DataLog x2 and Terminal x2

Installation and User Guide

Document ID MANUAL-1899207337-17
Date: August 2021

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 Contents

Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
2 Installation ...................................................................................................................................2
3 Terminal X2 .................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Establish a Connection .........................................................................................................7
3.2 Configure an Instrument .......................................................................................................9
3.3 Download a file ...................................................................................................................12
3.4 Record a File.......................................................................................................................14
4 Datalog X2 .................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Home ToolBar .....................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 File Manager ..................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Time Series Chart ..........................................................................................................16
4.1.3 Profile Chart ...................................................................................................................17
4.1.4 Scatter Chart ..................................................................................................................17
4.1.5 Polar Chart .....................................................................................................................17
4.1.6 Terminal Window ...........................................................................................................18
4.1.7 Table View .....................................................................................................................18
4.2 Instrument ToolBar .............................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Establish a connection ...................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Configure an Instrument ................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Download a File .............................................................................................................25
4.2.4 Record a File..................................................................................................................27
4.2.5 Instrument Tools ............................................................................................................29
4.3 Chart ToolBar......................................................................................................................30
4.4 Recording Toolbar ..............................................................................................................30
5 Tutorials .....................................................................................................................................31
5.1 Configure a Model 106 Current Meter ................................................................................31
5.2 Calibrate a 740 Tide Gauge ...............................................................................................35
5.3 Calculated Density and Salinity ..........................................................................................37

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1 Introduction
DataLog X2 and Terminal X2 are software packages to interface, configure and download data
from Valeport Instrumentation. DataLog x2, in addition to interfacing and download capability, has
extensive graphing and data analysis tools built in.
Terminal X2 will work with any Valeport Instrument that communicates via serial RS232.
Functionality may be limited with some older instruments.
At present DataLog X2 is not fully compatible with the following instruments and the listed
packages should be used instead:

Equipment Software to be Used

TideMaster TideMaster Express

MIDAS DWR WaveLog Express
MIDAS WTR WaveLog Express
MIDAS Surveyor SurveyLog
MIDAS BathyPack BathyLog
MIDAS CTD+ DataLog Pro
Model 803 ROVLog

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2 Installation
2.1 System Requirements:
DataLog X2 and Terminal X2 have been tested on Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Basic Requirements: 800MHz processor; 512MB of RAM; 1024 x 768 screen resolution; Free Disk-
space 20Mb (excluding data); IE6+ installed.
Recommended Requirements: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor. 2
gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 4 GB RAM (64-bit); 1280 x 1024 screen resolution; Free Disk-space
20Mb (excluding data of course!); IE9+ installed.

2.2 Installation Process:

To Install: Run Setup.exe from the installation directory.
Note: You may need to accept a Windows security warning to proceed based upon your system
configuration.

Confirm additional settings as required

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Confirm the installation tasks and click "Install" to finalise the installation.

Installation can be terminated at any time by pressing the "Cancel" button.

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2.3 Uninstall
To uninstall DataLog X2, navigate to the Windows "Control Panel" and select "Remove Program",
DataLog X2 can be selected from the program list and uninstalled.

2.3.1 Starting DataLog X2

To start DataLog X2 use the following methods:
Navigate to the "All Programs" link under the Windows "START" menu
Navigate to the folder "Valeport Software"
Click the icon "DataLog X2"

Alternatively, if during setup you chose to create a desktop icon, locate the icon on the desktop and
double-click to open DataLog X2.

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3 Terminal X2
Terminal x2 is a lightweight terminal program for serial communication, configuration and control of
Valeport Instruments. It is intended as a direct replacement for Hyper Terminal which is no longer
available for Windows PC's.
It has a number of additional features over and above most terminal packages including data
logging, wizard based instrument configuration, file downloads, multiple port connections and TCP-
IP serial connection for use over internet connections.

3.1 Terminal Toolbar

This allows the port to be configured, serial com ports or TCP/IP ports can be selected. Baud rates
can be changed whilst still connected. Default port settings are 8 bit, No stop bit, No 1 Parity Bit.
These settings can be changed but as standard will work with all Valeport instruments.
Other options available from this toolbar include echo on/off, wrapping, hexadecimal split screen,
hide/show special characters and time stamping.

