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Campbell LoggerNet manual available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual
Campbell LoggerNet Instruction Manual (580 pages)
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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty
4
Table of Contents
5
Preface - What's New in Loggernet 4
19
Task Master
24
View Pro
27
Data Filer
28
Network Planner
28
Rwis Administrator
28
1 System Requirements
31
Hardware and Software
31
Configuration of TCP/IP Service
31
2 Installation, Operation and Backup Procedures
33
CD-ROM Installation
33
Upgrade Notes
34
Loggernet Operations and Backup Procedures
34
Loggernet Directory Structure and File Descriptions
35
Program Directory
35
Working Directories
35
Backing up the Network Map and Data Files
37
Performing a Manual Backup
37
Performing Backups from the Task Master
38
Performing Scheduled Backups
38
Restoring the Network from a Backup File
39
Loss of Computer Power
39
Program Crashes
40
Installing/Running Loggernet as a Service
40
Issues with Running Loggernet as a Service
41
Write Access
41
Network Drives
42
Special Note on Windows XP Service Pack 2
42
3 Introduction
45
What Is Loggernet
45
What Next
45
Overview of Major Loggernet Functions and Associated Software Applications
46
The Heart of It All - Loggernet Toolbar
46
Toolbar Views
46
Favorites Category
47
Command Line Arguments
48
Toolbar Menus
48
Alternate Language Support
49
Loggernet Admin/Loggernet Remote
50
Setting up Datalogger Communication Networks
50
Real Time Tools
51
Network Status and Problem Solving
51
Network Management Tools
52
Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs
52
Working with Data Files
53
Automating Tasks with Task Master
54
Managing External Data Storage Devices
54
Optional Client Products Compatible with Loggernet
54
Loggernetdata
54
Baler
55
CSIOPC Server (PC-OPC)
55
Data Display Clients
55
Software Development Kit
55
Getting Help for Loggernet Applications
55
Setup Screen – EZ View (Ezsetup Wizard)
57
4 Setting up Datalogger Networks
58
Setup Screen - Standard View
59
Adding Devices to the Network
60
Applying Changes, Undo and Redo
62
Renaming Network Devices
63
Device Settings
63
Comport
63
Ipport (Internet Protocol Serial Port)
64
Tapiport (Telephony API)
65
Datalogger
67
Hardware Tab
67
Schedule Tab
69
Final Storage Area 1 and 2 Tab (Edlog Dataloggers with Mixed-Array Operating System)
73
Data Files Tab (Crbasic Dataloggers, and Edlog Dataloggers with Table Data and Pakbus Operating Systems)
74
Clock Tab
77
File Retrieval Tab (CR1000, CR3000, CR800 Series, and Edlog Dataloggers with Pakbus Operating Systems)
78
Program Tab
78
Phonebase
79
Phoneremote
80
Rfbase
81
Rfremote
82
Rfbase-TD
83
RF Remotetd
87
Rfremote-PB
87
MD9 Base
88
MD9 Remote
90
Rf400
91
RF400 Remote
92
Generic Modem
94
Pakbusport
95
Pakbus Router
98
Pakbusport HD
99
Pakbustcpserver
100
Serialportpool
102
Terminalportpool
105
Setting up Scheduled Data Collection
108
Data Collection Scheduling Considerations
108
Data Collection Setting Intervals
109
Datalogger Program Intervals
109
Intervals
109
Communications Path Considerations
110
Setting up Scheduled Data Collection
110
Setting the Clock
112
Sending a Program to the Datalogger from Setup
113
Setup's Tools Menu
113
Loggernet Server Settings
113
Loggernet Settings
113
Ipmanager Settings
114
Loggernet Defaults
114
Pakbus Settings
114
Copy Device Settings
115
Troubleshooting Tips
115
Troubleshooter
116
Setup's Backup Menu
116
Selecting a Remote Server
116
Selecting a View
116
Network Planner
118
Functional Overview
118
The Drawing Canvas
118
Adding a Background Image
119
Scrolling the Drawing Canvas
119
Changing the Canvas Scale
121
Adding Stations to the Network
121
Adding Peripherals to a Station
121
Adding Stations Links
