It outputs 125 psi and uses 4 AA alkaline batteries that last up to 100 hours of normal use. It is fully automatic with preset sample modes and can save up to 99 user-created flow rates. The Controller can also be operated manually, with only a compressed gas source, if your batteries run out in the field.
The Controller allows faster purge rates and precise low flow control to ensure a representative sample at 100 ml/min or less when sampling for VOCs. Also available, for higher pumping pressures and deeper applications, the Model 466 Electronic Control Unit gives up to 250 psi output.
These convenient boxes are rugged, dependable and suitable for all environments. Quick-connect fittings allow instant attachment to dedicated well caps, portable pump reel units and to an air compressor or compressed gas source. more >>
An updated Model 703 Waterloo Emitter data sheet is now available to view and download from www.solinst.com. It features a recent case study, as well as updated images that are dynamic on the website.
The Waterloo Emitter is a simple, low cost device designed for the bioremediation of contaminated groundwater. It enables oxygen to diffuse through silicone or LDPE tubing. The controlled release of oxygen encourages and sustains the growth of microorganisms required for bioremediation. more >>
Solinst has added a new Frequently Asked Questions section for the Levelogger Series on Solinst.com. Quickly access common questions about installation, applications, monitoring options and general information about Leveloggers. If you can't find the answer to your question using the FAQs, Solinst technical staff are available to answer any questions you may have about our products and your application. Fill out an Information Request Form online or call us!
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The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) is holding its annual meeting and conference from December 10-13th at the Ernest N. Morial Conference Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The operating temperature in water for the Levelogger is between -20° to 80°C (-4° to 180°F), so to avoid transducer damage, the easiest method is to lower the transducer below the frost line or ice formation depth. In shallow streams, wetlands or ponds where freezing may penetrate to the bottom, install the Levelogger in a vented stilling well imbedded into the bottom of the water body beyond the frost line.
If not possible, place the Levelogger inside two thin, elongated silicon, rubber or latex balloons filled with a non-toxic, non-corrosive anti-freeze or saltwater solution. Place the balloons and logger in a section of perforated 1.25" (30 mm) ID pipe in the monitored water. The antifreeze solution will protect the Levelogger from ice expansion at the pressure transducer, yet transmit any pressure and temperature fluctuations that occur. Always use caution, as the Levelogger can only withstand up to 150% of its stated depth fluctuation range.
Click here to view a case study where this method was successfully used.
Install Solinst Integra® Bladder Pumps in your groundwater monitoring wells this winter. Solinst provides a special “Freeze Protection Assembly” for anyone wishing to dedicate Integra® Bladder Pumps in conditions where there is a risk of the sample line freezing. The assembly is simple to install in the field and may be retrofitted with ease to existing Pumps. The assembly can be used with 1.66" and 1" Pumps, PVC or stainless steel versions. The assembly simply consists of a specialized dedicated wellhead and “Y” connector. The Assembly ensures the sample line is easily flushed after each use and remains dry until your next sampling event.
The 2009 National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Ground Water Expo is being held in New Orleans, December 10-13th, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The annual event is attended by groundwater professionals from all sectors of the industry, and includes an exhibit hall (December 11- 12th) displaying all of the latest related technology.
Solinst Canada Ltd. will be exhibiting at booth 1401, so come visit us and view our full line of groundwater monitoring equipment, including the new laser marked 102 Water Level Meter.
The mail-in deadline to register for the conference is this Friday, November 13th. You can visit the NGWA website to register, or download the form from our website at: www.solinst.com/Tradeshows/
Last week's Symposium on "Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring" was a great success! The event was attended by environmental professionals from across North America. Solinst was pleased to welcome participants from Stantec, AMEC, Credit Valley Conservation, WorleyParsons Canada Ltd., Geosyntec Consultants, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and many more practitioners from local agencies, consulting firms and organizations.
