New Datalog X2 software released with bonus utilities 

Valeport’s (UK) latest operating software, Datalog X2 has just been released and is now available for free download via the website.  This new version is designed to interface, configure and download data from both legacy and new products and also includes bonus utilities.

The added benefit of this latest generation of software is that not only will Datalog X2 ensure Valeport products will work across new software platforms, but with an embedded Terminal X2 programme it offers wider functionality to those not able to use other Terminal packages such as Hyperterminal.

Terminal X2 will work with any Valeport instrument that communicates via serial RS232, although functionality may be limited with some older instruments.  Datalog X2 and Terminal X2 have been tested on Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and 8.1.  Datalog X2 is compatible with the following instruments and can replace Datalog, Datalog Express and Tidelog software packages.

Model 106, 108, 308 and Midas ECM current meters
miniSVS, IPS, TIDE, CTD and SVP
Monitor CTD and SVP
Monitor CTD & SVP
Midas CTD, SVP, SVX2 & WLR
Model 740 Tide Gauge

A Seawater Calculation utility for manual checking of data is also included in the Datalog X2 bundle.  Users can simply input conductivity/salinity, pressure temperature (in IPT68 or IPT 90 scales) and latitude (if known), then click the Calculate button. The program will calculate and display the following parameters:

• Density Anomaly Gamma (Calculated Density – 1000kg/m³)

• Conductivity or Salinity (whichever the user did not enter)

• Sound Speed calculated using the chosen Speed of Sound Formula

• Depth in metres calculated using the UNESCO standard formula. This is an approximation, and will not account for variations in density distribution throughout the water column. Its accuracy has been estimated to better than 0.1m.