Software for ultrasonic velocimeter, flowmeter and Doppler instrument

DOP2000
Model 2032,2125
Software Release

Version 4.06.1 Get it now

New UDV 2D/3D simulation software

Date: 27.03..2009

Version 4.05.1

On line help file contains the images
Error in reading Dop1000 files corrected

Date: 22.10.2008

Version 4.05.0

New method available for the measurement of the sound velocity. The sound speed measuring unit is no more needed as
there are no moving parts.

Date: 15.07.2008

Version 4.04.2

Corrected errors

The emitting frequency is correctly taken into acount when 2D or 3D data file are read in WDOP.
In Trigger mode the last profil is now record corretly.

Date: 20.06.2007

Version 4.04.1

Allows to add calibrated velocity into the binary data file in case of 2D/3D measurements. Values are recorded in micrometers/second

Corrected errors

Error corrected in the computation of statistical values written in the ASCII file in case of profiles issued from different trigger sequence or channel.

Date: 03.04.2007

Version 4.03.6

Corrected errors

Allows again the DOP2000 model 2032 to measue the sound speed

Date: 26.01.2007

Version 4.03.5

Corrected errors

ASCII statistical data computation take correctly into account the different multiplexer parameters
No more error in changing the status of the use of the Doppler angle in multiplexer mode.

Date: 27.11.2006

Version 4.03.4

Corrected errors

In Windows XP simulation mode no more error when reading a file or a setting that uses the external trigger capability.
Correct data conversion from binary to to ASCII when recording data issue from the multiplexer.
When recording ASCII files the depths of the gates appear only at the beginning of a set of profiles.

Date: 24.11.2006

Version 4.03.3

Add a radio button group to set a scale factor to the X axis of the turbulence.

Corrected errors

The displayed values in 2D and 3D mode take into account correctly the transducer geometry and type.
In UDV 2D/3D mode, the module scale factor applies to all the profiles.
The BeepOut function used to cause XP to close Wdop when it wasn't launched using the .bat -> now it is tested whether Wdop is launched in a DOP and/or under XP.
Compute turbulence on raw data rather than processed data in order for the turbulence not to be affected by the use of moving average of median filter.
The Doppler angle can be defined between 5 and 89 degrees.
Correct moving average values of turbulence in UDV 3D mode.

Date: 27.10.2006

Version 4.03.2

The user's manual and the on line help contain more information on the turbulence measurement

Corrected errors

Old US field data file can be read without error.
Read correctly DOP1000 data files when both velocity and echo profiles are recorded.

Date: 09.02.2006

Version 4.03.1

Possibility to compute and plot 3D UDV along the Z axis (UDVF / UDV2D / UDV3D)
The US frequency used in UDV2D and UDV3D is defined by the name of the emitting transducer (the user doesn't have to to enter it as a separate parameter in the "emission" tab)
Possibility to compute and plot the truculence of the liquid (1D, 2D, 3D)
Improved recall of parameters to put the Dop in same measurement conditions as it was when parameters were saved

Corrected errors

Force user to select same frequencies transducers in UDV2D and UDV3D
In trigger mode, record only the number of measured profiles if the user stops the acquisition before the end.
Fixed the calculation of flow in cine_mode DOP2125
In ASCII UDV 2D recording, additional information bytes (time stamp, MPX channel) are correctly recorded and do not overwrite data bytes anymore

Date: 10.01.2006

Version 4.02.6

Corrected errors

Any applied filters are correctly taken into account in ASCII recorded data files.
Correction in the analyze time stamp function

Date: 9.09.2005

Version 4.02.3

Corrected errors

In trigger mode, the "Trigger now" button works correctly if the multiplexer is used.
The checkbox that defines the auto-record mode is correctly initialize at startup.
Can read DOP1000 data files issued from DOP1000 model 10-5 MHz. No more errors when all the defined profiles are not included in the data file

Date: 12.04.2005

Version 4.02.2

Corrected errors

The resolution parameter attached to a DOP1000 data file is correctly transferred

Date: 05.04.2005

Version 4.02.1

For the simulation software, the characteristics of the US field (diameter and angle) must not be entered any more. They are directly computed from the transducer reference, which must be given.

