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

 

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 Sensor
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 110/150/200WX	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
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 Water Quality Monitor	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

 

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.