Sending An Operating System To A Local Data Logger - Campbell CR300 Series Product Manual

Deployment > Datalogger. An operating system may be sent through Device Configuration
Utility or through program-send procedures.
WARNING:
Because sending an OS resets data logger memory and resets all settings on the data logger
to factory defaults, data loss will certainly occur. Depending on several factors, the data
logger may also become incapacitated until the new OS is programmed into memory.
TIP:
It is recommended that you retrieve data from the data logger and back up your programs
and settings before updating your OS. To collect data using LoggerNet, connect to your data
logger and click Collect Now
Configuration Utility, click the Backup menu and select Backup Datalogger.

16.7.1 Sending an operating system to a local data logger

Send an OS using Device Configuration Utility. This method requires a direct connection
between your data logger and computer.
1. Download the latest Operating System at
2. Locate the .exe download and double-click to run the file. This will extract the .obj OS file
to the C:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystems folder.
3. Supply power to the data logger. If connecting via USB for the first time, you must first
install USB drivers by using Device Configuration Utility (select your data logger, then on
the main page, click Install USB Driver). Alternately, you can install the USB drivers using EZ
Setup. A USB connection supplies 5 V power (as well as a communication link), which is
adequate for setup, but a 12 V battery will be needed for field deployment.
4. Physically connect your data logger to your computer using a USB cable, then open Device
Configuration Utility and select your data logger.
5. Select the communications port used to communicate with the data logger from the COM
Port list (you do not need to click Connect).
6. Click the Send OS tab. At the bottom of the window, click Start.
7. On the Avoid Conflicts with the Local Server window, click OK.
8. Navigate to the C:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystems folder.
9. Ensure Datalogger Operating System Files (*.obj) is selected in the Files of type list, select
the new OS .obj file, and click Open to update the OS on the data logger.
. To backup your data logger, connect to it in Device
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