Move Data Loggers Between Sites

Owners of devices on WQData LIVE may move data loggers between sites as necessary. All device information and collected data will move to the new site. Before moving a logger, it is required that the logger is removed or “unassigned” from its current site.   Removing / “Unassigning” a Device To remove / “unassign” a […]

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Configure Iridium X2 Logger on WQData LIVE

Once an Iridium SBD account is activated and an email server is configured, X2 Iridium data loggers can be configured to post data to WQData LIVE. To configure Iridium X2 logger telemetry settings: Navigate to the Advanced Device Remote Configuration Tool within the administrator settings. Select the Site and desired data logger to make adjustments. Scroll down […]

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X2 Selective Data Upload

The X2 is capable of logging data to its internal memory at a certain log interval but transmitting it at a different interval. This feature is useful for reducing the system’s data usage and telemetry on-time (thereby reducing the power consumption) but still monitoring system status remotely. During site visits, users can then periodically access […]

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Setup Gmail Account to Allow WQData LIVE Access (Iridium)

X2 Iridium satellite data loggers transmit data messages via the Iridium network to an email server. The data messages are then downloaded from the email server to the WQData LIVE web datacenter. In order to facilitate this process, NexSens hosts a secure Gmail account as a medium to store and upload data to WQData LIVE. […]

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Data API Key

The ADMIN menu allows project administrators to create new API keys and edit existing keys. WQData LIVE permits generation of up to 10 API keys for each Project. Create a New Key Navigate to ADMIN | API on the WQData LIVE Project Dashboard.   Expand the API Keys section by clicking on the gray bar […]

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Download/Send Data Exports

Before downloading or sending a data export, ensure that the export has been configured with the correct format and includes all desired parameters. The following articles discuss each available data export format and how to set a date range schedule for the export. CSV Format GLOSXML Format NDBCXML Format Date Range Configuration Downloading a Data […]

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Data Export: NDBCXML Format

The NDBCXML format is one of four options within the Data Export tool. This option follows the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) data format which is additionally recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). To create a Data Export with NDBCXML format: Navigate to the Data Export Tool and then choose the NDBCXML format. […]

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Date Range Configuration

Date Range Configuration allows for setup of data reports with data from a set time range. Time ranges can be fixed over a certain period, or they can be customized to pull the latest data.   Fixed Option The Fixed option provides a specified time and date for the report. Note: Data will always load from […]

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Data Export: CSV Format

The CSV format is one of four options within the Data Export Tool. This option is a delimited text file that uses commas to separate values and can be opened and manipulated using spreadsheet applications such as Excel.   To create a Data Export with CSV format: Navigate to the Data Export Tool and choose […]

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Data Export: GLOSXML Format

The GLOSXML format is one of four options within the Data Export tool. This option follows the standard data format recognized by the Great Lakes Observing System.   To create a Data Export with GLOSXML format: Navigate to the Data Export Tool and then choose the GLOSXML format. The GLOSXML format must include a station […]

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