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Portable Data Loggers for Field Data Collection
On a slope monitoring site, the last thing you need is a data logger that dies before lunch. Portable data loggers have to survive dust, rain, and rough handling while keeping sensor readings accurate. Kingmach designs these devices with field engineers in mind—simple terminals, clear status lights, and a carry handle that doesn’t snap when you’re walking across a dam. For geotechnical and structural monitoring, you often switch between piezometers, strain gauges, and crack meters. A logger that reads multiple sensor types without extra adapters saves time and reduces wiring errors. Kingmach’s portable loggers handle common sensor signals and store enough data to cover a week of unattended logging. They sync easily with PCs for data review, and the battery is replaceable in the field. The focus is on getting reliable data from the instrument to your screen without relying on a 200-page manual.
Technical Detail
Kingmach Measurement & Monitoring Technology Co., Ltd. builds portable data loggers for geotechnical and structural health monitoring. The loggers work with a broad range of sensors: vibrating wire, resistive strain gauges, linear potentiometers, thermistors, and voltage-output sensors (0–5 V, 0–10 V, 4–20 mA). This means one device can handle readings from piezometers, load cells, tiltmeters, and settlement profiles on a single site visit. Inside the weatherproof ABS or aluminum enclosure, a 24-bit ADC ensures low-noise data acquisition. Sampling rates from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz cover slow-changing groundwater levels and faster dynamic strain measurements. For example, when monitoring a tunnel lining, you may need to capture strain as trains pass—1 Hz is often enough; for slope creep, logging every minute or hour works fine. Storage is handled by an internal 8 GB SD card (upgradable). Data records carry timestamps with an accuracy of ±1 second per day if synced before deployment. A typical field session generates about 5 MB of CSV data per day on eight channels, so a filled card lasts for months. Connectivity is straightforward: USB-C for data download and charging, and a 9-pin D-sub terminal block for sensor inputs. The logger can be powered by its internal rechargeable lithium battery (48-hour continuous use, or longer with sleep modes) or an external 12 V DC source for long-term campaigns. Kingmach offers customization on input channels (from 4 to 32), enclosure rating (IP65 or higher), and wireless modules (LoRa, 4G) for remote data retrieval. The firmware supports known thermistor curves (YSI, Steinhart-Hart) and can apply calibration coefficients on-the-fly. Data is exported as CSV or SVG for direct import into analysis software. Standard delivery includes a calibration report, USB cable, and a sturdy transport case. Technical support extends from pre-purchase sensor compatibility checks to on-site training if needed.
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They handle vibrating wire sensors (piezometers, strain gauges, crack meters), resistive sensors (3-wire or 4-wire RTDs, strain gauges in quarter/half/full bridge), thermistors, and voltage outputs (0–5 V, 0–10 V, 4–20 mA). Each channel is software-selectable, so you don’t need separate signal conditioners.
With continuous logging at a 1-minute interval on all channels, the internal rechargeable battery lasts about 48 hours. For longer deployments, you can connect a 12 V external battery or solar panel. The logger also has programmable wake-up and sleep intervals to extend life.
Yes. You can connect a laptop via USB-C and download while logging continues. If a wireless module (LoRa or 4G) is installed, scheduled data uploads are possible without a physical connection. This is useful for remote slope monitoring where the logger stays in place for weeks.
Standard enclosures meet IP65, so they handle rain and temporary submersion. For flood-prone areas, we offer IP67 stainless steel housings. In either case, the sensor connector panel is protected by screw-on caps when not in use.
Yes, a common request is adding extra channels or integrating a specific sensor type not in our default library. We can also pre-load custom calibration curves, adjust the logger’s firmware for unique alarm triggers, or change the communication module. Minimum order quantities for hardware customization usually start at 10 units.
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