How long can I deploy my instrument?

FAQ - Water Quality Sondes

1. Can we get the data back to our desktop via telemetry?
2. What communications options are available for my sondes?
3. What is SDI-12?
4. How deep can these sondes go?
5. Can the same unit be used in fresh and salt water applications?
6. Is any assembly required for a Hydrolab sonde?
7. Q: How long can I deploy my instrument? A: Deployment length depends on battery life and bio-fouling. Battery life is affected by the number of the parameters being measured and the frequency of measurement. Fewer parameters and less frequent measurements require less power, and therefore can have longer battery life. Bio-fouling depends the environment in which the unit is deployed. Biological growth is more prevalent in warmer climates and more active waters. Fortunately, the effects of bio-fouling can be greatly reduced by using the Hydrolab DS5X to periodically and automatically clean the sensors.
   
   
8. How frequently can I take a reading if using a log file?
9. What do I need to do when deploying my unit after being stored for a long period of time?
10. How do I store a unit over the winter?