Public Portal Data API

The Public Portal Data API is designed to pull data from the WQData LIVE My SQL database and directly feed that to the WQDataLIVE public portal display. Learn how to enable and configure the public portal for your project by reading the Configure Public Portal article. Limitations The following limitations occur with this API: WQDataLIVE […]

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Generate Generic NMEA 0183 Script

NMEA 0138 sensors not already listed in the X2 sensor script library can be configured to communicate with the X2 by generating a generic NMEA 0138 script. Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. Test connection by reading the RTC clock of the logger in the CONFIG tab. On the […]

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Checking Sensor Parameter Readings Using SDI-12

If iChart ever reads data input by a sensor as “-100000” it will be necessary to verify if the sensor is reading incorrectly. The problem may be elsewhere and completing these steps may rule out sensor failure and save on costly repairs.  Make sure the sensor is connected and adequate power is applied to the […]

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Test an Alarm

Test emails can be sent to confirm that an alarm is properly configured. To test an alarm: Navigate to ADMIN | Alarms on the WQData LIVE Project Dashboard.   Select the Enabled display filter to view all active alarms. Click on an alarm.   Confirm the list of alarm recipients in the Trigger Action field. […]

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Enable/Disable Alarms

Alarms can be quickly enabled and disabled from the configuration menu. To enable/disable alarms: Navigate to ADMIN | Alarms on the WQData LIVE Project Dashboard.   To disable an active alarm, select the Enabled display filter to view all active alarms. Click on the alarm to disable.   Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next […]

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Enable Project in LIVE Datacenter app

The LIVE Datacenter app allows anyone using the application to view basic data from all WQData LIVE Projects for which this feature has been enabled.   To enable Project view in the LIVE Datacenter App: Enable and configure the Public Portal. Navigate to the ADMIN | Public Portal | Settings field, check the Include in LIVE […]

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X2 SD Card Utility

The X2 SD Card Utility in CONNECT allows users to perform the following actions without needing to physically access the micro-SD card inside the X2 data logger: Send a file to the SD Card Transfer a file from the SD Card to the PC Delete a file off of the SD Card   Access X2 […]

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X2 Diagnostics

The X2 Diagnostics utility in CONNECT software enables users to perform the following functions: Read the logger’s diagnostic sensor suite Toggle sensor port power on/off Enable/disable on-board Wi-Fi   Access X2 Diagnostic Utility Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. Test connection by reading the RTC clock of the logger […]

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Update Firmware

Firmware is updated periodically to add new features, support more environmental sensors, and resolve bugs. The X3 Environmental Data Logger includes built-in Bluetooth connectivity (BLE 5.0). Using the CONNECT software (version 4.24.5.2 or later), users can update the firmware wirelessly via Bluetooth. During the update, CONNECT will temporarily disable the logger’s internal schedule to prevent […]

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Access CONNECT Program Files

On occasion it may be necessary to manually place program files provided by NexSens Technology into the CONNECT software folder. Select the DATA tab within CONNECT.   Click the Open Data Folder button to view the CONNECT | Data folder directory.   In the Windows File Explorer navigation bar, click CONNECT (highlighted above) to navigate to the parent […]

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