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Campbell CR6 Series Operator's Manual (690 pages)
Brand:
Campbell
| Category:
Data Loggers
| Size: 30.37 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
9
1 Introduction
33
Hello
33
Typography
34
Capturing Crbasic Code
34
2 Precautions
35
3 Initial Inspection
37
4 Quickstart
39
Sensors - Quickstart
39
Datalogger - Quickstart
40
CR6 Module
40
Wiring Panel - Quickstart
40
Power Supplies - Quickstart
41
Internal Battery - Quickstart
42
Internal Voltage Regulator / Battery Charger - Quickstart
42
Data Retrieval and Comms - Quickstart
43
Datalogger Support Software - Quickstart
44
Datalogger Support Software - List
44
Tutorial: Measuring a Thermocouple
45
What You will Need
45
Hardware Setup
45
Connect Comms
46
PC200W Software Setup
46
FIGURE 2: PC200W Main Window
46
Write Crbasic Program with Short Cut
47
FIGURE 3: Short Cut Temperature Sensor Folder
48
Procedure: (Short Cut Steps 1 to 5)
48
Procedure: (Short Cut Steps 6 to 7)
48
FIGURE 4: Short Cut Wiring Diagram Tab
49
Procedure: (Short Cut Step 8)
49
FIGURE 5: Short Cut Outputs Tab
50
Procedure: (Short Cut Steps 13 to 14)
50
Procedure: (Short Cut Steps 9 to 12)
50
Send Program and Collect Data
51
FIGURE 6: Short Cut Compile Confirmation Window and Results Tab
51
Procedure: (PC200W Step 1)
51
FIGURE 7: PC200W Main Window
52
Procedure: (PC200W Steps 2 to 4)
52
FIGURE 8: PC200W Monitor Data Tab - Public Table
53
Procedure: (PC200W Step 5)
53
FIGURE 10: PC200W Collect Data Tab
54
FIGURE 9: PC200W Monitor Data Tab - Public and Onemin Tables
54
Procedure: (PC200W Step 6)
54
FIGURE 11: PC200W View Data Utility
55
Procedure: (PC200W Steps 7 to 10)
55
FIGURE 12: PC200W View Data Table
56
Procedure: (PC200W Steps 11 to 12)
56
Procedure: (PC200W Steps 13 to 14)
56
Data Acquisition Systems - Quickstart
57
FIGURE 13: PC200W View Line Graph
57
FIGURE 14: Data Acquisition System Components
58
5 Overview
59
Datalogger - Overview
60
FIGURE 15: Data Acquisition System - Overview
60
Wiring Panel - Overview
61
FIGURE 16: Wiring Panel
62
FIGURE 1: Wiring Panel
62
Switched Voltage Output - Overview
65
FIGURE 17: Control and Monitoring with U or C Terminals
66
Voltage and Current Excitation - Overview
66
Communication Ports - Overview
67
Power in Terminals
67
Power out Terminals
67
Power Terminals
67
CS I/O Port
68
Micro SD Card Slot
69
Ports
69
USB Port
69
CPI Port and CDM Devices - Overview
70
Ethernet Port
70
Grounding - Overview
70
SDM Port
70
Measurements - Overview
71
Time Keeping - Overview
71
Analog Measurements - Overview
71
Voltage Measurements - Overview
72
FIGURE 18: Analog Sensor Wired to Single-Ended Channel #1
73
FIGURE 19: Analog Sensor Wired to Differential Channel #1
73
Single-Ended Measurements - Overview
73
Differential Measurements - Overview
74
Current Measurements - Overview
75
Resistance Measurements - Overview
75
Voltage Excitation
75
FIGURE 20: Half-Bridge Wiring Example - Wind Vane Potentiometer
76
Current Excitation
77
FIGURE 21: Full-Bridge Wiring Example - Pressure Transducer
77
Strain Measurements - Overview
78
Pulse Measurements - Overview
78
Pulses Measured
78
FIGURE 22: Pulse Sensor Output Signal Types
79
Pulse Input Channels
79
Pulse Sensor Wiring
79
FIGURE 23: Pulse Input Wiring Example - Anemometer
80
Period Averaging - Overview
81
Vibrating Wire Measurements - Overview
81
VSPECT Quickstart
82
Reading Smart Sensors - Overview
82
FIGURE 24: VSPECT Vibrating Wire Measurement Wiring
82
Overview
83
SDI-12 Sensor Support — Overview
83
Sensor Support - Overview
83
Overview
84
Field Calibration - Overview
84
FIGURE 25: Terminals Configurable for RS-232 Input
84
RS-485 — Overview
84
Cabling Effects - Overview
85
Synchronizing Measurements - Overview
85
Synchronizing Measurements in a Datalogger Network - Overview
85
Synchronizing Measurements in the CR6 - Overview
85
Data Retrieval and Comms - Overview
85
Data File Formats in CR6 Memory
86
