satlink2 transmitter/logger€¦ · note: sutron recommends installing satlink 2 in a nema 4...

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SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR Sl2-g312 3-YeAR wARRAntY

16 independent meASuRementS:

4 Analog inputs, Sdi-12, tipping Bucket, & more (page 2....)

Built-in logger

pocket pC (pdA)

SAtlink2 AdVAntAgeS eASieSt Set-up &

opeRAtionintuitive data view makes set up & data collection incredibly straightforward.

ACCuRACYYou’ll collect & transmit data more accurately and with the lowest power consumption available!

SAtlink2 - enCloSuRe optionAiRtight enCloSuRe & inteRACtiVe diSplAY*

Satlink2’s innovative design includes everything needed to collect high quality data, without costly options. our standard unit includes a Built-in logger, Sdi-12 interface, dedicated tipping Bucket input, 4 Analog inputs, & a powerful mathematical equation editor.

new front panel programmingMin/Max processing process non-linear Sensors

- simply copy & paste a formula without any programming!

Sl2 Display includes sD CarD slot for log downloads

two-level password protection

multi-SAtellite CeRtified

goeS high data Rate 100/300/1200 bps

goeS international

inSAt/metSAt

meteoSAt 2nd gen. (mSg)

gmS /mtSAt

fY2C

ARgoS/SCd

geoStAtionARY SAtellite tRAnSmiSSion foRmAtS


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n Forward & Reflected RF power measured.

n Scheduled & Random Reporting & Alarm detection

n easy integration with existing &/or new Sensors as well as existing &/or new loggers

n easy data merge - logs its own measurements & receives data from other loggers, especially Sutron’s 8210, 8080 xpert, 9210 xlite, 8400 & 8200

n user programmable from All pCs

n trimble gpS w/fast satellite acquisition every unit

n gain setting options on analog inputs

n Internal flash log (downloaded @ 115200 Baud.)

n Standard RS-232 interface to datalogger

n Quick & easy firmware & field upgrades

n powerful mathematical equation editor - analog data conversion with polynomial & trigonometric support port

n Sdi-12 Support for VASt ARRAY of SenSoRS

n Switched +12Vdc outputn text messages, manual data

entry n internal diagnostics -

transmission quality & gpS n Reference voltage output

for direct thermistor support programs.

front panel Access to Satlink Allows user ton Start/Stop Satlink

n View Current Status n View Current Set-upn fully Set-up transmissionsn initiate transmissionsn fully Set-up Sensor

measurementsn Calibrate Sensorsn View Current & previous

measurementsn use two levels of password

protection

Sd Card interface Allows user ton download entire Satlink log (or

Any part of it)n increase logging Capacity &

data Redundancy (when card is left inserted, Sl2 backs up log to Card)

n Save Satlink Set-upn Send Saved Set-up from Card

to Satlink

Satlink2 meteorological Station

Satlink2 display(ordered separately, attach to basic Sl2)

SAtlink2 BASiC feAtuReS

SAtlink2 diSplAY & Sd CARd feAtuReS

SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR Sl2-g312 feAtuReS

Sl2 Sd CARd AdVAntAgeS

n multiple choices for downloading the log from Satlink2: download all data since the last download, download the entire log, or download a range of dates.

n Sl2 setup can be saved on the Sd card to use to setup another Sl2

n A setup can be prepared on a pC using Satlink Communicator, saved to the Sd card, and uploaded to a Satlink2 from the Sd card.


