Installing DataLink
The AquaCalc DataLink software is used to download, review and print reports of section discharge measurements from the AquaCalc line of discharge measurement devices.
DataLink’s main function is to download section measurements from the AquaCalc Pro Plus. It will now communicate with the AquaCalc Pro Plus and show a list of section discharge
measurements available for download. DataLink also works with older AquaCalc Pros and AquaCalc 5000s, but not automatically, and with reduced functionality. AquaCalc DataLink is compatible with Windows XP,
Windows 7, 8, 10 and later.
Installing directly from our website is currently unavailable (June 1, 2021). Microsoft has made changes to the way some of the Microsoft components are
installed when installing from the website. Please use the “CD / Offline Setup” files below, and carefully follow the instructions.
DataLink CD / Offline Setup files (v4.2.9)
AquaCalc DataLink can be installed using the “CD” installation files or offline files. The CD/Offline version cannot be updated via the Internet, it must be updated manually by downloading and installing newer versions.
You may need to manually install some of the prerequisites listed below. DataLink needs several components provided by
Microsoft. If you do not already have these component, install the files included with the Setup.exe file. If these are not installed, you will not be able to view or print reports..
The following prerequisites are required:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (x86 and x64)
- Windows Installer 4.5
- Microsoft® System CLR Types for SQL Server® 2012 (x86)
- Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime
You will need to manually install some or all of the prerequisites listed above, two of which are included in the compressed “zip” file. Not included is the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (x86 and x64) prerequisite which will need to be installed using
Windows Update if this or a newer version is not already installed on the system (consult your System Administrator). The Windows Installer 4.5 prerequisite is not needed.
Please read and follow all of the instructions:
- Download the AquaCalc DataLink 4 CD Setup compressed zip file from the AquaCalc
website and save it to your computer. Click here to download
- Unzip the file by right clicking the file and selecting “Extract All ...” from the menu that pops up.
- First, Install the Microsoft® System CLR Types for SQL Server® 2012 (x86) prerequisite by double-clicking the “SQLSysClrTypes.msi
” file in the extraction folder above, and following the directions.
- Next, Install the Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime by double-clicking the “ReportViewer.msi
” file in the extraction folder above, and following the directions.
- Finally, Run the Setup.exe file in the folder that you extracted to. This will install AquaCalc
DataLink onto the computer. You may receive a security warning of “Unknown Publisher”. This is expected.
System Administrators Note: The compressed Zip file also contains a Microsoft Installer (MSI) file “AquaCalc DataLink
4_x_x.msi” that can be used by System Administrators to install the AquaCalc DataLink application remotely. This does not install the prerequisites listed above, which much be installed separately.
Installing DataLink 4 from our website is temporarily unavailable. Please use the CD Setup method above
The following install method is temporarily unavailable. We are working to restore this functionality.
DataLink can be installed directly from the AquaCalc website and can check for updates automatically.
DataLink is installed and updated from the AquaCalc website using Microsoft Click-Once deployment technology. This often
allows DataLink to be installed securely without “administrator” privileges for a single user in high-security environments .
It installed into the User folder on a Windows PC. Each user on a computer will need to install their own copy.
Note: This NEW DataLink version 4 includes significant changes, affecting how the program is updated. Existing
users with a previous BETA version will need to re-install AquaCalc DataLink from this page in order to have the new prerequisites installed. We recommend that you uninstall the older AquaCalc DataLink 3. Your saved data will
not be removed.
- Click the Install button above,
- “Run” the “setup.exe” file when prompted or after it is download by your browser. Note: The
“Publisher” is currently listed as “JBS Energy, Inc.” in the digitally signed certificate.
You may be prompted to install some of the prerequisites listed below. DataLink needs several components provided by
Microsoft. If you do not already have these components, the setup program will download and install them automatically.
The following prerequisites are required:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (x86 and x64)
- Windows Installer 4.5
- Microsoft® System CLR Types for SQL Server® 2012 (x86)
- Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime
If you are using AquaCalc DataLink with the USB connection on a Windows computer with the AquaCalc Pro Plus you will need to install the AquaCalc Pro Plus USB drivers.
Download the USB Drivers here.
DataLink Release Notes and Change Report
Version 4.2.9 Released 01/10/2018
AquaCalc DataLink 4 requires a reinstall from our website or from the downloaded Setup files. We have updated the development
environment to accommodate a change by Microsoft requiring a new Digital Signature using the SHA256RSA algorithm. See below.
- AquaCalc Analyzer file updated to v1.2.1 to include new output version 2.1 and reflect change to AquaCalc LLC. Previous version showed output warning message above Graph when opening output version 2.1.
- AquaCalc Pro Plus firmware version 2.4.2 released as Full Release in AquaCalc Pro Firmware Update menu option. This firmware:
- Changes the company name from "JBS Instruments" to "AquaCalc LLC" in both screens and Output file. Changes website to "aquacalc.com"
- Output version changed to 2.1 to acknowledge above changes.
- Minor formatting changes.
- Minor changes to interface timing.
