Typical seismic data logger Baykal-8

Typical seismic data logger can be used for long-term seismic and geophysical measurements including operations under field conditions. 

The Ethernet support allows for using the standard solutions for connecting several instruments into a seismic network. FTP and SeedLink support makes it possible to use the standard software for remote data acquisition.

Click here for available downloads to operate Baykal-8. If the FTP-connection fails, right-click to copy the link and open it with Windows Explorer.

Characteristics Delivery and warranty

Availability to order
Dynamic range 137.2 dB
Supply voltage 12 - 24 V Nominal (10 - 28 V permissible)
Power consumption 1,5 - 2,0 W
Temperature range -20...+60°C
ADC sampling rate 100, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz
Dimensions 170 х 80 х 180 mm
ADC resolution 24 bit
Reference generator stability 0.3 ppm
Weight 2.2 kg
Case material rugged case for field surveys
Number of channels 6
Gain coefficients 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Data recording mode continuous, schedule
Data recording format miniSEED
Data storage microSD 8 Gb expandable up to 32 GB
Data transfer USB 2.0, Ethernet
Inbuilt sensors for device health monitoring no
Case connectors FQ24-10Z, FQ-14-7Z, SMA-F, USB-B, RJ45
Delivery set 2 connectors FQ24-10TK, 1 connector FQ14-7TK, 8 Gb MicroSD, GPS antenna
GNSS receiver GPS / GLONASS
GNSS timing accuracy < 1µs
Auxiliary ADC -
Additional network options Ethernet protocols support: NTP, PTP (IEEE 1588), SeedLink, FTP