December 15, 2015
Narrow Diameter Cable Water Level Indicators Provide More Options
Solinst Water Level Meters are great for measuring depth to water in standard 2" groundwater monitoring wells, but that's not all that they are suited for!
Solinst Model 102 Water Level Indicators are designed to access narrow diameters in a number of monitoring applications. From measuring drawdown during groundwater sampling, to monitoring the narrow channels of a CMT Multilevel System, the Model 102 is a very useful tool to have.
To read more about our Model 102 Water Level Indicators in the ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/12/narrow-diameter-cable-water-level-indicator-options/
December 10, 2015
Solinst Video: How the Discrete Interval Sampler Obtains No-Purge Samples
Solinst has posted a video showing how the Model 425 Discrete Interval Sampler obtains a representative groundwater sample. The video walks you through all the steps, from determining your sampling depth and setting up the equipment, to operation and groundwater sample collection.
A Discrete Interval Sampler obtains samples without the need for purging. It is pressurized to ensure no water enters during deployment and retrieval. The sampler is de-pressurized at a discrete depth to collect a sample. These operating principles are clearly shown in the video.
To view the video, please visit: www.solinst.com/products/groundwater-samplers/425-discrete-interval-sampler/
Be sure to subscribe to the Solinst YouTube channel to view other helpful product videos.
November 19, 2015
New Artesian Well Fitting for Monitoring with Leveloggers
An artesian well can be defined as one that taps into a confined aquifer that is under positive pressure, and therefore, water in the well rises above the top of the aquifer.
When monitoring continuous artesian conditions, the well is sealed by a wellhead. Solinst has released a new Artesian Well Fitting that can be used with the sealed wellhead to allow measurement of the piezometric surface using a Levelogger.
The Artesian Well Fitting is designed for use with a Levelogger deployed on a Direct Read Cable. Please refer the Assembly Instructions for more details.
For a general overview of using Leveloggers in artesian wells, please see the Artesian Monitoring section in the Levelogger User Guide.
November 6, 2015
Solinst Levelogger Software Update
A new version of Solinst Levelogger Software has been released. Version 4.1.2 now includes compatibility with Windows 8 and 10 Operating Systems. The Levelogger User Guide has been updated with instructions for installing drivers to use your Optical Readers and PC Interface Cables with this new Levelogger Software.
Visit www.solinst.com/downloads to get the latest version of software, and to ensure that your Leveloggers' firmware is up-to-date and compatible.
October 29, 2015
Solinst Telemetry Monitors North Carolina Aquifers
More than half of North Carolina's population gets its drinking water from aquifers. With a large amount of the state's groundwater also being used for irrigation, agricultural, industrial and commercial uses, it is imperative for the state to properly manage its aquifers. As such, the Groundwater Management Branch oversees a statewide network of over 630 monitoring wells, many equipped with automatic water level recorders.
To find out how Solinst STS Telemetry is being used in this network, read the full story here: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/10/solinst-telemetry-helps-assess-drought-conditions-in-north-carolina/
October 7, 2015
Low Flow Groundwater Sampling at 1200 meter (3900ft) Depths
HydroTerra, exclusive distributor of Solinst products in Australia, have developed a method of low flow groundwater sampling that uses the Solinst Model 408 1.66" diameter Double Valve Pump, to depths of up to 1,200 meters (3,900 feet). HydroTerra have created custom-built wellheads, as well as weights for the Double Valve Pumps. In addition, in conjunction with project partners, a method of collecting dissolved gas from deep wells has been developed.
To find out more about these methods, read the full post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL blog: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/10/deep-groundwater-sampling-with-dvp/
September 23, 2015
19 CMT Systems Successfully Installed in Challenging Geology
19 CMT Multilevel Systems were installed to characterize and track a contaminant plume below a manufacturing facility in Wales, UK. RS Hydro, Solinst equipment representative for the UK, provided training to the drilling company contracted to complete the installations. The 19 CMT Systems were installed within just two weeks. This was impressive, given that all of the wells were drilled through the building's foundation, and challenging sticky clay-like geology was encountered.
To read more about the installations in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/09/19-cmt-multilevel-systems-successfully-installed-in-challenging-geology/
September 14, 2015
Solinst Model 102 Water Level Meters Get Redesigned Probes
Solinst has updated their Model 102 Coaxial Cable Water Level Meters with two new narrow probe designs.
The P4 Probe is the narrowest probe yet. It is 4 mm (0.157") in diameter with a stainless steel body, 38 mm (1.5") in length. It is designed to easily access the channels of a Solinst CMT System, or other monitoring applications, such as in a narrow diameter piezometer or open tube. The P10 Probe is also stainless steel, but is 10 mm (3/8") in diameter and features 10 segmented stainless steel weights. This probe design is ideal for greater depths, and for more easily getting around downwell instruments or other restrictions. It weighs 6.14 oz. (174 g), compared to the P4 Probe weighing only 0.35 oz. (10 g).
For more information on the Model 102 Water Level Meters, visit: www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/102-water-level-indicator/datasheet/
August 21, 2015
New Technical Bulletin on Levelogger Battery Life
Solinst has posted a new technical bulletin, "Understanding Battery Life", which talks about Levelogger battery life estimates and what can affect battery consumption. Included is a discussion on battery usage based on sampling rate and mode. Also discussed, are the effects of extreme temperature exposure and communicating with moisture or dirt on the optical eyes. The Levelogger Software Diagnostic Utility can quickly show you detailed information on battery usage, including voltage and charge levels.
