Download Print this page
Campbell OBS-3 Instruction Manual

Campbell OBS-3 Instruction Manual

Interfacing the turbidity monitor with campbell scientific dataloggers

Advertisement

Quick Links

Interfacing the
OBS-3 Turbidity Monitor with
Campbell Scientific Dataloggers
10/05
C o p y r i g h t
( c )
1 9 9 8 - 2 0 0 5
C a m p b e l l
S c i e n t i f i c ,
I n c .

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the OBS-3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Campbell OBS-3

  • Page 1 Interfacing the OBS-3 Turbidity Monitor with Campbell Scientific Dataloggers 10/05 C o p y r i g h t ( c ) 1 9 9 8 - 2 0 0 5 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c ,...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer This manual concerns interfacing another manufacturer’s product with our dataloggers. We will attempt to provide accurate and up-to-date information in this manual. However, changes to another manufacturer’s product are beyond our control. Such changes may affect hookup, programming, and even safe use of the product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......5 Figures 1. Wiring Diagram of OBS-3 Using Datalogger’s Switched 12 V....1 2. Wiring Diagram of OBS-3 without Using Switched 12 V ......2 3. Wiring Diagram for Connecting an OBS-3 to an External Relay and a Datalogger ..................2...
  • Page 4 This is a blank page.
  • Page 5 CR1000, CR10(X), CR23X, and CR510 datalogger and describes programming a datalogger to read this probe. The standard output for the OBS-3 is 0 to 5 V, which may be used with the CR23X and CR1000. If response over 1000 FTU is needed for use with the CR10(X) or CR510 datalogger, order the probe with the optional 0 to 2500 mV output range.
  • Page 6: Wiring Diagram For Connecting An Obs-3 To An External Relay

    Interfacing the OBS-3 Turbidity Monitor with Campbell Scientific Dataloggers White CR510, CR500 CR510 Green & & Jumper Black FIGURE 2. Wiring Diagram of OBS-3 without Using Switched 12 V - Load + #7321 RELAY - Control + Black Datalogger White Green Jumper FIGURE 3.
  • Page 7: Using Short Cut

    2.1 Using Short Cut Short Cut is the easiest and typically the preferred method for programming the datalogger. With Short Cut, you choose the OBS-3 probe and your output preferences from a series of menus, then Short Cut creates a custom program and wiring diagram for you.
  • Page 8 Interfacing the OBS-3 Turbidity Monitor with Campbell Scientific Dataloggers ;Read millivolt signal 3: Volts (DIFF) (P2) 1: 1 Reps 2: 25 2500 mV 60 Hz Rejection Range ;CR23X is 25 ± 5000 mV 60 Hz Rejection Range 3: 1 DIFF Channel...
  • Page 9: Crbasic Program Example

    VoltDiff(FTU,1,mV5000,1,True,0,_60Hz,0.4,0) 'MULTIPLIER: (2000 FTU)/(5000 mV) = 0.4 PortSet(9,0) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable(Table1) CallTable(Table2) NextScan EndProg 3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Follow the maintenance and troubleshooting procedures that are outlined in the OBS-3 technical manual provided by D & A Instrument Company.
  • Page 10 Interfacing the OBS-3 Turbidity Monitor with Campbell Scientific Dataloggers This is a blank page.
  • Page 11 This is a blank page.
  • Page 12 Campbell Scientific Companies Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI) 815 West 1800 North Logan, Utah 84321 UNITED STATES www.campbellsci.com info@campbellsci.com Campbell Scientific Africa Pty. Ltd. (CSAf) PO Box 2450 Somerset West 7129 SOUTH AFRICA www.csafrica.co.za sales@csafrica.co.za Campbell Scientific Australia Pty. Ltd. (CSA)