The dipper-Tough is the most durable water level meter in the Heron Instruments range. It features a premium stainless steel Kynar™ coated tape with your choice of length in metric or imperial markings. The ruggedness makes it ideal for use in landfill and remediation sites and other harsh conditions where contaminates are found.
The dipper-Tough benefits from being battery powered (9V), having an ergonomic carry handle, sensitivity dial, electronic panel with visual / audio signals and adjustable volume. A convenient backpack carry case is also included.
Manufactured by: Heron Instruments
Model: dipper Tough Harsh Environment Water Level Meter
Landfills
Remediation sites
Other harsh environments
| Reel Assembly | Standard | Large |
| Height | 36cm (14") | 43cm (17") |
| Depth | 21cm (9") | 23cm (9") |
| Width | 29cm (11.5") | 34cm (13.5") |
| Weight (Reel Assembly Only) | 2.6kg (5.7lb) | 4.2kg (9.3lbs) |
| Plate Size | 27cm (10.5") | 34cm (13.5") |
| Plate Material | Nylon Fibe Composite | Aluminum |
| Brake | Ergonomic Dial | Ergonomic Dial |
| Stainless Ball Bearing | Yes | Yes |
| Hanger | Included on frame | Included on frame |
| Tape Guide | Included on frame | Included on frame |
| Tape Lengths | 30m, 100ft 45m, 150ft 60m, 200ft 100m, 300ft 150m, 500ft |
200m, 750ft 300m, 1000ft |
| Tape | ||
| Tape | High Tensile Stainless Steel | |
| Jacketing | Kynar | |
| Conductors | 7 Strand (4 Stainless Steel & 3 Copper) | |
| Markings | Metric or Engineering Scale - Under Jacketing | |
| Width | 9.5mm (3/8") | |
| Dog Bone Profile | Dogbone for low friction | |
| Break Strength | 125kg (280lbs) | |
| Accuracy | 3mm/30 meters (1/100th of a foot per 100 feet) | |
| Resolution | Metric 1mm, Imperial 1/100 per ft | |
| Electronic Panel | ||
| Operating Mode | Static and Drawdown | |
| Detects | Water | |
| Operating | -45 to +55 °C/ -50 to + 130°F | |
| Visual Indicator | Bright Red LED | |
| Audible Indicator | Volume Adjustable Buzzer | |
| Audible Volume | Yes 0-100dbi | |
| Power Source | 9V | |
| Battery Life | Unlimited Standby. | |
| On/Off | Automatic | |
| Durability | IP68 | |
| Removable/replaceable | No | |
| Link & Probe | ||
| Link and Probe | Snag free design | |
| Probe Weight | 158g (.35lb) | |
| Length | 17.5cm (7") | |
| Diameter | 16mm (5/8") | |
| Removable/replaceable | No | |
| Depth Rating | 1.5km (5000ft) (150Bar) (2150psi) | |
| Break Strain | N/A | |
| Wetted Materials | Stainless Steel 316, 30% Glass filled Delrin Composite, Polyurethane.Gold |
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| Operating Temperature | -10 to +135°C/ 14 to + 275°F | |
| Sensor Accuracy | +/-1mm (+/-0.04") | |
| Detection Time | Instantaneous | |
| Warranty: 2 years/1 year probe | ||