X2 Supported Sensors
All X2-based data logger systems incorporate multiple waterproof UW sensor ports with available sensor interfaces including SDI-12, RS-485 and RS-232. This allows for compatibility with a wide range of sensors and data transmission protocols such as SDI-12, NMEA0183 and Modbus. Many compatible sensors can be automatically detected by the X2, while others require custom configurations or scripts to be developed. These are broken up into various tiers and described below. If a sensor is not listed, contact NexSens to check compatibility.
 X2 Environmental Data Logger |  X2-SDL Submersible Data Logger |  X2-CB Buoy-Mounted Data Logger
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Tier 1 Sensors
These sensors will be automatically detected by the X2. If multiple sensors are connected to the same logger, they must be addressed uniquely. The interface used by the sensors is bolded above each model.
RS-485 APG MNU Ultrasonic Water Level Sensors | NMEA 0183 Airmar EchoRange SS510 Sonar Depth Sensor | RS-485 APG PT-500 Pressure & Level Sensor
| SDI-12 Campbell OBS501 Smart Turbidity Meter | RS-485 or SDI-12 In-Situ RDO PRO-X /RDO Blue Optical DO Sensor |
Analog Kipp & Zonen Pyranometers | Analog Li-COR Underwater and Terrestrial PAR Sensors | RS-485 NexSens T-Node FR/TS210 Temperature Strings | SDI-12 Observator ANALITE NEP5000 [Turbidity] | RS-232 Pro-Oceanus Solu-Blu Dissolved C02 Sensor |
SDI-12 or RS-232 Sea-Bird Scientific HydroCAT CTD Sensor | SDI-12 Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Loggers | SDI-12  Seametrics PT12 Level Sensor | SDI-12 Seametrics TempHion Sensor | SDI-12 Sequoia LISST-ABS |
SDI-12 Sequoia LISST-AOBS Super-Turbidity Sensor | SDI-12 Stevens Hydraprobe II Soil Moisture Sensor | RS-485 TriOS NICO UV Nitrate Sensor | RS-485 Vaisala GMP 251 Carbon Dioxide Probe | SDI-12 Van Essen TD-Diver & SDI-12 Interface Box |
Tier 2 Sensors
These sensors require limited setup prior to connection. The scope of setup varies by sensor type but typically includes setting up a template, configuring the device or selecting the parameter output. These tasks are often done with a separate PC program provided by the sensor manufacturer. The X2 data logger has a pre-defined script for each sensor in this tier.
| RS-232 WeatherCaster Software X2 Integration Guide  Airmar | RS 232 Eureka Manta Software X2 Integration Guide  Eureka Manta Water Quality Probes | RS-232 MetSet Software X2 Integration Guide  MaxiMet GMX600 Weather Station | RS-485 Win-Situ Software X2 Integration Guide  In-Situ Aqua TROLL Water Quality Probes | RS-485 UMB-Config Software X2 Integration Guide  Lufft WS-Series Weather Stations |
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| RS-232 Nortek Software X2 Integration Guide  Nortek Aquadopp Current Meter | RS-232 Nortek Software X2 Integration Guide  Nortek Signature 1000 Current Profiler | RS-232 Tera Term Software X2 Integration Guide  Seaview Systems SVS-603 Wave Sensor | SDI-12 Vaisala Software X2 Integration Guide  Vaisala WXT530 Series Weather Stations | SDI-12 Kor EXO Software X2 Integration Guide  YSI EXO Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sonde |
Tier 3 Sensors
These sensors are not commonly supported by the X2, but can be added through the creation of a user-defined script. The script is written in Lua and utilizes NexSens-created functions to simplify programming. As long as the sensor communicates using SDI-12, RS-485, or RS-232 and can be powered from a 12V supply, it should be compatible with the X2.
Please contact NexSens for further details.
RS-232 AML Micro-x Single Sensor Probe | SDI-12 Teledyne Marine ChannelMaster ADCP | RS-485 Modbus FlowWav-PSA Area Velocity Sensor | SDI-12 OTT RLS Radar Water Level Sensor | SDI-12 OTT SVR 100 Surface Velocity Radar |
SDI-12 Sea-Bird Scientific HydroCAT CTD | SDI-12 Sea-bird Scientific SUNA V2 UV Nitrate Analyzer | RS-232 Sea-Bird Scientific | SDI-12 SonTek-IQ Acoustic Doppler Flow Meters | SDI-12 Sontek-SL Side-Looking Current Meters |
SDI-12 Sontek Argonaut-XR Current Profiler | RS-232 Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer | RS-232 Turner Designs C6P Submersible Fluorometer
| SDI-12 YSI H-3401 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge | RS-485 GSI YSI ODO Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
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CONNECT Software
User-generated generic scripts are possible to create using the CONNECT software; however, it is recommended to contact NexSens before creating a script. Click the logo below to link to the CONNECT software section of the NexSens Knowledge Base to download and learn about CONNECT.
