X-Series Logger Supported Sensors
All X-Series data logger systems incorporate multiple waterproof UW sensor ports with available sensor interfaces including SDI-12, RS-485 and RS-232. This allows for compatibility with a wide range of sensors and data transmission protocols such as SDI-12, NMEA0183 and Modbus. Many compatible sensors can be automatically detected by X-Series loggers, while others require custom configurations or scripts to be developed. These are broken up into various tiers and described below. If a sensor is not listed, contact NexSens to check compatibility.
 X2 Environmental Data Logger |  X2-SDL Submersible Data Logger |  X2-CB Buoy-Mounted Data Logger |
 X3 Environmental Data Logger |  X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger |
Tier 1 Sensors
These sensors will be automatically detected by an X-Series logger. If multiple sensors are connected to the same logger, they must be addressed uniquely. The interface used by the sensors is bolded above each model.
RS-485 APG MNU Ultrasonic Water Level Sensors | NMEA 0183 Airmar EchoRange SS510 Sonar Depth Sensor | RS-485 APG PT-500 Pressure & Level Sensor
| SDI-12 Campbell OBS501 Smart Turbidity Meter | RS-485 or SDI-12 In-Situ RDO PRO-X /RDO Blue Optical DO Sensor |
Analog Kipp & Zonen Pyranometers | Analog Li-COR Underwater and Terrestrial PAR Sensors | RS-485 NexSens T-Node FR/TS210 Temperature Strings | SDI-12 Observator ANALITE NEP5000 [Turbidity] | RS-232 Pro-Oceanus Solu-Blu Dissolved C02 Sensor |
SDI-12 or RS-232 Sea-Bird Scientific HydroCAT CTD Sensor | SDI-12 Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Loggers | SDI-12  Seametrics PT12 Level Sensor | SDI-12 Seametrics TempHion Sensor | SDI-12 Sequoia LISST-ABS |
SDI-12 Sequoia LISST-AOBS Super-Turbidity Sensor | SDI-12 Stevens Hydraprobe II Soil Moisture Sensor | RS-485 TriOS NICO UV Nitrate Sensor | RS-485 Vaisala GMP 251 Carbon Dioxide Probe | SDI-12 Van Essen TD-Diver & SDI-12 Interface Box |
Tier 2 Sensors
These sensors require limited setup prior to connection. The scope of setup varies by sensor type but typically includes setting up a template, configuring the device or selecting the parameter output. These tasks are often done with a separate PC program provided by the sensor manufacturer. The X-Series data logger has a pre-defined script for each sensor in this tier.
| RS-232 WeatherCaster Software X-Series Integration Guide  Airmar | RS 232 Eureka Manta Software X-Series Integration Guide  Eureka Manta Water Quality Probes | RS-232 MetSet Software X-Series Integration Guide  MaxiMet GMX600 Weather Station | RS-485 Win-Situ Software X-Series Integration Guide  In-Situ Aqua TROLL Water Quality Probes | RS-485 UMB-Config Software X-Series Integration Guide  Lufft WS-Series Weather Stations |
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| RS-232 Nortek Software X-Series Integration Guide  Nortek Aquadopp Current Meter | RS-232 Nortek Software X-Series Integration Guide  Nortek Signature 1000 Current Profiler | RS-232 Tera Term Software X-Series Integration Guide  Seaview Systems SVS-603 Wave Sensor | SDI-12 Vaisala Software X-Series Integration Guide  Vaisala WXT530 Series Weather Stations | SDI-12 Kor EXO Software X-Series Integration Guide  YSI EXO Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sonde |
Tier 3 Sensors
These sensors are not commonly supported by an X-series logger, but can be added through the creation of a user-defined script. The script is written in Lua and utilizes NexSens-created functions to simplify programming. As long as the sensor communicates using SDI-12, RS-485, or RS-232 and can be powered from a 12V supply, it should be compatible.
Please contact NexSens for further details.
RS-232 AML Micro-x Single Sensor Probe | SDI-12 Teledyne Marine ChannelMaster ADCP | RS-485 Modbus FlowWav-PSA Area Velocity Sensor | SDI-12 OTT RLS Radar Water Level Sensor | SDI-12 OTT SVR 100 Surface Velocity Radar |
SDI-12 Sea-Bird Scientific HydroCAT CTD | SDI-12 Sea-bird Scientific SUNA V2 UV Nitrate Analyzer | RS-232 Sea-Bird Scientific | SDI-12 SonTek-IQ Acoustic Doppler Flow Meters | SDI-12 Sontek-SL Side-Looking Current Meters |
SDI-12 Sontek Argonaut-XR Current Profiler | RS-232 Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer | RS-232 Turner Designs C6P Submersible Fluorometer
| SDI-12 YSI H-3401 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge | RS-485 GSI YSI ODO Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
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CONNECT Software
User-generated generic scripts are possible to create using the CONNECT software; however, it is recommended to contact NexSens before creating a script. Click the logo below to link to the CONNECT software section of the NexSens Knowledge Base to download and learn about CONNECT.
