Campbell CR300 Series Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 Getting Started Guide CR300 Series Compact Datalogger Revision: 06/2023 Copyright © 2023 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Getting started 2. USB communications 3. Cellular communications option 3.1 Pre-installation 3.1.1 Establish cellular service 3.1.1.1 Selecting a data service 3.1.2 Install the SIM card 3.1.3 Konect PakBus Router setup 3.1.3.1 Get started 3.1.3.2 Set up Konect PakBus Router 3.2 Installation 3.2.1 Modules using Konect PakBus Router (private dynamic IP) 3.2.1.1 Configure data logger... -
Page 3: Getting Started
You may not find it necessary to progress beyond this. However, should you want to dig deeper into the complexity of the data logger functions or quickly look for details, extensive information is available in the full CR300 series manual. This exercise guides you through the following steps: ... -
Page 4: Usb Communications
4. Select the Direct Connect connection type and click Next. 5. If this is the first time connecting this computer to a CR300 series via USB, click Install USB Driver, select your data logger, click Install, and follow the prompts to install the USB driver. - Page 5 7. From the COM Port list, select the COM port used for your data logger. It will appear as CR300 series (COM number). 8. USB connections do not typically require a COM Port Communication Delay; this type of delay allows time for hardware devices to "wake up" and negotiate a communications link.
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Page 6: Cellular Communications Option
✓ More than 600 other providers are available worldwide through Campbell Scientific. AT&T ended support of their 3G network service on February 22, 2022. To continue operation the CR300-CELL series requires operating system 2.030 or newer. Use the web interface to find the CR300-CELL series OS version on the OS Date field of the Status Tab. -
Page 7: Pre-Installation
3.1 Pre-installation 3.1.1 Establish cellular service 3.1.2 Install the SIM card 3.1.3 Konect PakBus Router setup 3.1.1 Establish cellular service For better security, we recommend using Konect PakBus® Router with a private dynamic IP address. This method allows only incoming PakBus communications. No other incoming communications are supported. -
Page 8: Install The Sim Card
3.1.2 Install the SIM card 1. Remove the SIM card cover. 2. Note the location of the notched corner for correct alignment. The gold contact points of the SIM face down when inserting the SIM card as shown in the following figure. Gently slide the card into the slot until it stops and locks into place. -
Page 9: Set Up Konect Pakbus Router
First-time users need to create a free account. After you submit your information, you will receive two emails up to five minutes apart. One email will contain a Passport ID and the other your Password. If emails are not received, check your email junk folder. 3.1.3.2 Set up Konect PakBus Router 1. -
Page 10: Installation
3.2 Installation 3.2.1 Modules using Konect PakBus Router (private dynamic IP) 3.2.1.1 Configure data logger 3.2.1.2 Set up LoggerNet 3.2.1.3 Test the connection 3.2.1.1 Configure data logger 1. Connect the cellular antenna, if it is not already connected. When using a MIMO antenna with multiple cellular connections, connect the primary cable to Cellular and the secondary to Diversity. - Page 11 3. On the Datalogger tab, change the data logger PakBus Address and PakBus/TCP Password to match the values entered in the Konect PakBus Router setup. The PakBus/TCP Password will make the data logger authenticate any incoming or outgoing PakBus/TCP connection. 4.
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Page 12: Set Up Loggernet
13. Click Connect to reconnect in the Device Configuration Utility. 14. Go to the Settings Editor > Network Services. Set Maximum TCP Segment Size to 1000 for compatibility with all cellular networks. 15. Click Apply. 16. Click Disconnect and close Device Configuration Utility. 3.2.1.2 Set up LoggerNet The LoggerNet Network Map is configured from the LoggerNet Setup screen. - Page 13 4. From the Entire Network, on the left side, select the IPPort. Enter the Konect PakBus Router DNS address and port number as noted in the Konect PakBus Router setup (Set up Konect PakBus Router [p. 7]). Enter them into the Internet IP Address field in the format DNS:Port with a colon separating DNS and Port.