Data Format on Computer
86
Mass-Storage Device
86
Memory Card (CRD: Drive) - Overview
86
Comms
87
Direct with Adapter to PC
87
Comms Protocols
87
Pakbus Comms - Overview
87
Alternate Comms Protocols - Overview
88
Modbus - Overview
88
DNP3 - Overview
89
TCP/IP - Overview
89
I2C - Overview
90
SPI - Overview
90
Comms Hardware - Overview
90
Keyboard/Display - Overview
90
Character Set
91
Custom Menus - Overview
91
Measurement and Control Peripherals - Overview
92
FIGURE 27: Custom Menu Example
92
Power Supplies - Overview
93
Charging Batteries - Overview
93
CR6 Setup - Overview
93
Crbasic Programming - Overview
94
Security - Overview
94
Maintenance - Overview
95
Protection from Moisture - Overview
95
Protection from Voltage Transients - Overview
95
Factory Calibration - Overview
96
Internal Battery - Overview
96
Datalogger Support Software - Overview
97
PLC Control - Overview
97
Datalogger Support Software - List
97
Auto Self-Calibration - Overview
99
Memory - Overview
99
6 Specifications
101
Programmable Terminals - Specifications
101
Analog Function: Input - Specifications
101
Basic Voltage Measurements - Specifications
102
Thermocouple Measurements - Specifications
105
Resistance Measurements - Specifications
106
Thermistor Measurements - Specifications
106
Period Average Measurements - Specifications
107
Static Vibrating Wire Measurements - Specifications
107
Analog Function: Output - Specifications
108
Voltage and Current Excitation - Specifications
108
Logic Levels - Specifications
109
Pulse Counting Function - Specifications
110
Digital I/O Function: Input - Specifications
112
State - Specifications
112
Edge Counting - Specifications
113
Edge Timing - Specifications
113
Interrupt - Specifications
113
Digital I/O Function: Output - Specifications
113
Control (Switched-Voltage Output) - Specifications
114
Pulse Width Modulation - Specifications
114
Digital I/O Function: Communications - Specifications
114
Dedicated Communication Terminals - Specifications
116
Wi-Fi - Specifications
117
Communications - Specifications
117
Communication Protocols - Specifications
119
Proven Communication Interfaces - Specifications
121
Data Retrieval - Specifications
121
Power Input Terminals - Specifications
122
Power Requirements - Specifications
123
Power Output Terminals - Specifications
124
Omnibus Current Source and Sink Limits - Specifications
124
FIGURE 28: Drive Capacity for CR6 C Terminals, 5 VDC Logic Level
125
FIGURE 30: Drive Capacity for CR6 Odd U Terminals, 5 VDC Logic Level
126
FIGURE 32: Drive Capacity for CR6 Even U Terminals, 5 VDC Logic Level
127
Ground Terminals - Specifications
128
Status Lights - Specifications
129
Memory - Specifications
130
Auto Self-Calibration - Specifications
130
Security - Specifications
130
Special Features - Specifications
131
System - Specifications
131
Physical - Specifications
131
Compliance - Specifications
131
Configuration - Specifications
132
Programming - Specifications
133
Maintenance - Specifications
134
Measurement and Control Peripherals - Specifications
134
Support Software - Specifications
134
7 Installation
137
Enclosures - Details
137
Power Supplies - Details
138
Calculating Power Consumption
139
Power Sources
139
Vehicle Power Connections
140
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
141
External Alkaline Power Supply
141
Grounding - Details
141
ESD Protection
142
Lightning Protection
143
Single-Ended Measurement Reference
144
Ground Potential Differences
145
External Signal Conditioner
145
Soil Temperature Thermocouple
145
Ground Looping in Ionic Measurements
146
Protection from Moisture - Details
147
CR6 Setup - Details
147
Tools - Setup
148
Devconfig - Setup Tools
148
Network Planner - Setup Tools
149
Overview - Network Planner
150
Basics - Network Planner
151
Info Tables and Settings - Setup Tools
152
Crbasic Program - Setup Tools
153
Executable CPU: Files - Setup Tools
153
Default.cr6 File
154
