User Guide

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July 20, 2022
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Tip: Set up a unique gmail account for each LevelSender 5, using the serial number of the LevelSender 5 in the email address;
e.g. [e-mail].
Note: The type of enclosure planned for the LevelSender 5 could affect the signal strength, e.g. a steel protective well casing can cause signal
interference. Mounting an optional antenna on the outside of the enclosure could resolve this.
The signal strength at your monitoring site:
To test if there is adequate cellular signal strength at your monitoring site, use your cell phone.
3 to 4 bars on your phone is excellent; you should not expect any communication issues.
A signal strength less than 3 bars might require moving the LevelSender 5 to a location with a better signal. You can also consider
using an alternate antenna, or adding an antenna extension cable to capture a better signal.
How often you need to replace LevelSender 5 batteries:
You should replace the LevelSender 5 batteries when the reported battery information is showing 60% or less. Battery percentage
is sent with each report. Here are some typical battery life estimates:
Sample Rate Report Rate
Battery Life Estimates
1 Logger Connected 2 Loggers Connected
1 hour 24 hours 433 days 429 days
1 hour 6 hours 177 days 176 days
15 minutes 1 hour 35 days 35 days
Setting up unique, dedicated email addresses:
You will require a unique email address for each LevelSender 5, and one for your Home Station PC.
Multiple LevelSender 5 remote stations can report to one Home Station.
How data is received and organized:
Data can be accessed in these ways:
• LevelSender PC Software – email reports to the
Home Station can be viewed and data exported as
.xle or .csv files
• .xle files for each Levelogger are automatically
created and appended on the Home Station PC.
• SQLite database automatically created and
appended on the Home Station PC. The SQLite
database can be queried by your own macros or
applications to automatically check for updates
and display the data in your own website or other
application of your choosing
• Email – up to 5 recipients can be programmed,
including the Home Station recipient.
• Text message – 1 recipient can be programmed
LevelSender PC Software at Home Station
Note: You can also set up file transfer to an FTP server using
the Configuration menu in the LevelSender Software