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part # peripherals

6661-1248-1 Sdi-12 Analog plus module

6661-1258-2 Bluetooth CSA, Standard

6661-1280 128m Sd Card (Sl2 display includes slot)

6461-1247-1 tipping Bucket Rain gauge Adapter for Sl2 logger

installation Kits, MoUntinG Kits, CaBles, ConneCtors

6211-1012-1 mounting hardware, enclosure

6211-1024-1 mounting kit, Rg tipping Bucket to 2” pipe

6211-1207-1 mounting kit 8210/Sl2/Sp modem

6211-1208-1 mounting kit 8210/Sl2 no modem bracket

6211-1209-1 mounting kit for use with 5000-0170 Bullet Antenna6411-1022-1 Cable Assembly, Semi-Rigid, low loss, 15 ft, Antenna6411-1162-1 Cable Assembly, Antenna, 15 ft**6411-1561-1 Cable, 5m for use with 5000-0170 Bullet Antenna6411-1561-2 Cable 10m for use with 5000-0170 Bullet Antenna2271-1049 Solar panel mount (53 w panel)

2271-1061-1tower mount Arm for 5000-0170 Bullet Antenna(uni-Strut Solid wall)

2911-1066-1 mounting hardware, Antenna to tower

2911-1196-1 mounting kit, tipping Bucket to tower

3121-1357 type n Connector

liGhtninG proteCtion

8111-1113-1 Rf CoAx Cable lightning protection kit. Bulkhead mount, 36” Rg-58 n to n cable (for mounting in nemA enclosure)

8111-1099-1 protector, Coax kit with Cable (wall/panel mount)

3121-1543 Connector, heliax, 7/8” to n-male 50

6461-1240 lightning protection module

enClosUressl2-enCsl2-enC-Disp-1sl2-enC-Dsp-2

enclosure dimensions: 10” x 8” x 6.5”Rf cable, sensors & battery are connected to enclosure bottom which requires more height than 10”.

antennas

5000-0020-1 omni-directional Satellite Antenna, half-wave

5000-0021-1 omni Satellite Antenna, full-wave

5000-0080YAgi Antenna, Crossed, 401.8 mhz, 11dB gain, 2” pipe mount, type n Connector

5000-0081YAgi Antenna, Stainless Steel elements, Crossed, 401.8 mhz, 11dB gain, 2” pipe mount, type n Connector

5000-0100 gpS Antenna, SmA with 15 ft. cable

5000-0151-1 YAgi Antenna, 402 mhz (formerly #5000-0010-1)

5000-0151-2YAgi Antenna, Stainless Steel, 402 mhz (formerly #5000-0010-2)

5000-0155-1 YAgi goeS Satellite Antenna

5000-0156-1YAgi goeS Satellite Antenna, Stainless Steel mast & elements

5000-0170 gpS Antenna, Bullet (high gain)

power sUpply

5100-0010, 5100-0030, 5100-0040

Battery, 12VdC: 7 Ah, 24 Ah, 105 Ah

5100-0020-3 Battery Charger, float

5100-0406Solar panel, 53 watts (mount 2271-1049 & Cable 6411-1017-3 ordered separately)

5100-0410-1Solar panel, 20 watts unregulated, includes mount (Cable 6411-1017-3 ordered separately)

5100-0400-1Solar panel, 10 watts unregulated including 10 ft. Cable & mount

5100-0407 Solar panel Charger Control, 4 amp

5100-0408 Solar panel Charger Control, 8 amp

5100-0411 Solar Regulator, 3 amp

note: Sutron recommends installing Satlink 2 in a nemA 4 enclosure for any humid or hostile environment. Sutron recommends using an optional lightning protection module such as the Sutron 6461-1240 for most remote systems.

SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR oRdeRing & ACCeSSoRieS

part # satlinK2 ConfiGUration BasiC sl2 xlite Display enClosUre MoDeM pCMCia

option aMplifier

sl2-G312-1 Basic Satlink2

sl2-Display-1 display only (w/Sd Card Slot)

sl2-Display-2 display+internal modem (w/Sd Card Slot)

sl2-enC Satlink2 w/nemA 4 enclosure sl2-enC-Disp-1 Satlink2, display, enclosure

sl2-enC-Disp-2 Satlink2, encl., display & modem

9210-sl2-1a Satlink2 & xlite datalogger 9210-sl2-2a Satlink2, xlite, pCmCiA 9210-enC-sl2 Satlink2, xlite, enclosure

sl240w Satlink2 with 40 watts for Buoy Applications

please direct all ordering Questions to the Sales Administrator at [email protected] or (703)406-2800. thank you.


