The METER Group ZL6 Data Logger User Manual provides setup, configuration, and maintenance instructions for the ZL6 environmental data logger.
This manual guides users through installing the ZL6 logger, configuring sensor measurement intervals, and downloading data via the ZENTRA Utility on a computer or mobile device. It also covers battery installation, solar panel optimization, and waterproof handling.
Detailed sections describe hardware specifications, communication options (USB, Bluetooth, cellular, GPS), and troubleshooting steps, along with compliance certifications and customer support information.
| Sensor Logging Interval | ZL6 Basic: 60 min; ZL6/ZL6 Pro: 5 min–12 h |
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| Dimensions | 14.9 cm L × 6.3 cm W × 25.0 cm H |
| Enclosure Rating | IP56, NEMA 3R |
| Sensor Input Ports | 6 (3.5‑mm stereo plug connectors) |
| Computer Communication | USB A to micro‑USB B cable |
| Cellular Communication | 3G UMTS 5‑band module with 2G fallback |
Press the TEST button; the status lights will settle to a green short blink every 5 seconds, indicating the logger is ready for use.
Plug a micro‑USB cable into the logger’s USB port and the computer’s USB port, then open the ZENTRA Utility application.
The enclosure is rated IP56 and meets NEMA 3R standards for weather, impact, and UV resistance.
The logger has six 3.5‑mm stereo plug sensor input ports that accept analog, digital, or pulse sensors.