Over the two days, attendees enjoyed very informative presentations, networking opportunities, sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues, as well as discussions and product demonstrations with Solinst staff members. Participants gained a lot of knowledge on the importance of protecting our water resources at a watershed (and ecosystem) scale and the enormous need for high resolution data to achieve this. The presentations introduced new methodologies and technologies that show promise in realizing these goals.
The Symposium on “Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring” being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. is only days away - but there is still time to reserve your spot!
This unique symposium, being held in Georgetown, Ontario Canada on October 22 and 23, will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies. The Symposium will feature speakers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, AMEC Geomatrix, University of Kansas, and more.
Throughout the two days of the Symposium, live hands-on demonstrations and discussions will be taking place and Solinst technical staff will be available to answer any questions about Solinst equipment and hydrogeological applications.
Deborah Conrod, Supervisor for the Provincial Stream Water and Groundwater Monitoring Networks at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, along with her colleagues Pradeep Goel and Dajana Grgic, will be presenting at the Symposium being held by Solinst on October 23 at 10:30 am. Their presentation, titled “Designing Provincial-Scale Water Monitoring Networks to Meet Future Needs”, will focus on current monitoring projects being undertaken, and how these monitoring networks support numerous activities leading to informed resource management decisions.
For more information about the Symposium being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium
WEFTEC 2009, the 82nd Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from October 10th to 14th. Among over 900 exhibitors you will find Solinst at booth #3508. Be sure to visit us at the largest water quality event in North America and view our full range of instruments and technology, including our new LTC Levelogger Junior, which measures water level, temperature and conductivity – all in one instrument! For more on the conference, visit: http://www.weftec.org/
Jim Butler, Senior Scientist and Chief of the Geohydrology Section of the Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, will be delivering a presentation on “New Approaches for Exploiting Water-Level Responses to Fluctuations in Barometric Pressure” at the upcoming Solinst Symposium on October 23rd at 12:00pm. Jim will discuss longer-term responses in wells to changes in barometric pressure, using methods of passive water level and barometric pressure monitoring.
For more information about the Symposium being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium
Murray Einarson, Principal Hydrogeologist with AMEC Geomatrix, will be delivering a presentation on “High Resolution Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring” at the upcoming Solinst Symposium on October 22nd at 10:30am. Murray will discuss new technologies that allow site investigators to perform rapid, high-resolution site assessments. He will explain how these technologies provide more conclusive data on the nature, extent, and migration of contaminants in the subsurface, versus traditional site assessment practices.
For more information about the Solinst Symposium, being held at Solinst Canada Ltd. on October 22nd and 23rd, please visit: www.solinst.com/Symposium
Solinst is proud to introduce its newest version of Solinst.com. Our web team has been hard at work developing the new web site, which offers much faster download times, easier user navigation, more accurate internal search capabilities and a brand new user interface.
At its core, the main user navigation remains intact, so there is no need to re-learn where things are on Solinst.com - they are where you expect them to be. To access information on our full product line, you still click on the Products tab on the main navigation bar, which will take you to http://www.solinst.com/Prod/Prod.html
Included on every page of the site is a link to our RSS Feed, which can be subscribed to on our News page, (http://www.solinst.com/news.html) and is updated on a regular basis.
World Water Monitoring Day™ (WWMD) is an international program run in coordination by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and International Water Association (IWA), with the aim of promoting public involvement in protecting the world's water resources.
Schools, clubs, organizations, etc. are encouraged to use Test Kits available through WWMD to sample and test their local water bodies for basic water quality parameters, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. Results, stories and reports are shared on the organizations website at: www.worldwatermonitoringday.org
The official day of celebration is September 18th. A large event involving various supporting organizations and local schools in Washington, D.C. is being headed by WEF and IWA, but participants all over the world are asked to hold their own water monitoring day - any day up until December 31, 2009. Data from these monitoring events has been accepted since March 22, 2009 (World Water Day).
Solinst is proud to invite you to a unique Symposium, to be held at our office, located in Georgetown, Ontario Canada on October 22 to 23, 2009.
The Symposium will focus on Recent Advances in Watershed and High Resolution Monitoring and will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss environmental applications and monitoring methodologies.