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meASuRementS

AnAlog inputS 4 single ended (0-5V, differential ratiometric selectable)

A/d ReSolution 24 bit A/d converter

A/d ACCuRACY +/- 0.02% fS @25C +/- 0.03% fS @ 25 during tx

tempeRAtuRe Coeff +/- 5 ppm/C typ.+/- 10 ppm/C max

lineARitY +/- 0.005% fS

RefeRenCe output 2.5 Volt, 10 ma. max (for temp. sensors)

SwitChed +12V out 500 ma. nom

tipping BuCket / pulSe CounteR

dedicated switch closure counter input, 16 bit resolution

inteRnAl meASuRement

Battery Voltage & temperature

SolAR pAnel ChARging StAtuS

optional

enCloSuRe humiditY meASuRement

optional

Sdi-12: V1.0, V1.1, V1.2, V1.3 sensors

SenSoR SuppoRt Supports 10 sensors or measurements

SCheduleS independent for each sensor

SenSoR lABelS user enterable

mAthemAtiCAl eQuAtion editoR

for analog sensor data conversion allows user entry of virtually any equation

ReAdingS manually entered

log

ReAdingS 120,000

time StAmp individually w/1 sec. resolution

numBeR RAnge Can log numbers as small as 1e-38 or as large as 3e+38

QuAlitY flAg one for each data Sample

memoRY log non-volatile flash

dAtA meRge mode Supports merging of Sl2 logger data with data from external logger

CiRCulAR BuffeR mode

enhanced transmission data mgt. excess data is stored & sent on subsequent transmissions.

AlARmS

tYpeS high , low & Rate of Change Alarms

SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR loggeR SpeCifiCAtionS

Applies to all Satlink2 versions unless otherwise noted

SatLink2 & XLite Datalogger combined Station

SenSoR diffeRentiAtion

User configurable for each sensor

SAtellite SuppoRt

goeS 100, 200, 1200

meteoSAt 2nd gen (mSg)

inSAt ARgoS/SCd fY2

tRAnSmiSSion SuppoRt

RAndom RepoRting Self-timed

Shef Sheffix pseudo Binary

miSCellAneouS

ConfiguRAtion StoRAge

non-Volatile

dAtA ColleCtion Visual indication

Set-up utilitY window-Based

time gpS Support for Accurate time

CloCk ACCuRACY max +/- 0.1 seconds with gpS (4 seconds/month without gpS)

Specifications Subject to Change without Notice


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optionAl inteRnAl modem(with diSplAY onlY)

mAx dAtA RAte 33.6 kbps

poweR off Special power saver circuitry to power off while inactive

Auto poweR Auto power up on ring

eRRoR CoRReCtion

v.42, mnp2-4 & 10-eC

dAtA CompReSSion

V.42 bis & mnp-5 data compression

weight 2.2 lbs.

Size 5.55 in. x 7.70 in. x 1.75 in. (not including mounting ears)

enViRonmentAl -40°C to +65°C

opeRAting VoltAge

10.4 to 15 VdC, reverse voltage protected

led indiCAtoRS Status, fault & transmit

ConneCtionS

poweR Built-in cable

gpS SmA (Bulkhead mounted)

RS232 dB9

Sdi-12 5 position removable terminal strip

tipping BuCket 5 position removable terminal strip

AnAlog input 7 position removable terminal strip

timekeeping Accurate within 10 ms.

frequency discipline to within 10hz typ

poweR ReQuiRementS (@ 12.5 VdC)

QuieSCent 6 mA (typ)

tRAnSmitting 100/300 BpS

3.2 Amps (typ)

tRAnSmitting 1200 BpS

4.2 Amps (typ)

ReCommended AntennA

5000-0080 oR 0081

Sutron YAgi, 10.5 dB gain (-0081 ss)

