Water Quality

Hydrolab

Hydrolab HL7

The Hydrolab water quality meter was the environmental industry’s first multiparameter sonde, introduced in 1968.  Today the Hydrolab HL7 water quality meter is a world class product designed for:

• Spot Checking
• Low Flow Sampling
• Unattended Logging
• Remote Telemetry
• Process Control
• Laboratory
• Ground Water
• Lakes, Rivers, Estuaries
• Water & Wastewater
• Education & Research
• Aquaculture

 

Hydrolab HL7: Sensor Suite

The HL7 has a large sensor suite including:

Temperature (Temp)
Dissolved Oxygen (LDO)
Conductivity (EC)
Salinity (SAL)
pH
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)
Depth
Turbidity (Turb)

ISE sensors include:
Nitrate (NO3-)
Chloride (Cl-)
Ammonium (NH4+)

Specialty sensors include:
Chlorophyll a
Blue Green Algae

 

Note:  Not all sensor configurations are available on a single sonde.  Please check with Aqualab before ordering.

The HL7 configuration has 9 sensor ports restricted to the following:

• 2 fixed sensor ports reserved for temperature & depth (optional).
• 7 non-fixed ports for other sensor options.
• 5 sensor ports available for optical dissolved oxygen & 4 additional optical sensors.

Hydrolab HL7

 

Available Models

The HL7 model is available in the following configuration:

• Hydrolab HL7 sonde (with internal battery power & temperature)

The standard HL7 package includes:

• Internal memory
• Calibration cable
• AC power adaptor
• Sensor Guard with weight
• Mooring cap
• Sensor maintenance kit
• USB Communications module
• Hydrolab Operating Software (see downloads)

The HL7 comes with a 2 year warranty!

Hydrolab HL7

 

Display Options

Data from the HL7 can be viewed & logged in real time using a variety of third party display devices, such as tablets & laptops.

For users requiring a dedicated display, the Surveyor handheld display is also available:  Surveyor HL – Aqualab

Hydrolab Surveyor

 

Cable Options

Various HL7 cable lengths are available:

• 2 meter
• 5 meter
• 10 meter
• 15 meter
• 25 meter
• 25 meter
• 30 meter
• 50 meter
• 75 meter
• 100 meter
• 150 meter
• 200 meter

Hydrolab HL7

Communication Options

The following communication modules are available with the HL7:

• USB
• SDI-12
• RS485
• RS232
• TTY

Hydrolab HL7

 

Anti-Fouling options

The following anti-fouling options are available with the HL7:

• Copper Mesh
Copper Tape

Copper Mesh

 

Why choose Hydrolab HL7?

 

• Reliability.
The HL7 is built for demanding field conditions.  A two year warranty is standard with every unit.

• Superiority
Superior sensors mean you can stand behind your data.

• Fitness for Purpose.
HL7 construction has been tested in thousands of demanding applications.

• Ease of Use
HL7 sondes are easy to calibrate. Simple & intuitive software walks you through the calibration process within a few minutes.

The Hydrolab HL7 water quality meter is manufactured by Hydrolab and proudly represented by Aqualab Scientific.

FEATURES

  • Self-monitoring system reports the status of the instrument, flags the data, and shows the user where the problem is with assistance on how to solve the issue
  • User-scheduled calibration and maintenance intervals indicate when they are due
  • Guided and semi-automated calibration routines lead the user through the calibration process
  • Calibration results are stored with date and time, calibration type, user identification, and user notes
  • Check Calibration process allows the user to verify calibration and store the results
  • Calibration reports contain information about previous calibrations and calibration checks
  • Sensor status is saved with every line of data and is contained in the log file
  • Dedicated communications modules allow easy integration with data loggers and telemetry systems
  • Compatible with the Surveyor HL – a fully IP67 handheld designed for field use with a full-color screen that is visible in direct sunlight
Specs

Battery Life 90 days
Communication Communications module: USB, SDI-12, RS232 Modbus, RS485 Modbus and RS232 TTY
Dimensions 8.9 cm without rubber bumpers
9.8 cm with rubber bumpers
Length: 66.4 cm
Measuring Range Depth 200 m minimum
Memory 4GB
Number of Analog Ports 7
Operating Temperature Range -5°C to 50°C, non-freezing
Power Supply 6 – 24 VDC (12 VDC nominal) applied to the communications module, 12 VDC:
2.0 W average, 24 W peak
Sample Rate 1 Hz minimum, (once per second)
Sensor Ports 9 sensor ports available
2 fixed sensor ports for temperature and optional depth sensor only
7 ports for integrating other sensor options
Parameters available depends on sensor installed
Maximum of 5 ports available for optical dissolved oxygen and 4 another optical sensors
Standard storage temperature 1°C to 50 °C
Weight 4.5 kg
Models
Not all sensor configurations are available on a single Hydrolab sonde. 

