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SWiFT SVP Sound Velocity and Temperature Profiler Operating Manual Document Ref: 660047 1a Date: 15/01/2016 This document was prepared by the staff of Valeport Limited, the Company, and is the property of the Company, which also owns the copyright therein. All rights conferred by the law of the copyright and by virtue of international copyright conventions are reserved to the Company. This document must not be copied, reprinted or reproduced in any material form, either wholly or in part, and the contents of this document, and any method or technique available therefrom, must not be disclosed to any other person whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Company. Valeport Limited, St Peters Quay, Tel: +44 (0)1803 869292 Totnes, email: [email protected] Devon, TQ9 5EW Web: www.valeport.co.uk United Kingdom As part of our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to alter, without prior notice, all specifications, designs, prices and conditions of supply for all our equipment.

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SWiFT SVP

Sound Velocity and Temperature Profiler

Operating Manual

Document Ref: 660047 1a

Date: 15/01/2016

This document was prepared by the staff of Valeport Limited, the Company, and is the property of the

Company, which also owns the copyright therein. All rights conferred by the law of the copyright and by

virtue of international copyright conventions are reserved to the Company. This document must not be

copied, reprinted or reproduced in any material form, either wholly or in part, and the contents of this

document, and any method or technique available therefrom, must not be disclosed to any other person

whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Company.

Valeport Limited,

St Peters Quay, Tel: +44 (0)1803 869292

Totnes, email: [email protected]

Devon, TQ9 5EW Web: www.valeport.co.uk

United Kingdom

As part of our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to alter, without prior notice, all

specifications, designs, prices and conditions of supply for all our equipment.

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Table of Contents

........................................................................................................... 4SWiFT SVP - Sound Velocity Profiler

........................................................................................................... 5Sensors

.................................................................................................................................... 5Sound Velocity Measurement

.................................................................................................................................... 5Temperature

.................................................................................................................................... 5Pressure Sensor

.................................................................................................................................... 5Conductivity

.................................................................................................................................... 6Salinity

.................................................................................................................................... 6Density

........................................................................................................... 7Physical Characteristics

.................................................................................................................................... 7Dimensions

........................................................................................................... 8Communications

.................................................................................................................................... 8Logged Data Format

.................................................................................................................................... 10Real Time Data Format

.................................................................................................................................... 11Interfacing to a PC

.................................................................................................................................... 13Configuration

........................................................................................................... 14Rechargeable Battery

.................................................................................................................................... 15Charging

.................................................................................................................................... 16Charging from a Laptop USB Port

.................................................................................................................................... 16Battery Life Expectancy

.................................................................................................................................... 16Lithium Ion Battery Certification

........................................................................................................... 17Operation

.................................................................................................................................... 18Operational Modes

.................................................................................................................................... 18Tare

.................................................................................................................................... 18Care and Maintenance

........................................................................................................... 19Software

.................................................................................................................................... 19SWiFT DataLog x2

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.................................................................................................................................... 28Valeport SWiFT iOS App

........................................................................................................... 33CE Marking

........................................................................................................... 34Ordering and Part Numbers

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SWiFT SVP - Sound Velocity Profiler

Designed from the outset with the intention of a seamless work flow, the SWiFT has integral GPS

to geolocate every profile. Data can be easily and quickly downloaded, rev iewed and

translated to common SVP formats wirelessly v ia Bluetooth Smart using the SWiFT App on iOS

devices or conventional RS232 serial cable. Data can be instantly shared v ia FTP, email and

cloud serv ices.

Using Lithium Ion rechargeable battery technology the SWiFT is equipped for up to a week's

field operations, with easy charging v ia USB the SWiFT SVP is Intended for coastal, harbour and

inland hydrographic survey use and offers the highest quality sound velocity profiles in a

compact, robust and portable package.

Key Features

Self contained, sound velocity, temperature

and pressure profiling system

­ From measured observations

Salinity, Conductiv ity and Density

can be calculatedLithium Ion rechargeable batteries

Survey grade observations

LED symbols to identify:

­ Instrument status

­ Battery Status

­ GPS Status

­ Bluetooth StatusBluetooth connectivity to iPad/iPhone App.