The Symposium will feature speakers from the University of Waterloo, Boart Longyear, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and more.
Throughout the two days of the Symposium, live hands-on demonstrations and discussions will be taking place and Solinst technical staff will be available to answer any questions about Solinst equipment and hydrogeological applications.
To view the full agenda, including speaker topics and bios, and hotel and registration information, visit: http://www.solinst.com/Symposium/
Solinst is best known for our high quality groundwater monitoring instrumentation, but we do also offer instruments that can be used for vapor and soil gas monitoring.
The CMT Multilevel System allows vapor sampling from up to 7 discrete zones in one borehole. The tubing can be fitted with a special wellhead used to sample contaminant vapor concentrations in the unsaturated or vadose zone above the water table.
The Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometer is designed as an affordable method to measure shallow groundwater and soil vapor conditions. A tubing barb allows the attachment of polyethylene or Teflon tubing for high quality sampling, using a Peristaltic Pump (or other).
The Solinst Model 410 Peristaltic Pump uses rotating rollers to depress silicon tubing, creating a vacuum, which displaces any fluid or gas in the chosen direction. It is ideal for vapor sampling, effective up to the suction lift limit (can be up to 33 ft or 10 m).
Solinst automated water level dataloggers have the tools to make your pumping tests easy. Levelogger PC Software enables your Levelogger Gold dataloggers to be programmed with a sampling schedule that best matches your pumping rates and test duration; so you can customize your sampling schedule to record water level readings before, during and after the pumping test (baseline, pumping and recovery), each interval with a unique rate.
The PC Software also allows you to view real-time readings. If you deploy your Levelogger on a Direct Read Cable, readings can be viewed and saved on a field laptop as you are conducting the tests. A Leveloader Gold data transfer device also allows you to view real-time readings during your pumping test. Levelogger recordings are easy to compensate for barometric effects if you use an on-site Barologger to record barometric pressure during your tests. The compensation wizard in the Levelogger PC Software computes true net water level data, with just a few clicks of your mouse!
From August 16-20, visit Solinst at booth number 827 at StormCon – “The World's Largest Stormwater Pollution Prevention Conference”. Being held at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California, the conference will feature presentations, sessions and workshops on the most current issues in stormwater monitoring and management.
Featured at the Solinst booth will be the new LTC Levelogger Junior. The LTC Levelogger Junior continuously records conductivity, temperature, and water levels over time, making it ideal for surface water quality monitoring. Come learn more about all of our products, and how they can be used in your next stormwater monitoring project. For more on the conference, visit: www.stormcon.com
New Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.4.0 Released
Solinst has updated the Levelogger Gold PC Software to Version 3.4.0, for use with the Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, LTC Levelogger Junior, Barologger and Rainlogger. Along with a few minor improvements, the Software now includes a Utilities menu from which users can quickly and easily access the Firmware Upgrade Utility and Diagnostics Tool.
Firmware Version 2.006 has also been released for the Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior, as well as Firmware Version 2.001 for the LTC Levelogger Junior. The new LTC Levelogger Junior Firmware provides improved performance when calibrating the unit, as well as retaining the user calibration history.
The new Software and Firmware has been posted on the Solinst website and is ready for download along with the User Guide and Quick Start Guide. Register your Solinst Software and receive these updates automatically. Download the Software and Firmware at:
Do you require frequent, continuous monitoring of water levels in a remote location? Are you thinking about setting up a remote, wireless monitoring network with your Solinst Levelogger? The STS Gold Telemetry System Preparation Guide can help get you started. The guide helps you determine the type of communication technology you require, and provides an overview of all the steps taken to get your system out in the field and collecting data. View the guide at: http://www.solinst.com/Prod/9100/9100Instructions.html
The Discrete Interval Sampler from Solinst is a no-purge instrument that allows groundwater sampling from a specific depth, with minimal disturbance, and without mixing of water from different levels or points of inflow in a well. The stainless steel sampler is pressurized before being lowered to prevent water from entering until the desired zone is reached.