Include" File
154
FIGURE 41: "Include" File Settings with Devconfig
156
Executable File Run Priorities
158
Setup Tasks
158
On-Board Wi-Fi
159
Operating System (OS) - Details
175
OS Update with Devconfig Send os Tab
175
OS Update with File Control
176
OS Update with Send Program Command
177
OS Update with External Memory and Powerup.ini File
179
Factory Defaults - Installation
180
Saving and Restoring Configurations - Installation
180
Crbasic Programming - Details
180
Program Structure
181
Writing and Editing Programs
183
Crbasic Editor
183
Short Cut Programming Wizard
183
Conserving Program Memory
184
Inserting Comments into Program
184
Programming Syntax
185
Multiple Statements on One Line
185
One Statement on Multiple Lines
185
Program Statements
185
Declaring Variables
186
Single-Statement Declarations
186
Declaring Data Types
187
Dimensioning Numeric Variables
192
Dimensioning String Variables
192
Declaring Flag Variables
193
Declaring Arrays
194
Using Variable Pointers
194
Advanced Array Declaration
195
Declaring Local and Global Variables
196
Declaring Constants
197
Initializing Variables
197
Predefined Constants
198
Declaring Aliases and Units
199
Numerical Formats
199
Multi-Statement Declarations
200
Declaring Data Tables
201
Declaring Subroutines
208
Declaring Incidental Sequences
209
Declaring Subroutines
209
Execution and Task Priority
210
Pipeline Mode
211
Sequential Mode
212
Execution Timing
213
Scan() / Nextscan
213
Slowsequence / Endsequence
214
Scan Priorities in Sequential Mode
215
Subscan() / Nextsubscan
215
Measurement and Data Storage Processing
217
Programming Instructions
217
Argument Types
218
Names in Arguments
218
Expressions in Arguments
219
Floating-Point Arithmetic
220
Programming Expression Types
220
Arithmetic Operations
222
Expressions with Numeric Data Types
222
Logical Expressions
224
String Expressions
227
Programming Access to Data Tables
228
Functions (with a Capital F)
230
Programming to Use Signatures
230
Sending Crbasic Programs
231
Preserving Data at Program Send
231
Programming Resource Library
232
Advanced Programming Techniques
232
Capturing Events
232
Conditional Output
234
Groundwater Pump Test
234
Miscellaneous Features
237
Pulsecountreset Instruction
239
Scaling Array
240
Signatures: Example Programs
241
Text Signature
241
Binary Runtime Signature
241
Executable Code Signatures
241
Use of Multiple Scans
242
Data Input: Loading Large Data Sets
243
Data Input: Array-Assigned Expression
244
Data Output: Calculating Running Average
248
FIGURE 46: Running-Average Frequency Response
251
Data Output: Two Intervals in One Data Table
252
Data Output: Triggers and Omitting Samples
253
Data Output: Using Data Type Bool8
254
FIGURE 49: Alarms Toggled in Bit Shift Example
256
FIGURE 51: Bool8 Data from Bit Shift Example (PC Data File)
257
Data Output: Using Data Type NSEC
259
NSEC Options
259
Data Output: Wind Vector
262
Outputopt Parameters
263
Wind Vector Processing
263
Measured Raw Data
264
Calculations
265
FIGURE 53: Mean Wind-Vector Graph
266
FIGURE 54: Standard Deviation of Direction
267
Data Output: Writing High-Frequency Data to Memory Cards
268
Tablefile() with Option 64
269
Tablefile() with Option 64 Replaces Cardout()
269
Tablefile() with Option 64 Programming
270
Tablefile() with Option 64 Q & a
270
Displaying Data: Custom Menus - Details
273
FIGURE 56: Custom Menu Example — Home Screen
274
FIGURE 57: Custom Menu Example — View Data Window
275
FIGURE 60: Custom Menu Example — Free Entry Notes Window
276
FIGURE 63: Custom Menu Example — Control LED Pick List
277
Field Calibration - Details
280
Field Calibration CAL Files
280
Field Calibration Programming
281
Field Calibration Wizard Overview
281
Field Calibration Numeric Monitor Procedures
281
One-Point Calibrations (Zero or Offset)
282
Two-Point Calibrations (Gain and Offset)
283
Zero Basis Point Calibration
283
Field Calibration Examples
283