Android devices to follow

GPS Geo-Location and time

Everything you need for a day's operations in

the box

Deployment weight that will not interfere with

sensor performance

Applications

A shallow water, self contained Sound Speed

profiler possible applications include:

1. Coastal, harbour and inland hydrographic

survey

2. Sound velocity profiling

a. Single Beam echo-sounder

b. Multi-Beam echo-sounder

c. USBL

d. Imaging sonar

3. Lakes, reservoir and river studies

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Sensors

Sound Velocity Measurement

Utilising Valeport's latest design for the world's most accurate sound velocity sensor, each

measurement is made using a single pulse of sound travelling over a precisely known distance,

so is independent of the inherent calculation errors present in CTD calculated data. Valeport's

unique digital signal processing technique virtually eliminates signal noise, and gives almost

instantaneous response; the digital measurement is also entirely linear, giving predictable

performance under all conditions.

Range: 1375 - 1900m/s

Resolution: 0.001m/s

Accuracy: ±0.020m/s

Acoustic Frequency: 2.5MHz

Temperature

The SWiFT is fitted with an accurate Platinum Resistance Thermometer (PRT) temperature sensor

Type: PRT

Range: -5°C to +35°C

Accuracy: ±0.01°C

Resolution: 0.001°C

Pressure Sensor

The SWiFT is supplied with either a 100m or 200m rated piezo-resistive pressure transducer

Type: Strain Gauge

Accuracy: ±0.05% range

Resolution: 0.001% range

Conductivity

From directly measured sound velocity, temperature and pressure, SWiFT calculates Conductivity

using a proprietary Valeport algorithm developed from extensive laboratory and fieldwork.

Type: Calculated

Range: xx mS/cm to xx mS/cm

Accuracy: ±0.0x mS/cm

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Resolution: 0.001 mS/cm

Salinity

From directly measured sound velocity, temperature and pressure, SWiFT calculates Salinity using a

proprietary Valeport algorithm developed from extensive laboratory and fieldwork.

Type: Calculated

Range: xx PSU to xx PSU

Accuracy: ±0.05 PSU

Resolution: 0.001 PSU

Density

From directly measured sound velocity, temperature and pressure, Density is calculated using a

proprietary Valeport algorithm developed from extensive laboratory and field work.

Type: Calculated

Range: xx mS/cm to xx mS/cm

Accuracy: ±0.0x mS/cm

Resolution: 0.001 mS/cm

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Physical Characteristics

Housing & Bulkhead: Titanium

Deployment Weight: Stainless Steel

Depth Rating: 200m (Titanium)

200m (Acetal)

Weight:

Titanium Housing

2.0kg (in air) / 0.9kg (in water)

3.0kg (in air) /1.8kg (in water)

with optional Deployment Weight

Dimensions

Please refer to factory for detailed dimensions if required.

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Communications

The SWiFT is designed to communicate primarily through a Bluetooth interface but has cabled

RS232 comms capability as a fall back.

The Bluetooth module communicates with an App on iPad or iPhone and can be used with

Valeport's DataLog x2 in the same way. If Bluetooth is not available the RS232 comms cable

can be used directly with DataLog x2.

Baud Rate: 230400

Protocol: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity, No flow control

Logged Data Format

SWiFT produces raw data files in a binary format to speed up down load to either DataLog x2 or

the SWiFT App.

Once translated to a readable form the file has the following format:

Example: *.vpd format

[Application]Name=swift

Title=swift

Version=Unknown

[Header]Count=24

Instrument=SWIFT SVP

Device_Series=SWIFT

Device_Type=SVP

Serial_Number=46236

Firmware=0650724A1 Jul 24 2015 09:04

Sampling_Mode=SMARTPROFILE

Sampling_Rate=32 Hz

Sampling_Period=

Average_Type=

Average_Period=

File_Number=

Site_Info=

Latitude=50.3462371826172

Longitude=-4.13151168823242

Density=

Gravity=

Battery=3.56399989128113

Pressure_Tare=10.0897665023804

Pressure_Tare_Mode=

Pressure_Tare_Time=

Time_Stamp=2015/07/28 10:54:36.000

Time_Interval=0.03125

Logger_Firmware=

Battery Remaining=14.245454788208

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[Columns]Count=6

Date/Time=Date/Time;;

Sound Velocity=Float;ms-1;

Pressure=Float;dBar;

Temperature=Float;DegC;

Salinity=Float;PSU;

Density=Float;kg/m3;

[Data]

Date/Time Sound Velocityms-1

PressuredBar

TemperatureDegC

SalinityPSU

Densitykg/m3

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2015/07/28 10:54:37.812 1507.735 3.017 15.764 33.785 1024.866

