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SUNACom

The Satlantic SUNA Nitrate sensor is complemented by SUNACom, a graphical software application available for Windows 7/XP/Vista and Mac OS X that makes SUNA set up, SUNA operation and in-field calibration updates easy and robust.
 

SUNACom Features

The Satlantic SUNA Nitrate sensor is complemented by SUNACom, a graphical software application available for Windows 7/XP/Vista and Mac OS X that makes SUNA set up, SUNA operation and in-field calibration updates easy and robust.

SUNACom software makes it easy to:

  • Configure any SUNA setting and control SUNA operating mode.
  • Update SUNA calibration with step-by-step calibration wizard, including PDF calibration reports, calibration file comparison utility, and calibration file upload.
  • Graphically plot processed and/or raw SUNA data in real time or via file playback. View nitrate and ancillary time series and navigate sequenced absorbance plots and UV spectra.
  • Re-process previously logged SUNA data files. Experiment with different processing parameters and calibration files to re-calculate nitrate values.
  • Define custom meta-data fields to better organize logged SUNA data.
  • Convert raw or processed SUNA data to calibrated comma separated values suitable for import to spreadsheets and database.
  • Please see the release notes for a complete list of features and improvements in SUNACom 2.2.0 and refer to the SUNA User Manual for more information.

SUNACom 2.2.0

July 7, 2011

SUNACom 2.2 adds support for Mac OSX and introduces new features for data file conversion, custom log file headers, and auto-connect. For a complete list fo fixes and features in this release, please refer to the release notes.

SUNACom-2.2.0-b6-x86.exe for Windows XP/Vista/7
SUNACom-2.2.0-6-macos-x86_64.pkg for Mac OS X 10.6/10.7

Release Summary: SUNACom 2.2

SUNACom 2.2 adds support for Mac OSX, data conversion, enhanced log file header support and auto connect function.

Defect

  • [2008-236-428] - SUNACom - Typing directly into Logging Directory text box on Data Logging window does not work
  • [2008-236-477] - SUNACom - Manual updates
  • [2008-236-521] - SUNACom - Minor UI updates

Improvement

  • [2008-236-471] - SUNACom - Limit number of points in time series
  • [2008-236-485] - SUNACom - Remove use of frame transfer mode to configure data viewer.
  • [2008-236-488] - SUNACom - The Time Series Graph method for plotting values is not optimized
  • [2008-236-511] - SUNACom - Add display of tooltip label for Time Series Graph data points

New Feature

  • [2008-236-534] - SUNACom - Add Support for Mac OSX 10.6
  • [2008-236-431] - SUNACom - New Deployment Metadata Editor for SUNACom
  • [2008-236-433] - SUNACom - New Data Conversion functions for SUNACom
  • [2008-236-447] - SUNACom - Minimal "Session" support for SUNACom
  • [2008-236-456] - SUNACom - Add ability to perform Serial Auto Connect when enabled.
  • [2008-236-474] - SUNACom - Move Nitrate Units Combo box from preference to Data Acquisition window
  • [2008-236-476] - SUNACom - Add slider to Absorbance graph
  • [2008-236-480] - SUNACom - Add the raw data file playback feature
  • [2008-236-482] - SUNACom - Logging of lost bytes in SUNACom
  • [2008-236-487] - SUNACom - Write calculated Total Absorbance data to new processed frame
  • [2008-236-398] - SUNACom - Add SUNA Specifications to User Manual

Release Summary: SUNACom 2.1

SUNACom 2.1 adds support for SUNA 1.9.0 firmware which now outputs a variable frame rate with internal spectrum averaging. New features include:
  • Settings to configure the variable frame rate
  • Improved spectrum graph
  • Calibration improvements
  • Application log configuration dialog
  • Bug fixes and minor enhancements

Defect

  • [2008-236-417] - SpectrumGraph slider causes slow performance and data loss.
  • [2008-236-414] - Installed version does not display all text on Message Log Panel
  • [2008-236-401] - Absorbance Graph should not include zero on the X axis.
  • [2008-236-399] - Timeout Error is received at the end of a calibration acquisition.
  • [2008-236-395] - Data Converter processes not cleaned up after conversion.
  • [2008-236-376] - Enhance error message in IDE log
  • [2008-236-348] - Improve Start AcquisitionAction function
  • [2008-236-342] - Data Logging panel border moves when logging frames.
  • [2007-136-300] - Data Converter should only output files for frames with data