Corrected errors

If auto record is selected in trigger mode, data can be recorded in the root directory.

Date: 18.03.2005

Version 4.02.0

A simulation software is added to the 2D UDVF mode. It shows how the way to setup the probes affect the measurements and it helps to define correct values for the parameters.
Longer maximum PRF value. Now the maximum value is 100 ms. This allow the measurement of much lower velocities.
For long acquisition time (>500 ms) faster access to the parameters.

Corrected errors

The displayed values in cine mode take into account the type of data displayed.
The WDOP program does not stopped if an incorrect number of gates is selected in multiplexer mode.
The angle that must be introduced in 2D UDVF mode is the angle between the receiver US beam axis and the US beam axis of the emitter, not the Doppler angle (the legend is corrected).

Date: 22.02.2005

Version 4.01.2

WDOP works correctly in small and big Windows font
Installation software can be executed from any directory

Corrected errors

WDOP read again correctly data files issue from version prior to 4.01.0
Help file corrected (addresses of in binary DOP file)

Date: 18.01.2005

Version 4.01.1

A 2D velocity field measurement software is added to the UDVF capability of the DOP2000, model 2125
In cine mode a new button allows to display the additional information attached to each profile (time stamp, channel, sequence).
The parameter Angle_EmiRec is more used.
Two different transducers, one for emission and an other one for reception, can be used in the measurement of US field.

Corrected errors

none

Date: 8.10.2004

Version 4.00.4

none.

Corrected errors

The WDOP software can be executed from any root directory

Date: 16.07.2004

Version 4.00.3

The way to connect the UDVF multiplexer is described in the help file for both mouse/keyboard connectors.

Corrected errors

none

Date: 18.05.2004

Version 4.00.2

Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity Field (UDVF) capability implemented (available in option)
The trigger mode menu has a new check box that allows to reset the multiplexer to the first channel after the reception of the trigger signal
The length of the table containing the functioning parameters is increased (size = 1024 bytes). This may imply some modifications in user's program that read binary DOP files
Safer switching performances of the internal or external multiplexer

Corrected errors

Any filters (selected in the "record window") applied on data acquired through the multiplexer are taking into account correctly in a re-recorded binary file.
For instance, if the "channel filter" is used and only one channel is selected, the number of recorded profiles is adapted.
The Doppler angle can be used in multiplexer mode
After powering up the DOP, the emitting frequency is correctly initialized (error only present in DOP with USPB board 11GC)

Date: 21.01.2004

Version 3.02.3

The default global TGC value is fixed at 20 dB

Corrected errors

Any filters (selected in the "record window") applied on data acquired through the multiplexer are taking into account correctly in a re-recorded binary file.
For instance, if the "channel filter" is used and only one channel is selected, the number of recorded profiles is adapted.
The Doppler angle can be used in multiplexer mode

Date: 2.11.2003

Version 3.02.2

New definition of the maximum number of gates

Corrected errors

No more errors when the saved preferences contained a display that include a cursor.
Some minor bugs corrected in the US field measurement software.
Correct default value for the length of the histogram
The cursor 1 checkbox is available when returning from FFT

Date: 22.09.2003

Version 3.01.2

Correction for model 2032 only

Improved jitter reduction in the amplification just after the emission.

Date: 17.01.2003

Version 3.01.1

Ultrasonic field option available.
The offset voltage attached to I and Q are removed.

Model 2125 only

none

Corrected errors

Acquisition of I and Q signals works again.
The short period during which a high level of the emitting power appears during the re-initialisation process is removed.
Correct FFT display in simulation mode.
The hardware information bytes are correctly written in the binary file.