Version 4.1.0 Released 02/28/17
This is a new version! If you already have DataLink 3 installed you will need to install DataLink 4 from the website. We have
updated the development environment to accommodate a change by Microsoft requiring a new Digital Signature using the SHA256RSA algorithm. See below.
- Changed ownership and copyright to AquaCalc LLC / JBS Instruments.
- Fixed error when opening an output file in the AquaCalc Analyzer in Excel 2013 and later.
- Fixed graphing error for Discharge in the Section Explorer preview graph that incorrectly plotted vertical discharge instead of vertical discharge percent.
- Updated Digital Signature of signed code. A digital signature is used to sign the ClickOnce install utility and the AquaCalc DataLink "exe" (executable file).
- Addressed multiple serious issues resulting from the expiration and change in the JBS “Signing Certificate”. This includes:
- Changed programming platform from Visual Studio 2010 to Visual Studio 2012. This Included a change to the prerequisites (supporting Microsoft files). The
following prerequisites are now required and may need to be automatically installed by the Setup routine:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (x86 and x64)
- Windows Installer 4.5
- Microsoft® System CLR Types for SQL Server® 2012 (x86)
- Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime
- · These changes will affect the Microsoft Click Once update process that DataLink uses.
- AquaCalc Pro Plus firmware version 2.3.3 BETA released to beta. (Beta firmware is still in testing, do not install without contacting manufacturer. This firmware:
- · Adds Bluetooth functionality to an AquaCalc Pro Plus with the optional Bluetooth module installed.
Version 3.7.0 Released 10/27/15
Changes:
- Fixed graphing error in Section View.
- Adds a check for current firmware version.
- AquaCalc Pro Plus firmware version 2.3.0 BETA released to beta testing. (Beta firmware is still in testing, do not install without contacting manufacturer. This firmware:
- Adds Bluetooth functionality to an AquaCalc Pro Plus with the optional Bluetooth module installed.
Version 3.6.0 Released 08/10/2015
Changes:
No changes to DataLink proper. AquaCalc Pro Plus firmware version 2.2.4 was given Full Release status, no longer BETA firmware. This firmware update:
- Fixes a bug with the access and storage of the Date and Time that had the potential to produce a scrambled Begin Time or End Time.
- Improved beep tone consistency in Measure screen. Key press tones sometimes changed.Fixes a bug in The AquaCalc that did not allow you to download Section 30.
- Fixes a bug with Summary Q value the Main Menu, which was not being updated correctly after a change in the Section data.
- Fixes a problem with multiple pairs of Wall Coefficients that lead to the mis-calculation of Summary Total Q.
Version 3.5.0 Released 3/6/15
Changes:
- Increased icon size and spacing in Section Explorer Screen.
- Added AquaCalc Pro Plus BETA firmware version 2.2.4 to the Updater. Note that BETA firmware is still being tested by cooperating users. Please report any problems immediately. This firmware update:
- Fixes a bug with the access and storage of the Date and Time that had the potential to produce a scrambled Begin Time or End Time.
- Fixes a bug with Summary Q value the Main Menu, which was not being updated correctly after a change in the Section data.
- Fixes a problem with multiple pairs of Wall Coefficients that lead to the mis-calculation of Summary Total Q. (This needs user testing before a full release).
Version 3.4.0 Released 05/21/2014
Changes:
- Improved sorting in the Section Explorer when clicking on the column headers in the Section list view, including ascending and descending sorts, and sorting by dates by converting string dates to real dates.
- Added Drag and Drop functionality to Section Explorer. Files may now be dragged from the List View to the Folder Tree View to move them from one folder to the next. Folders may not
be dragged to move (but can be moved using the Move item in the right-click menu).
- Added File renaming by clicking a second time on the file label in the List view of Section Explorer screen.
- Added Folder renaming using folder label editing in the Section Explorer.
- The AquaCalc Pro Updater Tool now includes three versions of the firmware fo the AquaCalc Pro Plus, including a "BETA" version, and a warning if that version is selected.
- Fixed bug when deleting or moving files in Section Explorer. File would be reported as "Open" and could not be deleted, unless selected again.
- Added AquaCalc Pro Plus BETA firmware version 2.2.0 to the Updater. Note that BETA firmware is still being tested by cooperating users. Please report any problems immediately. This BETA firmware update:
- Improved battery level meter. Removed percentages from meter (these were not accurate).
- Improved beep tone consistency in Measure screen. Key press tones sometimes changed.
- Fixes a bug in The AquaCalc that did not allow you to download Section 30.
- Fixes a bug with Summary Q value the Main Menu, which was not being updated correctly after a change in the Section data.
- Fixes a problem with multiple pairs of Wall Coefficients that lead to the mis-calculation of Summary Total Q. (This needs user testing before a full release)
Version 3.3.2 Released 04/14/2014
Changes:
- In AquaCalc Firmware Updater wizard, removed AquaCalc Pro Plus Firmware version 2.2.0 BETA from the full release. Re-instated firmware version 2.1.5 as second choice to be used as rollback firmware.
Version 3.3.1 Released 04/04/2014
Changes:
- Older AquaCalc Pro downloads not longer prompt for a file name, but automatically use the filenames created in the Download Dialog box. This makes downloading for older AquaCalc
Pros faster and more like the AquaCalc Pro Plus.