Fieldcal() Zero or Tare (Opt 0) Example
284
Fieldcal() Offset (Opt 1) Example
286
Fieldcal() Slope and Offset (Opt 2) Example
289
Fieldcal() Slope (Opt 3) Example
291
Fieldcal() Zero Basis (Opt 4) Example
294
Field Calibration Strain Examples
296
Fieldcalstrain() Shunt Calibration Concepts
297
Fieldcalstrain() Shunt Calibration Example
297
Fieldcalstrain() Quarter-Bridge Shunt Example
299
Fieldcalstrain() Quarter-Bridge Zero
300
Measurement: Fast Analog Voltage
301
Tips - Fast Analog Voltage
305
Measurement: Excite, Delay, Measure
307
Serial I/O: SDI-12 Sensor Support - Details
308
Transparent Mode
308
Transparent Mode Commands
309
Revision
310
Recorder Mode
314
Alternate Start Concurrent Measurement Command
316
Extended Command Support
320
Sensor Mode
321
Power Considerations
323
Compiling: Conditional Code
324
Measurement: RTD, PRT, PT100, PT1000
326
Measurement Theory (PRT)
327
General Procedure (PRT)
328
Example: 100 Ω PRT in Four-Wire Half Bridge with Voltage Excitation (PT100 / Brhalf4W() )
330
Example: 100 Ω PRT in Three-Wire Half Bridge with Voltage Excitation (PT100 / Brhalf3W() )
334
Example: 100 Ω PRT in Four-Wire Full Bridge with Voltage Excitation (PT100 / Brfull() )
338
(PT100 / Basic Resistance() )
343
Example: 100 Ω PRT in Four-Wire Basic Circuit
343
FIGURE 74: PT100 Resistance() Basic-Circuit Schematic
344
Measurement
346
FIGURE 75: PT100 Resistance() Basic-Circuit Series Schematic
348
Example: 100 Ω PRT in Four-Wire Full Bridge with Current Excitation (PT100 / Full-Bridge Resistance())
349
PRT Callendar-Van Dusen Coefficients
353
Self-Heating and Resolution
356
Serial I/O: Capturing Serial Data
356
Introduction
357
I/O Ports
358
Protocols
358
Glossary of Serial I/O Terms
359
Serial I/O Crbasic Programming
361
Serial I/O Programming Basics
361
Serial I/O Input Programming Basics
363
Serial I/O Output Programming Basics
364
Serial I/O Translating Bytes
365
Serial I/O Memory Considerations
366
Serial I/O Example I
367
Serial I/O Application Testing
368
Configure Hyperterminal
369
FIGURE 79: Hyperterminal COM Port Settings Tab: Click File Properties | Settings | ASCII Setup... and Set as Shown
370
Create Send-Text File
371
Create Text-Capture File
371
Serial I/O Example II
371
Serial I/O Q & a
377
String Operations
379
String Operators
380
String Concatenation
381
String NULL Character
383
Inserting String Characters
384
Subroutines
384
8 Operation
387
Measurements - Details
387
Time Keeping - Details
387
Time Stamps
387
Analog Measurements - Details
389
Voltage Measurement Quality
390
FIGURE 83: Normalized Sinc Frequency Response
392
FIGURE 84: Input Voltage Rise and Transient Decay
393
FIGURE 85: Settling Time for Pressure Transducer
395
Measurement with Input Reversal at a Temperature between –40 to 70 °C
404
Thermocouple Measurements - Details
405
Resistance Measurements - Details
406
Ac Excitation
410
Accuracy - Resistance Measurements
410
Auto Self-Calibration - Details
412
Auto Self-Calibration Process
412
Strain Measurements - Details
413
Current Measurements - Details
415
Voltage Measurement Limitations
415
Voltage Measurements - Details
415
Voltage Measurement Mechanics
418
Combined Functions. Effective Integration Time Equals 1/Fn1, Fn1 Being the "Digital Filter" Entered into the Measurement Instruction
419
FIGURE 89: Programmable Gain Input Amplifier (PGIA): H to V+, L to V–, VH to V+, VL to V– Correspond to Text
420
Voltage Measurement Quality
423
FIGURE 90: Normalized Sinc Frequency Response
425
FIGURE 91: Input Voltage Rise and Transient Decay
426
FIGURE 92: Settling Time for Pressure Transducer
429
Measurement with Input Reversal at a Temperature between –40 to 70 °C
437
Pulse Measurements - Details
438
FIGURE 94: Pulse Sensor Output Signal Types
440
Low-Level Ac Measurements - Details
441
Pulse Measurement Terminals
441
Frequency Resolution
442
High-Frequency Measurements
442
Frequency Measurement Q & a
443
Switch Closure and Open-Collector Measurements
