Description
The HOBO U20L-01 is a low-cost, research-grade data logger for continuously measuring water level and temperature in a wide range of underwater environments. It features 0.1% measurement accuracy, a polypropylene housing for use in both fresh and salt water, and a non-vented design for convenient and hassle-free deployment.
NOTE: Requires HoboWare Software and BASE-U-4 USB-Optic Interface. Please select these from the Recommended products below.
Features
- Self-contained non-vented design enables easy deployment
- Ideal for use in both fresh and saltwater environments, including wells, streams, lakes, wetlands, and tidal areas
- Depths up to 30 feet (9m)
- Durable ceramic pressure sensor withstands freezing
- HOBOware Pro software provides easy conversion to accurate water level reading, fully compensated for barometric pressure, temperature, and water density
Specifications
| Pressure (Absolute) and Water Level Measurements U20L-01 | |
| Operation Range | 0 to 207 kPa (0 to 30 psia); approximately 0 to 9 m (0 to 30 ft) of water depth at sea level, or 0 to 12 m (0 to 40 ft) of water at 3,000 m (10,000 ft) of altitude |
| Factory Calibrated Range | 69 to 207 kPa (10 to 30 psia), 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Burst Pressure | 310 kPa (45 psia) or 18 m (60 ft) depth |
| Water Level Accuracy* |
Typical error: ±0.1% FS, 1.0 cm (0.03 ft) water Maximum error: ±0.2% FS, 2.0 cm (0.06 ft) water |
| Raw Pressure Accuracy** | ±0.3% FS, 0.62 kPa (0.09 psi) maximum error |
| Resolution | <0.02 kPa (0.003 psi), 0.21 cm (0.007 ft) water |
| Pressure Response Time (90%)*** | <1 second at a stable temperature; measurement accuracy also depends on temperature response time |
| Temperature Measurements | |
| Operation Range | -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) |
| Accuracy | ±0.44°C from 0° to 50°C (±0.79°F from 32° to 122°F), see Plot A |
| Resolution | 0.10°C at 25°C (0.18°F at 77°F), see Plot A |
| Response Time (90%) | 10 minutes in water (typical) |
| Stability (Drift) | 0.1°C (0.18°F) per year |
| Logger | |
| Real-time Clock | ±1 minute per month 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) |
| Battery | 2/3 AA, 3.6 Volt lithium, factory-replaceable |
| Battery Life (Typical Use) | 5 years with 1 minute or greater logging interval |
| Memory (Non-volatile) | 64K bytes memory (approx. 21,700 pressure and temperature samples) |
| Weight | Approximately 154 g (5.43 oz) in air Approximately 53.9 g (1.9 oz) in fresh water |
| Dimensions | 3.18 cm (1.25 inches) diameter, 15.24 cm (6.0 inches) length; mounting hole 6.3 mm (0.25 inches) diameter |
| Wetted Materials | Polypropylene housing and lanyard; Viton and Buna-N O-rings; ceramic sensor in acetyl end cap; stainless steel screws suitable for saltwater |
| Logging Interval | Fixed-rate or multiple logging intervals, with up to 8 user-defined logging intervals and durations; logging intervals from 1 second to 18 hours. Refer to the HOBOware User’s Guide for details. |
| Launch Modes | Immediate start and delayed start |
| Offload Modes | Offload while logging; stop and offload |
| Battery Indication | Battery voltage can be viewed in status screen and optionally logged in datafile. Low battery indication in datafile. |
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The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU). |
* Water Level Accuracy: With accurate reference water level measurement, known water density, accurate Barometric Compensation Assistant data, and a stable temperature environment.
** Raw Pressure Accuracy: Absolute pressure sensor accuracy includes all sensor drift, temperature, and hysteresis-induced errors.
*** Changes in Temperature: Allow 20 minutes in water to achieve full temperature compensation of the pressure sensor. Maximum error due to rapid thermal changes is approximately 0.5%.