Please check with Aqualab before ordering.

Available models include:

  • Hydrolab HL7 Sonde (with internal battery power & temperature)
    Product number# HL7TABATT
  • Hydrolab Temperature Sensor (Temp)
    Product number# Included
  • HL7 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (LDO)
    Product number# HLLDO
  • HL7 Conductivity / Salinity Sensor (EC)
    Product number# HLCOND
  • HL7 pH Sensor (with standard reference)
    Product number# HLPHSREF
  • HL7 pH Sensor (with integrated reference)
    Product number# HLPHIREF
  • HL7 pH / ORP Combination Sensor (with standard reference)
    Product number# HLPHORPSREF
  • HL7 Depth Sensor (25m)
    Product number# HL25MDEPTH
  • HL7 Depth Sensor (100m)
    Product number# HL100MDEPTH
  • HL7 Depth Sensor (200m)
    Product number# HL200MDEPTH
  • HL7 Turbidity Sensor (Self Cleaning)
    Product number# HLTURB_SC_BRUSH
  • HL7 Nitrate ISE Sensor (NO3-)
    Product number# HLNO3
  • HL7 Chloride ISE Sensor (Cl-)
    Product number# HLCL
  • HL7 Ammonium ISE Sensor (NH4+)
    Product number# HLNH4
  • HL7 Chlorophyll a sensor (Stainless Steel)
    Product number# HLCHLOR
  • HL7 Chlorophyll a sensor (Titanium)
    Product number# HLCHLORTII
  • HL7 Blue Green Algae Sensor (Stainless Steel) - Phycocyanin (Fresh Water)
    Product number# HLBGRNA
  • HL7 Blue Green Algae Sensor (Stainless Steel) - Phycoerythrin (Marine Water)
    Product number# HLBGRNAMA
  • HL7 Blue Green Algae Sensor (Titanium) - Phycoerythrin (Marine Water)
    Product number# HLBGRNAMATII
  • HL7 Central Cleaning Brush (for all sensors)
    Product number# HLMOTOR_BRUSH
Downloads
Brochures
Hydrolab Series Brochure (AUS)

Hydrolab Series Brochure (AUS)

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Hydrolab HL7 Brochure (AUS)

Hydrolab HL7 Brochure (AUS)

Hydrolab-HL-Series-Brochure-AUS.pdf
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Manuals
Hydrolab HL7 Sonde - User Manual

Hydrolab HL7 Sonde - User Manual

HL-Series-Sonde-Manual.pdf
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Hydrolab HL7 Sensors - User Manual

Hydrolab HL7 Sensors - User Manual

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Additional files
Hydrolab HL7 Technical Data Sheet

Hydrolab HL7 Technical Data Sheet

Ott_Hydrolab_HL7_-_Multiparameter_Sonde.pdf
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Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Metadata in Water Quality Monitoring Program

Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Metadata in Water Quality Monitoring Program

additional-52.pdf
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 Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Why Phytoplankton Measurement is Important

Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Why Phytoplankton Measurement is Important

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 Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Nutrient Measuring Technologies

Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Nutrient Measuring Technologies

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 Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Long Term Water Quality Instrument Installation Guide

Hydrolab HL7 Technical Note - Long Term Water Quality Instrument Installation Guide

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Optional Accessories
  • HL7 Flow Cell
    Product number# 014120
  • HL7 Calibration Stand
    Product number# 013910
  • HL7 Weighted Sensor Guard
    Product number# 8457100
  • HL7 Storage Cup
    Product number# 003608
  • HL7 Silicon Grease
    Product number# 000298HY
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (2m)
    Product number# CZL002
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (5m)
    Product number# CZL005
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (10m)
    Product number# CZL010
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (15m)
    Product number# CZL015
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (25m)
    Product number# CZL025
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (30m)
    Product number# CZL030
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (50m)
    Product number# CZL050
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (75m)
    Product number# CZL075
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (100m)
    Product number# CZL100
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (150m)
    Product number# CZL150
  • HL7 Lightweight Marine Cable (200m)
    Product number# CZL200
  • HL7 Communications / Calibration Cable (Lab use only)
    Product number# 9310600
  • HL7 Communications Module (USB)
    Product number# 6748600
  • HL7 Communications Module (SDI-12)
    Product number# 9039600
  • HL7 Communications Module (RS-485)
    Product number# 9039700
  • HL7 Communications Module (RS-232)
    Product number# 9039800
  • HL7 Communications Module (TTY)
    Product number# 9312900
Videos
  • Hydrolab HL7: Overview
  • Hydrolab HL7: Water Quality Monitoring
  • Hydrolab HL7: Operating Software
Software
Hydrolab 64 bit Software

Hydrolab 64 bit Software

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Hydrolab 32 bit Software

Hydrolab 32 bit Software

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