443
Edge Counting
444
Edge Timing
444
Timer Input on I/O NAN Conditions
444
Pulse Measurement Tips
445
Input Filters and Signal Attenuation
446
Pay Attention to Specifications
446
Vibrating Wire Measurements - Details
447
VSPECT Measurements
447
VSPECT Quickstart
448
Static VSPECT Measurement Theory
449
FIGURE 100: Unconditioned Time Domain Data
450
FIGURE 102: Narrow Sweep, Low Noise
452
FIGURE 103: Wide Sweep, Low Noise
453
FIGURE 104: Narrow Sweep, High Noise
454
FIGURE 105: Wide Sweep, High Noise
455
VSPECT Connections
456
VSPECT Programming
456
FIGURE 106: Vibrating Wire Sensor Calibration Report
459
AWG. Shows Error Increasing with Cable Temperature and Length
462
Resistance Is 16 Ω Per Foot; Size Is 22 AWG. Shows Error Increasing with Cable Temperature
463
Period Averaging - Details
465
Reading Smart Sensors - Details
466
And TTL - Details
466
Overview
467
RS-485 — Overview
467
FIGURE 113: Setting up RS-485 Ports with Devconfig
468
Field Calibration - Overview
469
SDI-12 Sensor Support — Details
469
Sensor Support - Details
469
Analog Sensor Cabling
470
Cabling Effects - Details
470
Current Excitation Cabling
470
Pulse Sensor Cabling
470
Sensor Cabling
470
Synchronizing Measurement in the CR6 - Details
471
Synchronizing Measurements - Details
471
Synchronizing Measurements in a Datalogger Network - Details
471
Switched-Voltage Output - Details
473
Switched-Voltage Excitation
473
Continuous-Unregulated Voltage (12V Terminal)
474
Switched-Current Excitation
474
Switched-Unregulated Voltage (SW12 Terminal)
474
PLC Control - Details
475
Terminals Configured for Control
476
Measurement and Control Peripherals - Details
476
Analog Input Modules
477
Analog Output Modules
477
PLC Control Modules - Overview
477
Relays and Relay Drivers
477
Component-Built Relays
478
Low-Level Ac Input Modules - Overview
479
Pulse Input Modules
479
Serial I/O Modules - Details
479
Terminal-Input Modules
479
Vibrating Wire Modules
479
Datalogger Support Software - Details
480
Program and os File Compression Q and a
481
Security - Details
483
Vulnerabilities
484
Pass-Code Lockout
485
Csipasswd
487
Pakbus Instructions
487
Pass-Code Lockout By-Pass
487
Passwords
487
File Encryption
488
Settings - Passwords
488
TCP/IP Instructions
488
Communication Encryption
489
Hiding Files
489
Read Only Variables
489
Signatures
489
Memory - Details
490
Storage Media
490
Data Table SRAM
493
Memory Drives - On-Board
493
CPU: Drive
494
USR: Drive
494
Memory Card (CRD: Drive)
495
USB: Drive
495
Data File Formats
497
Memory Cards and Record Numbers
500
Full Memory Reset
502
Resetting the CR6
502
File Management in CR6 Memory
503
Formatting Drives
503
Manual Data-Table Reset
503
Program Send Reset
503
FIGURE 26: CR1000KD Keyboard/Display
504
File Attributes
505
Files Manager
506
Data Preservation
507
Powerup.ini File - Details
508
Creating and Editing Powerup.ini
509
File Management Q & a
512
File Names
512
File System Errors
512
Memory Q & a
514
Data Retrieval and Comms - Details
514
Conserving Bandwidth
514
Protocols
514
Initiating Comms (Callback)
515
On-Board Wi-Fi - Details
516
Alternate Comms Protocols
516
Fyis - OS2; OS28
517
TCP/IP - Details
517
Dhcp
518
Dns
518
FTP Client
518
FTP Server
518
Custom HTTP Web Server
519
Default HTTP Web Server
519
HTTP Web Server
519
FIGURE 118: Home Page Created Using Webpagebegin() Instruction
520
FIGURE 119: Customized Numeric-Monitor Web
521
Https
522
Micro-Serial Server
523
Modbus TCP/IP
523
Pakbus over TCP/IP and Callback
523
Ping (IP)
523
Snmp
523
Smtp
524
Telnet
524
Web API
524
Web API - Details
524
DNP3 - Details
525
Modbus - Details
525
Modbus Terminology
525
Glossary of Modbus Terms
526
Crbasic Instructions (Modbus)
527
Declarations (Modbus Programming)
527
Programming for Modbus
527
Addressing (Modbusaddr)
528
Supported Modbus Function Codes
528
Reading Inverse Format Modbus Registers
529
Timing
529
Modbus over IP
530
Modbus Security
