0 product description – YSI Level Scout User Manual
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YSI Incorporated
Level Scout 3
1 . 0 P R O D U C T D E S C R I P T I O N
The Level Scout is a submersible pressure transducer with data logging capabilities that also measures temperature.
Key features include:
Embedded datalogger and level sensor in one instrument
Pressure accuracy of +/- 0.05% FS TEB (Total Error Band) for most pressure ranges
Integrated temperature measurement up to +/- 0.2 °C accuracy
Field upgradeable firmware
Quick-disconnect cable assembly with in-line vent filter
Level ranges to 692 feet (211 m) of H
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Networkable RS-485 interface for long cable runs
On-board surge protection
User-selectable measurement units
Replaceable batteries that have an estimated 3-year life
Linear, Linear Average, Logarithmic and Event based logging modes built in
Small diameter (0.75 inches, 19 mm) easily fits in a 1 inch well
Stainless steel or Titanium construction
Optional RS-485 to SDI-12 converter for connectivity to 3
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party SDI-12 devices
The Level Scout combines a highly accurate pressure sensor assembly with power conservative microcomputer circuitry. Internal
batteries power the electronics providing years of data logging using linear, linear averaging, event triggered, and logarithmic
sampling modes. The batteries are easily field-replaceable via a quick-disconnect cable.
The Level Scout firmware can be upgraded in the field as new features and capabilities are released. The Level Scout features a
networkable RS-485 communications interface utilizing the SDI-12 protocol. The unit is supplied with sophisticated yet easy to use
Windows based applications software, Data Scout Advanced and Data Scout, for use with a laptop or desktop computer and Data
Scout Mobile for use with a handheld PC to facilitate the following functions:
Logging set-up and initialization
Tabular and graphical data display
Extraction of logged data
Real time data sampling
All versions of Data Scout software and Level Scout firmware upgrades are available for free download at