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Page 14: Test The Connection
6. Select the pbRouter in the Network Map and set the PakBus Address to 4070. 7. Select the data logger in the Network Map and set the PakBus Address to match that of the data logger (default address in the data logger is 1). If a PakBus Encryption Key was entered during data logger setup, also enter it here. -
Page 15: Cellular (Tx/Rx) Led Indicator
If the connection is successful, the connectors icon at the bottom of the screen will come together and clock information from the data logger will be displayed in the Station Date/Time field. If the connection fails, a Communications Failure message will be displayed. 3.3 Cellular (TX/RX) LED Indicator When the data logger is powered, the cellular LED will turn on according to cellular modem communications states:... -
Page 16: Signal Strength
Because signal strength and quality can vary due to many factors, they may not give a true indication of communications performance or range. However, they can be useful for activities such as: determining the optimal direction to aim a Yagi antenna ... - Page 17 Table 3-2: Signal quality ECIO (3G) RSRQ (4G) Quality estimate Excellent 0 to -6 >-9 Good -7 to -10 -9 to-12 Fair to poor -11 to -20 -13 or less 3. Cellular communications option 15...
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Page 18: Creating A Short Cut Data Logger Program
Use Short Cut software to generate a program for your data logger. Short Cut is included with your data logger support software. This section guides you through programming a CR300 series data logger to measure the voltage of the data logger power supply, the internal temperature of the data logger, and a thermocouple. - Page 19 A second prompt lists sensor support options. Campbell Scientific, Inc. (US) is usually the best fit outside of Europe. To change the noise rejection or sensor support option for future programs, use the Program menu. 4. Lists of Available Sensors and Devices and Selected Measurements Available for Output are displayed.
- Page 20 14. Click Next. 15. Select a measurement from the Selected Measurements Available for Output list, then click an output processing option to add the measurement to the Selected Measurements for Output list. For the example program, select BattV and click the Minimum button to add it to the Selected Measurements for Output list.
- Page 21 NOTE: Once a Short Cut generated program has been edited with CRBasic Editor, it can no longer be modified with Short Cut. 4. Creating a Short Cut data logger program 19...
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Page 22: Sending A Program To The Data Logger
5. Sending a program to the data logger TIP: It is good practice to always retrieve data from the data logger before sending a program; otherwise, data may be lost. See Collecting data (p. 23) for detailed instruction. Some methods of sending a program give the option to retain data when possible. Regardless of the program upload tool used, data will be erased when a new program is sent if any change occurs to one or more data table structures in the following list: ... - Page 23 7. Review the Compile Results window for errors, messages and warnings. 8. LoggerNet users, click Details, select the Table Fill Times tab. PC400 user click OK then click Station Status , select the Table Fill Times tab. Ensure that the times shown are expected for your application. Click OK. After sending a program, it is a good idea to monitor the Public table to make sure sensors are taking good measurements.
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Page 24: Working With Data
6. Working with data 6.1 Default data tables By default, the data logger includes three tables: Public, Status, and DataTableInfo. Each of these tables only contains the most recent measurements and information. The Public table is configured by the data logger program, and updated at the scan interval set within the data logger program. -
Page 25: Collecting Data
6.2 Collecting data The data logger writes to data tables based on intervals and conditions set in the CRBasic program. After the program has been running for enough time to generate data records, data may be collected by using data logger support software. During data collection, data is copied to the computer and still remains on the data logger. -
Page 26: Collecting Data Using Pc400
6.2.2 Collecting data using PC400 1. Click Connect on the main PC400 window. 2. Go to the Collect Data tab. 3. By default, all output tables set up in the data logger program are selected for collection. Typically, the default tables (DataTableInfo, Public, and Status) are not collected. 4. - Page 27 Campbell Scientific Regional Offices Australia France Thailand Location: Garbutt, QLD Australia Location: Montrouge, France Location: Bangkok, Thailand Phone: 61.7.4401.7700 Phone: 0033.0.1.56.45.15.20 Phone: 66.2.719.3399 Email: info@campbellsci.com.au Email: info@campbellsci.fr Email: info@campbellsci.asia Website: www.campbellsci.com.au Website: www.campbellsci.fr Website: www.campbellsci.asia Brazil Germany Location: São Paulo, SP Brazil...