- Added a File Link in the Data View of the Download Dialog after a successful section download. Clicking this File Link after a manual download will open the Section Viewer.
- Fixed bug in Download Sections for downloading from AquaCalc Pro where Save Dialog box will not open to correct folder.
- Fixed bug where AquaCalc_Pro_Analyzer.xls was not found after release of version 3.2.1
- Added AquaCalc Pro Plus BETA firmware version 2.2.0 to the Updater. Note that BETA firmware is still being tested by cooperating users. Please report any problems immediately. This BETA firmware update:
- Improved battery level meter. Removed percentages from meter (these were not accurate).
- Improved beep tone consistency in Measure screen. Key press tones sometimes changed.
- Fixes a bug in The AquaCalc that did not allow you to download Section 30.
- Fixes a bug with Summary Q value the Main Menu, which was not being updated correctly after a change in the Section data.
- Fixes a problem with multiple pairs of Wall Coefficients that lead to the mis-calculation of Summary Total Q. (This needs user testing before a full release)
Version 3.2.1 Revisions
Changes:
- Fixed bug in Download Sections where COM port is incorrectly set to the default port after changing Download To folder leading to a failed download.
- Changed DataLink Update screen to simplify updating.
- Fixed bug in Download Sections where window would be placed off-screen and could not be accessed. (User could use alt-spacebar Move menu item to recover).
- Added version 2.1.6 version of AquaCalc Pro Plus (APP) firmware.
- Changes include:APP operating firmware 2.1.6 (Full Release): Improved low battery management in the Measure screen. To counter low battery problems in cold weather,
the voltage level at which the low battery warning appears was increased.
Version 3.1.1 Revisions
Section Graphs / Section Report:
- Added Ice Draft to Section Preview graph in the Section Explorer window, and to te Section View and Section Report graphs. Added Ice draft to Section Report Observation Detail page.
- Fixed bug when importing a corrupted measurement.
Version 3.1.0.x Revisions:
Section Explorer screen:
- Added Section graph preview to Section Explorer screen. Shows a graph in addition to text preview.
- Multiple sections can now be selected in the section list and deleted all at once.
Download Section Measurements Screen:
- Added Refresh button in Download Section Measurements window.
- Removed "Delete Section After Download" checkbox to prevent accidental deletion of measurements. Use "Delete Sections" button instead!
- Section List is not refreshed after "Delete Sections" button is pushed so that sections deleted from AquaCalc Pro Plus will still be visible in Download window until screen is closed.
- Added a "Refresh" Button to refresh Section List from a connected AquaCalc Pro Plus.
Settings Screen:
- Added a Tabbed Settings window to cleanup the Settings window.
Other:
Minor bug fixes including:
- Fixed problem with dashes "-" in Section ID causing problems with file paths.
- Fixed problem with "Opening File location in Windows Explorer" in Section Explorer.
- About screen now autosizes text area
Download the AquaCalc Pro Analyzer spreadsheet
The AquaCalc Pro Analyzer Excel spreadsheet can be used independently of DataLink to view and print AquaCalc Pro Plus
and older AquaCalc Pro output files. The Analyzer can also be used to “fix” and recalculate the velocity and discharge
values for section measurements that have been deleted from an AquaCalc. The Analyzer does not work with AquaCalc 5000 output.
The AquaCalc Pro Analyzer Excel spreadsheet is installed with DataLink. It is not necessary to download the AquaCalc Analyzer if you have installed DataLink.
The AquaCalc Pro Analyzer spreadsheets can be downloaded separately, it is not necessary to download and install the entire DataLink program if changes have been made only to the AquaCalc Analyzer.
After downloading and saving the new version of Analyzer to your hard disk (we recommend saving it in the AquaCalc
DataLink program folder, or in your My Documents folder or a sub-folder), open DataLink and select the “Settings” button, and point DataLink to the new Analyzer file using the File Locations > Analyzer section.
Version 1.2.1 - January 2018 - Download
Update changes references to AquaCalc LLC and adds new output version number 2.1. This prevents an output version warning on Graphs sheet.
Version 1.1.0 - September, 2010 - Download.
Fixed Bug: Fixed problem with large measurements not opening properly in Analyzer. Expanded to 180 data rows. Added capability to open version 2.0 output.
Version 1.0.1 - April 17, 2008
Improved wall measurements handling in beginning vertical. Adjust Axis initially set to full width.
Revision History:
Version 1.0.0 First Release - February 20, 2008 .
AquaCalc DataLink BETA Software
AquaCalc DataLink 4 BETA version
Would you like to help us test a pre-release BETA version of AquaCalc DataLink?
What is BETA software?
Before we release software for everyone to use, we first test the software in-house here at JBS. this is called “Alpha” testing. We then ask customers to test the software to find problems that we didn't find.
This is called “Beta” testing. Finally, we release the software to the public. This is called a “Full Release”, as is available above.
If you would like to test the latest features of DataLink, Click here to go to the DataLink BETA Install page.
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