Configuration software
The primary way to communicate with your 2D Horizontal Profiler is through the instrument software called Nortek Deployment.
This software is available free of charge and can be accessed from our software webpage or downloaded directly from the Microsoft Store.
The Nortek Deployment software provides the quickest and easiest way to perform tasks such as:
- Configuring and starting a new deployment
- Stopping a deployment and downloading data from the recorder
- Converting raw data to CSV or MATLAB files
- Performing a function test of the instrument
- Calibrating the compass and setting a pressure offset
- Checking for and updating the instrument firmware
Data processing software
Storm 2 is the primary software for visualization and processing of data from the Generation 2 Horizontal Profiler instrument. The software can be downloaded from the Nortek software and firmware download page and installation requires a valid license. If you are interested in purchasing the software, please contact your local Nortek sales representative.
Storm 2 is a data management, processing, and visualization tool designed for working with Nortek instrument data. It can open raw data files from your instrument, providing an intuitive way to review your dataset. The software also offers tools to process wave data.
Firmware
The firmware is the internal software that manages the instrument’s functions and communication with external devices. Nortek continuously releases new firmware versions with upgrades and improvements. To ensure optimal operation, you should always make sure that your instrument is running the latest firmware version.
Note that updating the firmware will format the recorder. Please make sure that you have downloaded all recorded data before updating.
2D Horizontal Profilers with different frequencies require different firmware versions, and there are two firmware options available for the instrument family. Make sure you select the firmware that matches your instrument frequency.
Both firmware versions can be downloaded from the Nortek software and firmware download page and updated using the Nortek Deployment software. You can also check if your instrument is running the latest version by checking for updates while connected in the Nortek Deployment software.
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