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We are a hardware firm but we developed and maintain Sailing Anemotracker App to be used with our products. We realize that our users' diverse needs require tailored solutions beyond our imagination and that's why we decided from minute one to open our hardware to the world.

We encourage third party software and hardware firms to integrate our hardware on their platforms at their will.

  • We made communication as simple as possible; however, if you need support, do not hesitate to contact us either by email (info@calypsoinstruments.com) or phone (+34 901 955 109)

  • For further information please check the latest version of thedevelopers manual for the Ultrasonic Portablewind instrument.

The list below shows some apps that are compatible with our products. We are not responsible of third party bugs, updates, new releases, etc...Therefore, please check with each app developer the current compatibility.

Calypso Instruments Sailing Anemotracker

A Wind Instrument in your smartphone (anemometer/vane).

Calculate simulated wind, true/apparent wind. Also it can be used as a tracker for your sailing.

With the Calypso Sailing Anemotracker you can export your navigation data to Google Earth and Excel.

Download and install it on your device: Android, iOS.

Weather4D

Weather4D Routing & Navigation integrates weather forecasting, routing calculations, navigation with digitized raster charts, instruments and data sharing to maximize your boating experience.

Download and install it on your device: iOS.

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Sentinel Marine Solutions

Connecting our Ultrasonic anemometers with Sentinel's boat monitoring device, you can now have wind speed and direction on your smartphone wherever you are.

Make the most of your Ultrasonic wind instrument with Sentinel App. Check the pairing instructions on this link.

Get it on Android or iOS.

iRegatta

The latest iRegatta App versions do communicate now with Ultrasonic Portable, Ultrasonic Wired & CUPS 4.0, providing precise, real-time wind speed and direction directly to your smartphone.

Get iRegatta on your device: Android, iOS.

eStela

If you are into sailing competition, eStela App is your choice. Compatible with our products, including the newest Ultrasonic Portable and Ultrasonic Wired.

Download and install it on your device: Android, iOS.

Sail Racer

This is a sail racing app for sailing enthusiasts and professionals.

Application is used as an additional tool next to standard yacht equipment to take tactical sail decisions faster.

Download it on your device: Android, iOS.

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EDO sailing instruments

Is an App for sailors with advanced speech-based information and alarm system, many analog and digital instruments, polar file interpretation and tactical tools.

Connect your phone via WiFi to your bots's information system and be informed anytime everywhere on your boat.

Download it on your device: Android, iOS.

SailGrib

SailGrib WR is an easy to use full-fledged marine navigation app with a very sophisticated and unique weather routing module.

It is designed for recreational cruisers or demanding racers.

It can calculate the fastest sailing route to your destination along a route with waypoints.

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Download it on your device: Android.

qtVlm Navigation and Routing

qtVlm is a multi-platforms complete solution for sailing boats, including instruments, weather, routing, alarms, AIS, etc. and compatible with many types of marine charts. Free on Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspberry, also available on iOS and Android.

Get in on Android, iOS or Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspberry

Tactiqs

Tactiqs® (https://tactiqs.io) is a comprehensive race data solution providing real-time tactical and performance feedback during the race as well as detailed analytics of all your races in a central cloud account.

Our Ultrasonic Portable is directly supported by the Tactiqs® app.

Developer

App store link here

Weather File

WeatherFile is the ultimate solution for live wind and weather monitoring. Developed by Richard Paul Russell Ltd. WeatherFile takes data directly from the highest quality ultrasonic sensors through the WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) to the internet. The systems offer a 'fit and forget' solution with simple, quick and easy installation supported by our dedicated technical team

Get in on Android, iOS or Windows.

STRELOK PRO

Strelok is a ballistic trajectory calculator.

Small, handy and accurate. Field-proven accuracy since 2001.

You can select reticle from list and see wind and distance corrections on reticle without turning knobs. You can send by e-mail the reticle image with holdovers and ballistic table.

Compatible with ballistics program Strelok Pro:

Android version: here

iPhone/iPad version here

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DATAQ ActiveX Controls allow users to write custom software to interface with DATAQ Instruments Hardware Devices. DATAQ ActiveX Controls are free to use, and install automatically when WinDaq Acquisition Software is installed.

Please Note: High sample rates (over 150K) may not be achievable using the ActiveX Controls.

Please Note: The ActiveX Controls DO NOT support synchronous data acquisition for the DI-720/722/730/740/785/788 Ethernet products, DI-1100, or DI-1110.

Click on the link below to access information for the desired programming language

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IMPORTANT! The DATAQ ActiveX Controls have recently changed to work with more of our products. Please click here to download the latest version.

