callback
A name given to the process by which the datalogger initiates communications with a
computer running appropriate Campbell Scientific datalogger support software. Also
known as "Initiate Comms."
CardConvert software
A utility to retrieve binary final data from memory cards and convert the data to ASCII or
other formats.
CD100
An optional enclosure mounted keyboard/display for use with dataloggers.
CDM/CPI
CPI is a proprietary interface for communications between Campbell Scientific data-
loggers and Campbell Scientific CDM peripheral devices. It consists of a physical layer
definition and a data protocol. CDM devices are similar to Campbell Scientific SDM
devices in concept, but the use of the CPI bus enables higher data-throughput rates and
use of longer cables. CDM devices require more power to operate in general than do
SDM devices.
CF
CompactFlash®
code
A CRBasic program, or a portion of a program.
Collect button
Button or command in datalogger support software that facilitates collection-on-demand
of final-data memory. This feature is found in PC200W, PC400, LoggerNet, and RTDAQ
software.
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