ZL6 Advanced Cloud Data Logger

With the advent of big data, you can’t be constantly fussing with complex programming, installation headaches, downloads, data gaps, or maintenance. You need a data logger that puts near-real-time dat

  • Product Name:Advanced Cloud Data Logger
  • Model:ZL6
  • Maunufactor:Meter
  • Country:USA

With the advent of big data, you can’t be constantly fussing with complex programming, installation headaches, 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. Introducing the ZL6.

This data logger 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 data logger introduces cloud-based data delivery, Bluetooth® configuration, GPS, and integrated metadata, all of which simplify and speed up the process of data collection, management, and sharing. It does the legwork for you, so you can spend more time being a data visionary.

6 sensor ports

Less work. More discovery.

The ZL6 data logger 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.

Data are transferred to the Cloud in two different ways, depending on your chosen configuration. Choose between hardware that allows upload via cell service or via Wi-Fi. Whichever you choose, data can also be downloaded directly via USB. Whether your site is within reach of cell service or relies on a local internet connection, ZL6 operates where you work, sending data effortlessly to ZENTRA Cloud for easy access and analysis.

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 data logger 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.

80,000 + records stored (depending on sensor configuration)


Measurement Specifications

Sensor Logging Interval

5 min to 12 h (average or accumulation of 1-min sensor reading)

Logger Reporting Interval

Hourly with additional charges for more frequent reporting

Time Keeping

Synchronize automatically and on-demand; GPS, cellular or Wi-Fi communication, or ZENTRA Utility software

Communication Specifications

Computer Communication

Standard USB cable, USB A to micro-USB B

Internet Downloads

SSL/TLS encrypted

Cellular Communication

(ZL6 and ZL6 Pro)

3G Specifications: UMTS 3G 5-band cellular module with 2G fallback

3G Coverage: AT&T® and T-Mobile® in USA, 550+ global partner carriers. Cellular and data hosting service provided by METER

4G Specifications: 4G LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular

4G Coverage: AT&T® and Sprint® or Verizon® in USA. Cellular and data hosting service provided by METER

Wi-Fi Communication

Specifications: IEEE 802. 11b/g/n 2.4 GHz

Supported Channels: 1-11 in the USA and most regions of the world

12-13 when hardware detects ETSI/UKCA region

Supported Wi-Fi Networks: Open personal networks

Secure personal networks

Secure personal networks using WPA/WPA2/WPA3

Enterprise networks using LEAP and PEAP security methods

Mobile Communication

Bluetooth 5.2 supporting Bluetooth Low Energy protocol

GPS Communication

Type: Integrated 56-channel GPS/QZSS receiver

Update: Daily (automatic) and on-demand (manual)

Accuracy: ±3 m, with a good sky view

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 14.9 cm (5.9 in)

Width: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)

Height: 25.0 cm (9.9 in)

Enclosure Material

Weather-, impact-, and UV-resistant polymer

Enclosure Rating

IP56, NEMA 3R

Enclosure Access

Hinged door with latches and eyelets for lock or zip tie

Sensor Input Ports

6 (supports METER analog, digital, or pulse sensors)

Sensor Port Type

3.5-mm stereo plug connector

Memory Type

Nonvolatile flash, full data retention with loss of power

Data Storage

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

Battery Capacity

6 AA NiMH or alkaline batteries

Battery Life

Alkaline: 3–12 months depending on configur