| Home | About | Products | Resources | Contact Us | Links |Water Level MeasurementFounded in 1975, Solinst manufactures high quality groundwater monitoring instruments in Georgetown, Ontario. We offer a broad range of innovative and practical hydrogeological and hydrological equipment, designed to give our customers the means to obtain the detailed, accurate, technical information they require.Research and development is a priority, ensuring a steady improvement in our products and continuous development of up-to-date instrumentation for hydrogeological applications.Our aim is to produce reliable stock items routinely, yet maintain dynamic research and the ability to produce specialized items to suit particular needs.At Solinst, we are committed to quality products coupled with superior customer service. We are proud of our highly educated and friendly staff. When a customer calls Solinst, they get assistance, not pressure.This brochure briefly describes most of our product line. Please call our office or visit our website for more detailed information.Model 101 Water Level MetersThe 101 Water Level Meter is very sturdy and gives consistently accurate water level measurements in wells and boreholes.The tape is permanently marked each 1/100 ft or each millimeter, in lengths up to 6,000 ft (1,800 m). The tape has stranded stainless steel conductors for long life and easy repair. A dog-bone tape design reduces adherence to wet casing. Probes have recessed sensors to minimize false signals.The well balanced reel has a carrying handle, an easy-access battery drawer, and an excellent brake. A 9V battery powers the buzzer and light, which activate when static water is reached.The Mini 101 Water Level Meter is a very compact and easy to carry meter available in 65 ft (20 m) lengths. A choice of probes with extra weights has a maximum diameter of 0.313” or 0.375” (7.9 mm or 9.5 mm). The narrow tape is accurately marked each 1/100 ft or 1 mm. It is ideal for use in any narrow diameter application, where high accuracy is desired.Power Reels for Water Level Meters can be very useful. They allow faster and less strenuous operation of meters with long tape lengths. They are available in a variety of sizes to suit the cable length and are designed to operate with 110 volt power. They are also useful for operating pumps with long lengths of tubing.Level MeasurementTLC MeterThe 107 TLC Meter (Temperature, Level, TLC Meter Conductivity) displays accurate measurements of conductivity and temperature on an LCD display that rotates for ease of use. Water levels and probe depth measurements are read off the accurately marked Solinst flat tape.It is ideal for profiling salt-water intrusion, road salt impairments, tracer tests and to give a general indication of chemical contamination levels.The TLC Meter uses a ‘smart’ conductivity sensor with platinum electrodes to read conductivity from 0 – 80,000µS with an accuracy of 2% of reading or better. Readings stabilize in 20 seconds.The flat tape is permanently marked each 1/100 ft or millimeter and is available in lengths up to 300 ft (100 m). The meter comes with a carrying bag and tape guide. The LCD screen rotates for easy reading.Model 102 Water Level MeterThe 102 Water Level Meter is low cost and designed for use in narrow diameter tubes, as small as 3/8" (10 mm). The stainless steel coaxial cable has a heavy duty polyethylene jacket and markings permanently bonded to the cable every 5 ft or 1 m, and 1 ft or 0.5 m. Narrow diameter probes in 1/4” or 3/8” (6 mm or 10 mm) are available with segmented weights to aid deployment.When the probe enters water, the water completes an electrical circuit powered by a 9V battery, sending a signal back to the reel where a light and clearly audible buzzer are activated. The water level is then determined by taking a reading off the cable at the top of the borehole, casing or tube, and then measuring off to the nearest mark.Interface MetersThe 122 Interface Meter measures product level and thickness accurately to 1/100 ft or 1 mm. It measures both floating and sinking hydrocarbon, non-aqueous product layers.The 122 is certified safe for use in explosive environments by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA - Class 1, groups C & D).A steady tone and light indicate product and intermittent signals indicate water. The Solinst Interface Meter is rugged, field durable and is easy-to-use. A carrying bag and tape guide are included.The 122M Mini Interface Meter offers a more portable version of the larger. It is small enough to fit in a backpack, yet rugged and reliable. Available in 65 ft. or 20 m lengths.The Mini gives highly accurate readings of LNAPL or DNAPL product level and thickness in wells and tanks and is CSA approved. The 9V battery offers approximately 300 hours of use.Tag LineThe 103 Tag Line is used to measure the depth to the top of backfill sand or bentonite layers during the completion of a well and to measure the depth to the bottom of a well.The Tag Line uses polyethylene coated, permanently marked, stainless steel wireline and a choice of stainless steel weights, mounted on a Solinst reel.Low-profile markings are bonded in place every 5 ft or 1 m, with more markings available as an extra. Ideal for use when installing Solinst 403 CMT Multilevel Systems.The weights can be clipped on and off the cable. This allows for the reel mounted, marked cable to be used as a support cable i.e. for bailer deployment.Levelogger Series3001 Levelogger® GoldThe 3001 Levelogger® Gold represents the next generation of water level dataloggers. Vastly improved over previous versions, the Levelogger Gold is completely designed, developed and manufactured in-house, in the tradition of all Solinst high quality products. It is ideal for recording water levels in monitoring and production wells, boreholes, lakes, rivers, tanks, harbors, etc.The Levelogger Gold has 100 times greater resolution, an