LI-8100A Specifications

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Analyzer Control Unit

  • Power Requirements:
    • 10.5-28 VDC
    • 3A @ 12V (36W) maximum during warm-up with heaters on
    • 1A @ 12V (12W) average after warm-up with heaters on
  • Operating Range:
    • Temperature: -20 °C to 45 °C
    • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% RH, Non-Condensing
  • Weatherproof Rating: Tested to IEC IP55 standard
  • Dimensions: 29 cm L x 38.1 cm W x 16.5 cm H (11.4" x 15" x 6.5")
  • Weight: 5.3 kg (11.8 lb.) without battery; 6.7 kg (14.8 lb.) with battery
  • Battery Weight: 1.4 kg (3.0 lb.)
  • Memory: 18 MB on-board flash memory for data collection (32 MB total)
    • Compact Flash: Type I industrial grade, 1 GB with adapter sleeve included, will accept Type II with appropriate adapter sleeve.
    • Wireless PC Card: Fixed wireless networking Type II PC Card. Cisco Systems Aironet® 350 Series 11 Mbps DSSS for Wi-Fi (802.11b) networking
    • RS-232
      • Signal output rate: 1 Hz
      • Baud rate: 57,600 bps
  • Hand-held Device Requirements:
    • Apple iOS 4.0 or greater
  • Pressure Sensor:
    • Measurement Range: 15-115 kPA
    • Accuracy: 1.5% over 0 to 85 °C
  • Maximum Gas Flow Rate: ~2.0 lpm

Infrared Gas Analyzer

  • Measurement Principle: Non-Dispersive Infrared
  • Traceability: Traceable to WMO standards for CO2. NIST traceable LI-610 Portable Dew Point Generator for H2O

CO2

  • Measurement Range: 0-20,000 ppm
  • Accuracy: 1.5% of reading
  • Calibration Drift:
    • Drift at 0 ppm: < 0.15 ppm/°C
    • Span Drift1: < 0.03 %/°C
    • Total Drift at 370 ppm: < 0.4 ppm/°C
  • RMS Noise at 370 ppm with 1 sec signal averaging: < 1 ppm
  • Sensitivity to water vapor: < 0.1 ppm CO2/mmol/mol H2O

H2O

  • Measurement Range: 0-60 ppt
  • Accuracy: 1.5% of reading
  • Calibration Drift:
    • Drift at 0 ppt: < 0.003 mmol/mol/°C
    • Span Drift1: < 0.03 %/°C
    • Total Drift at 10 ppt: < 0.009 mmol/mol/°C
  • RMS Noise at 10 ppt with 1 sec signal averaging: <0.01 mmol/mol
  • Sensitivity to CO2: < 0.0001 mmol/mol H2O/ppm CO2

1 Residual error after zero correction

Auxiliary Sensor Interface

  • Dimensions: 10.2 cm L x 3.8 cm W x 6.4 cm H (4" x 1.5" x 2.5")
  • Inputs:
    • 4 Thermocouple channels:(Type E, J, or T)
    • 4 General input channels: (0-5 VDC)
    • Power Out: 0-5 VDC
    • Power In: 10.5-28 VDC
    • Connections: Terminal strip with screw posts

Accessories:

  • Soil Temperature Probe: (Type E): 6.4 mm (0.25") dia., 250 mm (10") immersion length
  • Soil Temperature Thermistor:
    • 6 foot cable accuracy: ± 1.0 °C from -20 to 50 °C
  • Soil Moisture Probe: (ECH2O Model EC-5): 5 cm (2") length
  • Soil Moisture Probe: (Theta Probe Model ML2)

8100-405 GPS Accessory

  • Physical Characteristics
    • Size 61 mm (2.4" ) diameter, and 19.5 mm (0.77" ) tall
    • Weight GPS 18x PC: 6.3 oz (180 g)
    • Case Material Polycarbonate thermoplastic
    • Waterproof rating: tested to IEC 60529 IPX7 standard
    • Cable Length 2 meters
  • Electrical Characteristics
    • Input Voltage
      • GPS 18x PC: 8-30 VDC
    • CMOS Serial Output Levels
      • GPS 18x PC: 0 VDC to 5 VDC (Asynchronous Serial, TIA-232-F (RS-232) Compatible Polarity)
    • GPS Receiver Sensitivity -185 dBW minimum
  • Environmental Characteristics
    • Operating Temperature: -30°C to +80°C (-22°F to +176°F)
    • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F)
  • GPS Performance
    • Receiver WAAS Enabled® GPS receiver
    • Acquisition Times
      • Reacquisition: Less than 2 seconds
      • Hot: Approx. 1 second (all data known)
      • Warm: Approx. 38 seconds (initial position, time, and almanac known; ephemeris unknown)
      • Cold: Approx. 45 seconds
    • Update Rate GPS 18x PC: 1 record per second
    • Accuracy GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS)
    • Position: <15 meters, 95% typical
    • Velocity:
    • WAAS
    • Position: <3 meters, 95% typical
    • Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state
    • Measurement Pulse Output Time: ±1 microsecond at rising edge of the pulse
    • Dynamics: 999 knots velocity (only limited at altitude greater than 60,000 feet), 2g dynamics