122
Adding Activities
124
The Station Summary
127
Configuring Devices
128
Configuring Using the Device Configuration Protocol
129
Avoiding Conflicts with the Loggernet Server
130
Configuring a Loggernet Server
131
Settings Generated
131
Saving Your Work
134
Arranging Screen Components
135
Device Configuration Utility
135
5 Real-Time Tools
137
The Connect Screen
137
Connecting to the Datalogger - or Not
137
Data Collection
139
Collect Now
139
Custom Collection
140
Mixed-Array Dataloggers
140
Table-Based Dataloggers
141
Ports and Flags
144
Datalogger Clock
146
Program Management
147
Sending a Datalogger Program
147
CR200 Series Programs
148
Retrieving Datalogger Programs
148
Program Association
148
Data Displays
149
Data Display Limitations
150
Numeric Display Screens
150
Adding and Removing Values
151
Display Options
153
Graphical Display Screens
154
Right Click Menu Options
154
Displaying Values on a Graph
155
Graph Options
156
Trace Options
161
Right Click Menu Options
162
Table Monitor
164
Additional Capabilities
164
File Control for CR5000, CR1000, CR800 Series, CR3000, and CR9000 Dataloggers
165
Terminal Emulator
169
Station Status
170
Calibration Wizard
171
Real-Time Monitoring and Control
172
Development Mode
172
The RTMC Workspace
173
Display Components
174
Functions Available from the RTMC Menus
175
Expressions
180
Operators
182
Order of Precedence
183
Predefined Constants
183
Predefined Time Constants
183
Functions
184
Logical Functions
185
Conversion Functions
186
String Functions
186
Start Option Functions
187
Time Functions
187
Statistical Functions
188
Remote Connection
189
RTMC Run-Time
189
6 Network Status and Resolving Communication Problems
191
Status Monitor
191
Visual Status Indicators
192
Status Monitor Functions
193
Selecting Columns
193
Collect Now/Stop Collection
198
Display/Subnet
198
Reset Device
198
Toggle Collection On/Off
198
Pool Statistics
199
Pool Devices
200
State of Operations
200
Logtool
202
Log Types
203
Using Logtool
203
Saving Logs to File
204
Comm Test
205
Pakbus Graph
206
Selecting the Pakbus Network to View
207
Dynamic and Static Links
207
Viewing/Changing Settings in a Pakbus Datalogger
207
Right-Click Functionality
208
Discovering Probable Routes between Devices
208
Troubleshooter
208
Status Information
209
Buttons
210
Archiving Troubleshooter Results
216
Other Tools in Troubleshooter
217
Loggernet Server Monitor
217
7 Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs
219
Review of CSI Datalogger Models
219
Short Cut
220
Overview
220
Creating a Program Using Short Cut
221
Step 1 - Create a New File or Open Existing File
221
Step 2 - Select Datalogger and Specify Scan Interval
222
Step 3 - Choose Sensors to Monitor
225
Step 4 - Setup Output Tables
232
Step 5 - Generate the Program in the Format Required by the Datalogger
235
Short Cut Settings
236
Datalogger ID
236
Power-Up Settings
236
Program Security
236
Select CR200 Compiler
237
Sensor Support
237
Enable Creation of Custom Sensor Files
238
Font
238
Integration
238
Set Working Directory
238
Editing Programs Created by Short Cut
238
New Sensor Files
239
Custom Sensor Files
239
Crbasic Editor
239
Overview
239
Inserting Instructions
240
Parameter Dialog Box
240
Right-Click Functionality
242
Toolbar
243
Compile
245
Compile, Save, and Send
245
Conditional Compile and Save
249
Templates
249
Crbasic Editor File Menu
250
Program Navigation Using Bookmarks and Goto
250
Crbasic Editor Edit Menu
251
Crbasic Editor View Menu
251
Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs
251
Editor Preferences
251
Other Options
251
Instruction Panel Preferences
253
Other Options
253
Crbasic Editor Tools Menu
254
Edit Instruction Categories
254
Constant Customization
255
Other Options
257
Available Help Information
258
Crbasic Programming
258
Programming Sequence
