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ADVANCED CLOUD DATA LOGGER

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One data logger. No limits.


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ZL6

Max your paper output


In the research world, success or failure hinges upon using data analysis to arrive at the right
conclusion. Unfortunately, most data loggers force you to spend more time collecting data than
actually analyzing it. With the advent of big data, you can’t afford to be constantly fussing with
complex programming, installation headaches, data 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.

The ZL6 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 introduces cloud-based data delivery, Bluetooth® configuration, GPS,
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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.

It won’t make you omniscient, but it feels close


The ZL6 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 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.

Good at everything, so you don’t have to be


With the ZL6, 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 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.

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.

Plus, the ZL6 requires little setup. It self-recognizes what’s plugged into each port (as long as
they’re digital sensors), and the new ZENTRA app uses Bluetooth to configure digital sensors on
any device, so you can bring a cell phone to the field instead of a heavy laptop. You can even
configure the sensors from your office using ZENTRA Cloud. We also added GPS, so it
automatically keeps track of where data are collected. And new firmware-over-the-air capability
means ZENTRA Cloud updates ZL6 firmware automatically, with no effort from you.

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You’ve got research. We’ve got you.
Want each of your grad students to write one more peer-reviewed paper? Now they can. With
the ZL6, you and your team can focus on data. Not distractions. Together, the ZL6 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. Get
near-instant data anytime, anywhere, in any form that you need it, so you’ll never miss another
important data insight.

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Features Specifications Support / Downloads

Features
Ultra-rugged and durable construction
Configure via Bluetooth with the ZENTRA Utility app
Plug and play with METER sensors
Six sensor ports
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
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

Specifications

Sensor input ports 6 (supports METER analog, digital, or pulse sensors)

Sensor port type 3.5-mm stereo plug connector

Logging interval 5 min to 12 h

Reporting interval Hourly with additional charges for more frequent reporting

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Data storage 8 MB (40,000 to 80,000+ records depending on
configuration)

Memory type Nonvolatile flash, full data retention with loss of power

Global position Integrated 56-channel GPS/QZSS receiver

GPS position update Daily (automatic) and on-demand (manual)

GPS position accuracy ±3 m, with good sky view

Timekeeping Synchronize automatically and on-demand;


GPS system, cellular, or software

Battery capacity 6 AA NiMH or alkaline batteries

NiMH battery charging Solar energy harvesting or USB

NiMH battery life 3+ years with unobstructed view of sun

Alkaline battery life 3–12 months depending on configuration

Computer Standard USB cable, USB A to micro-B


communication

Cellular specifications UMTS 3G 5-band cellular module with 2G fallback

Cellular coverage T&T® and T-Mobile® in USA, 200+ global partner carriers.
Cellular and data hosting service provided by METER.

Internet downloads SSL/TLS encrypted

Enclosure Weather-, impact-, and UV-resistant polymer

Enclosure rating IP56, NEMA 3R

Enclosure size 14.9 cm × 25 cm × 6.3 cm (5.9 in × 9.9 in × 2.5 in)

Enclosure access Hinged door with latches and eyelets for lock or zip tie

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Operating environment –40 to +60 °C (0%–100% relative humidity)

Compliance Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015


EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark)

California requires the following notice:

WARNING:
This product may contain chemicals including ethylene glycol, lead, nickel, styrene and
cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Support
Have a question or problem? Our support team can help.

We manufacture, test, calibrate, and repair every instrument in-house. Our scientists and
technicians use the instruments every day in our product testing lab. No matter what your
question is, we have someone who can help you answer it.

Email: [email protected]

Phone US: +1 509-332-5600


Phone Europe: +49 89 12 66 52 0

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