530
Troubleshooting (Modbus)
530
Converting Modbus 16-Bit to 32-Bit Longs
531
Modbus over RS-232 7/E/1
531
Keyboard/Display - Details
532
Character Set
533
FIGURE 120: CR1000KD: Navigation
534
Data Display
535
Real-Time Custom
536
Real-Time Tables and Graphs
536
FIGURE 123: CR1000KD Real-Time Custom
537
Final-Storage Data
538
Run/Stop Program
539
File Edit
540
File Management
540
FIGURE 127: CR1000KD: File Edit
541
Pccard (Memory Card) Management
542
Port Status and Status Table
543
CR1000KD: Pakbus Settings
544
CR1000KD: Set Time / Date
544
Settings
544
Configure Display
545
CPI Port and CDM Devices - Details
545
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 CR6 Data Acquisition System Components
19
The CR6 Datalogger
20
Overview
20
Communications Options
20
Operations
21
Programs
21
Sensors
21
2 Wiring Panel and Terminal Functions
23
Power Input
26
Powering a Data Logger with a Vehicle
27
Power LED Indicator
28
Power Output
28
Grounds
29
Communications Ports
30
USB Device Port
31
Ethernet Port
31
C and U Terminals for Communications
31
Ports
31
RS-232, RS-485, TTL, and LVTTL Ports
32
SDM Ports
32
CS I/O Port
32
RS-232/CPI Port
33
Programmable Logic Control
34
3 Setting up the CR6
37
Setting up Communications with the Data Logger
37
USB or RS-232 Communications
38
Virtual Ethernet over USB (RNDIS)
39
Ethernet Communications Option
40
Configuring Data Logger Ethernet Settings
41
Ethernet Leds
42
Setting up Ethernet Communications between the Data Logger and
42
Wi-Fi Communications Option
43
Configuring the Data Logger to Host a Wi-Fi Network
43
Connecting Your Computer to the Data Logger over Wi-Fi
44
Setting up Wi-Fi Communications between the Data Logger and the Data Logger Support Software
44
Configuring Data Loggers to Join a Wi-Fi Network
45
Wi-Fi LED Indicator
46
Radio Communications Option
46
Configuration Options
47
RF407-Series Radio Communications with One or more Data Loggers
48
Configuring the RF407-Series Radio
48
Setting up Communications between the RF407-Series Data Logger and the Computer
49
RF407-Series Radio Communications with Multiple Data Loggers Using One Data Logger as a Router
50
Configuring the Data Logger Acting as a Router
51
Configuring the RF407-Series Radio
51
Adding Routing Data Logger to Loggernet Network
52
Adding Leaf Data Loggers to the Network
53
Using Additional Communications Methods
53
RF451 Radio Communications with One or more Dataloggers
53
Configuring Slave RF451 Dataloggers
54
Configuring the RF451 Radio Connected to the Computer
54
RF451 Radio Communications with Multiple Dataloggers Using One Data Logger as a Repeater
56
Configuring the Data Logger Acting as a Repeater
57
Configuring the RF451 Radio Connected to the Computer
57
Adding Leaf Dataloggers to the Network
58
Adding the Repeater Data Logger to the Loggernet Network
58
Using Additional Communication Methods
59
Testing Communications with Ezsetup
59
Making the Software Connection
61
Creating a Short Cut Data Logger Program
61
Sending a Program to the Data Logger
64
4 Working with Data
66
Default Data Tables
66
Collecting Data
67
Collecting Data Using Loggernet
67
Collecting Data Using PC200W or PC400
67
Viewing Historic Data
68
Data Types and Formats
68
Variables
69
Data Storage
70
About Data Tables
71
Header Rows
72
Table Definitions
72
Data Records
74
Creating Data Tables in a Program
74
5 Data Memory
76
Data Tables
76
Memory Allocation
76
Sram
77
USR Drive
78
Flash Memory
78
CPU Drive
79
Microsd (CRD: Drive)
79
Formatting Microsd Cards
80
Microsd Card Precautions
80
Act LED Indicator
80
6 Measurements
82
Voltage Measurements
82
Single-Ended Measurements
83
Differential Measurements
84
Reverse Differential
84
Current-Loop Measurements
84
Example Current-Loop Measurement Connections
85
Resistance Measurements
87
Resistance Measurements with Voltage Excitation
88
Resistance Measurements with Current Excitation
90
Strain Measurements
92
