A datalogger (also know as data acquisition system or DAS) is piece of electronic equipment which converts an input into a digital time series representation. Immense care should be taken when setting up and programming a datalogger. It is highly recommended that only experienced users program their own dataloggers and all others should consult a EPIC staff member for assistance.

While specific procedures and programming details will vary between the various types of dataloggers, there are several things that hold true when working with any datalogger.

The datalogger should be:

Batteries are PI Supplied.

Batteries come in two main types, primary which are single use and secondary which are rechargeable.

EPIC’s current inventory of multi-channel dataloggers, which now serves as our primary system for active source surveys using geophones, is centered around the ES-3000 Geode and a 60 Channel Strata View NZXP.  The ES-3000 offers reliable performance, portability, and compatibility with EPIC’s existing multi-channel cable systems, originally designed for earlier Geometrics models.