258
Program Declarations
259
Mathematical Expressions
260
Measurement and Output Processing Instructions
260
Line Continuation
261
Inserting Comments into Program
261
Example Program
262
Data Tables
262
The Scan - Measurement Timing and Processing
264
Numerical Entries
265
Logical Expression Evaluation
265
What Is True
265
Expression Evaluation
266
Numeric Results of Expression Evaluation
266
Flags
267
Parameter Types
267
Expressions in Parameters
267
Arrays of Multipliers and Offsets for Sensor Calibration
268
Program Access to Data Tables
268
Edlog
269
Overview
269
Precompiler
269
Context-Sensitive Help
270
Expression Compiler
270
Final Storage Label Editor
270
Input Location Labels
270
Programming Efficiency
270
Creating a New Edlog Program
271
Program Structure
272
Edlog File Types
273
Inserting Instructions into the Program
274
Entering Parameters for the Instructions
275
Program Comments
275
Expressions
276
Operators and Functions
277
Editing an Existing Program
281
Editor Keystrokes
282
Editing Comments, Instructions, and Expressions
283
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Clipboard Options
283
Library Files
283
Documenting a DLD File
283
Display Options
284
Graphical Toolbar
284
Compress VIEW
285
Indention
285
Renumbering the Instructions
285
Input Locations
285
Entering Input Locations
286
Repetitions
286
Input Location Editor
287
Input Location Anomalies
288
Final Storage Labels
289
Datalogger Settings Stored in the DLD File
291
Disabling Passwords
291
Program Security
291
Setting Passwords in the DLD
291
DLD File Labels
292
Final Storage Area 2
292
Mixed-Array Dataloggers
292
Table-Based Dataloggers
292
Datalogger Serial Port Settings
293
Power up Settings/Compile Settings
293
Beacon Intervals
294
Network
294
Pakbus Settings
294
Allocate General Purpose File Memory
295
Neighbor Filter
295
Transformer Utility
295
Transforming a File
295
Controls
297
View Pro
299
Overview
299
The Toolbar
300
Opening a Data File
302
Opening a File
302
Opening a File in Hexadecimal Format
302
Opening Other Types of Files
302
Selecting a Database
302
Viewing a Loggernet Database Table
302
Importing a CSV File
306
Selecting a Table
306
Data View
309
Background Color
310
Column Size
310
File Information
310
Font
310
Header Information
310
Locking the Timestamp Column
310
Graphs
311
Window Arrangement
311
Line Graph
313
Selecting Data to be Graphed
313
Graph Cursor
314
Graph Width
314
Scrolling
314
Line Graph Toolbar
315
Histogram
317
Selecting Data to be Viewed
318
Histogram Toolbar
319
Options
319
8 Working with Data Files on the PC
319
XY Plot
320
Selecting Data to be Plotted
321
XY Plot Toolbar
321
Rainflow Histogram
322
Selecting Data to be View
323
Options
324
Rainflow Histogram Toolbar
324
Fft
325
Selecting Data to be Graphed
326
FFT Toolbar
327
Options
327
Right-Click-Menus
328
Data View
328
Graphs
330
Traces
330
Printing Options
330
Print Setup
330
Printing Text
331
Printing Graphs
331
View Pro Online Help
331
Assigning Data Files to View
331
Split
331
Functional Overview
331
Getting Started
332
Split Parameter File Entries
338
Input Files
338
Comma Separated, Field Formatted, Printable ASCII, and Table Oriented ASCII Input File Format Types
339
File Info
340
File Offset/Options
340
Start Condition
344
Stop Condition
347
Example of Event Driven Test Data Set
348
Processed Data File Using Option C
349
Copy
350
Input File Entries to Process the First Data Point for each Test
350
Select
351
Ranges
352
Effects of out of Range Values for Given Output Options
352
Variables
353
Numerical Limitations
353
Mathematical Functions, Details, and Examples
354
Split Operators and Math Functions
354
Time Series Functions, Details, and Examples
356
Special Functions, Details, and Examples
361
Split SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
