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Datataker DT8x series Geotechnical data loggers

DT80GDT85G CEM20 DT85G with CEM20
  • DT80G 5-15 unversal inputs
  • DT85G 16-48 universal inputs
  • Vibrating wire support
  • Expandable Analogue channels using CEM20. DT80G up to 300 and DT85G up to 800
  • USB memory for easy data and program transfer
  • Flexible communications (USB, Ethernet and RS232)
  • Various remote connection options eg dial up modem

    Supporting vibrating wire sensors the new dataTaker DT8xG GeoLogger is ideal for all geotechnical data logging applications. The dataTaker GeoLoggers have built-in vibrating wire support providing ideal data acquisition and monitoring solution for the engineer working in the geotechnical environment. 

    The dataTaker GeoLoggers can monitor a wide variety of geotechnical datalogging applications including slope stability, subsidence, dam wall monitoring, tunnel and mining excavation, ground water, tunnel wall monitoring and site assessment.

    The DT80G and DT85G can be expanded simply by connecting dataTaker Channel Expansion Modules (CEM20) to provide 100 to 300 vibrating wire channels with thermistors.

    The advanced new dataTaker DT8xG range of GeoLoggers are compatible with all major brands of geotechnical instrumentation including Slope Indicator, RST Instruments, Geokon, Soil Instruments, Roctest, AGI - Applied Geomechanics Inc.

    Key Features

  • Standalone data logger with link to a PC
  • Dual channel isolation technology
  • User definable allocation of memory size and mode
  • Vibrating wire support
  • Expandable to 800 universal analogue channels (with CEM20's attached to a DT85)
  • 8 digital input/output channels
  • 12 counter inputs (4 high speed) and 2 phase encoders
  • Calculated measurements
  • SDI-12 (multiple networks)
  • 2 serial 'smart sensor' ports
  • Modbus for SCADA connection 
  • Memory of approximately 10 million data points
  • FTP for automatic data transfer
  • Web Interface

    Analogue inputs supported

  • Thermistors
  • Thermocouples
  • PT100/PT1000
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
  • Frequency
  • Vibrating wire sensors (Iclinometer/Extensometer/Piezometer/Pressure cell/ Crack meter/Tilt meter)
  • Bridge connections (Strain gauges/Load cells)


    The DT8xG series comprises of 2 models:

    DataTaker DT80G Maximum Analogue Input Capacity

    • 5 Four wire Isolated/10 Two wire Isolated/15 Two wire common reference
    • With 5 x CEM20's connected 100 Four wire Isolated/200 Two wire Isolated/300 Two wire common reference 

    DataTaker DT85G Maximum Analogue Input Capacity

    • 16 Four wire Isolated/32 Two wire Isolated/48 Two wire common reference
    • With 15 x CEM20's connected 300 Four wire Isolated/600 Two wire Isolated/800 Two wire common reference
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