MCLOG

General Purpose Dataloggers

The Canary Systems® MCLOG is our standard general purpose wireless datalogger. It is designed to automatically monitor a wide variety of instrument types, including SDI-12, vibrating wire, flowmeters, linear potentiometers and 4-20mA, among others.

The MCLOG contains a CR300 series datalogger with a 900 MHz RF401 radios. The MCLOG is available with a number of data acquisition and power supply options, optimized by Canary Systems engineers for a variety of intended applications.

Battery & Enclosure

Power supply options

  • AC adaptor
  • 20W solar panel including Sunsaver charge controller
  • rechargeable lead-acid battery
    (12VDC – 12AHr, 24AHr)
  • replaceable alkaline battery pack
    (D-Cell, battery life ~ 1 year)
  • replaceable Lithium battery pack

Optional accessories

  • VM Comm vibrating wire module
  • MicroMux multiplexer

A high-end Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) NEMA 4X rated enclosure provides long-term durability and protection against the elements even in the most demanding environments.The MCLOG is easily configurable via Canary Systems® MultiLogger® software and integrates seamlessly into the MLSuite® software platform.

At the bottom of the enclosure are connections for the solar panel, external antenna and 4 cable glands for vibrating wire sensors. The MCLOG® comes with a 1 year limited warranty.

Automated

Designed to automatically monitor a variety of instruments including vibrating wire gages

Versatile

Versatile configuration options for data acquisition, communications and power supply

Easy Configuration

Easy channel configuration and system programming using our MultiLogger® software

Specifications

Download Data Sheet
MCLOG-ALK/LTHMCLOG-12SMCLOG-V-ALK/LTHMCLOG-V-12S
MCUCR300CR300CR300CR300
Enclosure TypeFRPFRPFRPFRP
Size (LxWxH, in)10x8x612x10x610x8x612x10x6
Weight (lbs)10221022
Battery(8) Alkaline or
(4) Lithium		12AHr(8) Alkaline or
(4) Lithium		12Ahr
Solar–20W–20W
ReceivingRS-232RS-232RS-232RD-232
TransmittingRF401RF401RF401RF401
VW CommNoNoYesYes
OptionsMicroMuxMicroMuxMicroMuxMicroMux
MCUEnclosure TypeSize (LxWxH, in)Weight (lbs)BatterySolarReceivingTransmittingVW CommOptions
MCLOG-ALK/LTHCR300FRP10x8x610
(8) Alkaline or
(4) Lithium		–RS-232RF401NoMicroMux
MCLOG-12SCR300FRP12x10x62212AHr20WRS-232RF401NoMicroMux
MCLOG-V-ALK/LTHCR300FRP10x8x610(8) Alkaline or
(4) Lithium		–RS-232RF401YesMicroMux
MCLOG-V-12SCR300FRP12x10x62212AHr20WRS-232RF401YesMicroMux

*MCLOG-ALK/LTH can be combined with MCLOG-12S.
MCLOG-V-ALK/LTH can be combined with MCLOG-V-12S.

CR300
Power Requirements10–8VDC,16–32VDC
Data Storage30 Mb serial flash
Idle Current Drain, Average1.5mA (@12VDC)
Active Current Drain, Average5mA (@ 12VDC for 1 Hz scan with 1 analog measurement)
23mA (@ 12VDC with processor always on)
SE Analog Channels6
Input Voltage Range0–2.5VDC
Pulse Count Channels8
Excitation Channels2
Digital Ports7
CommunicationsRS-232, USB
Power Consumption (Quiescent)~0.2mA
Power Consumption (Active)~5mA
Data Memory30 Mb flash
OS Memory 80 Mb flash

Physical
Operating Temperature-40° to +70° C
-40 to +160° F

Battery
MCLOG-ALK / MCLOG-V-ALKD-Cell, replaceable with 1 year battery life
MCLOG-LTH / MCLOG-V-LTHLithium, replaceable battery pack
MCLOG-12S / MCLOG-V-12S12V 12AHr sealed lead-acid, rechargeable

Solar Panel
Output Voltage17.2VDC maximum (loaded)
Output Power1.17A maximum (20W)

AC Adaptor
Output Voltage18VDC
Output Power1A maximum

Standard Radio Interface
ModelRF401 900MHz
TypeFrequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Transceiver
RangeUp to one mile with omnidirectional antenna; up to 10 miles with higher gain directional antennas at ideal conditions
Standby Power< 1mA
Operating Power75 mA maximum

MicroMux Multiplexer
Channels(4) 4-channel or (8) 2-channel (switch selectable)
Control Inputs2
Control Input Range5–16V
Power9–16V
Power Consumption (Quiescent)<0.1µA
Power Consumption (Active)~42mA
Relay ContactsGold clad silver alloy
Contact Resistance50mΩ
Contact Isolation1500V
Coil Resistance1028Ω
Relay Operate Time~2ms
Relay Release Time~1ms
Relay Max Voltage125VAC, 110VDC
Relay Max Switching 2A
Relay Life (Minimum)108 Cycles

VW Comm
VW Channels1
Range100–9999 Hz
Thermistor Channels1
TypeYSI44005
Resolution0.1° C
Analog Channels 1
Range0–2.5VDC
Resolution10 bits
Excitation Channels1
Excitation Output2.5VDC
Digital Ports2
CommunicationsRS-232, RS-485, SDI-12
Power6–16VDC
Power Consumption (Quiescent)~250µA
Power Consumption (Active)~23mA