361
Split Functions Example
366
Summary of Select Line Syntax Rules
368
Time Synchronization
369
Output Files
372
Description of Output Option Commands
373
Definition of Blank or Bad Data for each Data File Format
375
Report Headings
378
Column Headings
378
Help Option
378
Editing Commands
379
Running Split from a Command Line
379
Closing the Splitr.exe Program after Execution (/R or /Q Switch)
379
Running Splitr in a Hidden or Minimized State (/H Switch)
379
Splitr Command Line Switches
379
Processing Alternate Files
380
Running Multiple Copies of Splitr (/M Switch)
380
Using Splitr.exe in Batch Files
380
Input/Output File Command Line Switches for Processing Alternate Files
381
Log Files
384
Processing Multiple Parameter Files with One Command Line
384
Cardconvert
384
Destination File Options
385
Input/Output File Settings
385
File Format
386
File Processing
386
File Naming
387
Converting the File
388
Repairing/Converting Corrupted Files
388
TOA5/TOB1 Format
388
Running Cardconvert from a Command Line
389
Viewing a Converted File
389
Task Master
391
9 Automating Tasks with Task Master
392
Setup Tab
392
Adding Tasks
392
Logger Event Tasks
393
Scheduled Event Tasks
395
Interval Tasks
395
Calendar
396
Define What the Task Does
398
Status Tab
403
Remote Administration of the Task Master
405
Task Master Logs
405
10 Utilities Installed with Loggernet
407
Device Configuration Utility
407
Overview
407
Main Devconfig Screen
408
Downloading an Operating System
409
Terminal Tab
411
The Unknown Device Type
411
Off-Line Mode
412
Corascript
413
Corascript Fundamentals
413
Useful Corascript Operations
413
Checking and Setting Device Settings
414
Connecting to the Loggernet Server
414
Creating and Using a Network Backup File
414
Hole Management
415
Scripting Corascript Commands
416
RWIS Administrator
416
Overview
416
Adding a New RWIS Station
417
Editing Station Settings
418
Station Communication Settings
418
Schedule Settings
419
Snapshots Settings
421
Clock Settings
422
Data Tab
424
Deleting a Station
424
Organization of RWIS Data in Loggernet
424
File Format Convert
425
Overview
425
Options
426
Toa_To_Tob1
428
11 Utilities Installed with Loggernet Admin and Loggernet Remote
429
Security Manager
429
Initial Configuration of Security Manager
429
Managing User Accounts
430
Security Manager Access Table
431
Resetting Security
433
Remote Task Management
433
Hole Monitor
433
Hole Collection Activity
434
Message Log
435
Data Filer
436
Data Filer Requirements
436
Using the Data Filer
436
Connecting to a Computer Running the Loggernet Server Software
436
Collection Options
437
Setting up the Data Filer
437
The Collected Data
439
Determining the Data Available in the Data Cache
439
Record Number Anomalies
440
Communication Status
440
Data Export
440
Functional Overview
440
Theory of Operation
442
Custom Client/Data Export Interface Description
443
Custom Data Retrieval Client
443
RTMS Format Description
448
Standard Format Description
449
12 Optional Client Applications Available for Loggernet
451
Allowing Remote Connections to the Loggernet Server
451
Loggernetdata
451
RTMC Run-Time
452
RTMC Pro
452
Lndb
452
Baler
452
CSIOPC Server (PC-OPC)
453
Software Development Kit
453
13 Implementing Advanced Communications Links
455
Phone to RF
455
Setup
455
Operational Considerations
456
Extra Response Time
456
Max Time Online
456
RF Address
456
Scheduled Data Collection
456
Attaching a Datalogger to the RF Base
456
Hardware Setup
457
Network Setup in Loggernet
457
Phone to MD9
457
Setup
457
Operational Considerations
458
Extra Response Time
458
Max Time Online
458
MD9 Addresses
458
Scheduled Data Collection
458
1Grounding
459
TCP/IP to RF
459
Setup
459
Operational Considerations
459
Special Considerations
460
14 Troubleshooting Guide
463
What's Changed
463