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Connection Status

Shows the current port, baud rate and protocol and connection status.
Connection Window

The connection window shows any communications between the PC and the connected
instrument. In the example above the time stamping is enabled. Once the window is full, it will
scroll with any received data. Data can be highlighted, selected, copied and pasted.
Commands can be typed directly into the connection window or entered into the command line
window below

Command Line and Dropdown

The command line can be used to send commands to a connected instrument. A history of sent
commands can be accessed with the drop-down functionality

Connection information

Shows volume of data received during currently connected session, number of lines of data
received and rate at which data is being received.

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3.2 Establish a Connection

There are two methods of establishing a connection. When the instrument type is known and when
a generic serial connection is required.

Clicking on the connect icon will

bring up the connection wizard.
The instrument type can be
selected from the drop down list.
The connection settings will
default to the factory settings for
that instrument. If these have
been changed by the user it may
be necessary to change these.

Alternatively, set the connection

up using the settings toolbar.
Once the appropriate port and
baud rate settings are selected,
press the connect icon to
establish a connection
To establish TCP-IP serial
connection, select TCP-IP port
from the drop down menu,
Enter the IP address and port in
the Host settings

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Once the connection is established, the status bar will show the connection details and any
communications will be shown in the window.
Commands can be issued via typing directly into the command window or via the command
toolbar.
The command toolbar stores a history of issued commands.
The status toolbar shows the amount of data received, sent and the received rate of data.

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3.3 Configure an Instrument

The configuration wizard is instrument specific and the options given will depend on the instrument
connected, the example given here is for a MiniSVP.

Clicking on the configure tool will bring up the

configuration wizard.

Select the instrument type and the connection

settings will be set to the factory default for this
instrument. They can be altered if required.

Select the comm port the instrument is

connected to and click next.

At the next window, set the timeout setting for

interrupting the instrument.
If attempting to connect to an instrument
operating in Burst Mode, the timeout should be
set to greater than the burst interval.
When Next is clicked the configuration wizard
will attempt to interrupt the instrument and read
out the current configuration.

If the wizard fails to interrupt the instrument, then

check the connection settings and retry.
If the instrument is successfully interrupted,
commands and responses should be visible in
the command window behind the configuration
wizard.

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The first wizard window shows information about

the instrument. Boxes are greyed out as
information cannot be changed by the user.

The next screen allows the pressure sensor to

be configured.
Output units can be set and the Tare setting can
be configured.
To set a manual Tare, enter the required figure
in the box.
To take a measured Tare, press the Set Tare
Button.
The following dialog will pop-up.

The Latitude value is used to convert pressure to

depth. An approximate value can be used for the
operational area.

If the instrument being configured has a Real

Time Clock, the option to sync it to PC time is
available.

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Header is a free text field that will be inserted

into the header of every recorded file.
Sampling modes will depend on the instrument
connected.

The final screen will show a summary of the

commands that will be sent to the instrument.

If settings have not been changed, then no

commands will be shown and the finish button is
greyed out.
Simply type a # into the command window and
the Finish button will be available.

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Once the configuration is completed, the

instrument will be in a paused (‘interrupted’)
state and, therefore, will require prompting from
the user to set it running. This can be achieve in
one of 3 ways:
1. Select the RUN button in the instrument tab
of DataLog X2 (See image).
2. Enter the command #028 in the Terminal
window.
3. Disconnect, then reconnect the
Power/Comms cable to activate the
instrument.

3.4 Download a file

Clicking on the download icon invokes the

Download Wizard. As with all wizards the first
stage is to identify the connected insturment and
comms settings.

Ensure the instrument is switched on and

connected. Extend the interrupt timeout if the
unit is operating in burst mode (or cycle the
power to the instrument)

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Location to download files to can be defined

here. Sub folders by instrument and date will
automatically created.
For instruments that support individual file
downloads (mini and 400 series), a file list with
check boxes will be displayed.
For older instruments such as the model
106/108/308 and the model 740, the entire
memory has to be downloaded in one

A status window will show the progress of

the download and estimated completion
time.

.
Files can be deleted by clicking on the bin icon.

There is no recycle bin. If the file is

deleted from the instrument it is gone
forever

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3.5 Record a File

Real time data can be logged to

file with the Recording wizard.
As with the other wizards, set
up the instrument type and
communications settings.
If the instrument is not listed,
then a 'Generic Instrument' can
be selected from the dropdown
and suitable comms settings
entered.

