Domino Software

Domino Software

What is Domino?

Domino is our resident top dog here at Lowell Instruments. She loves to run, sleep and eat.

Domino Software is Lowell Instrument’s Python based, open source software for use with our MAT-1 data loggers and TCM Tilt Current Meters. The easy-to-use Domino software is used to create a setup file, start and stop the meters, and converts binary data to a CSV format.

Operation

Domino consists of three main screens to configure devices for deployment, start/stop and status devices and convert data files. For complete instructions on working with Domino software see our Universal User Guide.

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Create a Setup File

Specify a deployment description
Choose from Standard Presets
Customize recording frequency from 64Hz to 1 sample per hour
Program start and stop times

Start / Stop Device

Start and Stop recording
Check sensor values
Check and set clock

Covert Files

Convert binary data files to text files
Select from several output types
Discrete Channels
Current
Compass Heading
Yaw/Pitch/Roll
Cable Attitude
Vertical Orientation
Batch convert multiple files to improve workflow and save time

Example Data File

The file TCM-1_Example.lid is an example data file from the TCM-1 conducted in Woods Hole.
Location: 41.522348 N, -70.698044 W
Depth: 3-4 m
Currents: 0-50 cm/s
Data Start: 2015-09-16 12:00:00
Data End: 2015-10-21 12:00:00
TCM-1 Configuration: No Ballast Washer, Salt Water
Settings:

  • Temperature recording internal – 30 seconds
  • Orientation recording interval – 30 seconds
  • Burst rate – 8 Hz
  • Burst Duration – 15 seconds
 

The LID file is converted using Domino to CSV files with the Current  and Temperature in different CSV files.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit)
  • Dual Core 2.0+ GHz recommended
  • 4 GB RAM minimum  (8+ GB recommended)
  • 1 GB disk space for the application, additional space for files
  • 1024 x 720 monitor minimum

Installation – Windows

  1. Download Domino
  2. Double-click Domino_Installer_X.X.X.exe
  3. Bypass warnings
  4. Follow the installation instructions
Download Domino for Windows

Version History

  • 1.2.0, 11/16/2022
    • Adds an option to split .lid files every 5MB
    • Adds the ability to show the description of current settings on the device tab (for devices with FW 1.8.xx or newer)
    • Displays a warning when trying to convert a data file from the device’s SD card
    • Adds a feature that checks the local clock against an online NTP server to ensure the device clock is set accurately
    • Updates tilt-to-speed curves for improved accuracy at speeds that are higher than the recommended speeds
    • Updates TCM-4 tilt-to-speed curve to reduce the speeds in the recommended range
    • Only allows one instance of Domino to run at a time
    • Fix multiple minor bugs
  • 1.1.0, 01/08/2022
    • Adds “preset” logging parameters to the setup tab.
    • Adds ability to for users to create and save custom presets for future use.
    • Adds ability to have the logger start on the next minute, quarter hour, or hour when creating a setup file.
    • Minor bug fixes.
  • 1.0.2, 08/30/2021
    • Added “Vertical Orientation” as an output option.
    • Minor bug fixes.
  • 1.0.1, 03/03/2020
    • Change installation to expose the file structure for faster start up.
  • 1.0.0, 12/17/2020
    • First “Official” (Non Beta Test) Release.
Source Code

Source code for Domino is available under the GPLv3 License on GitHub.