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The following manuals are in pdf format, viewable using Adobe Acrobat, or Preview in Mac OS X.
User manual for the SediMeter software.
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SediMeter Software ver. 1 Manual [572 kB]
SediMeter Software ver. 2 Manual [2 MB]
User manual for the SediMeter instrument. In applicable parts it is also relevant for the LogDator loggers.
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SediMeter Instrument Manual (firmware rev. 1) [5.8 MB]
SediMeter Instrument Manual (firmware rev. 2) [2.9 MB]
All software on this page is offered for free. Use it at your own risk. The applications require a LabVIEW runtime engine from National Instruments, NI. The installer includes a free runtime engine. If you have LabVIEW, or the runtime engine, you only need the application.
Instrument control and data analysis software for the SediMeter and LogDator. From version 2, corresponding to firmware rev. 2, the software is available in the shop.
Improvements:
Improvements:
Improvements:
Features:
OS: Made for Windows XP, tested on Vista, should also work on 2000
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Complete installers include LabView runtime engine, VISA drivers, and USB driver. Application only installers are much smaller and can be used when upgrading, provided there is no major change in LabView version.
| Version | Complete Installer | Application-Only Installer |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | SediMeter 1.2 All | SediMeter 1.2 |
| 1.0.1 | SediMeter 1.0.1 All | SediMeter 1.0.1 |
Installation
1. Unpack the zip file
2. Run SediMeterInstaller.exe (the installer application is from National Instruments)
3. Run CP210xVCPInstaller.exe located in folder Windows_2K_XP_S2K3_Vista (this installs the drivers required for connecting a SediMeter to the computer; the installer and drivers come from Silicon Labs)
4. Restart
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Start SediMeter.exe from the desktop or from the Start menu. Most features are accessible even without having a SediMeter connected, for evaluation of the software. Use Windows standard tools if you decide to uninstall the software again.
File extensions
The following extensions are used by the SediMeter software:
| Extension | Creator | Use | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| .sm3 | SediMeter.exe ver. 2 | Measurement data from one to 255 instruments | Contains converted measurement data |
| .sm2 | SediMeter.exe ver. 1 | Measurement data from one to 255 instruments | Contains raw measurement data (ver. 2 can read these files, too) |
| .LD2 | LogDator or SediMeter | Measurement data from one instrument | Used on MMC and SD cards, the software can only import these files |
| .smcc | SediMeter.exe | Calibration coefficients | Used for converting data for display and analysis |
| .smnt | SediMeter.exe | Network definition | Instrument network IDs, and optional geographical coordinates, for real-time monitoring |
This application (which at present only exists in a Spanish version) is intended to edit files from an echo-sounder (e.g. from Specialty Devices, SDI).
FixFiles provides the following functions:
OS: Made for Windows XP (expected to also work on 2000 and Vista)
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Present version: 0.1, fix 0, build 0
FixFilesInstaller.zip complete with LabVIEW 8.5 Runtime Engine [52.4 MB]
FixFiles.zip application only [452 kB]
(if you have LabVIEW or the runtime engine already installed)
Limitations
1. The removal of a file header is not implemented--the files must have no header when being opened.
2. The number of points that can be shown in 3D is memory limited--application freeze will result if trying to display files with more than some tens of thousands to millions of points, depending on computer configuration.
3. The two coordinate columns must come before the elevation (or depth) column.
4. There must be 3 or 4 columns only, neither more nor less.
5. The recalculation of elevation is intended for elevations (positive up), not depths (positive down)--although it might work also for depths if the correct signs are given to the parameters (use at your own risk).
Known bugs
1. When opening a new export file from file -> Select Export File... the program reverses to the previous file (defined when starting the application).
Workaround: stop the application with the escape key, restart it by pressing the arrow or using operation -> Run, and select the desired export file. You will then have to re-open the data file.
2. After correcting one file the automatic filter switch becomes dimmed. When opening a new file with the Open (Abrir) command, the switch remains dimmed.
Workaround: Press the Reset button (or Edit->Undo).
USB drivers for the SediMeter LogDator are included in the SediMeter installer above. However, if there is a new driver available and you want to install just that, use this direct link to Silicon Labs:
CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port Drivers
Note that although the USB drivers are available for Macintosh and Linux as well, the SediMeter software was not designed to run on either of those platforms.
LabView Run-Time Engine 8.5 is included in the installer, but in case you want to download it separately, here are the links.
LabView for Windows 2000/Vista/XP
LabView for Mac OS X (see note)
LabView for Linux (see note)
Note that although LabView is available for Macintosh and Linux as well, the SediMeter software was not designed to run on either of those platforms. However, they may be useful for remote viewing and manipulating in a web browser (though SediMeter 1.0.1 only supports an image interface that does not require any special plug-in for viewing).
Excel spreadsheet for estimating battery and memory use based on logging interval and duration. There is one sheet for using the built-in 2 MB memory, and another one for using a memory card. A realistic value for the idle current of the memory card is given, but if you have specifications for a specific card, use that instead. The charge required for writing a record to memory contributes very little, so that value is fixed in the spreadsheet. The LogDator will work somewhat longer since it lacks the power-consuming the sedimeter sensor. Our optional analog sensors have low power demands, but sensors with built-in amplifiers can draw a sigificant current and require a long time for stabilization (seconds rather than milliseconds). Use a safety margin when planning based on the value from this estimate.
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File format and the communication protocol are detailed in this manual. The intended audience include those who plan to interface a third party smart sensor (or collection of sensors connected to one controller) as a slave in a LogDator network.
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LogDator Communication Manual ver. 2 [228 kB]
You may install and use these applications, but you may not distribute them - instead refer to this download site. All copyrights reserved by Lindorm or the respective originator.