Sailfish Software
Sailfish Software for X2•Series
AML's Sailfish software provides an intuitive interface for AML’s X2•Series (Orange Line) instrumentation, offering easy instrument setup, data collection and management, and exporting tools.
Download Sailfish (32-bit) for Windows 7/8Download Sailfish (64-bit) for Windows 10/11
Sailfish Software Features
- Automated connection and workflow via wireless or USB-C
- Instrument and sensor details displayed
- On demand printing for Calibration certificates
- Manual & Automated entry GPS location
- Sample By method and Sample Rate method selection
- Automatic or manual data filtering
- Offline access to existing casts for post-processing
- Show live data on multiple graphs concurrently
- (Future Release: Graph editing and annotation for export)
- Automated data export functionality
- Backwards compatible with the BaseX2
- Simultaneous export to multiple data formats, including:
- Xylem Hypack
- TSS QINSy
- Kongsberg SIS
- Sonardyne
- Teledyne PDS, Teledyne CARIS, Teledyne CARIS (concatenated)
- Kongsberg HIPAP
- CSV
- Custom
How to Connect
Install Software
First, install the software on a Windows PC from either a USB drive or the download button above. At this time, you may be prompted to select firewall settings during installation. Before continuing, ensure both boxes are selected.
Check WIFI Connection
Next, ensure that WiFi is enabled on the PC. Please note that connecting Sailfish to the AML instrument will disconnect an existing WiFi connection unless multiple adapters are used.
Start Sailfish
Turn on the instrument and start the program.
Select a Device
If there are multiple WiFi adapters (such as an internal WiFi adapter and a USB WiFi dongle), select the device that should be used to connect with your AML instrument. Next, click ‘Refresh’.
Connect With Instrument
Now select the tile representing the AML instrument and click ‘Connect’.
Complete With Information
After connecting to the instrument, the tile will display the device information. Happy data collecting!