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2015/07/28 10:54:38.875 1507.749 5.055 15.775 33.740 1024.829

2015/07/28 10:54:39.156 1507.753 5.507 15.758 33.782 1024.865

2015/07/28 10:54:39.438 1507.665 6.034 15.765 33.680 1024.785

2015/07/28 10:54:40.000 1507.637 6.968 15.715 33.777 1024.871

2015/07/28 10:54:40.031 1507.636 7.054 15.720 33.761 1024.858

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2015/07/28 10:54:41.094 1507.470 8.528 15.553 34.047 1025.116

2015/07/28 10:54:41.500 1507.486 9.043 15.498 34.203 1025.247

2015/07/28 10:54:41.875 1507.189 9.549 15.420 34.151 1025.225

2015/07/28 10:54:42.219 1506.967 10.002 34.302 34.302 1025.370

2015/07/28 10:54:42.594 1506.939 10.501 34.622 34.622 1025.646

2015/07/28 10:54:43.000 1506.949 11.016 34.748 34.748 1025.752

2015/07/28 10:54:43.531 1506.963 11.510 34.861 34.861 1025.848

2015/07/28 10:54:44.188 1506.968 12.030 34.896 34.896 1025.878

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Profile Format TranslationOnce downloaded from the SWiFT SVP profiles can be converted in DataLog x2 into common

exchange formats. The following profile formats are available in the iOS App:

Kongsberg: .asvp format

Hypack: .vel format

Comma separated: .csv format

Reson Velocity Profile: .log format

Reson Simplified Profile: .svp format

ELAC: .sva format

In addition DataLog x2 offers the following additional formats:

AML

AML (csv)

If the format you require is not available then contact [email protected]

Real Time Data Format

When operating in continuous mode and connected by Bluetooth the SWiFT will output the

following data format:

Example:

$PVSVP,20150521,150715,0.00,m/s,10.31,dBar,23.87,DegC,3863,3863,*6A

Where:

$PVSVP Identifier

20150521 Date: YYYYMMDD

150715 Time: hhmmss

0.00 Sound Velocity Value

m/s Sound Velocity Units

10.31 Pressure Value

dBar Pressure Units

23.87 Temperature Value

DegC Temperature Units

3863 Status

3863 Status

*6A Checksum

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Interfacing to a PC

There are two methods of connecting a SWiFT to a PC:

1. A wired connection using the supplied USB cable

2. Bluetooth if the PC supports it natively or with the supplied USB key.

USB CommsThe SWiFT contains a USB-Serial FDTI chip. When the SWiFT is first plugged into the USB port of a

PC it will install the relevant FTDI drivers.

Note:

If automatic installation does not work, drivers can be found in the DataLog x2 folder on the

supplied USB key

The SWiFT will be assigned a comm port (e.g. comm 10) and on every subsequent connection it

will retain this port.

To find out the comm port of a connected SWiFT, access the devices and printers selection from

Windows Control Panel.

In the Unspecified section you will find “SWiFT SVP xxxxx” where xxxxx is the serial number.

Right click and select Properties, next select the Hardware tab and you will see the assigned

comm port.

DataLog x2 will then be able to communicate with and configure the SWiFT SVP using the

configured comm port.

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Bluetooth CommunicationSWiFT is fitted with a Bluetooth 4.0 LE chip. This allows short range wireless comms with a hand

held device running the Valeport SWiFT App. Using the App will allow the instrument to be

configured and recorded data downloaded.

The reliable range of the Bluetooth comms is 5 to 10m.

The SWiFT is supplied with a LAIRD BT900-US Bluetooth Key. This is preloaded with custom software

to enable it to communicate reliably with the SWiFT and each Key is pre-paired to the SWiFT that

it is supplied with. The pairing can be updated using DataLog x2.

Note: the SWiFT will not communicate with built in Windows Bluetooth or any other type ofBluetooth LE Key.

If the supplied Key is lost or damaged, it can be replaced with another Laird key, however you

will need to contact [email protected] for information on how to configure it to work

with your SWiFT. Alternatively contact Valeport for the supply of a new Key.

The Laird USB Key will install as a USB serial port and will be assigned a comm port (e.g. comm

10) and on every subsequent connection it will retain this comm port.

After the first installation, the key will need to be removed and re-inserted to activate the SWiFTautomatic connection process.

