Water Quality Monitoring made easy with HOBO Data Loggers
Waterways including rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters provide ecosystems for various biotic and abiotic life. Unexpected changes or degradation of water quality can affect the stability of these environments. There are several external factors which can impact waterways, most notably urbanisation, industrialisation and agriculture.
The key factors that influence water quality are pH, temperature, salinity, nutrient levels, dissolved oxygen levels and water level. Water quality is determined by collecting information within the parameters listed above and then comparing these with published standards or the local requirements of environments and species.
If you need data to gain insights for water management or scientific research HOBO data loggers offer a specialised range of water quality monitoring data loggers that are renowned for quality and value.
What are Water Quality Monitoring Data Loggers?
Data loggers are devices that monitor and record information about the surrounding aquatic environment.
HOBO Data Loggers Australia specialise in data logging and recording instruments that are designed to help manage environments and undertake research. Based in Australia, HOBO has been manufacturing high-quality solutions for almost 50 years.
Water quality data loggers must be built strong and durable to withstand the toughest of conditions.The standard of HOBO data loggers and the extent of their range ensures that you’ll find the right water quality monitoring data logger for your application.
What are the important factors to look for when testing water Quality?
When monitoring water quality there are key parameters you need to consider. Your selection will depend on external influences and the type of information you require. The most important factors are:
- pH
- Temperature
- Salinity
- Nutrient levels
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Water level
We share (below) some representative examples of HOBO data loggers that you can use to monitor the parameters listed above.
Examples of Water Quality Monitoring Data Loggers
HOBO TidbiT MX Temperature 400' Data Logger
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Product code: IC-MX2203
Rugged, highly accurate and suitable for long term deployment, this data logger is waterproof up to 120m. It’s suitable for measuring and monitoring the temperature in both fresh and saltwater environments. Notably, the temperature range of this data logger is -20 to 50°c with an accuracy of ±0.2.
Have all your measurements delivered efficiently to your iOS or android device via Bluetooth. In the field, you can access all your data on the easy-to-use HOBOmobile app.
HOBO Bluetooth Low Energy pH and Temperature Data Logger
Product Code: IC-MX2501
Built tough, this HOBO data logger is designed for long-term underwater monitoring of pH, as well as the temperature of saltwater and freshwater environments.
Communication with the device and the HOBO mobile app is made easy using low energy Bluetooth. When connected to a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, it’s easy to set-up the logger, view data, calibrate and offload data.
Conductivity-Salinity Data Logger (For Fresh Water)
Product Code: U24-001
This very accurate HOBO data logger is designed to measure and monitor conductivity and temperature in freshwater environments (only). The device is perfect for monitoring nutrient runoff and saltwater intrusion.
You can easily access all of your data via the BASE-U-4 and HOBOware PRO software.
Add-ons
Requires BASE-U-4 optic base station to transfer data from logger to computer.
Also requires HOBOware Pro software to access data assistants.
HOBO Dissolved Oxygen Logger
Product Code: U26-001
This HOBO data logger is designed to precisely capture and record levels of dissolved oxygen in fresh and saltwater environments.
Easily access all of your data via the BASE-U-4 and HOBOware PRO software.
Add-ons
Requires BASE-U-4 optic base station to transfer data from logger to computer.
Requires HOBOware Pro software for data assistants.
HOBO MX2001 Water Level Data Logger
Product Code: IC-MX2001
This versatile HOBO data logger model not only measures water levels with a high degree of accuracy, you can also record water levels, temperature, absolute, barometric and differential air pressure.
Communication with the device is made easy via Low energy Bluetooth to the HOBO mobile app. On the app you can easily check on the instrument’s operational status, configure alarms, view graphs and share data files.
Conclusion
HOBO has a range of data loggers with sensors capable of measuring any essential water quality parameter of interest in an inexpensive and reliable manner. Don’t take our word for it! Check out the HOBO range.
Need help finding the best HOBO data logger for your application? Instrument Choice scientists are experts in guiding each customer to the right products for their needs.Call one of our friendly scientists on [email protected]. We’re here to help!
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