LI-8150 Multiplexer

  • Dimensions: 40.6 cm L x 57.2 cm W x 21.1 cm H (16" x 22.5" x 8.3")
  • Weatherproof Rating: Tested to IEC IP55 standard
  • Weight:
    • 8 port version: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
    • 16 port version: 11.2 kg (24.8 lb)
  • Operating Range:
    • Temperature: -20 to 45 °C
    • Humidity: 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
  • Coverage Area:
    • Max. radius from LI-8150 to chambers: 15.0 m (49.2 ft.)
    • Max. diameter of measurement circle: 30.0 m (98.4 ft.)
  • Flow:
    • Flow rate to/from chambers: ~3.0 lpm (non-adjustable)
    • Flow rate between LI-8100A and LI-8150: ~2.0 lpm
    • LI-8150 Pump Type: Diaphragm
  • Display:
    • Four LED Indicators: Power, Check Error Log, Manual Chamber Activation Indicator, Active Chamber Error
    • Five 7-segment LED Displays: Active Chamber, Active Valve, three voltage channel indicators
  • Power Requirements:
    • 10.5-14.5 VDC (120 VAC and 240 VAC with optional power supply)
    • Power supplied through the LI-8150; LI-8150 powers the LI-8100 when connected

See table below for total system power requirements

LI-8100 + LI-8150 + (n) Chambers Sampling: No Chamber Movement Sampling: Two chambers move at one time Warm-up: Up to four chambers move at one time
(n) Amps @ 12.5VDC Watts Amps @ 12.5VDC* Watts Amps @ 12.5 VDC* Watts
1 1.0 12.5 3.0 37.5 3.0 37.5
2 2.0 25.0 3.8 47.5 3.8 47.5
4 2.1 26.3 3.8 47.5 4.8 60
8 2.1 26.3 3.8 47.5 4.8 60
16 2.3 28.8 3.8 47.5 4.8 60

8150-770 AC Power Supply

  • Power Requirements: 115-120VAC or 230-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 230W. Input voltage range is switch-selectable and must be configured before applying power. Fuses located inside box cover.
  • Weatherproof Rating:Tested to IEC IP55 standard
  • Output Voltage: 12VDC
  • Operating Temperature Range:-20 to 50 °C (—4 to 122 °F)
  • Environmental Operating Conditions: Tested to IP55 for dust and water ingress.
  • Dimensions: 18.1 cm D x 28 cm L x 10.2 cm H (7.125" x 11" x 4")
  • Weight: 3.1 kg (14.05 lbs.)

Accessories for the LI-8150

  • Soil temperature thermistor:
    • 6 foot cable accuracy: ± 1.0 °C from -20 to 50 °C
  • Cable/hose extension assembly:
    • Length: 15 m
  • Connections:
    • Electrical cables: Turck weatherproof connectors
    • Air hoses: Quick-connect fittings

Chamber Sensor Interface

(For use with each 8100-101 long-term chamber in a multiplexed system)

  • Dimensions: 10.2 cm L x 3.8 cm W x 6.4 cm H (4" x 1.5" x 2.5")
  • Inputs: 3 general input channels (0-5 VDC)
  • Power supply (external or from LI-8150): 3 general input channels (0-5 VDC)
  • Constant or switched: 0-5 VDC
  • Unregulated: 12 VDC (12-13.5 VDC typically)
  • Connections: Weatherproof connectors

8100-102 Survey Chamber (10 cm)

  • System Volume: 854.2 cm3
  • Soil Area Exposed: 83.7 cm2 (13 in.2)
  • Dimensions: 15.2 cm L x 15.2 cm W x 25.4 cm H (6" x 6 " x 10")
  • Air temperature thermistor:
    • Operating Range: -20 to 45 °C
    • Accuracy: ± 0.5 °C over 0-70 °C
  • Cable length: 1.01 m (40")
  • Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.)

8100-103 Survey Chamber (20 cm)

  • System Volume: 4843 cm3
  • Soil Area Exposed: 317.8 cm2 (49.3 in.2)
  • Dimensions: 28.7 cm L x 28.7 cm W x 29.2 cm H (11.3" x 11.3" x 11.5")
  • Air temperature thermistor:
    • Operating Range: -20 to 45 °C
    • Accuracy: ± 0.5 °C over 0-70 °C
  • Cable length: 1.01 m (40")
  • Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)

Long-Term Chamber — 8100-104

  • Volume: 4076.1 cm3
  • Soil Area Exposed: 317.8 cm2 (49.3 in2)
  • Dimensions: 48.3 cm L x 38.1 cm W x 33.0 cm H (19" x 15" x 13")
  • Weatherproof Rating: Tested to IEC IP55 standard
  • Air temperature thermistor:
    • Operating Range: -20 to 45 °C
    • Accuracy: ± 0.5 °C over 0-70 °C
  • Cable length: Purchased separately
  • Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb.)

Clear Long-Term Chamber — 8100-104C

  • Volume: 4076.1 cm3
  • Soil Area Exposed: 317.8 cm2 (49.3 in2)
  • Dimensions: 48.3 cm L x 38.1 cm W x 33.0 cm H (19" x 15" x 13")
  • Weatherproof Rating: Tested to IEC IP55 standard
  • Air temperature thermistor:
    • Operating Range: -20 to 45 °C
    • Accuracy: ± 0.5 °C over 0-70 °C
  • Cable length: Purchased separately
  • Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb.)

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