To find out the comm port of the Laird Key, access the devices and printers selection from

Windows Control Panel.

In the Unspecified section you will find “FT232R USB UART".

Right click and select Properties, next select the Hardware tab and you will see the assigned

comm port.

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The Laird Key is configured to automatically establish a connection to its paired SWiFT whenever

it comes into range. The Key scans every 30 seconds so may take up to 30 seconds to connect

after the SWiFT is switched on or comes into range.

When the connection is established, the Bluetooth symbol on the SWiFT end cap will turn from

green to blue. DataLog x2 will then be able to communicate and configure the SWiFT SVP over

Bluetooth using the configured comm port.

Configuration

Configure the SWiFT using the configuration wizard in DataLog x2, or the hand held device App.

See Software section

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Rechargeable Battery

The SWiFT SVP is fitted with a battery with the following characteristics:

Battery: Internal, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Capacity 12Ah

Charging: USB

1.5A Charger that is supplied

0.5A Laptop USB port

Battery Life: Up to 5 operational days from a fully charged pack

As the battery becomes discharged the SWiFT status LEDs will change from:

Green More than 24 hours and up to 60 operational hours

Amber less than 24 hours but more than 12 hours

Red Less than 12 operational hours

The actual number of operational hours can vary from one project scenario to another.

Environmental factors have to be taken into account as well as the age of the battery, the

time the SWiFT is switched on as well as the time in the water all have to be taken into

consideration.

Below is a table of the current drawn by the SWiFT in various modes:

Mode Bluetooth GPS Current mA

Running on the surface ON ON 110

Running on the surface Connected ON 116

Interrupted Connected ON 112

Running sub surface OFF OFF 55

Sleep OFF OFF 0.5

Note that there is still current drawn when the SWiFT is switched off or in Sleep Mode and that

the current drawn is considerably less when sub surface recording sound velocity, pressure and

temperature data but the GPS and Bluetooth are off. The GPS and Bluetooth are disabled as

the pressure reading passes a trigger value, by default this is 0.5m but can be set by the

operator.

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Charging

The battery pack is supplied with a dedicated USB charging and data download interface

cable. In order to gain access to the charging socket the locking nut and suspension spar must

be removed. Pay special attention to the O ring seals during disassembly and most importantly

reassembly to insure a fully water tight seal.

The supplied USB charger is capable of charging the battery with a 1.5 A current.

The battery pack has intelligent charging and discharge circuitry. There is no 'memory' to the

pack so partial charging sessions will not reduce the capacity or life of the pack. The capacity

of the pack will, however, reduce with age.

It is advised that the SWiFT battery is never allowed to become fully discharged. In a fully

discharged state the battery is open circuit. In order to reduce the chances of battery

becoming fully discharged the SWiFT will disable all sensors with 1 hour's operational charge left.

From disabling the sensors you have approximately 100 hours to start a charging session to

prevent the battery becoming open circuit.

If the battery is completely discharged and, therefore, open circuit it will take 50 minutes, using

the supplied 1.5A charger, to start taking on a charge.

If charged for 1 hour from a near flat but not an open circuit state, using the supplied 1.5A

charger, the battery will take on a charge that will allow the SWiFT to operate for

approximately 12 hours.

It will take approximately 12 hours, using the supplied 1.5A charger, to fully charge the battery

from a near flat but not open circuit state.

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Charging from a Laptop USB Port

A typical Laptop USB port is rated to supply up to 0.5A for charging.

Any charging operation will take approximately three (3) times longer than if the supplied 1.5A

rated charger is used as described above.

Battery Life Expectancy

The batteries installed in the SWiFT will loose capacity over time. Lithium-ion batteries use the

movement of ion particles to create and store an electrical charge. Eventually these ion

particles are trapped and can no longer move around. The batteries then lose their capacity to

store energy. The factors that affect battery life are the number of charge\discharging cycles,

completely discharging the battery, extreme temperatures, and the way the unit is stored.

Under normal operational conditions the SWiFT battery pack should offer a practical, usable

capacity for a period in excess of 4 years.

Lithium Ion Battery Certification

Note: As certified above the SWiFT SVP rechargeable, Lithium Ion battery is not subject to any

shipping restriction.

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Operation

SWiFT is switched on and off by a quarter turn of the ring surrounding the deployment spar end

cap. The turn can be in either direction

The SWiFT is supplied with an optional sinker weight fitted. If not required or to reduce shipping

weight this weight can be removed - a Hex key is provided.

