WQData LIVE can run a remote sensor detection on an X2 data logger without the need to connect with a configuration cable. Before proceeding, reference the X2 Sensor Detection overview and the Auto-Detection Troubleshooting guide. The detection process will permanently alter the X2 data logger programming. Only attempt sensor detection when adding a new sensor […]
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Run Sensor Detection
Once the sensor script list is configured in accordance with the sensors that will be connected to an X-Series logger, the CONNECT software can be used to run the sensor detection process. Before proceeding, reference the Sensor Detection overview and the Auto-Detection Troubleshooting guide. These provide a brief explanation of the logger’s sensor auto-detection process, […]
X2 Sensor Detection
Traditionally, complex programming software is required to configure an environmental data logger. The user must indicate the communication protocols, sensor addresses, measurement commands, data format, and power requirements of all connected sensors. Contrarily, X2 data loggers use sensor detection to simplify the programming requirements for environmental measurement systems. At startup, the X2 automatically scans each […]
Logger Programming
The stored sensor configuration on an X-Series data logger can be erased if necessary. Once cleared, the logger will not read from any sensors until a new sensor auto-detection is completed. Connect an X-Series logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. In the CONFIG tab, test the connection by reading the RTC clock […]
Configure Sensor Scripts
NexSens X-Series data loggers include a sensor library of common environmental sensors. These can be selected from a predefined list of scripts or created within the CONNECT software. If a new script is created, it must be transferred to the data logger. Before running a sensor detection, the user must enable the scripts that will […]
Enable Cellular Communication on an X-Series Data Logger
To enable cellular communication on an X-Series data logger, the user must configure the Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context settings in CONNECT software. The PDP context includes three key parameters: Local Context Identification (cid) PDP Type Access Point Name (APN) These settings define the local cellular carrier (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) used by the modem […]
Sync X2 Logger Clock
X2 systems with active telemetry will have their clocks synced automatically once per week. Any other X2 system that falls into one or more of the following categories should have their clocks synced manually prior to deployment, or periodically during use (as required), to prevent the escalation of clock drift: Direct (no active telemetry) X2 […]
Nortek Signature Current Profiler X2 Integration Guide
The Nortek Signature Series sensor is a high-performance acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCPs) used for measuring wave current velocity (via multiple cells), current direction, water temperature, and pressure. Configure Deployment Template Nortek’s Signature Deployment software must be used to configure a Signature Series sensor for use with an X2 Data Logger. Download and install […]
Restore an iChart Project File Backup
Each time an iChart project (.icr) file is saved or closed, a backup copy is saved. If the .icr file is inadvertently deleted or corrupted, the project may be recovered by restoring a backup copy of the file. 1. If the corrupted iChart project file is currently running, go to File|Close Project . 2. Navigate to […]
Transfer iChart to a New Computer
To move all iChart files and settings from one PC to another: Identify the location of the software on the existing iChart computer. Generally it will be in one of the following directories. “C:\Program Files\NexSens” for Windows XP machines “C:\Program Files (x86)\NexSens” for Windows Vista and newer machines “C:\Users\Public\NexSens” as the recommended directory for new […]