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Reply To: Hydros CTD-10 Regularly Dropping Out (-9999)

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SGFulton
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    Hi James, we regularly had this problem when using the Decagon CTD-10s connected to a DIY Arduino Mega data logger. We ended up taking the median value of 10 measurements taken 1x/second every 5 mins. However, what eventually worked (if I’m remembering this correctly; this was my dissertation research done in 2016-2019) was clamping an RF ferrite balun filter to the cables. They looked something like this: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/fair-rite-products-corp./0444173951/8594098?utm_adgroup=Ferrite%20Cores%20-%20Cables%20and%20Wiring&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_Product_Filters_NEW&utm_term=&utm_content=Ferrite%20Cores%20-%20Cables%20and%20Wiring&gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH7XcVuubBeU3WlGAQFSizFtYSRyiAbgXnIgNb0TLWobKsUVKiNRBVxoCfTAQAvD_BwE

    I think it must’ve been noise interference from somewhere on our board. Hope this helps! I have code you’re welcome too if you’re interested.

    Stephanie