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Hydrolab DataSonde® 5X Multiprobe (includes Central Cleaning Unit)

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Brochure, Version Date: December, 2008  Brochure
Manual, Version Date: February, 2006  Manual

Specifications, Version Date: December, 2008  Specifications


Software and Drivers
Technical Notes

Features

  • Available with Hach LDO
  • Memory is included on every sonde
  • Integrate one additional parameter
  • RS-485 communications available
  • Improved power management
  • Seven built-in expansion ports configured to fit your specific needs
  • Measures up to 16 parameters simultaneously
  • Capable of measurements using any of Hydrolab's 17 sensors
  • Used for attended or unattended monitoring
  • All Series 5 Sondes are rated to a depth of 225 meters, with Depth sensor electronics integrated onto the main board, freeing a daughter card slot
  • 512 KB memory is included with every Series 5 Sonde capable of storing up to 180,000 readings
  • RS 232, RS 485, and SDI-12 communication protocols are all included
  • Improved power management resulting in longer battery life and more robust protection against over-voltage conditions
  • New operator's manual
  • Sealed battery compartment
  • Hach LDO...available only on Hydrolab Series 5 instruments
  • All Series 5 instruments include a weighted sensor guard, storage and calibration cup, maintenance kits and manual and are backed by a two-year warranty

General Description

The DataSonde 5X offers Hydrolab's Superior Sensor Technology with a self-contained, automatic cleaning system for maximum deployment life with minimum maintenance.

Specifications

Size: Outer diameter - 3.5 in/8.9 cm
Length - 23 in/58.4 cm
Weight: 7.4 lbs/3.35 kg (typical)
Computer Interface: RS-232, SDI-12, RS-485
Memory: 120,000 measurements
Battery Supply: 8 C batteries
Operating Temperature: -5 to 50° C
Maximum Depth: 225 m

Sensors

Parameter Range Accuracy Resolution
Hach LDOTM 0 to 60 mg/L ±0.1 mg/L @ < 8mg/L
±0.2 mg/L @ > 8mg/L
0.01mg/L
Polarographic DO 0 to 50 mg/L ±0.2 mg/L @ < 20mg/L
±0.6 mg/L @ > 20mg/L
0.01mg/L
Conductivity 0 to 100 mS/cm ±0.5% of reading;
±0.001 mS/cm
4 digits
pH 0 to 14 units ±0.2 units 0.01 units
Turbidity, Self-Cleaning 0 to 3000 NTU Compared to StablCal
1% up to 100 NTU
3% from 100-400 NTU
5% from 400-3000 NTU
0.1 NTU from 0-400 NTU
1 NTU for >400 NTU
Turbidity, 4-Beam 0 to 1000 NTU 5% of reading; or ± 1 NTU 0.1 NTU from 0-100 NTU
1 NTU >100 NTU
Depth 0 to 10m (Vented Level) ±0.003m 0.001m
0 to 25m ±0.05m 0.01m
0 to 100m ±0.05m 0.01m
0 to 200m ±0.1m 0.1m
Chlorophyll a Dynamic Range
Low sensitivity: 0.03 to 500 µg/L
Med. sensitivity: 0.03 to 50 µg/L
High sensitivity: 0.03 to 5 µg/L
±3% for signal levels equivalens of 1 ppb rhodamine WT dye or higher using a rhodamine sensor 0.01µg/L
Blue-Green Algae Dynamic Range
Low sensitivity: 100 to 2,000,000 cells/mL
Med. sensitivity: 100 to 200,000 cells/L
High sensitivity: 100 to 20,000 cellsL
±3% for signal levels equivalens of 1 ppb rhodamine WT dye or higher using a rhodamine sensor 20 cells/L
Ion Selective Electrodes
Ammonia
Max Depth: 15 meters
0 to 100 mg/L-N Greater of ±5% of reading or ±2 mg/L-N 0.01 mg/L-N
Nitrate
Max Depth: 15 meters
0 to 100 mg/L-N Greater of ±5% of reading or ±2 mg/L-N 0.01 mg/L-N
Chloride
Max Depth: 15 meters
0.5 to 18,000 mg/L greater of ±5% of reading or ±2 mg/L 4 digits
TGO (Total Dissolved Gas) 400 to 1300 mmHg ±0.1% of span 1.0 mmHg
ORP -999 to 999 mV ±20mV 1mV
Rhodamine WT Dynamic Range
Low sensitivity: 0.04 - 1000 ppb
Med. sensitivity: 0.04 - 100 ppb
High sensitivity: 0.04 - 10 ppb
±3% for signal levels equivalens of 1 ppb rhodamine WT dye or higher using a rhodamine sensor 0.01 ppb
PAR 0 to 10,000 µmols-1m-2 ±5% of reading or ±1µmol s-1m-2 1µmol s-1m-2
Temperature -5°  to 50°C ±0.10°C 0.01°C

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