Improvement

  • [2008-236-410] - Data file browse filer in reprocessing window is set to raw
  • [2008-239-409] - XML file is downloaded to hidden folder
  • [2008-236-389] - Change calibration procedure including updates for new variable frame rate
  • [2008-236-245] - Help About Dialog to open Satlantic URL in External Browser
  • [2007-136-231] - Add slider to Spectrum graph component
  • [2007-136-307] - Updates to time values on data acquisition and time series panel

New Feature

  • [2008-236-391] - Expose Event Message Logging settings
  • [2008-236-385] - Updated User Interface for Variable Frame rate with Spectrum Averaging

Release Summary: SUNACom 2.0

SUNACom 2.0 is as an upgrade to SUNACom 1.2. The main focus of this release was to add support for nitrate post processing. In addition this a new Total Absorbance Graph view was added. Finally many minor enhancements and bug fixes were addressed. New features include:
  • Nitrate Post- Processing
  • Total Absorbance Graph
  • Reduced Binary Frame
  • Enhanced Data Error Detection
  • Bug fixes and minor enhancements

Defect

  • [2008-236-329] - Variable ASCII frame writer number format does not use US locale
  • [2008-236-325] - The US locale is not always used to format values written to new calibration file
  • [2008-236-289] - Preference for min wavelength for total absorbance not working
  • [2008-236-286] - Error in Nitrate processing
  • [2008-236-270] - Total Absorbance graph cannot handle Reduced Binary frames
  • [2008-236-213] - Correct nitrate conversion factor

Improvement

  • [2008-236-288] - Acquisition window should have sensors on top.
  • [2008-236-272] - Update Calibration Wizard Upload Panel needs improvement
  • [2008-236-266] - Save downloaded files to application data folder
  • [2008-236-246] - Output, Data Logging, Data Acquisition Box Partially off screen
  • [2008-236-251] - Modify default reset to exclude integration time
  • [2008-236-256] - Write frame time-stamp when data logged to file
  • [2008-236-281] - Add Reference Spectrum Graph to Calibration Report

New Feature

  • [2008-236-240] - Add the ability to compare two selected calibration files
  • [2008-236-224] - Update Calibration Wizard to Create a Calibration Report
  • [2007-136-230] - Adding Acquisition Monitor to SUNACom UI
  • [2007-136-202] - New function for post processing of Nitrate data similar to ISUSPro
  • [2007-136-193] - Add new graph to allow users to view total absorbance of nitrate

Release Summary: SUNACom 1.2

SUNACom 1.2 was intended as an upgrade to SUNACom 1.1. The main focus of this release was to add support for the SUNA's new Reduced Binary Transfer Frame Mode. Below is a more complete list of improvements and fixes:

Defect

  • [2008-236-180] - SUNACom - Logging acquired data to log file over network error
  • [2008-236-192] - SUNACom - Comma decimals not handled in 'Advanced Settings' under European locales
  • [2008-236-213] - SUNACom - Correct nitrate conversion factor
  • [2008-236-215] - SUNACom - Invalid sensor values from ASCII frame are not plotted in Time Series Graph

Improvement

  • [2008-236-149] - SUNACom - old data cannot be cleared from real time plot
  • [2008-236-256] - SUNACom - Write frame time-stamp when data logged to file

New Feature

  • [2008-236-195] - SUNACom - Update Calibration Wizard to Save Local Copy of new Calibration File
  • [2008-236-219] - SUNACom - Support for reduced binary frame for SUNA

Release Summary: SUNACom 1.1

SUNACom 1.1 was intended as an upgrade to SUNACom 1.0. The main focus of this release was to add support for the SUNA's new RS-232 Polled Mode and to add support for "auto-logging". In addition, the queue of minor issues was resolved and added to this release target. Finally all underlying libraries were upgraded to the latest versions. Below is a more complete list of improvements and fixes