5000-0010-1 inSAt YAgi

50000-0010-2 inSAt YAgi, stainless steel

tRAnSmiSSion foRmAt

Shef & pseudo Binary formats

inSAt 422 bit format

meteosat

Ce approved

tRAnSmiSSion modeS

100 BpS goeS random and self-timed



4800 BpS inSAt selectable 10 min. window (3 randomized repeat sequence)

meteoSAt Alert & Self timed

ARgoS/SCd format

Sl2 tRAnSmitteR output poweR

Software selectable power levels

7.0 watt nominal, 100/300 BpS

14.0 watt nominal 1200 BpS

3.5 watt (adjustable to 18 watt) inSAt

2 watt output for ARgoS,SCd

pRoteCtion AgAinSt open oR ShoRt CiRCuit loAdS on tRAnSmitteR output

Stand-Alone Rainfall Station

Specifications Subject to Change without Notice

SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR tRAnSmitteR SpeCifiCAtionS


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option 1: JaM-resistant Gps antenna

the Bullet Antenna is recommended for applications where interference near the gpS frequency band might cause jamming or loss of gpS reception. the antenna is also suited for marine environments and any application where a more rugged antenna is required. this antenna has a tnC connector allowing the use of special length cables where required. (mounting hardware not included.)

Order Sutron Part #5000-0170

option 2: MoUntinG Kit for JaM-resistant Gps antenna

this kit is designed to mount to existing uni-Strut type mounting arms used at many stations. included are a 4 inch stainless steel threaded pipe with a pair of uni-Strut mounting brackets with hardware for mounting to a uni-Strut tower arm. (this kit does not include the uni-Strut arm on the tower, see below.)

Order Sutron Part #6211-1209-1

option 3: tower MoUnt arM (Uni-strUt soliD wall) for Gps antenna

length is 38 inches. plating is hot dipped galvanized. Remember to place the antenna in an open sky view location, i.e. away from the tower as much as possible.


option 4: antenna CaBle for Gps antenna

A low-loss Rg-59 cable is provided with a tnC-male connector on one end and an SmA-male on the other end. two lengths are available although the 5 meter is the preferred length if the extra length is not necessary:

5 meter length


10 meter length


SAtlink2 tRAnSmitteR/loggeR optionAl gpS AntennA

for maximum possible unattended lifespan when installing your station, please consider these fAQs. the gpS Bullet Antenna is a viable option...

1. ...when the cable length of the magnet mount antenna is not sufficient, the Bullet Antenna should be used. the new standard cable lenths for this antenna are 5 or 10 meters. (There is sufficient gain to go further although not supported.)

2. ...when an application requires a more robust cable (i.e., direct exposure to the elements), this antenna option provides a uV-rated cable approximately 0.3 inches in diameter.

3. ...in heavy urban environments or when nearby transmitters may overload a standard mag antenna, the Bullet inside filtering helps with interference issues.

4. the Bullet Antenna should be used in any location where the antenna must be mechanically mounted. Application examples include buoys, towers, ocean exposure, or anywhere with high winds or other problems that might move a magnetic antenna.

Can i still use the standard magnetic antenna?

Yes, the standard magnetic antenna is still a good performer. when mounting the standard antenna, consider:

1. Conduit for the tiny cable if there is direct outdoor exposure. the small size of the cable can allow for rodent damage or damage from branches rubbing, etc if installed directly.