To read the full technical bulletin, visit: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/water-level-monitoring/water-level-datalogging/understanding-levelogger-battery-life/
June 18, 2015
New Solinst Levelogger App for Android™
Solinst has just released a version of the Solinst Levelogger App, which is now compatible with Android™ smart devices. The Solinst Levelogger App is available to download free on Google Play™, and from the Solinst website.
Using the Solinst Levelogger App, you can program your Leveloggers, download data, view and save real-time data, and e-mail the data right from the app. You can also save up to 10 unique Settings that can be applied to Leveloggers, standardizing datalogger sampling regimes across a project.
To communicate with your Levelogger, the Levelogger App Interface is the hardware connection that provides a wireless Bluetooth® link to your smart device running the Solinst Levelogger App.
For more information on the Solinst Levelogger App and Interface, please visit: www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/solinst-levelogger-app/datasheet/android-app.php
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May 19, 2015
NEW Convenient DataGrabber for Leveloggers
The new DataGrabber for Leveloggers is a very simple, and very compact option for downloading your Levelogger data in the field. The DataGrabber connects to your Levelogger's Direct Read Cable, or directly to your Levelogger using an Adaptor. Plug a USB memory stick into the DataGrabber, push the button, and all the records in the Levelogger memory are copied to your USB device.
The DataGrabber uses a separate 9V replaceable battery. Downloading does not disrupt the Levelogger's internal datalogging; the Levelogger's memory is not erased. A convenient LED light indicates the DataGrabber's status. Take your USB device back to the office and download the data onto your PC for use in the Levelogger Software Data Wizard.
For more information on the DataGrabber for Leveloggers, please visit: www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/datagrabber/datagrabber.php
May 8, 2015
Solinst Introduces New Low Cost Flat Tape Water Level Meter
The NEW Model 101B Water Level Meter is designed to be a very rugged, yet inexpensive option for water level measurements in the field. Its basic design makes it reliable and easy to use.
The 101B features polyethylene flat tape with heat embossed markings every centimeter in 30, 60, and 100 meter lengths. The tape is flexible and hangs straight, with stainless steel conductors that resist corrosion and make splicing easy. The tape reels smoothly using the ergonomic handle. A convenient brake is included to stabilize the tape while taking readings.
The P1 Probe is 1/2" (12.7 mm) in diameter and made from solid stainless steel. A light and buzzer on the faceplate are activated when the probe contacts touch water. A 9V battery powers the circuit and is housed in the Water Level Meter hub, which can be easily accessed for replacement.
For more information about the Model 101B, please visit: www.solinst.com/products/level-measurement-devices/101b-water-level-meter/101b.php
April 30, 2015
Blog Post: Waterloo Emitters for Bioremediation in High Temperature Saline Groundwater
This blog post discusses a study that was performed to determine the success for aerobic bioremediation of aromatic hydrocarbons in high temperature and saline groundwater. The Solinst Waterloo Emitter bioremediation device was used in the field trial portion of the study. The Waterloo Emitters were specifically chosen because of their simplicity and low maintenance and operational costs. The results of the study showed that aerobic bioremediation of contaminated groundwater is a viable option in these extreme temperature and saline conditions.
To read more about this study in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/04/waterloo-emitters-high-temperature-saline-groundwater/
April 27, 2015
New Multipurpose Adaptor for Leveloggers
The new Direct Read to Optical Adaptor for Leveloggers provides an alternative to using a Direct Read Cable in various applications. The Adaptor allows you to connect your Levelogger directly to a Levelogger App Interface. This is convenient if you want to use the Levelogger App to program or download data in the office, or download data in the field from a Levelogger not deployed on a Direct Read Cable. Simply connect your Levelogger to one end, and the Solinst device to the other.
The Direct Read to Optical Adaptor is also a convenient way to deploy your Barologger inside an STS Telemetry enclosure, or connect a Levelogger to an SDI-12 Interface Cable. In addition, you can use the Adaptor to connect to a PC Interface Cable, which is connected to your PC running Levelogger Software. The Direct Read to Optical Adaptor can be used in place of a Direct Read Cable, whenever one is not available, or the extra cable length is not required!
For more information on the new Direct Read to Optical Adaptor, please visit: www.solinst.com/products/dataloggers-and-telemetry/3001-levelogger-series/operating-instructions/levelogger-direct-read-optical-adaptor.pdf
February 3, 2015
Blog Post: High-Resolution Site Characterization With Multilevels
The U.S. EPA has a very informative section on their CLU-IN website that details what HRSC (High-Resolution Site Characterization) is, and what tools can be used to accomplish one. One type of tool that is missing from their discussions is Multilevel Systems.
This blog post aims to explain why Multilevel Systems are very viable options for high-resolution site characterizations. It provides an overview of how Solinst Multilevel Systems work, their advantages, and attempts to explain why these Systems are sometimes overlooked.
To read this post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL Blog, visit: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/02/high-resolution-site-characterization-multilevel-systems/
January 14, 2015
Blog Post: Levelogger Edge Used in Antarctic Tidal Study
A Levelogger Edge water level datalogger was used to monitor tidal fluctuations in the Davis Sea, Antarctica from April 2013 to December 2013. A custom-built "monitoring shaft" was used to protect the Levelogger in the harsh conditions.
The Levelogger was set to record hourly readings, and then compensated using barometric data from a nearby weather station. The data was then compared with a separate tidal gauge that was recording simultaneously.
To find out how the Levelogger performed, read the post in the Solinst ON THE LEVEL blog: www.solinst.com/onthelevel-news/2015/01/levelogger-edge-data-verified-harsh-conditions-antarctic-tidal-study/