Model 2032 only

The multiplexer keeps the correct parameters when switching between channels

Date: 20.11.2002

Version 3.00.1

The introduction of values is improved. In edit mode the value is displayed in red.
In multiplex mode, many switching sequences can be defined.
New structure of the binary DOP file. Each profile starts and ends with a word that contains the number of bytes that are included in the profile.
The sound speed measuring menu has been improved. Any emitting frequency can be chosen. The frequencies that can be selected are a replica of the frequencies defined in the emitting menu. Five frequencies can be selected. The position of the first gate can be moved with the mouse.
The number of bytes allowed for comments has been reduced to 476. The 20 bytes that was removed are reserved. This space must not be edited or altered.
A new uniform TGC mode is available.
When all the gates are not recorded, the position of the first recorded gate and the number of gates are adapted. The zero values that substituted the missing values have been removed.
Some parameters values can be introduced directly in millimeters
Can read DOP1000 data file from version 5.20
The minimum number of recorded is channel is reduced to 3.
Some measured data can be removed from the binary data file, by means of filters. Filters can operate on profiles, gates, channels and sequences.
The total acquisition time is displayed in second.

Model 2125 only

In multiplexer mode, all the parameters can be defined independently for all the channels

Corrected errors

No more errors when starting in multiplex mode at startup.
Display correctly the emitting frequency when reading file issued from version 1.03.2 and higher.
The "zero reject" function in the moving average filter is working correctly when both velocity ranges are not equal.
The labels attached to the drawings of probes mentioned in the parameter "Emit and receive on the same transducer" have been swapped.

Date: 01.11.2002

Version 2.02.3

no additional features

Corrected errors

Files from version 2.01.0 are correctly read
The global TGC is correctly initialized at start up and after a spatial filter selection.

Date: 21.05.2002

Version 2.02.1

When recording a measurement, the comment attached to an existing BDD file is displayed in the comment windows. The additional space characters included at the end of the comment are replaced by 0 values. A "CR+LF" always ends the comment.
The filters used in the selection of files, available in the 'Record' and 'Recall' window, can only be 'all files' or 'BDD' files.

Model 2125 only

Allows the measurement of electrical impedance of transducer.

Corrected errors

Data from DOP1000 are correctly read when to two data profiles are recorded.
Safer startup. No more emission allowed at startup of DOP.
Error corrected in reading file from the older version 1.03.1
More reliable TGC Custom mode.

Date: 08.04.2002

Version 2.01.1

no additional features

Corrected errors

Some scale legend corrected (ms instead of seconds in V(t) and Flow rate)
In cine mode, the step value does not use any more a step equal to the number of profiles used in the moving average filter, but a value of 1

Date: 06.03.2002

Version 2.01.0

Filters are available in cine mode. These filters allow to record a selected portion of the measured data.
The selected portion can be:
- a range of data profile,
- a multiplixer channel,
- a trigger sequence,
- a left or right data profile.
The functioning parameters can be recalled from a DOP2000 binary data file

Corrected errors

No more influences of the TGC start up values on the first measured gates.

Date: 31.01.2002

Version 2.00.3

No additional features

Corrected errors

The TGC custom mode operates now correctly when using the multiplexer for model 2125

Date: 24.01.2002

Version 2.00.1

Variable IQ low pass filter.
In multiplexer mode, all settings can be defined independently for all channels.
This implies a new data file structure for the recorded data.
Emission and reception can be find on separate BNC.
The level of the amplification of the demodulated signal can be selected.(4 different levels).
New structure of PEROM file.
The TGC cell in custom mode can be more easily selected.
The cursor change its shape to a Handpoint when it is over a graphic scale.
The Tgc values, "Tgc Start" and "Tgc_End" are now associated to the displayed depth.
The TGC amplification level represent now the real hardware amplification from BNC to A/D converter input.

Corrected errors

No more error after a long period of acquisition > 71 minutes. After 71 minutes the time stamp is reset.

Date: 06.11.2001

Version 1.04.2

None

Corrected errors

In simulation mode, can be operated with Windows NT

Date: 07.06.2001

Version 1.04.1

DDS installed. Available in option

Corrected errors

None

Date: 14.03.2001

Version 1.04.0

History mode added.
Small changes in the compute men and its reorganization.
The maximum and minimum time between profiles is displayed.
In the "Change Default Dir" windows, a button allows to copy the Read Directory to the Write Directory and reverse.
When recalling a profile, check if the file version is more recent than the Wdop version, and displays an ad-hoc message

Corrected errors

Regarding the Default Dir's, some bug corrected about no existing path in the preference's tab labels.