No-purge, also known as zero-purge or passive sampling methods, have gained acceptance by many regulatory agencies for obtaining representative groundwater samples. These sampling methods are based on the principle that groundwater which flows through a screen and into a well, maintains equilibrium with the adjacent water bearing unit. Sampling at the screened interval should result in representative samples, without the need for purging.
When compared to conventional groundwater sampling methods, no-purge samplers typically require less costs and time to retrieve a sample. Minimal labor is required as there is no purge water to manage or dispose of. Normally, no-purge samplers do not require power, a compressor or control unit, and there is little or no well water agitation when the samplers are deployed and operated.
Find the Software and Firmware for Your Levelogger
To meet the ever-changing needs of clients and ensure high standards, Solinst is always improving existing products. This includes new Levelogger releases and Levelogger software and firmware updates from time-to-time. The most current and compatible software and firmware versions are available free to download from the Solinst website at: www.solinst.com/Downloads/
Under the User Guides section of the downloads page, you will also find the Levelogger Compatibility Matrix. This useful tool allows you to quickly and easily determine the software and firmware version to use with your specific Levelogger to get the best performance out of your instrument and to ensure it is compatible with your Leveloader Gold data transfer device.
The 8th National Hydrologic Warning Council (NHWC) conference and exhibition was a great success, with the largest attendance, agenda, and exhibitor numbers to date. Held from May 18-21 in beautiful Vail, Colorado, the conference is dedicated to providing information on real-time hydrologic warning systems to those who deal with storm readiness, emergency response and recovery.
Featured at the Solinst booth were the Levelogger series of dataloggers, which were a perfect fit for the conference. The product line now includes the new LTC Levelogger Junior that provides water conductivity, temperature, and level datalogging. When combined with a Solinst STS Gold Telemetry System, real-time water level data can be sent directly to those who need it - when they need it.
Solinst Emitter gets Positive Response at Battelle
Battelle held their Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium from May 5-8 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Symposium featured 420 platform and poster sessions, as well as an exhibit hall with 56 companies displaying bioremediation related services and instruments. It was another successful show for Solinst. There was a large amount of interest in the Waterloo Emitter™, with comments that it is a great, low cost bioremediation option.
The Waterloo Emitter is a simple device designed to enhance the in situ bioremediation of contaminated groundwater, through direct, controlled, diffusion of oxygen or other amendments into an aquifer. The patented technology consists of a PVC frame wrapped with tubing that can be pressurized to obtain the desired flow of gas, depending on site-specific needs. They are conveniently sized for 2, 4 and 6" (50, 100 and 150 mm) wells.
Another successful training session was held on May 11 and 12, where 9 of our international Agents came to learn about Solinst Products. The Agents who participated are from Costa Rica, Spain, France, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Korea. The presentations and hands-on sessions were very informative. Thank you to everyone who could attend, it was very beneficial to all.
On the afternoon of May 6, GOwen Environmental Ltd., along with AEHS and IAH, hosted an outdoor field demonstration session as part of an annual 5-day course on Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management. Always a well organized and informative event for over 100 attendees, Solinst Canada Ltd. was very pleased to be included as a demonstrator for another year.
Course attendees included representatives from local municipal, provincial and federal agencies, as well as private consultants and practitioners from across Canada and the United States. There was quite an interest in all Solinst products, from Water Level Meters to Pumps and Multilevel Systems. The highly educated group had excellent questions for our representative, which helped make this year's another great event.
New Levelogger Gold Software
Version 3.3.0 Released
With the release of the new LTC Levelogger Junior, Solinst has updated the Levelogger Gold PC Software to Version 3.3.0, for use with the Levelogger Gold, Levelogger Junior, LTC Levelogger Junior,Barologger and Rainlogger. The Software now includes a Calibration Wizard, support for regional settings for your geographical area, and more information in your .lev files. Leveloader Gold Firmware Version 1.200 has also been released for all Leveloader Gold units to work with the LTC Levelogger Junior. It also includes an update to allow units of measurement to be changed in the field.
