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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 manuals for SediMeter and LogDator.
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Latest
SediMeter User Guide 2.3 (firmware rev. 2.3) [0.3 MB]
SediMeter User Reference 2.3 (firmware rev. 2.3) [3 MB]
LogDator Buoy User Guide (firmware rev. 2.1) [1.6 MB]
Older
SediMeter User Reference 2 (firmware rev. 2) [2.9 MB]
SediMeter Instrument Manual (firmware rev. 1) [5.8 MB]
SediMeter.exe is an instrument control and data analysis software for the SediMeter and LogDator. The software is free and allows viewing of data. To communicate with instruments or to recalibrate instruments, passwords must be purchased. Use a software that has the same first digit as the instrument firmware, and a second digit that is equal or higher than the second digit of the firmware.
This version uses LabView RunTime 2011 which means that it is fully Windows 7 compatible (version 2.3.2 still used version 8.6 and there was one feature that did not work, the wave period estimation). It is also the first version to support wireless telemetry. Using license-free radios it is possible to have real-time monitoring without the need for cables.
Improvements:
All users of SediMeters (from firmware rev 1.1) are recommended to upgrade to this version, since the bottom level detection algorithm has been significantly improved.
Improvements:
Users of version 2.3 who make use of the SD/MMC memory card should upgrade to version 2.3.1.
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Use with instruments that have firmware rev. 2.3. These are calibrated without the holder tube, for maximal turbidity resolution when the turbidity profile is the main measuring objective. When using these in a holder tube, click the new button in the data view window and a correction will be applied, so that the bottom level can be estimated correctly.
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OS: Made for Windows XP, tested on Vista, should also work on 2000. Version 2.1 has been tested in Windows 7 and appears fully functional except that the frequency analysis of burst data does not work (which only affects wave analysis).
| Version | Complete Installer | Application-Only Installer |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | SediMeter 2.5 | SediMeter 2.5 |
| 2.3.2 | SediMeter 2.3.2 | SediMeter 2.3.2 |
| 2.3.1 | SediMeter 2.3.1 | SediMeter 2.3.1 |
| 2.3 | SediMeter 2.3 | SediMeter 2.3 |
| 2.2 | SediMeter 2.2 | SediMeter 2.2 |
| 2.1 | SediMeter 2.1 | |
| 1.2 | SediMeter 1.2 (includes USB driver) | SediMeter 1.2 |
| 1.0.1 | SediMeter 1.0.1 (includes USB driver) | SediMeter 1.0.1 |
Installation
1. Unpack the zip file
2. Run Setup.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
Use
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 |
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
1. Unpack the zip fileNote 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.
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.