The supplied deployment line is included for your convenience and is unterminated at either

end. If you choose to use it please ensure any knots tied are fit for purpose and that the free

end is securely tied off before you deploy.

Operational Status

The operational status LED will be solid green when the unit is switched on and not interrupted,

that is, is not in a command mode.

When the unit is on but interrupted the Operational status LED will flash green.

If in an 'interrupted' state and no commands are received after 5 minutes the instrument will

automatically leave the configuration status and start operating again.

GPS Status

When the unit is switched on the GPS will immediately search for time and position data - the

LED will flash green unit a fix is acquired.

Once a position is acquired it will not be updated until the unit has been deployed and started

logging or the power is cycled.

If a fix is not acquired, the unit can be deployed but no position information will be recorded in

the data file.

NB: The GPS will not be powered when the comms cable is plugged in.

Battery Status

As the battery becomes discharged the status LED will change from:

Green More than 24 and up to 60 operational hours

Amber less than 24 but more than 12 operational hours

Red Less than 12 operational hours

If there is a fault with the battery then the LED will flash once a second in different colours.

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Bluetooth Status

Green Not Connected

Flashing Blue Connected and Transmitting

Solid Blue Connected

Operational Modes

Once the unit is switched on and ready for deployment the following criteria must be met

before logging will start:

Smart Profile Mode

Trip point has been reached (Smart Profile only).

Logging is stopped by turning off the instrument, Interrupting the instrument or, if in Smart Profile

mode, the pressure drops by the stop/step amount, that is, the SWiFT is being recovered. To start

a file the instrument should be switched on/off or set into run mode by using the iOS App or

DataLog x2.

Continuous Mode

This means that the USB cable must be removed.

A Valid position has been obtained. (This is NOT necessary for Continuous NO FIX mode). The

GPS LED will stop flashing.

Logging is stopped by turning off the instrument, Interrupting the instrument or, if in Smart Profile

mode, the pressure drops by the stop/step amount, that is, the SWiFT is being recovered.

Tare

The pressure Tare of the instrument is automatically updated and applied when a GPS fix is

obtained.

The Tare value used is applied to the recorded pressure data and the value used is stored in the

file header.

Care and Maintenance

SWiFT is a robust profiling sensor and will provide many years of reliable service.

The unit should be thoroughly clean and rinsed with fresh water before being returned to its

transit case, where it should be kept at all times when not in use.

Care should be taken when removing and replacing the deployment spar to gain access to

the charging and data port. The O rings included in the locking mechanism for the deployment

spar are an integral part of the system to keep the SWiFT watertight and should be kept in good

condition and checked for correct seating before reassembly.

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Software

SWiFT is supplied with two forms of software package - PC based DataLog x2 and hand held

device App.

DataLog x2 is a licence free generic suite of set up, logging and display modules for many

Valeport instruments.

The hand held device App is specific to the device and presently only available for iOS devices.

SWiFT DataLog x2

SWiFT is supplied with DataLog x2 Windows based PC software, for instrument setup, data

extraction and display.

A USB interface cable is supplied for both charging and data connectivity.

DataLog x2 can also operate with the SWiFT over a Bluetooth connection using the supplied

Bluetooth Transceiver.

Please see separate manual for details how to interface to and operate SWiFT with DataLog x2.

DataLog x2 is licence free.

Interface SWiFT to DataLog x2

->Connect

to interface the Instrument to DataLog x2

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Select SWiFT in the Type field and the

appropriate port etc..

If the SWiFT is in continuous mode you will immediately see data in the terminal window.

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Configure SWiFT for Deployment

Select "Configure" from the instrument Tab

Select the Type and Comms details

-> NextInterrupt: Generic Settings - leave as are.

Select whether you would like to Download /

Read / Open a Configuration

-> Next

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Instrument Details: Read Only

-> NextSite Information: Free text

Operation Mode: Smart Profiling \ Continuous

-> Next

If Profiling Mode has been set:

Start Depth: the depth at which the SWiFT will

start to record data

Depth Increment: at what depth increment

observations will be taken

Stop Step: the distance the SWiFT has to move

'up' before logging is stopped

-> Next

If Continuous Mode has been set:

Output Rate: select as required from the drop

down list

GPS Fix: Do you require a GPS fix before logging

commences

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Any changes to the program are listed here

-> Finish: will send required commands to

program the SWiFT

The required commands will be sent to the SWiFT, echoed in the terminal window.

