Datalogger · IoT Gateway

yDoc ML-525 — Multipurpose IoT Datalogger

Connect any sensor. Communicate over any network. Deploy anywhere.

The yDoc ML-525 is built for one simple promise: connect any sensor, communicate over any network, deploy almost anywhere. It accepts analog (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, mV), digital, pulse and serial inputs, and speaks SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485 and Modbus RTU — so the same logger handles a borehole probe, a weather station, a radar level meter or a Modbus power meter without changing hardware.

Power it from a lithium battery, an external 7–30 V DC supply, or its built-in MPPT solar input — batteries last up to 10 years in low-duty applications. Send data over 4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT, Iridium satellite, LoRaWAN or Ethernet, with MQTT, HTTPS or FTP — directly into the Sensor-Online platform. Rugged IP67 housing rated from –40 °C to +70 °C means the same unit fits a remote hydrology station, a city air-quality cabinet, an agricultural field or an industrial tank farm.

Power options

Lithium battery, 7–30 V DC external supply, or built-in MPPT solar input. Up to 10 years on battery.

Communication

4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT, Iridium satellite, LoRaWAN and Ethernet. MQTT, HTTPS, FTP.

Physical inputs

Analog (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, mV), digital, SDI-12, RS-232/485, Modbus RTU, pulse counters.

Rugged design

IP67-rated, operating range –40 to +70 °C. Built for the field, the roadside and the rooftop.

Specifications

Technical details

Designed to be a universal datalogger — flexible, reliable and energy-efficient. Here are the details.

Power

  • Internal batteryLithium 3.6 V
  • External supply7–30 V DC
  • Solar inputBuilt-in MPPT
  • Battery lifeUp to 10 years
  • Standby current< 100 µA

Communication

  • Cellular4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT
  • SatelliteIridium SBD
  • LoRaWANClass A/C
  • LocalEthernet, USB, BLE
  • ProtocolsMQTT, HTTPS, FTP

Inputs & sensors

  • Analog4–20 mA, 0–10 V, mV
  • DigitalCounters, status
  • SerialRS-232 / RS-485
  • Sensor protocolsSDI-12, Modbus RTU
  • ChannelsUp to 32

Sensor library

Sensors & applications

The yDoc ML-525 acts as the brain of your measurement station. Pick from our growing sensor library — grouped by application.

Weather Stations

Weather Stations for Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring

Complete weather stations measuring temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation and more — connected to the yDoc ML-525 for reliable remote monitoring.

ND-ATM41G2

Eleven Parameter Weather Station

All-in-one weather station measuring eleven parameters — temperature, humidity, wind, rain, solar radiation and more.

Modbus / SDI-1211 parametersSonic wind
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ND-ATM22

Wind Speed, Direction & Temperature

Ultrasonic wind sensor for wind speed, direction and temperature — no moving parts.

SDI-12UltrasonicNo moving parts
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ND-TBRG

Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

Tipping bucket rain gauge for accurate precipitation measurement in any weather station.

Pulse output0.2 mm resolutionStandard method
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ND-SHT35-001

Air Temperature & Humidity (Shielded)

Air temperature and relative humidity with radiation shield for accurate field measurements.

SDI-12Radiation shield±0.1 °C
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Water Monitoring

Professional Water Quality Monitoring with yDoc ML-525

Measure level, pressure, quality and flow in groundwater, stormwater and surface water. The yDoc ML-525 handles both digital and analog water sensors.

ND-OPTOD

Optical Dissolved Oxygen & Temperature

Optical DO sensor without membrane or electrolyte — minimal calibration and drift.

SDI-12OpticalMaintenance-free
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ND-PHEHT

pH, ORP & Temperature

Industrial pH, ORP and temperature probe for long-term monitoring of surface and process water.

SDI-12pH 0–14ORP ±2000 mV
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ND-NTU

Optical Turbidity & Temperature

Optical turbidity meter for drinking water, surface water and wastewater per ISO 7027.