The next screen sets the

interuppt settings, but also adds
the ability to filter the incoming
string.
For example, if an instrument
such as the TideMaster is
outputting multiple NMEA
strings such as $PVTM1 for
met, and $PVTMA for Tide, the
start filter can be set to
$PVTMA to only log the tide
data.

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For data recorded on

instruments without a Real
Time Clock, there is the option
to append a timestamp to each
record.

Files will be saved to the

selected location. Files can be
automatically named,
incremented and numbered.
Data will continue to be
recorded until the record button
is clicked again, or Terminal is
closed.

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4 Datalog X2
DataLog X2 is a package for communication, configuration and control of Valeport Instruments. It
also contains basic graphing and data display functions for internally recorded and real time data
from Valeport Instruments.
It has all the features of Valeport Terminal including data logging, wizard based instrument
configuration, file downloads, multiple port connections and TCP-IP serial connection for use over
internet connections.

4.1 Home ToolBar

The Home toolbar gives access to graphing and file management tools. Data from recorded files
and downloaded files can be loaded and viewed as tables and graphs.

4.1.1 File Manager

In DataLog X2 a file is either a recorded data file from real-time connection, or a downloaded file
from an instrument. Downloaded files and recorded files are automatically loaded into the file
manager window.

Previously downloaded or recorded files can be added by clicking on the button

Files will be sorted in the order that they are added. The select button activates or deactivates the
file.

4.1.1.1 Workspaces
A workspace is a saved configuration of files, graphs and tables. When the workspace is loaded, it
will automatically load the files and create the graphs and tables saved in the workspace.

4.1.2 Time Series Chart

A time series chart can be for single parameter or multiple parameters. Time is always on the X
axis. If multiple parameters are selected then multiple Y axes will be displayed.

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4.1.3 Profile Chart

A profile chart can show a single or multiple

parameters plotted against depth/pressure.
Depth/Pressure is always on a reversed Y
axis.

4.1.4 Scatter Chart

A scatter chart allows one

parameter to be plotted against
another. A good example of this is
T-S plot traditionally used in
oceanography to identify water
masses.
Temperature is show here on the
Y axis with Salinity plotted on the
X axis.

4.1.5 Polar Chart

Polar Charts can be used to display vector type data with a magnitude + direction. eg. water
current direction and speed or wind speed and direction.

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4.1.6 Terminal Window

The terminal window shows any comms between the insturment and DataLog X2. It can be used to
manually interact with the instrument. It gives access to all the functionality of Terminal X2

4.1.7 Table View

The Table view shows the data contained in the file currently highlighted in the File Manager.

Greyed out data is data that has been filtered using the Filtering Tools available in the Chart
Toolbar

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4.2 Instrument ToolBar

The instrument toolbar gives access to a range of functionality for connecting, configuring and
downloading data from a Valeport Instrument

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4.2.1 Establish a connection

The connection wizard is shard with DataLog X2
There are two methods of establishing a connection. When the instrument type is known and when
a generic serial connection is required.

Clicking on the connect icon will

bring up the connection wizard.
The instrument type can be
selected from the drop down list.
The connection settings will
default to the factory settings for
that instrument. If these have
been changed by the user it may
be necessary to change these.

Alternatively, set the connection

up using the settings toolbar.
Once the appropriate port and
baud rate settings are selected,
press the connect icon to
establish a connection
To establish TCP-IP serial
connection, select TCP-IP port
from the drop down menu,
Enter the IP address and port in
the Host settings

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Once the connection is established, the status bar will show the connection details and any
communications will be shown in the window.
Commands can be issued via typing directly into the command window or via the command
toolbar.
The command toolbar stores a history of issued commands.
The status toolbar shows the amount of data received, sent and the received rate of data.

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4.2.2 Configure an Instrument

The configuration wizard is shared with DataLog X2.
The configuration wizard is instrument specific and the options given will depend on the instrument
connected, the example given here is for a MiniSVP.

Clicking on the configure tool will bring up the

configuration wizard.

Select the instrument type and the connection

settings will be set to the factory default for this
instrument. They can be altered if required.

Select the comm port the instrument is

connected to and click next.

