Operator`s manual
Q-DL-2100 Operatorʼs Manual
Quaesta Instruments, LLC (520) 449-3806 • Email: support@quaestainstruments.com
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Section 1: Introduction and Specifications
1.1 Q-DL-2100 Datalogger Platform
The Q-DL-2100 datalogger platform consists of:
1. a Microcontroller containing specialized firmware
2. a Real-Time Clock
3. an Analog Input subsystem
4. an Analog Output subsystem
5. a Digital Input/Output subsystem
6. Redundant Data Storage, containing
a. a user-removable SD card
b. a non-removable Micro SD card
7. RS-232 interfaces for communicating with PCʼs, sensors, or other equipment
8. SDI-12 interfaces, typically used for communicating with environmental sensors
9. Regulated 5V and 12V outputs
10. Relays which can be user configured and controlled
11. Integrated Temperature, Humidity and Pressure sensors.
12. A Remote communications subsystem, containing
a. an Optional Internal GSM or CDMA cell phone modem
and/or
b. an Optional Internal Iridium satellite modem
1.2 Q-DL-2100 Datalogger Options
The Base Model Number of the Q-DL-2100 units is:
Q-DL-2100
Several remote communications options are available:
-G GPRS (GSM) Integrated Cell Phone Modem.
-C CDMA Integrated Cell Phone Modem
- I Integrated Iridium Satellite Modem
*The Q-DL-2100 may contain both a Cell Phone Modem and an Iridium modem. i.e.,
a Q-DL-2100-GI model number would indicate the unit contains both an integrated
GSM modem and an integrated Iridium modem, whereas a Q-DL-2100-I would
indicate the unit contains only an integrated Iridium modem.
** An integrated cell phone modem, Iridium modem, or both can be added to the
datalogger at any time. Contact Quaesta Instruments LLC for pricing and details.
A Q-DL-2100 platform data logger with an integrated Iridium modem would have a model
number of Q-DL-2100-I.