AC Excitation
94
Accuracy for Resistance Measurements
95
Period-Averaging Measurements
95
Pulse Measurements
96
Low-Level AC Measurements
98
High-Frequency Measurements
98
C Terminals
99
U Terminals
99
Switch-Closure and Open-Collector Measurements
99
C Terminals
100
Edge Timing and Edge Counting
100
Multiple Edge Counting
100
Single Edge Timing
100
Timer Input NAN Conditions
101
Quadrature Measurements
101
Pulse Measurement Tips
102
Input Filters and Signal Attenuation
102
Pulse Count Resolution
103
Vibrating Wire Measurements
103
Vspect
104
Decay Ratio
104
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
104
VSPECT Diagnostics
104
Low Signal Strength Amplitude Warning
105
Improving Vibrating Wire Measurement Quality
105
Matching Measurement Ranges to Expected Frequencies
105
Minimizing Resonant Decay
105
Rejecting Noise
105
Preventing Spectral Leakage
106
Sequential and Pipeline Processing Modes
106
Sequential Mode
106
Pipeline Mode
107
Slow Sequences
107
7 Communications Protocols
108
General Serial Communications
109
Modbus Communications
110
About Modbus
111
Modbus Protocols
112
Understanding Modbus Terminology
113
Connecting Modbus Devices
113
Modbus Master-Slave Protocol
113
About Modbus Programming
114
Endianness
114
Function Codes
115
Modbus Information Storage
116
Coils
116
Registers
116
Data Types
117
Signed 16-Bit Integer
117
Unsigned 16-Bit Integer
117
32-Bit Floating Point
118
Signed 32-Bit Integer
118
Unsigned 32-Bit Integer
118
Modbus Tips and Troubleshooting
118
Error Codes
118
Result Code -01: Illegal Function
118
Result Code -02: Illegal Data Address
119
Result Code -11: COM Port Error
119
Internet Communications
119
IP Address
120
Https
120
DNP3 Communications
120
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and I2C
121
Pakbus Communications
121
Communications
122
Transparent Mode
122
Transparent Mode Commands
124
Programmed Mode/Recorder Mode
124
Programming the Data Logger to Act as an SDI-12 Sensor
125
Power Considerations
125
8 CR6 Maintenance
127
Data Logger Calibration
127
About Background Calibration
128
Data Logger Security
129
Security Codes
130
Creating a .Csipasswd File
131
Command Syntax
132
Data Logger Enclosures
133
Internal Battery
134
Replacing the Internal Battery
135
Electrostatic Discharge and Lightning Protection
136
Power Budgeting
138
Updating the Operating System
138
Sending an Operating System to a Local Data Logger
139
Sending an Operating System to a Remote Data Logger
140
File Management Via Powerup.ini
141
Syntax
142
Example Powerup.ini Files
143
9 Tips and Troubleshooting
145
Checking Station Status
146
Viewing Station Status
147
Watchdog Errors
147
Results for Last Program Compiled
148
Skipped Scans
148
Skipped Records
148
Variable out of Bounds
148
Battery Voltage
148
Understanding NAN and INF Occurrences
148
Timekeeping
149
Clock Best Practices
150
Time Stamps
150
Avoiding Time Skew
150
Crbasic Program Errors
151
Program Does Not Compile
151
Program Compiles but Does Not Run Correctly
152
Troubleshooting Radio Communications
152
Resetting the Data Logger
153
Processor Reset
153
Program Send Reset
153
Manual Data Table Reset
154
Formatting Drives
154
Full Memory Reset
154
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
154
Using Terminal Mode
155
Serial Talk through and Comms Watch
158
Transparent Mode
158
Transparent Mode Commands
160
Ground Loops
160
Common Causes
161
Detrimental Effects
161
Severing a Ground Loop
163
Soil Moisture Example
163
Improving Voltage Measurement Quality
165
Deciding between Single-Ended or Differential Measurements
165
Minimizing Ground Potential Differences
166
Ground Potential Differences
167
Detecting Open Inputs
167
Minimizing Power-Related Artifacts
168
Minimizing Electronic Noise
169
Filtering to Reduce Measurement Noise
170
CR6 Filtering Details
170
Minimizing Settling Errors
171
Measuring Settling Time
171
Factors Affecting Accuracy
173
Measurement Accuracy Example
