Water Logger Housing Manual
(Part # HOUSING-U2x)
Inside this package:
• Water logger housing
• (6) Cable ties
The water logger housing is designed for
® U20 and U20L water level loggers and
HOBO
® U24 conductivity loggers to provide
HOBO
added protection from debris while allowing
water to move freely in and out.
Specifications
Material PVC
Weight 229 g (8.1 oz)
Dimensions 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) maximum diameter
Recommended Installation Method
Step 1
Unscrew cap from housing.
Step 2
Install one of the supplied cable ties through the
hole in the lanyard end of the U20 or U20L or the
sensor end of the U24. Create a loop large enough
to hook your finger through (the loop only acts as a
‘handle’ when removing logger from housing). Trim
excess.
Step 3
Feed one of the supplied cable ties through opposite holes at the
middle of housing and then loosely loop as shown.
23.5 cm (9.25 in.) length
U20
U24
Note: The cable tie will be tightened in step 5 to help prevent the
logger from moving around in the housing. Securing the logger in
the housing is strongly recommended for the U20 to help ensure
accurate water level measurements. Use is optional for the U24.
Step 4
With housing on a flat surface, and while
pressing down on cable tie so that it curves
U24
Press down on cable tie so that it curves along inside
bottom of housing before inserting logger.
along inside bottom of housing, insert logger
with its cable tie ‘handle’ closest to open end.
Logger should rest on top of curved cable tie
and its ‘handle’ should be fully inside housing.
U20 or U20L
Step 5
Tighten cable tie to secure logger in
housing. Trim excess.
Step 6
Reinstall cap. Hand tighten
securely.
(view into housing)
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Water Logger Housing Manual
Deployment Considerations
• Using the supplied cable ties, the housing can be secured to a post or other suitable structure. A tethered mounting
arrangement can also be used.
Post Mount Tether Mount
• Refer to the logger user manual for additional deployment information.
Removing Logger from Housing
• If necessary, use an adjustable wrench to remove the cap.
• Use cutters to snip the cable tie securing logger (if one is present).
• Remove the logger to perform readout and any required maintenance. Refer to the logger and software user manuals as
needed.
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