Valeport SWiFT - Data File Translation; Real Time Data Format

Operation
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6.12 Data File Translation
Once downloaded from the SWiFT, profiles can be exported from Ocean to the following Industry
Standard formats.
The following profile formats are available in the iOS and Android App:
Valeport File (default)
.vp2 format
AML
.csv format
CARIS
.svp format
ELAC
.sva format
Hypack
.vel format
Kongsberg
.asvp format
Reson Simplified Profile
.svp format
Reson Velocity Profile
.log format
Sonardyne Pro
.pro format
Sonardyne SPI
.ssp format
If the format you require is not available then contact support@valeport.co.uk
6.13 Real Time Data Format
When operating in continuous mode and connected by cable or Bluetooth the SWiFT will output
the following data format:
Example: $PVSV2 – SWiFT SVP plus
$PVSV2,20170407,110107,0000.008,m/s,-9.059,dBar,1.000,DegC,optics1,unit,optics2,units,3.88,V,682*1B
Where:
$PVSV2
Name
Units
Format
20200521
Date
YYYYMMDD
150715
Time
hhmmss
1500.000
Sound Velocity
m/s
xxxx.xxx
m/s
Units
m/s
10.310
Pressure
dBar
x.xxx
dBar
Units
dBar
23.870
Temperature
Degrees C
x.xxx
DegC
Units
DegC
*
optics1
x.xxx
*
Units
parameter dependent
xxx
*
optics2
x.xxx
*
Units
parameter dependent
xxx
3.88
Volts
Volts
x.xx
9
Units
V
3863
Log index
32Hz ticks
xxxxx
*6A
Checksum
*xx
* Blank if not relevant but field maintained