2. mount the antenna so it may be protected from any weather events that may dislodge the antenna.

different installation conditions may require other adjustments or options. please contact Sutron Sales or Customer Service if you have any questions, (703)406-2800.

fAQs


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the sl2-B40w-1 has been certified at 40 watts on Goes 100/300/1200 bps and international DCs (Goes/Meteosat/GMs)

the 40 watt power level is highly suited for operation on a moving platform or station, such as a buoy, that requires a low gain omni-directional antenna.

satlinK2 40 watts may be used with an optional, non-mounted display:

• Adds dual communication capability to satlink2

• Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1”

• Optional internal modem

• Can force a transmission

• Communications: 3 rs232 ports (one to connect to satlink 2, one to a pC or pDa, & one to an external modem)

For specifications, please request separate SatLink2 40 Watts Datasheet.

n Forward and reflected RF power measured.

n powerful mathematical equation editor for analog sensor data conversion with polynomial & trigonometric support

n dedicated tipping Bucket input

n Scheduled & random (event driven) reporting & alarm detection

n easy data merge allows Satlink to make & log its own measurements And receive data from another logger

n every unit includes trimble gpS module with fast satellite acquisition

n Standard RS232 interface to data recorder

n easy integration with Sutron 8210, 8080 xpert, 9210 xlite, 8400 & 8200 dataloggers

n Serial port for quick and easy firmware & field software upgrades

n internal diagnostics to monitor transmission quality and gpS performance

n text messages & manual data entry

• ideAl foR BuoY AppliCAtionS

• poCket pC CommuniCAtionS

• 4 AnAlog & up to 10 Sdi-12 inteRfACeS

SAtlink2 40w tRAnSmitteR Sl2-B40w-1

SL2-B40W-1 BASiC feAtuReS

n NESDIS Certified for 40 watts (fixed) output for 100, 300 &1200 bps

n domestic Scheduled or Random Transmissions

n international Channel operation

n operation certified for use with 3 or 3.5 dB gain omni-directional antenna.

n Ideal for Buoy Applications providing typical uplink eiRps of 49dBm or 50dBm with typical cables.

n No additional operator setup fields required for operation

n user programmable from pocket pC, desktop/laptop pC

n Built-in logger - 120,000 readings from any sensor to flash memory

n 4 Analog inputs for single-ended & differential input sensors

n gain setting options on Analog inputs

n Sdi-12 support facilitates a vast array of sensors

n Reference voltage output for direct thermistor support

n Internal flash log can be downloaded @ 115200 Baud.

n dC power cables provided


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BASiC SAtlink2 feAtuReS10 independent meASuRementS: 4 AnAlog inputS, Sdi-12, dedicated tipping Bucket input

Forward & Reflected RF Power measured.

Built-in logger Scheduled & Random Reporting & Alarm detection

Combines with existing &/or new Sensors as well as existing &/or new loggers

easy data merge - makes & logs its own measurements & receives data from other loggers

user programmable from all pCs

trimble gpS w/fast satellite acquisition every unit

gain setting options on analog inputs

Internal flash log (downloaded @ 115200 Baud.)

Sdi-12 Support facilitates a VASt ARRAY of SenSoRS

easy integration with Sutron 8210, 8080 xpert, 9210 xlite, 8400 & 8200 dataloggers

Switched +12Vdc output Quick & easy firmware & field upgrades w/serial port

powerful mathematical equation editor - analog data conversion with polynomial & trigonometric support

internal diagnostics - transmission quality & gpS

Reference voltage output for direct thermistor support

Standard RS232 interface to data Recorder

text messages, manual data entry

SAtlink2 diSplAY feAtuReSdisplays Station name displays date & time

Adds dual communication capa-bility to Satlink2

Calibrate Sensors - password protected

View data enter data manually

display/Set inSAt id, Channel, transmission time

force an inSAt transmission

menus & submenus organized in a tree

display: 2 line x 20 character lCd w/backlight

Readable in direct sunlight and in darkness

keypad: 6 keys w/large sealed embossed keys (up, down, Right, left, on/off, Set)

3 RS232 ports (one to connect to Satlink 2, one to a pC or pdA, & one to an external modem)

power: 9-15VdC thru pin 9 of dB9 or separate 2 pin connector. <0.5 mA standby.

optional internal modem dimensions: 5 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1”

operating temperature: -40o C to +60o C, lCd display -20o C to +60o C

SAtlink2 RAinfAll StAtion StAnd-Alone

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