SonTek/YSI Argonaut-XR Technical Manual - HydroScientific West

SonTek/YSI
record containing time, velocity, signal strength, standard deviation, heading, pitch, roll,
temperature, pressure, and several other parameters. All of the data contained in these files can be
accessed by the data conversion programs discussed in Section 6. The binary file format is
described in detail in the Argonaut Operation Manual.
When using ARGONAUT to collect data, you have the option to also store data internally on the
Argonaut recorder. ARGONAUT does not affect any Argonaut settings that relate to the internal
recorder; these are left in the same state during data collection, as they were when ARGONAUT was
started. The most common reason to use the internal recorder while collecting data with
ARGONAUT is for a backup in case of computer malfunction or power loss. To do this, you should
use a terminal emulator (e.g., SONTERM.EXE) to set the Argonaut recorder to ON.
5.6. Associated Configuration and Log Files
There are several configuration and log files associated with the operation of ARGONAUT.
ARGONAUT Associated Configuration and Log Files
File Name Function
ARG.LOG Records all communication between computer and Argonaut in an ASCII text file; this file is
overwritten each time ARGONAUT is run. Information recorded here can be useful when
looking for errors in data collection.
ARGUSER.SET Records settings for all user parameters; overwritten each time ARGONAUT is exited. This
file is only used if the computer is unable to communicate with the Argonaut upon start up.
DISPLAY.SET This binary file records the most recent graphical display settings from data acquisition
mode.
ARGCONF.SEN This file specifies the Argonaut hardware configuration parameters, and is included with the
system software (§5.1).
USERCONF.CMD This ASCII text file is used with the -c command line option (§5.2).
ARGFILE.DEF This ASCII text file is used for automatic file recording with the -f or -g command line
options (§5.2).
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