Date: 16.02.2001

Version 1.03.1

Tgc Custom mode implemented.
The record file size and format has been extended in order to include the Tgc custom profile.
New algorithm for the measurement of the sound speed.
New Icon.

Corrected errors

Adjust the sizes of the curves displayed after a resize of the main screen.
Improvement in the reduction of the noise contained profiles.
Flow unit are correctly displayed in the graph.
In cine mode, the step by step function takes care of the filter.

Date: 14.10.2000

Version 1.02.9

The ASCII parameters bloc is added to the IQ record data file;
offset of the first measured data is the same as for data profiles
Computation and display of velocity of one gate versus time
Computation and display of the flow rate
Statistical values available on the cursor position.
Two cursors can be placed on a profile
Persistence of the display curve available
Full screen mode available
New method to save and recall instrument settings
New method to save and recall default read and write directory
The main parameters and the comments are displayed in the window that allows the selection of a file
Complete help menu available
Minimum sound speed value fixed to 500 m/s
The WDOP software can be used outside the DOP. It will automatically run in simulation mode.
Automatic detection of installed options in the instrument
A new method to install update software

Corrected errors

None

Date: 05.07.2000

Version 1.02.8

The offset that may be present in echo profile is removed.
Position of the cursors are recorded with the parameters (offset 59 and 60)
Power spectrum of a gate available.
Possibility to record I and Q signals
New method to manage the position and the use of cursors.
Measurement of the sound speed included if option installed.
A window allows to visualize the comments and the main parameters when recalling a DOP file.
The CR-LF characters contained and the end of the comments are placed at the end of the text instate of the end of the comment text block.
Up to 10 different settings can be saved.
The saved settings are identified by a label formed of 32 characters.
Two different working directories for the saved and recalled data files.
A new easy way to select the directories and store and record the data files.

Corrected errors

No more errors after a click below the axis line in the second graph.
All the parameters are correctly read in replay mode.
The time between profiles is correctly recorded when some profiles are skipped between each recorded profiles.

Date: 05.05.2000

Version 1.02.7

The user can not select any more the number of recorded profiles in the record option menu. This number is always equal to the memory buffer size.
In trigger mode and in multiplexer mode, the memory size is automatically adapted to the user's input. The input button contained in the menu "Processing
conditions" is disable in these modes.
The output ASCII file containing statistical information always starts to give the results of the first gate from the first trigger sequence.
Legends are added to the ASCII statistical files.
Not all measured profiles are recorded. The user can skipped a defined number of profiles (new function).
New format of binary data file. The most important parameters are included in ASCII format after the comments. Version 1.02.7 remains compatible with earlier
version.
In cine mode, the software displays the trigger sequence and the multiplexer channel.
The ASCII output files always include the time stamp, flow rate, the trigger sequence and the multiplexer channel, even if not used or present.

Corrected errors

No more black area.
The selection of the maximum number of gates do not stop any more the acquisition.
DOP2000 operates correctly with an odd number of gates in dual display mode.
The resolution can only be a multiple of 250 ns.
In cine mode, the acquisition parameters can not be changed anymore.
No more jitter in the emission.
ANALOG UPDATE NECESSARY

Date: 01.02.2000

Version 1.02.6

Cursor added and shows only the coordinates (no statistical computation)
Multiplexer control is included

Corrected errors

Velocity values are correctly computed and displayed
The 250 ns resolution works correctly for all number of selected gates

Date: 15.12.1999

Version 1.02.5

None

Corrected errors

Test the version of a DOP2000 file correctly and exit properly if not accepted

Date: 28.10.1999

Version 1.02.4

Initialization of the Display improved

Corrected errors

None

Date: 18.10.1999

Version 1.02.3

Display of both Velocity and echo, Velocity and Energy.
The menus are rearranged.

Note:The format of the record data has been modified. Corrected errors

Trigger mode

Date: 18.10.1999

Version 1.02.2

First distributed version

Date: 20.09.1999