MRL-8: Data logger with integrated data transmission

MRL-8: Data logger with integrated data transmission

MRL-8 is a weatherproof data logger for collecting, processing, storing and transmitting monitoring data. It features integrated 2G and 4G modem communication, solar charge controller and multiple interfaces, enabling reliable operation in remote areas without infrastructure.
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MODELS
MRL-8 with 4G modem
MRL-8E with 4G modem and Ethernet connection
MRL-8B with 4G modem and internal 5 Ah battery
MRL-8IE with input extension in the same housing
GENERAL
Dimensions MRL-8: 180 × 150 × 60 mm (W × H × D)
MRL-8E / MRL-8IE: 180 × 150 × 100 mm (W × H × D)
MRL-8B: 180 × 150 × 160 mm (W × H × D)
Housing Aluminium housing, powder-coated
Protection IP67
Power supply Internal battery (MRL-8B): Gel battery, 12 V / 5 Ah
External battery: max. 12 V / 80 Ah
External power supply: 6–30 V DC
Integrated solar charge controller for solar panels up to 50 W / 12 V
Sensor supply 5 V / 100 mA or 12 V / 200 mA
Reference voltage 2.5 V for potentiometer (max. 4 mA)
Display LCD display with digital contrast adjustment, 2 × 16 characters, LED backlight, splash-proof cover and extended temperature range
Keypad 5 keys for reading measurement values and observer confirmations/inputs
Number of channels Up to 99
Memory (internal) 4 MB fail-safe flash memory (approx. 500,000 measurement values)
Operating temperature -35 °C to +60 °C (storage: -35 °C to +60 °C)
Installation Easy wall mounting without additional housing
Functions Date values, intensity, maximum, aggregate values, mean values, etc.
Deep discharge protection For logger and MRL-7 supplied sensors
INTERFACES
Inputs 4 × analogue (0–2.5 V), including:
• 1 × PT-100 (4-wire)
• 1 × NTC
• 1 × 0–0.3 V

2 × counter inputs:
• 1 × pulse input
• 1 × shaft encoder (up/down)

1 × frequency input (wind speed / gust)
1 × potentiometer input (wind direction, replaces one counter input)

Digital sensor interfaces 1 × RS-485 (SOMMER Bus / ASCII), 1 × RS-485 (Webcam), 1 × SDI-12
User interface RS-232 (9.6–115 kBd), USB host (USB flash drive data export), Bluetooth
Outputs 4 outputs (including 3 switching outputs for alarm management)
Expansion Inputs can be extended with an MRL-IE
DATA TRANSMISSION
Modem Integrated remote data transmission via 2G / 4G modem
Ethernet Integrated Ethernet data transmission (data push)
Satellite Integrated remote data transmission via INMARSAT modem with omnidirectional antenna
Target server Up to three target servers simultaneously (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS)
Further characteristics Independent transmission intervals
IP call activation for remote servicing (permanent or time-limited)
Fixed or dynamic IP support
Time synchronisation via NTP (Network Time Protocol)
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