reads one VW sensor using a sweep-type pluck. Four user-selectable sweeps cover frequencies
    from 450 to 6000 Hz. Also reads RTD and Thermistor temperature sensors.

     Data Storage: Stores 2,000 readings with temperature, date, and time in secure, non-volatile memory. You can set the
    logger to halt recording when memory is full or continue recording and overwrite the earliest readings.

    Reading Schedule: Set a start time and a reading interval. The shortest interval is two seconds. The longest interval
    is one week.

    Data Retrieval: Requires interface cable (included) and Windows 95/98/NT computer running the MiniLogger
    Manager program.
    Engineering Units: The Manager program (included) can apply calibration factors to generate engineering units when
     it retrieves data. The resulting data file will then contain both the original Hz readings as well as the readings in
    engineering units.

    Data Format: You can save readings into a comma-delimited ASCII file, ready for your spreadsheet. Or, if you also
    use a CR10 data logger, you can save readings in a .dat file for processing along with your CR10 data.

    Power: Two D-cell batteries provide four months of data logging.

    Weatherproofing: MiniLogger electronics are completely encapsulated in waterproof resin, so box can be opened in
    the field.
    Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 90 mm high (4 x 4 x 3.5 inch).