Support

Need Help?Click here to download the latest ActiveX Help file or post a question to the Developer Support Forum.

Need Technical Support for you application?Post a message to our ActiveX support Forum, or send an email to technical support. Click here to learn how to help technical support troubleshoot the DATAQ ActiveX Controls.

If you are new to DATAQ ActiveX Controls, or you need some technical help, please take a minute to look over our Frequently Asked Questions below.

DATAQ Instruments ActiveX Controls Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are DATAQ ActiveX Controls?
    The ActiveX control standard defined by Microsoft describes modular, reusable software components that can be used universally by any environment that supports the standard. For example, without modification, the same controls may be used by Visual BASIC, Visual C++, National Instruments LabVIEW, CEC TestPoint, Borland C++ Builder, Excel and many more. Click here to learn more.
  2. How do I install the DATAQ ActiveX Controls?
    Click here to download the ActiveX Control Library FREE
    The ActiveX Control Library installs automatically when you install the software for your DATAQ product from the WinDaq Resource CD. Please click on the above link if you want to install the most recent version of the ActiveX Control Library. The latest update is necessary for compatibility with our new products (DI-158 series, DI-710 series, DI-148U).
    Click here to learn more about the DATAQ ActiveX Control Library.
  3. How do I use my specific DATAQ device with ActiveX / What are my DEVICE ID and DEVICE DRIVER?
    The DataqSdk component works with all DATAQ products. To use the DataqSdk control with your product, you must figure out the DeviceDriver and DeviceID for your hardware.
    Click here to get the latest ActiveX installation.
    DeviceDriver and DeviceID can be deduced from the ActiveX Controls Help file (dataqxc.chm) and they can also be found in the tpdataq.ini file located in your Windows directory. If DeviceDriver and DeviceID are not set, the same values are used as the last time WinDaq was started, which are saved to C:WINDOWSTPDATAQ.INI [Global] section in keys DLLName = and DeviceID=.
    DeviceDriver is the DLL to be used with the corresponding device, available in the tpdataq.ini file.
    DeviceID represents a connection method to the device.
    DeviceDriver and Device ID
    HardwareSubmit a Support Ticket for Help
    DI-1100, DI-1110, DI-1120DI-1100 DeviceDriver = DI300NT.DLL
    DI-1110 DeviceDriver = DI310NT.DLL
    DI-1120 DeviceDriver = DI330NT.DLL
    n = 07
    Device ID = Pointer to string containing first 8 hexadecimal digits of serial number, or serial numbers of chained devices separated by commas8
    DI-145/148/149/155/158/245/71x USB Devices1Device ID= COMPort3 DeviceName BaudRate2
    DeviceDriver = DI1nnNT.DLL nn=COM port number3
    DI-2008DI-2008 DeviceDriver = DI350NT.DLL
    n = 07
    Device ID = Pointer to string containing first 8 hexadecimal digits of serial number, or serial numbers of chained devices separated by commas8
    DI-2108, DI-2108-PDI-2108 DeviceDriver = DI320NT.DLL
    DI-2108-P DeviceDriver = DI340NT.DLL
    n = 07
    Device ID = Pointer to string containing first 8 hexadecimal digits of serial number, or serial numbers of chained devices separated by commas8
    DI-22xDeviceDriver = DI22nNT.DLL
    Device ID = LPT#
    DI-4108, DI-4208, DI-4718B USB DevicesDeviceDriver = DI360NT.DLL
    n = 07
    Device ID = Pointer to string containing first 8 hexadecimal digits of serial number, or serial numbers of chained devices separated by commas8
    DI-4108, DI-4208, DI-4718B Ethernet DevicesDeviceDriver = DI37nNT.DLL
    n = 07
    Device ID = Pointer to IP address or multiple IP addresses separated by commas (first item could be preceded by an unsigned 32-bit PublicKey for a ChannelStretch group and comma).
    WinDaq Dashboard uses the 32-bit time value in seconds since 1970 as a key.
    DI-400, DI-401, DI-410DeviceDriver = DI400NT.DLL
    Device ID = WinRT virtual device #4
    DI-71x Ethernet DevicesDeviceDriver = DI6nnNT.DLL5
    Device ID = Pointer to IP address (could include a forwarding port if outside your subnet)
    DI-720,/730/740/5xx Printer Port DevicesDeviceDriver = DI50nNT.DLL
    n = Device ID = LPT#
    DI-720/730/740 USB DevicesDeviceDriver = DI72nNT.DLL
    n = Device ID = USBID
    DI-700DeviceDriver = DI70nNT.DLL
    n = Device ID = USBID
    DI-720/730/740/78x Ethernet DevicesDeviceDriver = DI8nnNT.DLL6
    Device ID = Pointer to IP address (could include a forwarding port if outside your subnet)
    All Serial Port Devices1Device ID= COMPort3 DeviceName BaudRate2
    DeviceDriver = DI1nnNT.DLL nn=COM port number3

    1The DI-145, DI-148U, DI-158U/UP, and DI-71x USB versions all use a virtual COM port. Some products use a virtual COM port even though they may have an alternate interface connection (like USB). Such products use the serial port device driver and ID. See Question 4 below 'What COM port is my device connected to?'

