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ZL6 Data Logger
ZL6
Advanced Cloud Data Logger
With the advent of big data, you can’t afford to be constantly fussing with complex programming, installation headaches, downloads, data gaps, or maintenance. You need a data logger that puts near-real-time data at your fingertips—whenever, wherever, and however you want it—so you can maximize your paper output. Welcome to the new ZL6 universe.
This data logger breaks new barriers, so you can too
With the ZL6 data logger, there are no limits. That’s because we’ve reinvented the entire METER data logging system so the ZL6 can be your ultimate research partner. Easier, more advanced, and more robust, the ZL6 data logger introduces cloud-based data delivery, Bluetooth® configuration, GPS, firmware-over-the-air updates, and integrated metadata, all which simplify and speed up the process of data collection, management, and sharing. It does all the legwork for you, so you can spend more time being a data visionary.
Less work. More discovery.
The ZL6 data logger uses ZENTRA Cloud to deliver near-real-time data wherever and whenever you need it. This means your grad students can spend less time downloading data in the field, and more time generating research papers. Accessing data on ZENTRA Cloud speeds up your analysis by enabling you to correlate event factors, see important trends, or discover problems almost instantly, from the comfort of your own desk. And if there’s no cell service at your site, you can still download your data via USB.
Plus, data are now incredibly easy to distribute and share. Simply enter an email, and send an invitation. Your collaborators can instantly see what you see. The ZL6 data logger and ZENTRA Cloud allow you and others to review data the way you want, whether it’s in map format, short graphs, a list, or downloading to data-analysis packages.
METER is trusted by
Want each of your grad students to write one more peer-reviewed paper? Now they can. With the ZL6, you can focus on data. Not distractions. Together, the ZL6 data logger and ZENTRA Cloud make it easy to connect all the critical tools you need to understand the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, so you can analyze your data faster, and at a much deeper level.
Uncomplicated. Almost unbreakable. And unbelievable.
We engineered the ZL6 to be extremely robust and low maintenance, so you can almost forget about your data logger completely. The ZL6’s integrated solar charging panel means there’s hardly any power maintenance required. An IP56-rated enclosure designed for shedding rain makes sure water doesn’t get in. More secure cable handling ensures sensor cables don’t get yanked out. A hidden antenna limits breakage. And we’ve added fully round clasps and hinges that won’t break.
Good at everything, so you don’t have to be
With the ZL6 data logger, you no longer have to be a specialist in every discipline. Using the ZL6 is like having a meteorologist, a soil physicist, and more at your disposal, allowing you more time to focus on your specialty. How? The ZL6 data logger connects up to six different types of METER sensors, so you can monitor different parameters, such as weather, soil moisture, and soil water potential, all at the same time, giving you deeper insight. We’ve also integrated barometric pressure to eliminate the need to install extra sensors. And because everything is plug and play, you don’t have to be an expert at wiring or programming.
| Feature | ZL6 Basic | ZL6 | ZL6 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Range Telemetry Hardware for Automatic Uploads to ZENTRA Cloud | — | 3G or 4G Cellular | 3G or 4G Cellular |
| Hourly Data Uploads | — | Included | Included |
| Real-Time Data Uploads (15 min) | — | Sold separately | Included |
| GPS for Position and Timekeeping | — | Included | Included |
| Battery Technology | Alkaline | NiMH or alkaline | NiMH or alkaline |
| Battery Charging | — | Integrated solar panel | Integrated solar panel |
| Measurement Interval | 60 min | 5 min to 12 hours | 5 min to 12 hours |
| Flash Data Storage | 2 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Reference Barometer | Sold separately | Included | Included |
| Sensor Cable Strain Relief | Sold separately | Included | Included |
| ZENTRA Cloud Subscription | Sold separately | Sold separately | 3 years |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 3 years |
| Included with Logger | 6 alkaline batteries, Micro-USB communications cable, UV-stable plastic zip ties | 6 NiMH rechargeable batteries, Micro-USB communications cable, UV-stable plastic zip ties, ZENTRA Cloud subscription sticker (inside logger) | 6 NiMH rechargeable batteries, Micro-USB communications cable, ZENTRA Cloud subscription sticker (inside logger), Spare parts kit (including extra strain relief hooks and extra rubber gasket) |
Feature summary
Ultra-rugged and durable construction
Configure via Bluetooth with the ZENTRA Utility app
Plug and play with METER sensors
Six sensor ports
The data logger works with ZENTRA Cloud to enable near real-time data viewing anywhere with an internet connection (data can also be downloaded via USB)
Integrated GPS and barometric pressure measurement
Simple setup
Firmware-over-the-air updates
Built-in solar panel for extended deployments
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries
Stores 40,000 to 80,000+ records, depending on sensor configuration
The ZL6 data logger is best for viewing data on the go
See signal strength and connection quality in real time: test connectivity at your site BEFORE installation
Transmitted data is backed up in the data logger memory to give you extra data protection
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