SDI-120–4000 NTUISO 7027
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ND-PR36CTD

Pressure, Level, Temp & EC

High-precision multi-parameter probe for groundwater studies — pressure, level, temperature and conductivity.

SDI-12High precision4 parameters
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ND-MBX

Ultrasonic Distance / Level

Non-contact ultrasonic level sensor for tanks, wells and open channels.

Modbus0–10 mNon-contact
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ND-RAD

Radar Distance / Level

Radar-based level measurement for demanding environments — unaffected by temperature, vapour or foam.

Modbus0–30 m80 GHz radar
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ND-PR21

Pressure Probe G1/4''

Compact pressure and level probe with G1/4'' fitting for installation in pipes and tanks.

SDI-12G1/4'' thread0.1 % FS
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Air Quality

CO₂ and Air Quality Monitoring IoT System

Monitoring of CO₂, particulate matter (PM), VOC and indoor climate for buildings, schools and cities. Real-time data via the yDoc ML-525.

ND-LP8P

CO₂, Temp, Humidity & Barometric Pressure

Compact CO₂ sensor with temperature, humidity and pressure — perfect for indoor air quality.

Modbus0–10 000 ppmNDIR
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ND-PM

Particulate Matter PM1/2.5/10

Optical particle counter for urban environments, construction sites and industrial air monitoring.

ModbusPM1/2.5/10Laser
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ND-IAM

Indoor Climate (CO₂, TVOC, Motion)

Complete indoor sensor measuring air quality, occupancy and thermal comfort in one unit.

ModbusCO₂ + TVOCPIR motion
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ND-RHC

High-Precision Temp & Humidity

Lab-grade air temperature and humidity sensor with radiation shield for research and calibration.

SDI-12Lab-gradeRadiation shield
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ND-ITST-002

IR Thermometer / Surface Temp

Non-contact infrared thermometer for surface temperature on roads, buildings or machinery.

SDI-12Non-contact IR–40 to +85 °C
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Soil Monitoring

Precision Farming: Soil Monitoring with yDoc ML-525

Measure soil moisture, temperature, salinity and water potential at multiple depths. Optimize irrigation and give your crops exactly the right conditions.

ND-SMTP

Soil Moisture & Temperature (Profile)

Profile probe for soil moisture and temperature at multiple depths — installed in a single borehole.

SDI-12Multiple depthsBorehole install
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ND-SDD

Soil Moisture, Temp & Salinity (Profile)

Complete profile probe for moisture, temperature and salinity — for intensive agriculture and research.

SDI-123 parametersProfile 30–120 cm
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ND-TRS12

Soil Moisture, Temp & EC (Point)

Point measurement sensor for volumetric water content, temperature and electrical conductivity.

SDI-12Point measurementEC + VWC
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ND-TRS21

Soil Water Potential & Temperature

Measure soil water (matric) potential — critical for understanding plant water availability.

SDI-12Water potential0 to –100 kPa
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ND-TP

Soil Temperature (Profile)

Temperature profile with multiple sensors at different depths — for agronomy, climate research and frost warning.

SDI-12Temperature profileCustom length
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Plant Physiology

Advanced Plant Research – yDoc ML-525 for Universities

Measure plant response itself — stem growth, fruit size, sap flow, leaf wetness and temperature. For research, plant breeding and precision horticulture.

ND-ZN1-001

Dendrometer T-shape

T-shaped dendrometer for accurate measurement of stem growth and water status in trees and shrubs.

SDI-12Micrometer precisionT-shape
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ND-ISD

Stem Dendrometer

Stem dendrometer for long-term studies of growth and cyclic water dynamics in trees.

SDI-12Stem growthResearch
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ND-IFD

Fruit Dendrometer

Measure fruit size development in real time — for precision in fruit production and plant breeding.

SDI-12Fruit size0.1 µm resolution
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ND-ISF

Sap Flow Sensor

Measure sap flow rate in the stem — a direct indicator of plant water consumption.

