1 Introduction to RRL and Compatibility
1 Introduction
The Solinst RRL 5 Remote Radio Link offers a very simple and inexpensive method of local telemetry. The wireless system is designed to collect real-time data from field-located dataloggers and send it via radio to your Home Station computer. RRL 5 Systems are designed specifically for high quality Solinst dataloggers. Up to two Solinst dataloggers can be connected to one RRL 5 Station. The RRL 5 is excellent for small, closed-loop networks such as mine sites and landfill monitoring networks.
Systems operate on two basic schedules.
Optionally, dataloggers themselves can be set up to record and store data independently of the Telemetry System. This provides a reliable back-up if circumstances require it. An internal barometer allows barometrically compensated water levels to be reported. This manual focuses on configuration, programming, and installation of Remote RRL 5 Networks. It includes instructions for installing and using Solinst Telemetry Software to set up data collection schedules, manage data, and perform remote diagnostic checks.
Sample Rate is the frequency the RRL Remote Stations collect real-time readings from each of the attached dataloggers. The Sample Rate can be set from 10 seconds to 99 hours.
Report Rate is the rate at which stored data is sent from a Remote Station to the Home Station. The Report Rate can be set from 1 minute to 99 hours.
Figure 1-1 RRL 5 Remote Radio Link System
RRL 5 Remote Radio Link Specifications
Table 1-1 RRL 5 Specifications
1.1 RRL 5 Compatibility
Each RRL 5 Station can connect up to two Solinst dataloggers. RRL 5 Systems are compatible with the Levelogger 5, Barologger 5, Levelogger 5 Junior, Levelogger 5 LTC, Rainlogger 5, and LevelVent 5, as well as Levelogger Edge Series dataloggers and previous LevelVent dataloggers using the following firmware versions (or higher):
Table 1-2 Compatible Datalogger Firmware Versions
It is also important to ensure you are using the most recent RRL 5 firmware version, with the most recent
Solinst Telemetry Software. To check this, go to https://downloads.solinst.com
Note:
To determine the current firmware version on an RRL 5 unit, connect it to the PC with a USB cable and open
the RRL Remote Utility. See Section 5.
Note:
To determine what software version you are using, use the Help menu in the STS/RRL Administrator.
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