At the next window, set the timeout setting for

interrupting the instrument.
If attempting to connect to an instrument
operating in Burst Mode, the timeout should be
set to greater than the burst interval.
When Next is clicked the configuration wizard will
attempt to interrupt the instrument and read out
the current configuration.

If the wizard fails to interrupt the instrument, then

check the connection settings and retry.
If the instrument is successfully interrupted,
commands and responses should be visible in
the command window behind the configuration
wizard.

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The first wizard window shows information about

the instrument. Boxes are greyed out as
information cannot be changed by the user.

The next screen allows the pressure sensor to be

configured.
Output units can be set and the Tare setting can
be configured.
To set a manual Tare, enter the required figure in
the box.
To take a measured Tare, press the Set Tare
Button.
The following dialog will pop-up.

The Latitude value is used to convert pressure to

depth. An approximate value can be used for the
operational area.

If the instrument being configured has a Real

Time Clock, the option to sync it to PC time is
available.

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Header is a free text field that will be inserted into

the header of every recorded file.
Sampling modes will depend on the instrument
connected.

The final screen will show a summary of the

commands that will be sent to the instrument.

If settings have not been changed, then no

commands will be shown and the finish button is
greyed out.
Simply type a # into the command window and
the Finish button will be available.

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Once the configuration is completed, the

instrument will be in a paused (‘interrupted’) state
and, therefore, will require prompting from the
user to set it running. This can be achieve in one
of 3 ways:
1. Select the RUN button in the instrument tab of
DataLog X2 (See image).
2. Enter the command #028 in the Terminal
window.
3. Disconnect, then reconnect the
Power/Comms cable to activate the
instrument.

4.2.3 Download a File

The download wizard is shared with DataLog X2, it operates in the same way as in Terminal with
the addition that any downloaded files are automatically loaded into the File Manager.

Clicking on the download icon invokes the

Download Wizard. As with all wizards the first
stage is to identify the connected insturment
and comms settings.

Ensure the instrument is switched on and

connected. Extend the interrupt timeout if the
unit is operating in burst mode (or cycle the
power to the instrument)

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Location to download files to can be defined

here. Sub folders by instrument and date will
automatically created.
For instruments that support individual file
downloads (mini and 400 series), a file list with
check boxes will be displayed.
For older instruments such as the model
106/108/308 and the model 740, the entire
memory has to be downloaded in one
A status window will show the progress of the
download and estimated completion time.

.
Files can be deleted by clicking on the bin icon.
There is no recycle bin. If the file is deleted
from the instrument it is gone forever

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4.2.4 Record a File

The recording wizard in DataLog X2 differs from the recording wizard in Terminal X2. Rather than
just recording any data incoming on the serial port, DataLog X2 will interpret and parse the data
into the current workspace to allow real-time data to be displayed and potted using the charting
tools available on the Home Toolbar

Real time data can be logged to

file with the Recording wizard.
As with the other wizards, set
up the instrument type and
communications settings.

If the instrument is not listed,

then a 'Generic Instrument' can
be selected from the dropdown
and suitable comms settings
entered.

The next screen sets the

interrupt settings, selects the
incoming Data format and adds
the ability to filter the incoming
string.

If the data format is not known,

select generic instrument, the
next screen will allow the format
to be defined.

Filtering is also available. For

example, if an instrument such
as the TideMaster is outputting
multiple NMEA strings such as
$PVTM1 for met, and $PVTMA
for Tide, the start filter can be
set to $PVTMA to only log the
tide data.

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If the data format outputted by

the instrument is recognised,
the columns of data should
automatically populate.

If Generic format has been

selected in the previous screen,
the delimters, columns names
and units can be defined.

For data recorded on

instruments without a Real
Time Clock, there is the option
to append a timestamp to each
record.

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Files will be saved to the

selected location. Files can be
automatically named,
incremented and numbered.

Data will continue to be

recorded until the record button
is clicked again.

4.2.5 Instrument Tools

The instrument tools can be used a
shortcut to carry out task on a connected
instrument such as interupting a running
intrument, set a pressure Tare, clearing
the memory and setting the instrument
into Run mode.
For certain instruments such as the
model 740 that require site calibrations,
the calibrate button will be available.

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4.3 Chart ToolBar

The Chart Toolbar allows for some basic filtering to be applied to the datasets in the workspace.
Date and Depth filters can be applied using the toolbar buttons, One additional filter can be added
using the Add button. This brings up the filter dialogue where the parameter to filter with can be
selected and upper/lower limits set.