The new Software and Firmware has been posted on the Solinst website and is ready for download along with the User Guide and Quick Start Guide. Register your Solinst Software and receive these updates automatically. Download the new software at: http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/
Solinst Model 102 Coaxial Cable Water Level Meters now have permanent, accurate laser etched markings every 1/100 ft or each millimeter! They feature narrow diameter probes for use in wells as small as 3/8" (10 mm). Segmented weights make probes easier to handle, and are excellent for snaking past in-well pumps. The flexible cable has heavy-duty polyethylene jacket and stainless steel coaxial conductors for strength. Also laser marked is the new 102M Mini Coaxial Cable Water Level Meter, available on a small lightweight reel. more >>
NEW! LTC Levelogger Junior
Level, Temperature and Conductivity
The New LTC Levelogger Junior from Solinst provides the low cost convenience of datalogging conductivity, temperature and water level – all in one instrument! The LTC Levelogger Junior has a full range from 0 – 80,000 µS/cm, has a memory for 16,000 sets of readings and a 5-year battery. It is compatible with Levelogger Gold Software, accessories and STS Gold Telemetry Systems. The LTC Levelogger Junior is ideal for salinity studies, stormwater runoff monitoring and a general indication of contamination levels. more >>
Just released! The Solinst Spring 2009 newsletter features the launch of two new products: the Laser Marked Coaxial Cable Water Level Meter and the LTC Levelogger Junior. Also included are two case studies, the first highlighting the effectiveness of the Waterloo Emitter remediation device, and the second describes the use of the Levelogger Gold at the Greenland Ice Sheet. Other features include product applications and tips. more >>
From March 3-5, visit the Solinst booth at the Remediation Technology Summit being presented by Pollution Engineering and Georgia Tech. Come learn more about our Waterloo Emitter groundwater remediation device, and all of our groundwater monitoring products. The summit is taking place at the Marriott Atlanta Marquis, Georgia and features numerous session presentations focusing on recent developments in environmental science and remediation.
For more on the conference visit: http://www.bnpevents.com/PE/RTS/
On February 25th and 26th, visit the Solinst booth at the Groundwater Monitoring Conference, being held by the Groundwater Resources Association of California. Come learn more about Solinst Leveloggers and all of our groundwater monitoring products. The conference is taking place at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California, and features numerous session presentations focusing on recent developments in all phases of groundwater monitoring. For more on the conference visit: http://grac.org/monitoring.asp.
The Solinst Model 9100 STS Gold Telemetry System User Guide is now live both in PDF and HTML. (Both are fully searchable). The easy-to-navigate guide allows you to quickly find exactly what you are looking for, from setting up your STS System hardware and software, to programming your System and installing it in the field. The HTML guide is a completely interactive version that allows you to easily search and find what you are looking for - using the "Search" bar on Solinst.com.
Now available, is an interactive online version of the 3001 Levelogger® User Guide for Software Version 3.2.3. The user-friendly format makes it easier and faster to find the section you need. The guide is completely searchable, so you can enter what you are looking for in the "Search" bar on Solinst.com or your favorite search engine, and you will be directed right to the applicable sections. Also available is the new online version of the SDI-12 User Guide.
Looking Forward to Another Prosperous Year of Trade Shows
The 2008 Tradeshow Calendar was a busy and prosperous one. Highlights of the year included The Nielson Environmental Field Conference in Tampa Florida, Battelle in Monterey California and WEFTEC in Chicago Illinois. The year ended with a trip to Las Vegas for the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) annual meeting and Ground Water Expo. Over 5000 groundwater professionals took part in the event. Amongst 300 exhibitors, the Solinst booth allowed attendees to see and handle Solinst equipment and speak with technical staff members. We are already looking forward to next year's event in New Orleans! Until then, come visit us in California at the GRA Groundwater Monitoring Conference, or REMTec, in Atlanta. You can view the dates for our upcoming events at: www.solinst.com/Tradeshows >>
