Introduction - Campbell CR300 Series Product Manual

1. Introduction

The CR300 series are multipurpose, compact, low-cost measurement and control data loggers.
These entry level data loggers, with their rich instruction sets, can measure most hydrological,
meteorological, environmental, and industrial sensors. They concentrate data, making it available
over varied networks, and deliver it using your preferred protocol. The CR300 series also
performs automated on-site or remote decision making for control and mobile-to-mobile
communications. This manual provides a detailed look at the CR300 series measurement and
control data logger and discusses the steps necessary to begin using it in your application.
The CR300 series includes the following data loggers:
CR300
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CR300-RF407
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CR300-RF412
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CR300-RF422
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CR300-RF427
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CR300-WIFI
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To the basic design of the CR300, the CR310 version adds an Ethernet port and removable
terminals. Both models can include radio or Wi-Fi (WIFI) communication options.
Throughout this manual, reference to the CR300 also applies to other CR300-series data loggers,
unless specifically noted.
The Getting Started
a procedure to set up a simple system. 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 this and other Campbell Scientific
manuals.
Additional Campbell Scientific publications are available online at
Video tutorials are available at
feature of the data logger requires a peripheral hardware device, more information is available in
the help or manual written for that device.
CR310
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CR310-RF407
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CR310-RF412
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CR310-RF422
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CR310-RF427
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CR310-WIFI
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Guide provides an introduction to data acquisition and walks you through
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1. Introduction 1
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