174
Minimizing Offset Voltages
174
Compensating for Offset Voltage
176
Measuring Ground Reference Offset Voltage
177
Field Calibration
178
File System Error Codes
179
File Name and Resource Errors
180
Background Calibration Errors
180
10 Information Tables and Settings (Advanced)
181
Datatableinfo Table System Information
182
Datafilldays
182
Datarecordsize
182
Datatablename
182
Recnum
182
Secsperrecord
183
Skippedrecord
183
Timestamp
183
Status Table System Information
183
Battery
183
Buffdepth
183
Calcurrent
183
Calgain
184
Caloffset
184
Calrefoffset
184
Calrefslope
184
Calvolts
184
Cardstatus
184
Chargeinput
184
Chargestate
184
Commsmemfree
184
Compileresults
185
Errorcalib
185
Fullmemreset
185
Ixresistor
185
Lastsystemscan
185
Lithiumbattery
185
Low12Vcount
185
Maxbuffdepth
185
Maxproctime
186
Maxsystemproctime
186
Measureops
186
Measuretime
186
Memoryfree
186
Memorysize
186
Messages
186
Osdate
187
Ossignature
187
Osversion
187
Pakbusroutes
187
Paneltemp
187
Portconfig
187
Portstatus
187
Powersource
188
Processtime
188
Progerrors
188
Progname
188
Progsignature
188
Recnum
188
Revboard
188
Runsignature
189
Serialnumber
189
Skippedscan
189
Skippedsystemscan
189
Starttime
189
Startupcode
189
Stationname
189
Sw12Volts
190
Systemproctime
190
Timestamp
190
Varoutofbound
190
Watchdogerrors
190
Wifiupdatereq
190
Cpistatus System Information
190
Busload
191
Modulereportcount
191
Activemodules
191
Bufferr (Buffer Error)
191
Rxerrmax
191
Txerrmax
192
Frameerr (Frame Errors)
192
Moduleinfo Array
192
Settings
192
Baudrate
193
Beacon
193
Centralrouters
193
Commsmemalloc
194
Configcomx
194
Csioxnetenable
194
Csioinfo
195
Disablelithium
195
Deletecardfilesonmismatch
195
Dns
195
Ethernetinfo
195
Ethernetpower
196
Filesmanager
196
Ftpenabled
196
Ftppassword
196
Ftpport
196
Ftpusername
196
Httpenabled
196
Httpheader
197
Httpport
197
Httpsenabled
197
Httpsport
197
Includefile
197
Ipaddresscsio
197
Ipaddresseth
198
Ipgateway
198
Ipgatewaycsio
198
Ipmaskcsio
198
Ipmasketh
198
Ipmaskwifi
199
Iptrace
199
Iptracecode
199
Iptracecomport
199
Isrouter
199
Maxpacketsize
199
Neighbors
200
Ntpserver
200
Pakbusaddress
200
Pakbusencryptionkey
200
Pakbusnodes
200
Pakbusport
201
Pakbustcpclients
201
Pakbustcpenabled
201
Pakbustcppassword
201
Pingenabled
201
Pcap
201
Pppdial
202
Pppdialresponse
202
Pppinfo
202
Pppinterface
202
Pppipaddr
202
Ppppassword
203
Pppusername
203
Routefilters
203
Rs232Handshaking
203
Rs232Power
203
Rs232Timeout
204
Security(1), Security(2), Security
204
Servicesenabled
204
Tcpclientconnections
204
Tcp_Mss
204
Tcpport
204
Telnetenabled
204
Tlsconnections
204
Tlspassword
205
Tlsstatus
205
Udpbroadcastfilter
205
Usbenumerate
205
Usrdrivefree
205
Usrdrivesize
205
Utcoffset
206
Verify
206
RF407-Series Radio Settings
206
Radioavailfreq
206
Radiochanmask
207
Radioenable
207
Radiohopseq
207
Radiomac
207
Radiomodel
207
Radiomodulever
208
Radionetid
208
Radioprotocol
208
Radiopwrmode
209
Radioretries
209
Radiorssi
210
Radiorssiaddr
210
Radiostats
210
Radiotxpwr
211
RF451 Radio Settings
211
Radiocarrier
211
Radiodatarate
211
Radiodiag
212
Radioenable
212
Radiofirmwarever
212
Radiofreqkey
213
Radiofreqrepeat
213
Radiofreqzone
213
Radiohopsize
214
Radiohopversion
214
Radiolowpwr
215
Radiomaxpacket
215
Radiominpacket
216
Radiommsync
216
Radiomodos
216
Radiomodulever
216
Radionetid
217
Radioopmode
217
Radiopacketrepeat
218
Radiorepeaters
219
Radioretryodds
219
Radioretrytimeout
220
Radiorxsubid
220
Radioslaverepeat
221
Radioslaveretry
221
Radiotxpwr
222
Radiotxrate
222
Radiotxsubid
223
Wi-Fi Settings
223
Ipaddresswifi
224
Ipgatewaywifi
224
Ipmaskwifi
224
Wifichannel
224
Networks
225
Wificonfig
225
Wifieapmethod
225
Wifieappassword
225
Wifieapuser
225
Wifienable
225
Wififwdcode (Forward Code)
226
Wifipassword
226
Wifipowermode
226
Wifissid (Network Name)
226
Wifistatus
226
Wifitxpowerlevel
227
Wlandomainname
227
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