Loggernet Server Problems
463
Starting Loggernet and Connecting to the Server
463
Socket Errors
464
Socket Error Messages
465
Data Collection Issues
466
Application Screen Problems
466
General Communication Link Problems
466
Terminal Emulator to Test Communications
467
RF Communication Link Issues
470
Checking RF Components and Connections
471
RF Signal Strength Testing
471
Troubleshooting with Attenuation Pads
473
Using Data Table Monitor
475
Troubleshooting Pakbus Communications
479
Glossary of Terms
483
Campbell Scientific File Formats
495
PC File Data Formats
495
Comma Separated
495
ASCII Printable
496
Toaci1
496
B-1. Output Instruction Suffixes
497
Field Name Suffixes
497
Toa5
498
Tob1
498
Array Compatible CSV
500
Csixml
500
A Short Introduction to XML
500
B.1.7.1 a Short Introduction to XML
500
B-2. Pre-Defined XML Entities
501
B.1.7.2 File Syntax
502
File Syntax
502
The Csixml Element
504
The Head Element
505
B-3. Field Data Types
506
The Data Element
506
B.1.7.4 File Example
507
File Example
507
Csijson
508
A Short Introduction to JSON
509
B.1.8.2 File Syntax
509
File Syntax
509
The Head Object
509
B.1.8.3 File Example
512
File Example
512
The Data Array
512
Datalogger Data Formats
513
TOB2 or TOB3
513
Binary Data Value Types
515
FP2 (2 Byte Low Resolution Format
515
FP4 (4 Byte High Resolution Format
515
Ieee4
515
Ieee8
515
Converting Binary File Formats
516
Split
516
B.4.2 View Pro
516
Cardconvert
516
File Format Convert
516
Tob32.Exe
517
RTMS Format Description
517
B.5 RTMS Format Description
517
Memory Allocation for Final Storage
519
CR10X-TD Family Table-Based Dataloggers
519
CR5000/CR1000/CR3000/CR800/CR9000 Memory for Programs and Data Storage
520
CR200 Series Dataloggers
520
Converting an Array-Based Program to a CR10X-TD Table-Based Program Using Edlog
521
Steps for Program Conversion
521
Program Instruction Changes
522
C.3 Table Data Overview
523
Default Tables
524
C.4 Default Tables
524
C-1. Example of Status Table Entries (CR10T)
525
Software Organization
529
Loggernet/Client Architecture
529
Loggernet Server Data Cache
529
Organization
529
D.2.2 Operation
529
Retrieving Data from the Cache
530
Updating Table Definitions
530
Directory Organization
531
C:\Campbellsci Directory (Working Directory
531
D.3 Directory Organization
531
C:\Program Files\Campbellsci\Loggernet Directory
532
(Program File Directory
532
E.1 Event Logging
533
Log Files
533
Event Logging
533
Log Categories
533
Enabling Log Files
534
Log File Message Formats
534
General File Format Information
534
E-1. Transaction Log Messages
535
Transaction Log Format
535
Communications Status Log Format
550
E-2. Communication Status Log Messages
551
Object State Log Format
553
CQR Log (RF Link
554
F.1 Calibration Essentials
555
Calibration and Zeroing
555
Calibration Essentials
555
Definition of Calibration
555
Basic Calibration Process
555
Writing Calibration Programs with the Crbasic Editor
556
The Fieldcal Instruction
556
Calibration File Details
557
Four Kinds of Calibration
557
Zeroing
557
Offset Calibration
558
Two-Point Multiplier and Offset Calibration
558
Two-Point Multiplier Only Calibration
559
Performing a Manual Calibration
559
How to Use the Mode Variable for Calibration Status and Control
559
Using the Mode Variable for Manual Single-Point Calibration
560
Using the Mode Variable for Manual Two-Point Calibration
561
Using the Calibration Wizard with Running Programs
562
Calibration Wizard Basic Operation
562
Using the Wizard to Perform Two-Point Multiplier and Offset Calibrations
562
Using the Wizard to Perform Zeroing Calibrations
566
Using the Wizard to Perform Offset Calibrations
567
Strain and Shunt Calibration
569
Importing Files into Excel
571
Array-Based Data File Import
571
Table-Based Data File Import
574
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