To clear the filter, click the clear button.

4.4 Recording Toolbar

The Recording toolbar becomes active when the Record button on the Home Toolbar is clicked.
Clicking the record button will activate the Recording Wizard.

The recording toolbar can be used to manage incoming data. The toolbar informs on the location
that files are being saved to, the file increment and the port settings of the attached instrument.
When DataLog X2 is actively recording data, a new file can be started by pressing the next file
button.

This is will also have the effect of resetting any graphs or charts currently active.

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5 Tutorials
5.1 Configure a Model 106 Current Meter
Configuration of a Model 106 current meter is via the configuration wizard, this can be accessed
via the Instrument ToolBar.

Clicking on the Configure button will invoke the configuration wizard.

Select Model 106 Current Meter from

the dropdown menu.
This will populate the connection
settings with the default setting for a
Model 106.
Select the COM port that the instrument
is connected to.
Click Next.

This will set the interrupt timeouts for

the instrument. As default DataLog X2
will attempt to interrupt an instrument
for 60s.
If the instrument is not currently
connected to the PC, or the seawater
switch is not connected if using an older
model, do so now and click next.
If the interrupt is successful, then
commands should be displayed bottom
left being sent to the instrument.
If no connection is established, check
connections and the correct com port
/baud rate is being used and try again.

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DataLog X2 will read the current setting

of the instrument and display on screen.
Settings that are greyed out, are factory
set and cannot be changed by the user

The instruments internal clock can be

manually set, or synced to the PC time.
This will be in the time zone that the PC
is currently set to.

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Sample Period and Averaging Period

can be set.
The combination of these two will
determine how often the Model 106 will
log and output data.
Sample Period is how long the 106
counts impeller revolutions for. This is
set to a minimum of 3 seconds.
Average Period is how many Sample
Periods are averaged before a data
point is recorded or output.
I.E
Sample Period = 3s
Average Period = 1
Data recorded once every 3s
Sample Period = 3s
Average Period = 20
Data recorded once every 60s.

The final screen shows the commands

to be sent to the instrument. If no
changes have been made to the
instrument setup, then no commands
will be shown here.
Manual commands can be added here,
for example if you want to put the
instrument straight into run mode, then
add #028 to the list.

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The final screen shows the commands

to be sent to the instrument. If no
changes have been made to the
instrument setup, then no commands
will be shown here.
Manual commands can be added here,
for example if you want to put the
instrument straight into run mode, then
add #028 to the list.
Alternatively, click finish to apply setup
commands, and then start the model
106 running by using the Instrument
Tools run button

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5.2 Calibrate a 740 Tide Gauge

There are two routes to calibrate a 740 tide gauge in DataLog X2, it will appear as part of the
configuration wizard while configuring a model 740, or can be directly accessed via the Instrument
Tools Toolbar. To access via the Instrument Tools section, a connection will first have to be
established with the Model 740.

There are three options for the

calibration of a Model 740.
1: No calibration
2: Site Calibration - A site
specific calibration is calculated
by measured the pressure at
known high and low tide heights.
See Model 740 manual or
TideMaster manual for more
detail on the operation procedure
used to carry this out. Height can
be output in metres or feet.
3: User Calibration - a datum
offset and gain factor is manually
applied.

Selecting the Site Calibration

method activates the window
shown.
Select the required units, enter
the known tide heights and click
the << button to measure the
pressure at that height. 60s of
pressure data will be averaged.

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If a User Calibration is selected,

the option to choose output units
and enter and offset and gain
factor are given.
Offset is the height of the
pressure transducer above or
below a known datum point IE
Chart Datum or Lowest
Astronomical Tide.
Gain is the factor applied to
compensate for the density of
the water in the pressure
conversion to depth.

Once the calibration method has been completed, click on next to commit settings to the model
740.

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5.3 Calculated Density and Salinity

By uploading a data set that contains Sound Velocity, Pressure and Temperature DataLog x2 will
automatically calculate the Practical Salinity and from that Density at each point in the profile using
Valeport's proprietary computational techniques.
Salinity is calculated to an accuracy of ±0.05 PSU and Density to an accuracy of ±0.05kg/m 3

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