Configuring The Cr300; Device Configuration Utility; Network Planner - Campbell CR300 Series Operator's Manual

5.2

Configuring the CR300

Settings on the CR300 default to those necessary to communicate with a PC
via USB and to accept and execute user application programs. For more
complex applications, some settings may need adjustment. Settings can be
changed through Device Configuration Utility or through datalogger support
software.
Communication peripherals, dataloggers, and software must all be configured
for communication. In addition to this manual and manuals for your specific
peripherals, refer to your datalogger support software manual and Help for
guidance.

5.2.1 Device Configuration Utility

The most versatile configuration tool is Device Configuration Utility. It is
bundled with LoggerNet, PC400, and PC200W, and can be downloaded or
updated at www.campbellsci.com/downloads. Device Configuration Utility has
the following basic features:
Device Configuration Utility Help guides you through connection and use. The
simplest connection is a USB cable from the computer USB port to the USB
port on the CR300.
To save a configuration created in Device Configuration Utility, click
Summary, and then click Save in the dialog box. The configuration will save
to an XML file. This file can be used to load a saved configuration into a
CR300 by clicking Read File and Apply.
After configuring the CR300 in Device Configuration Utility, apply the
appropriate communication settings in LoggerNet, PC400, or PC200W. See
Section 5.3, Configuring Datalogger Support Software

5.2.2 Network Planner

When the communication path includes more than just a direct connection to a
datalogger, LoggerNet Network Planner is recommended for the network
setup. This software is included in LoggerNet. Select PakBus devices from a
list and place them on the drawing canvas. Use the link tool to draw lines
indicating the communication links between devices. Use the activity tool to
indicate activities that will take place between devices.
Network Planner calculates the optimum settings for each device in the
network and then allows you to send these settings to the device. If any change
is made to a device in the network, that change is propagated to every affected
device setting. Network Planner can then use the information entered to
configure LoggerNet Setup.
Provides extensive context-sensitive help
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Connects directly to the CR300 over a serial or IP connection
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• Facilitates access to most settings, status registers, and data table
information registers
• Includes a terminal emulator that facilitates access to the command
prompt of the CR300
CR300-Series Datalogger
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