What communications options are available for my sondes?

FAQ - Water Quality Sondes

1. Can we get the data back to our desktop via telemetry?
2. Q: What communications options are available for my sondes? A: The Series 5 sondes can communicate via RS-232, SDI-12, or RS-485. The Series 4a sondes can communicate via RS-232 or SDI-12. The Quanta and Quanta-G both communicate via SDI-12.
   
   
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. How long can I deploy my instrument?
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?