    2The Device ID consists of a 32-bit value comprised of the COM port number, two digits representing the device model number, and the Baud Rate.

    3The COM port number is specified during installation of the device. COM port numbers of 01 to 99 are supported. Example: For a Serial device installed to COM 1 the DeviceDriver=DI101NT.DLL. See Question 4 below 'What COM port is my device connected to?' for instructions on finding the correct COM port.

    4Virtual Device # can be found in c:Windows pdataq.ini, or at the end of the WinDaq installation.

    5The order of WinDaq/IP installation - look in title bar of WinDaq Acquisition when running device or check your installation directory for file(s) named WDQDK6nn.EXE. nn = 0 to 39 RESERVED; nn = 40 to 69 for DI-710E and DI-715BE devices; 70 to 99 for DI-718BE and DI-718BxE devices.

    6The order of WinDaq/IP installation - look in title bar of WinDaq Acquisition when running device or check your installation directory for file(s) named WDQDK8nn.EXE. nn = 0 to 59.

    7Starting WinDaq acquisition with V3.89 or later sets DLLName= and DeviceID= in the TPDATAQ.INI [Global] section, which become the default DeviceDriver and DeviceID if not set by a program using WinDaq.ocx or DataqSdk.ocx.

    8A null string or '00000000' opens the first available connected device found.


