data////Software//ESN100 - Software for ESN100 echosounder

LICENSE.lgpl-2.1.pdfSKIPPER software uses a number of Open source programs, under license type LICENSE.lgpl-2.1. This file explains and clarifies the use of the software under this license.
SW M007-ESN100 remove history.tar
Patch for ESN100 1.1.0.10 (16.2.2024)
Loading this software using the normal method on service software, will clean up the internal disk, stop the system rebooting. This issue will be fixed in the next release 1.2.0.0 due in June 25
To prevent this happening again, turn off history function.
Last Update 11-4-2025
SW M007-Patch-MB-M006-251017.tar
Patch for ESN100(17.11.2025)
Loading this software using the normal method on service software.
Kernel upgrade - ref. TouchScreen Calibration
SW M007-1.2.0.2 Software for ESN100.tar
SW-M007-1.2.0.2
Bug fix of Loop test on diagnostic screen, and FW reporting from the TRansceiver
Restrictions to the Max power added at 50kHz (70%)

Known issue - Touch is insensitive on menu button in some cases - try recalibrating the screen on display setup, but we're working on it!

1.2.0 - New version with major changes:

Removal of Manual gain, replaced by addition of Sensitivity
Addition of SDSTN message to identify Channel allowing both channels to be sent on the same NMEA output
Improvements in the transceiver and signal noise ratio
Required colour change for Invalid data.
New Approval:(MED B and MED D) including:
IEC62288 Ed.3:2021
Changes made for ISO9875:2023, approval not yet formalised
New Manual Version 1.2.0

Other Changes:
Bug fix: Fix of Alert Power reduction message
Bug fix: Adjusted Multicast TTL to 64
Bug fix: fixed ACN message
Bug fix: Improved factory reset
Bug fix: Improved synch of Communications screen with 2 displays
Bug fix: other minor bugs fixed

NOTE: If the system is continually rebooting, run the Update SW_M007-ESN100_remove_history.tar before upgrading to this version.

Last Updated 26.03.2026
Equivilent Software for Windows
ESN100 latest windows software with Drivers.zipThis version (1.2.X) required some extra drivers. Copy this directory locally (do not place exe in old folder), the latest SW version is included.
The windows versions of the Multi software (Not web version) can be started using a script as follows
Start the software manually, set the LAN settings
Then use a script to start the window:
Remove the windows border : -frameless-window , the program can be killed using alt+F4
Use the saved LAN settings : -load-net-interface
Maximise the window : -maximize-window
to save the current LAN settings: -save-net-interface
Example to start automatically
start multi_screen.exe -load-net-interface -maximize-window -frameless-window
to start to select new LAN settings
Start multi_screen.exe -save-net-interface -maximize-window -frameless-window
Older versions
ESN100 PC Version SW M007-1.0.4.0.zip
The windows versions of the Multi software (Not web version) requires the ESN Drivers to be copied locally, and then this file can be copied into that directory
Select the same software version as you are running on the display
ESN100 PC Version SW M007-1.1.0.9.exeSoftware only, to be placed in the driver folder preferably in c:\skipper\ESN100\. If you do not have this folder use the other .zip file with drivers included
ESN100 PC Version SW M007-1.1.0.9.zipSoftware only, to be placed in the driver folder preferably in c:\skipper\ESN100\. If you do not have this folder use the other .zip file with drivers included
ESN100 PC Version SW M007-1.2.0.0.zipSoftware and driver (some extra required in 1.2.X) to be placed in a folder preferably in c:\skipper\ESN100\.
ESN100 1 0 3 c.rar
Older versions
SW M007 1 0 1 ESN100 software.tarRecomended Software update for ESN100 This software includes improvements in Auto functions and a number of bug fixes.
SW M007 1 0 3 0 Software for ESN100 Display.tarSoftware update for ESN100 1.01.03 - This is a new type of upgrader and the files do not need to be unzipped. Use the latest skipper service software and go to ESN100 tab for further instructions.
SW M007 1 0 4 0 Software for ESN100 Display.tarSoftware update for ESN100 1.01.04 -
This is a new type of upgrader and the files do not need to be unzipped. Use the latest skipper service software and go to ESN100 tab for further instructions.
1.0.4.0 changes History to 24h (previously 12h), adds printer menu, and option to turn on and off the LAN printer (runs with service software or ESN print and archive software that can be downloaded from the website), and gives option to download the previous 2 days history.
New manual also available
New service software 1.88 , will also download a stand alone .exe in the skipper/service software folder, ESN print and archive software V1.0.1 that can run in stand alone mode
SW M007 1 1 0 10 ESN100.tar
ESN100 1.1.0.10 (16.2.2024)
ALC alert format is corrected to remove extra ,,, at the end of the format.

ESN100 1.1.0.9 (26.05.2023)
Correction of Local or UTC clock, if the offset in ZDA is -00
Added a variable number (8) in message PSKPDPT for the number of sequential fully qualified pings (0-9) this can be used as quality of the signal
ESN100 1.1.0.8 (14.11.2022)
correct error in UDP (sending too many messages on different groups)
Added a fixed number (8) in message PSKPDPT for signal strength
ESN100 1.1.0.7 (3.11.2022)
fix of clock input
adjust ment of max ping to prevent power baterry emptying
Remove noise from screen introduced in 1.1.0.5
ESN100 1.1.0.6 (3.10.2022)
bug fix of noise on screen
improvement of deep water power output in 200kHz

ESN100 1.1.0.6 (30.09.2022)
Added HBT on second Alarm UDP group
bug fix of beeper beeping unevenly, particularly when range changes.