accuracy of 0.05% and a memory capacity for 40,000 sets of readings. The datalogger, 10-year battery, pressure transducer and temperature sensor are all factory-sealed within a low-maintenance, small 6" x 7/8" (154 mm x 22 mm) housing, coated with Zirconium Nitride for corrosion resistance. The sealed design makes maintenance and cleaning a snap, and offers protection from power surges caused by pumps or lightning.The simple software allows sampling to be linear, event-based or user-defined, in intervals from 0.5 seconds upwards. Download options include a full data dump and an ‘Append Data’ option. There is automatic temperature compensation. The Barologger and the barometric wizard offer the most accurate and easy method to account for barometric pressure. No vented cable or desiccants are needed.Leveloggers can be installed with direct read cable for instant communications, or suspended on inexpensive wireline from a lockable well cap, whichever best suits each new project.Leveloggers can also connect to an SDI-12 network using the Solinst SDI-12 Interface Cable. The Optical Reader makes programming the Levelogger easy.3001 Levelogger JuniorThe 3001 Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels. It features a non-volatile memory, with a capacity of 32,000 set of water level and temperature data points. Accuracy is 0.1% FS, with lifetime calibration. The battery will last 5-years. Readings are linear at a user-defined interval from 0.5 secs. to 99 hrs.Compatible with Levelogger Gold software and accessories, the Levelogger Junior is also SDI-12 compatible and can communicate using a Leveloader Gold data transfer unit, or using a Solinst Telemetry System.3001 Leveloader GoldThe 3001 Leveloader Gold is a significantly improved data transfer unit designed for use with all versions of the Solinst Levelogger, Barologger, and Rainlogger. It is used to download and store multiple data files.The 8 Mb FLASH memory stores up to 1,390,000 LT readings, 930,000 LTC readings, or 34 full Levelogger downloads. It can also be used to display data in real-time, and has optional password protection.Simply use the two-ended ‘Y’ cable for attachment to a Levelogger, or to a direct read cable, to allow downloading or reprogramming of the Levelogger settings in the field. It comes with cables for USB and RS232 connection to a PC for data transfer. (See Model 3001 Leveloader Gold Data Sheet.)Coming Soon!LTC Levelogger Gold (Level, Temperature, Conductivity)® Levelogger is a registered trademark of Solinst Canada Ltd.Telemetry SystemsThe 9100 Solinst Telemetry Systems (STS) are designed specifically for use with Solinst Leveloggers and Rainloggers. Telemetry offers 2-way communication between field-located Leveloggers, Barologgers and Rainloggers and a computer Home Station. The STS is designed to save costs by enabling the self-management of data, as well as remote collection of the data. The STS and its software are suitable for both large and small systems.Solinst offers GSM and CDMA digital cellular, radio and landline telemetry options, and satellite telemetry options.The setup software has a simple system for identifying each individual logger and setting up of automatic dialing schedules. Alarms for high and low water level and authority levels restrictions can be set. Power requirements are kept to a minimum since it uses low power electronics and no power at all in standby mode. Downloaded data can be processed using the standard Levelogger Software or imported to other programs as desired.The 9200 RRL Radio Telemetry System offers a very simple, inexpensive method of local telemetry. The wireless system is designed to collect real-time data from Leveloggers, Barologgers and Rainloggers and communicate over distances up to 1000 ft (300 m). Distances can be increased by using some radios as repeaters.3002 RainloggerThe 3002 Rainlogger is designed for use with Levelogger Software and most standard tipping-bucket rain gauges, with a reed switch output. The rainfall level per sampling period and a five-minute maximum rainfall are logged in a non-volatile memory, with up to 40,000 readings. Linear sampling can be set from 1 to 99 minutes/hours.The Rainlogger resolution is dependent on the rain gauge used, but is typically from 100 to 200 •m (0.004 to 0.008 in). Logged data can be downloaded direct to a PC or to a hand-held Leveloader Gold. The Rainlogger has a 10-year battery, optional SDI-12 protocol to interface with third-party data recorders, and is compatible with Solinst telemetry systems.Sampling Pumps and AccessoriesThe 407 Integra® Bladder Pump has a Teflon® bladder guaranteed for 10 years. Solinst offers 316 stainless steel Integra pumps in diameters of 1" and 1.66" (25 mm and 42 mm) and PVC Integra Pumps in 1.66" (42 mm). They are ideal for low flow sampling but can also be used for regular flow sampling. Maximum lift capabilities are 500 ft (150 m) with the stainless steel models and 100 ft (30 m) with the PVC.Dedicated systems may be purchased pre-assembled for easy installation, complete with well caps and tubing. Portable systems are also available as illustrated. Cart-mounted portable pumps have pneumatic tires and a lowering guide for easy use. LDPE bladders now available for disposable short term applications.The 408 Double Valve Pump (DVP) is similar to the Bladder Pump, but without a bladder. It is a gas drive pump suitable for applications of almost any depth and narrow diameters. It is available in stainless steel in 1.66" or 5/8" diameter (42 mm or 16 mm) and in PVC in 1.66" (42 mm). Portable and dedicated versions are available. The DVP 1.66" (42 mm) converts easily into a Bladder Pump, if desired.All pumps can be quickly disassembled for decontamination, and are operated using the Model 466 Electronic Control Unit below. Pumps may be fitted with pneumatic/hydraulic packers to reduce purge volumes.
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