SDI-12Sap flowHeat-pulse
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ND-LWS

Leaf Wetness Sensor

Detect dew formation and leaf wetness — critical for fungal disease models.

SDI-12Leaf wetnessDisease modelling
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ND-ILT

Leaf Temperature

Non-contact leaf temperature for stress detection and plant physiology studies.

SDI-12Non-contact IRStress indicator
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ND-GMM

Greenhouse Multi Monitor

Multi-sensor for greenhouses — temperature, humidity, light and CO₂ in one unit.

ModbusGreenhouseMulti-parameter
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Meteorology (AWS)

Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Professional

Professional automatic weather stations (AWS) for meteorological services, road weather and hydrology. WMO-compatible measurements.

ND-ATM41G2

Professional AWS (11 parameters)

Complete professional weather station for WMO-compatible meteorology and hydrology.

Modbus11 parametersWMO-class
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ND-CWS2

Road Weather Station (RWIS)

High-precision road weather station for winter maintenance — road surface temperature, dew, ice.

ModbusRWISIce detection
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ND-WRM-002

Road Surface Temperature & Status

Road status and surface temperature sensor — for proactive road maintenance and salting.

RS-485Road statusSnow/ice/water
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ND-BLG

Black Globe Temperature (WBGT)

Black globe sensor for heat stress index (WBGT) — occupational safety, sports events, agriculture.

SDI-12WBGTHeat stress
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the yDoc ML-525

What is the yDoc ML-525?+
The yDoc ML-525 is a multipurpose IoT datalogger that connects to virtually any sensor — analog (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, mV), digital, pulse, SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485 and Modbus RTU — and transmits the data over 4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, Iridium satellite or Ethernet. It is IP67-rated for outdoor deployment and runs up to 10 years on a single lithium battery.
What sensors are compatible with the yDoc ML-525?+
The yDoc ML-525 is sensor-agnostic. It supports analog signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, millivolt), digital and pulse counters, SDI-12 environmental sensors, and Modbus RTU devices over RS-232 and RS-485. Typical applications include weather stations, water level and quality probes, soil moisture sensors, dendrometers, particulate matter sensors and energy meters.
Which communication protocols does the yDoc ML-525 support?+
For wireless transmission: 4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN (Class A/C) and Iridium SBD satellite. For local connectivity: Ethernet, USB and Bluetooth Low Energy. Application protocols include MQTT, HTTPS and FTP. All data flows directly into the Sensor-Online IoT platform for visualization and analysis.
How long does the yDoc ML-525 battery last?+
Up to 10 years on a single internal 3.6 V lithium battery in low-duty-cycle applications (e.g. one measurement per hour, one transmission per day). For higher-duty applications you can use external 7–30 V DC supply or the built-in MPPT solar charge input.
Is the yDoc ML-525 suitable for outdoor use?+
Yes. The yDoc ML-525 is housed in an IP67-rated enclosure rated for –40 °C to +70 °C operating temperature. It is built for permanent outdoor deployment in remote hydrology stations, agricultural fields, road weather stations, industrial tank farms and air-quality cabinets.
Can the yDoc ML-525 connect to LoRaWAN?+
Yes. The yDoc ML-525 supports LoRaWAN Class A and Class C operation, in addition to cellular (4G/LTE-M, NB-IoT) and satellite connectivity. The same hardware can be reconfigured for any of these networks, so you can match the right network to each deployment site.
Does the yDoc ML-525 work with SDI-12 sensors?+
Yes. SDI-12 is one of the natively supported sensor protocols. The yDoc ML-525 can address up to 32 channels across SDI-12, Modbus RTU and analog inputs combined, making it ideal for multi-parameter environmental monitoring stations.
How is the yDoc ML-525 integrated with the Sensor-Online platform?+
The yDoc ML-525 sends measurement data over MQTT or HTTPS directly to the Sensor-Online IoT platform, where it appears in real-time dashboards, historical trends and alarm rules. No additional middleware is required — the device is configured once and managed remotely from the platform.

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