ESN100 1.1.0.5 (23.09.2022)
Improvement of logging function - longer logging period of raw data
Memory/CPU over useage corrected
Noise test summary on diagnostic page is corrected
UDP s: d: order is now not important
UTC/LOC time is corrected
ESN100 1.1.0.4 bugfix
Transducer 2 shows Transducer 1 information (from 1.1.0.1)
Problem with receiveing ZDA clock (from 1.1.0.1)
ESN100 1.1.0.2 bugfix
Removed occasional popup for 2 transducers
ESN100 1.1.0.1 bugfix
speed of sound function changes
addition of EPV standby and remote control
Recomended Software update for ESN100 1.1.0
Includes the new Alert standard IEC62923 BAM standard with alerts. A new Manual and Type certificate is also available.
Previously 1.1.0.0
This is a new type of upgrader and the files do not need to be unzipped. Use the latest skipper service software and go to ESN100 tab for further instructions.
1.0.4.0 changes History to 24h (previously 12h), adds printer menu, and option to turn on and off the LAN printer (runs with service software or ESN print and archive software that can be downloaded from the website), and gives option to download the previous 2 days history.
New manual also available
New service software 1.88 , will also download a stand alone .exe in the skipper/service software folder, ESN print and archive software V1.0.1 that can run in stand alone mode
1.0.3.0 included improvements in Auto functions and a number of bug fixes
Last Update 16-2-2024
SW M007 1 1 0 8 ESN100.tar
ESN100 1.1.0.8 (14.11.2022)
correct error in UDP (sending too many messages on different groups)
Added a fixed number (8) in message PSKPDPT for signal strength
ESN100 1.1.0.7 (3.11.2022)
fix of clock input
adjust ment of max ping to prevent power baterry emptying
Remove noise from screen introduced in 1.1.0.5
ESN100 1.1.0.6 (3.10.2022)
bug fix of noise on screen
improvement of deep water power output in 200kHz

ESN100 1.1.0.6 (30.09.2022)
Added HBT on second Alarm UDP group
bug fix of beeper beeping unevenly, particularly when range changes.

ESN100 1.1.0.5 (23.09.2022)
Improvement of logging function - longer logging period of raw data
Memory/CPU over useage corrected
Noise test summary on diagnostic page is corrected
UDP s: d: order is now not important
UTC/LOC time is corrected

ESN100 1.1.0.4 bugfix
Transducer 2 shows Transducer 1 information (from 1.1.0.1)
Problem with receiveing ZDA clock (from 1.1.0.1)
ESN100 1.1.0.2 bugfix
Removed occasional popup for 2 transducers
ESN100 1.1.0.1 bugfix
speed of sound function changes
addition of EPV standby and remote control
Recomended Software update for ESN100 1.1.0
Includes the new Alert standard IEC62923 BAM standard with alerts. A new Manual and Type certificate is also available.
Previously 1.0.4.0
This is a new type of upgrader and the files do not need to be unzipped. Use the latest skipper service software and go to ESN100 tab for further instructions.
1.0.4.0 changes History to 24h (previously 12h), adds printer menu, and option to turn on and off the LAN printer (runs with service software or ESN print and archive software that can be downloaded from the website), and gives option to download the previous 2 days history.
New manual also available
New service software 1.88 , will also download a stand alone .exe in the skipper/service software folder, ESN print and archive software V1.0.1 that can run in stand alone mode
1.0.3.0 included improvements in Auto functions and a number of bug fixes
Last Update 30.9.2022
SW M007 1 1 0 9 ESN100.tar
ESN100 1.1.0.9 (26.05.2023)
Correction of Local or UTC clock, if the offset in ZDA is -00
Added a variable number (8) in message PSKPDPT for the number of sequential fully qualified pings (0-9) this can be used as quality of the signal
ESN100 1.1.0.8 (14.11.2022)
correct error in UDP (sending too many messages on different groups)
Added a fixed number (8) in message PSKPDPT for signal strength
ESN100 1.1.0.7 (3.11.2022)
fix of clock input
adjust ment of max ping to prevent power baterry emptying
Remove noise from screen introduced in 1.1.0.5
ESN100 1.1.0.6 (3.10.2022)
bug fix of noise on screen
improvement of deep water power output in 200kHz

ESN100 1.1.0.6 (30.09.2022)
Added HBT on second Alarm UDP group
bug fix of beeper beeping unevenly, particularly when range changes.

ESN100 1.1.0.5 (23.09.2022)
Improvement of logging function - longer logging period of raw data
Memory/CPU over useage corrected
Noise test summary on diagnostic page is corrected
UDP s: d: order is now not important
UTC/LOC time is corrected
ESN100 1.1.0.4 bugfix
Transducer 2 shows Transducer 1 information (from 1.1.0.1)
Problem with receiveing ZDA clock (from 1.1.0.1)
ESN100 1.1.0.2 bugfix
Removed occasional popup for 2 transducers
ESN100 1.1.0.1 bugfix
speed of sound function changes
addition of EPV standby and remote control
Recomended Software update for ESN100 1.1.0
Includes the new Alert standard IEC62923 BAM standard with alerts. A new Manual and Type certificate is also available.
Previously 1.1.0.0
This is a new type of upgrader and the files do not need to be unzipped. Use the latest skipper service software and go to ESN100 tab for further instructions.
1.0.4.0 changes History to 24h (previously 12h), adds printer menu, and option to turn on and off the LAN printer (runs with service software or ESN print and archive software that can be downloaded from the website), and gives option to download the previous 2 days history.
New manual also available
New service software 1.88 , will also download a stand alone .exe in the skipper/service software folder, ESN print and archive software V1.0.1 that can run in stand alone mode
1.0.3.0 included improvements in Auto functions and a number of bug fixes
Last Update 26.5.2023