Defect

  • [2008-236-8] - SUNACom - Time series display seems incorrect
  • [2008-236-16] - SUNACom - Installed icon invisible for 16-bit colour display
  • [2008-236-17] - SUNACom - Autobaud preference setting not implemented
  • [2008-236-31] - SUNACom - Rounding causes unneeded save in settings panel
  • [2008-236-32] - SUNACom - Program hangs on connect when COM port not available
  • [2008-236-35] - SUNACom - Starting concentrated acquisition should not open Spectra graph
  • [2008-236-49] - SUNACom - Acquired concentration frames cannot be viewed.
  • [2008-236-58] - SUNACom - Serial Port not closed after Instrument Package uploaded.
  • [2008-236-110] - SUNACom - Autobaud connect attempt without SUNA serial cable attached causes "Port In Use" error.
  • [2008-236-112] - SUNACom - Autobaud connects attempts not attempting to enter setup mode.
  • [2008-236-119] - SUNACom - Incorrect number (225) UV sensors values received from ASCII frame Parser.
  • [2008-236-141] - SUNACom - Update Calibration fails when SUNA configured to output Full Binary frames
  • [2008-236-143] - SUNACom - Upload settings causes error when both Operational Mode and Baude Rate are changed
  • [2008-236-146] - SUNACom - Update Calibration wizard does not check Frame Transfer Mode
  • [2008-236-147] - SUNACom - Detaching SUNA serial cable before setup mode entered causes "Port In Use" error
  • [2008-236-154] - SUNACom - XML Instrument Package created with SISS 1.4.2 is not compatible
  • [2008-236-155] - SUNACom - Data Acquisition Time Stamp field is not updated during an acquisition

Improvement

  • [2008-236-18] - SUNACom - Make Connect button the default in the Connect dialog
  • [2008-236-45] - SUNACom - Available Serial Port names are obtained once at startup
  • [2008-236-62] - SUNACom - Add ability to use checksum sensor to verify each frame
  • [2008-236-64] - SUNACom - Update Preferences to support multiple instances.
  • [2008-236-65] - SUNACom - Remove Upload Inverted Spectrum Calibration File from Tools menu
  • [2008-236-129] - SUNACom - Add spectrum size check to validation of calibration file
  • [2008-236-132] - SUNACom - Update user manual's Deployment Tips page
  • [2008-236-145] - SUNACom - Correct data frame format in user manual

New Feature

  • [2008-236-30] - SUNACom - Use SUNA Operational Mode to update Dashboard
  • [2008-236-33] - SUNACom - Support running multiple instances
  • [2008-236-36] - SUNACom - Add autolog function
  • [2008-236-44] - SUNACom - Add support for RS-232 POLLED mode
  • [2008-236-121] - SUNACom - Add fit type check to validation of xml package file
  • [2008-236-125] - SUNACom - Output serial number, FW revision in log file on connection
Product Manual

SUNA 2.2.0 Manual

User manual for Satlanitc SUNA and SUNACom.

Monday, June 13, 2011
SUNA-2.2.0-Manual.pdf
Product Brochure

SUNA Brochure

Monday, March 12, 2012
SUNA-3May2010.pdf

Should I provide my ISUS or SUNA with a warmup time before recording data?

We recommend updating the ISUS or SUNA's reference spectrum portion of the calibration with the instrument in the same state it will be used in the field. To update the reference spectrum, you will have to run the calibration feature in ISUSCom or SUNACom using a pure water sample.

For best results, we recommend the following:

1. For profiling situations, when the instrument will be run for extended times, the reference spectrum should be updated after the sensor has been run for several minutes. This will allow the Nitrate reading to stabilize.

2. For moored applications, we recommend that the instrument only be run for a short duration to collect the pure water data during the calibration. Data collection in the filed should only have the instrument run for 20 seconds per acquisition.

What is the result of using the "Reprocess Nitrate Data" function under the SUNACom Tools Menu ?

The "Reprocess Nitrate Data" tool in SUNACom allows the user to select a calibration file and a raw file.
The resulting ASCII file contains a column for the original Nitrate concentration as calculated by the SUNA, using the calibration file onboard the sensor, and a column of recalculated Nitrate using the chosen calibration file.