3.8 Interfacing with Valeport profilers
When profiling with a SWiFT or Rapid profiler, data can be downloaded into Valeport’s Connect
software automatically when the profiler surfaces after each cast. The Connect software runs under
Windows and should be installed on a PC that is connected to the survey network.
It is recommended that this PC be equipped with an external Bluetooth receiver and magnetic mount
antenna, part number 0660EA3, supplied by Valeport Ltd. to improve the performance of the
Bluetooth link. This module and antenna replaces the receiver usually supplied with the SWiFT or
Rapid profilers.
The module is supplied with a 10m antenna that would typically be positioned near the stern of the
vessel. On smaller vessels or autonomous platforms, this antenna can be positioned on the main
antenna platform, typically in the centre of the vessel, and well above the waterline.
The profiler will need to be paired to the Bluetooth module before use, using the Valeport Bluetooth
Configurator utility available from http://www.valeport.download
Pairing the profiler to this module will remove the pairing to the original receiver. If the profiler is to be
used with either the original receiver, or on another vessel equipped with an external module, the
pairing procedure will need to be completed again.
3.8.1 Configuring Valeport Connect
Connect version 1.0.7.0 is required: this can be downloaded from http://www.valeport.download
It is advisable to set the profiler into automatic mode. This will cause Connect to broadcast a message
via the UDP broadcast address when the latest profile has downloaded. Please review the Connect
Software Operating Manual, document 8500800b, available from the Valeport Download site.
When configuring Connect to work in automatic mode, it should be set to enable the broadcast of the
‘Winch Go message’. The ‘Pause after download’ option should be changed from the default 60s to
2s, all other settings can be left as the default.
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