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-> Run

will set the SWiFT into run mode. Do not deploy without setting the unit into run mode.

If you are using a cable, disconnect the SWiFT and replace the deployment spar and locking ring

being careful to insure that the O rings are correctly seated.

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Download Data to DataLog x2Once recovered the data from the SWiFT can be downloaded into DataLog x2 for further analysis

and export to a 3rd party system in a number of formats using the Export tools.

Select "Download" from the Instrument Tab.

Select Comms details as required

Leave the Interrupt settings as the are

-> Next

DataLog x2 will read the SWiFT file table

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Select a destination folder for your profile in the

Path field.

Select the file(s) you would like to download

and press finish.

Select the files you would like to delete and

press the dustbin icon.

Use the graphing tools to display your data.

Use the Export Tool to create profile files in different formats.

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-> Export

Select the Format you require and edit other

fields as required

->Next

Select your destination folder, File Name and

whether you would like to append into an

existing File.

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Valeport SWiFT iOS App

The Valeport SWiFT App is available from the App store. It should down loaded in the normal

way.

It uses a Bluetooth connection between the SWiFT and the hand held device. Please ensure

Bluetooth is enabled on your hand held device before attempting the pairing process.

Features:

- Sync recent data files

- Review data in Graphs

- View profile locations in Map View

- Configure Instrument settings

- Share via cloud services and email

The App is primarily designed to offload data from the instrument and display it before it is sent

on to a PC in one of a number of formats for more rigorous QC and upload to 3rd party

systems.

The App does have basic instrument setup capability.

On starting the App it will search for any SWiFT devices in range, automatically linking with any

known devices that will be listed.

Tap on "Discover SWiFT Devices" to initiate a

search.

Start up menu once a SWiFT has been

acquired

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Once a SWiFT has been acquired you will be able to:

1. Set up the App

Set up the App with data offload details

Email will be sent with the default email

address configured.

Dropbox/Google Drive will upload files to a

cloud service, an account will be needed. n

internet connection will be needed for all

upload options.

Tap "File Types" to select the format of

offloaded files

Set up the File Types to be offloaded and Tap

"Save"

All file types are preconfigured to output data

at 1m interval.

For more advanced export options, upload

the .vpd format to DataLog x2.

2. Set up the SWiFT:

Device Configuration - page 1 of 3

Information only

Device Configuration - page 2 of 3

Edit as required

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Any changes made on page 2 will be listed.

Tap "Write" to upload settings to the device

Before deploying the SWiFT Tap "Deploy SWiFT"

to program the device into run mode,

otherwise data will not be recorded on

deployment.

The green power icon on the SWiFT will

change from green flashing to green solid

once the instrument has been set into run

mode.

On recovery, the SWiFT will be automatically re-acquired and you will be able to:

1. Sync with and thereby offload recorded data from the SWiFT and view it in graphical form:

Tap "Sync" to down load all new data files

and confirm your action

Select History, from the top left menu button, to view a list of the data files. Tap on the file

you wish to see graphically - 6 plots are automatically generated for each profile data file.

Scroll through to see the data.

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Density and Salinity are calculated values.

Sound Velocity and Temperature against

depth

Depth in feet or metres - select using the top

right menu button

Combined Sound Velocity and Temperature

against Depth

Combined Sound Speed and Depth Time

Series

Combined Temperature and Depth Time

Series

Combined Density and Salinity against Depth

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To share the profile(s), tap the share icon

on the top right of the screen.

This will open the sharing page where comms

can be setup or preconfigured options can

be selected.

NB: An internet connection is required forsharing profiles

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CE Marking

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Ordering and Part Numbers

Systems are supplied as follows:

Part No.DESCRIPTION

Basic Instruments

0660047 - XX

SWIFT SVP Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 200m

Fitted with

25mm Carbon composite time of flight SV sensor

0.05% FS, 10bar pressure sensor

PRT temperature sensor

Bluetooth connectivity

GPS module

Re-chargeable battery pack

LED status indication

Supplied with:

- Deployment Line

- PC USB Interface and charging cable

- Charger

- DataLog x2 software and operating manual on USB drive

- Bluetooth USB key

- System transit case.

Note: XX on code denotes pressure transducer range - select from 10or 20 Bar

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