    Download and see the ActiveX help file for more information.
  4. What COM port is my device connected to?
    STEP 1: Open the Windows Device Manager. The Windows Device manager can generally be found by holding the Windows key down then pressing the Pause/Break key on your Windows keyboard to access the System Properties window. From there, the Device Manager should be accessible but may require an extra click or two (for example, in XP, click on the Hardware tab then on the Device Manager button).
    STEP 2: Find Ports (COM & LPT) and expand by clicking the + box to the left. This shows all COM and LPT ports currently assigned on your computer.
    STEP 3: Find DATAQ DIxxx (COM#) - # is the COM port designated for your device.
    STEP 4:Change the COM port Number of your Device.
    a. Right-click on DATAQ DIxxx (COM#).
    b. Click on Properties.
    c. Click on the Port Settings tab.
    d. Click on the Advanced button.
    e. Click the down arrow on the COM Port Number drop-down menu.
    f. Select an alternate COM port number (MUST be COM 16 or lower).
  5. How do I troubleshoot my ActiveX project? Note: this debug procedure is the first step if you need technical help with your program.
    A log file (DATAQSDK.LOG) may be created in the directory from which your program runs every time you run the DataqSDK control. This tool helps DATAQ Technical Support to debug your program if errors occur and you cannot figure out the problem.
    STEP 1: To enable creation of this log file add the line 'debug=1' to the [Global] section of the TPDATAQ.INI file under your Windows directory at C:WindowsTPDATAQ.INI file
    [Global]
    debug=1
    STEP 2: Depending on the system setup of the target PC, DATAQSDK.LOG may be located in a different directory, the best way is to do a search on your PC.
    Note: The log file is cleared each time the DataqSDK control is loaded. In VB when an error occurs do not stop the program - the program must still be running to access the log file (i.e., stay in 'debug' mode). For help with your program make sure you copy and email the log file before closing your application.
    By using this log file Technical Support can significantly reduce response time to your problem.
    Examine the following for a typical log file format:
    15:37:33 Constructor
    15:37:33 DoPropExchange
    15:37:33 ADChannelCount 1
    15:37:33 SampleRate 1000.000000
    15:37:33 MaxSampleRate 0.000000
    15:37:33 EventPoint 0
    15:37:33 TrigMode 0
    15:37:33 TrigScnChnIdx 0
    15:37:33 TrigHysterisisIdx 0
    15:37:33 TrigLevel 0
    15:37:33 TrigPostLength 0
    15:37:33 TrigPreLength 0
    15:37:33 TrigSlope 0
    15:37:34 SetADChannelCount 4
    15:37:34 SetMaxBurstRate= 50000.000000
    15:37:34 SetADChannelCount 100.000000
    15:37:34 SetEventPoint 20
    15:37:34 ADChannelList
    15:37:34 [0]= 0
    15:37:34 [1]= 1
    15:37:34 [2]= 2
    15:37:34 [3]= 3
    15:37:34 [4]= 4
    15:37:34 [5]= 5
    15:37:34 [6]= 6
    15:37:34 [7]= 7
    15:37:34 [8]= 8
    15:37:34 [9]= 9
    15:37:34 [10]= 10
    15:37:34 [11]= 11
    15:37:34 [12]= 12
    15:37:34 [13]= 13
    15:37:34 [14]= 14
    15:37:34 [15]= 15
    15:37:34 [16]= 16
    15:37:34 [17]= 17
    15:37:34 [18]= 18
    15:37:34 [19]= 19
    15:37:34 [20]= 20
    15:37:34 [21]= 21
    15:37:34 [22]= 22
    15:37:34 [23]= 23
    15:37:34 [24]= 24
    15:37:34 [25]= 25
    15:37:34 [26]= 26
    15:37:34 [27]= 27
    15:37:34 [28]= 28
    15:37:34 [29]= 29
    15:37:34 [30]= 30
    15:37:34 [31]= 31
    15:37:34 [32]= 0
    15:37:34 ADGainList
    15:37:34 [0]= 0
    15:37:34 [1]= 0
    15:37:34 [2]= 0
    15:37:34 [3]= 0
    15:37:34 [4]= 0
    15:37:34 [5]= 0
    15:37:34 [6]= 0
    15:37:34 [7]= 0
    15:37:34 [8]= 0
    15:37:34 [9]= 0
    15:37:34 [10]= 0
    15:37:34 [11]= 0
    15:37:34 [12]= 0
    15:37:34 [13]= 0
    15:37:34 [14]= 0
    15:37:34 [15]= 0
    15:37:34 [16]= 0
    15:37:34 [17]= 0
    15:37:34 [18]= 0
    15:37:34 [19]= 0
    15:37:34 [20]= 0
    15:37:34 [21]= 0
    15:37:34 [22]= 0
    15:37:34 [23]= 0
    15:37:34 [24]= 0
    15:37:34 [25]= 0
    15:37:34 [26]= 0
    15:37:34 [27]= 0
    15:37:34 [28]= 0
    15:37:34 [29]= 0
    15:37:34 [30]= 0
    15:37:34 [31]= 0
    15:37:34 [32]= 0
    15:37:34 ADDiffList
    15:37:34 Link2DLL
    15:37:34 di809nt.dll
    15:37:34 Start
    15:37:34 OnCreate
    15:37:34 ChangeBoard
    15:37:34 DI_CLOSE
    15:37:34 DI_OPEN_URL
    15:37:34 192.168.1.111
    15:37:34 DI_OPEN ok, entering DI_INFO
    15:37:34 DI_INFO
    15:37:34 DeviceName 720
    15:37:34 dDspFrq= 16000000.000000
    15:37:34 Starting GetBCInfo
    15:37:34 Non BC Priority
    15:37:34 Number of Channel: 4
    15:37:34 Samplerate: 100
    15:37:34 MinBurstCount: 320
    15:37:34 Loop: 0
    15:37:34 Iteration: 1
    15:37:34 Loop: 1
    15:37:34 Iteration: 2
    15:37:34 GetBCInfo: 320 124
    15:37:34 Actual Rate= 100.000000
    15:37:34 DI_MODE
    15:37:34 DI_BURST_RATE
    15:37:34 DI_BUFFER_ALLOC
    15:37:34 DI_LIST_LENGTH
    15:37:34 Bipolar 0 0
    15:37:34 Bipolar 1 1
    15:37:34 Bipolar 2 2
    15:37:34 Bipolar 3 3
    15:37:34 Next: DI_START_SCAN
    15:37:34 NewData 48
    15:37:34 GetData
    15:37:34 SetDigitalOutput 32767
    15:37:35 NewData 80
    15:37:35 GetData
    15:37:35 SetDigitalOutput 0
    15:37:35 NewData 80
    15:37:35 GetData
    15:37:35 SetDigitalOutput 32767
    15:37:35 NewData 80
    15:37:35 GetData
    15:37:35 SetDigitalOutput 0
    15:37:35 NewData 80
    15:37:35 GetData
    15:37:35 SetDigitalOutput 32767
    15:37:35 Stop
    15:37:38 Disconnect device driver
    15:37:38 Done Destructor
  6. How do I add the ActiveX Controls to my project in my chosen programming language or environment?
    Click on the links below to view more detailed information about your specific programming language or environment.
    Access | C++ | Excel (VBA) and WinDaq/XL | LabView | Linux | MATLAB | MySQL | ODBC | Visual Basic 6.0 | Visual Basic.NET