LI-710 Compatibility

A Mayfly Data Logger should be able to communicate with a LI-710, but someone would have to write a specific SDI12 library file of commands for that sensor, using the example command info in the manual.  It also looks like it’s a continuously-powered sensor, requiring 0.125mA at 12v, with up to 2A during initial startup.   I assume you’ll be powering it with a large 12-volt battery with its own charging setup, or maybe an AC-to-DC system, rather than relying on the Mayfly Logger for power?

The electronics themselves are rated up to 85 degrees C (185F).  We’ve never had an issue with the boards at high temperatures, it’s just that the lipo battery packs don’t really like extreme temps (either hot or cold) because they don’t charge efficiently.  Just doing a cursory check of random stations on Monitor My Watershed in warm climates, I see several stations where the temperature inside the logger box reaches 60C (140F) daily in the summer, so you shouldn’t have any trouble with yours, especially if you’re using a battery that can handle extreme temps, like an AGM.  As for the code, it’s hard to say whether it’ll be difficult or not, based on your coding experience and how well the commands and timing are documented in the literature provided by the manufacturer.