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Campbell CR300 series User Manual

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Revision: 02/2024
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Campbell Scientific, Inc.
CR300 Series
Compact Datalogger
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Campbell CR300 series Specifications

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BrandCampbell
ModelCR300 series
CategoryData Loggers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Introduction

2. Precautions

3. Initial inspection

4. CR300 series data acquisition system components

4.1 The CR300 Series data logger

Explains the features and benefits of CR300 series data loggers, highlighting their multi-purpose, compact design.

4.1.1 CR300 Series product line

Details the CR300 and CR310 models and their differences, including communication options.

4.1.2 Overview

Provides a functional overview of the CR300 series data logger's hardware and software components.

4.2 Sensors

Lists various sensor types compatible with the CR300 series data logger, including analog, pulse, and smart sensors.

5. Wiring panel and terminal functions

5.1 Power input

Explains how the data logger receives power from various sources, including BAT and CHG terminals.

5.3 Grounds

Explains the importance of proper grounding for system stability, ESD protection, and measurement accuracy.

5.4 Communications ports

Lists the available communication ports for connecting the data logger to other devices and networks.

5.5 Programmable logic control

Explains how the data logger can control instruments and devices based on time, events, or measurements.

6. Setting up the CR300 series

7. Setting up communications with the data logger

8. USB or RS-232 communications

Provides a step-by-step guide for establishing USB or RS-232 connections.

9. Virtual Ethernet over USB (RNDIS)

Explains how to configure the data logger for TCP/IP communication via USB using RNDIS.

10. Ethernet communications option

Details the configuration steps for using the Ethernet port on CR310 models.

11. Wi-Fi communications option

Covers the setup for Wi-Fi communication, including hosting and joining networks.

12. Cellular communications option

Covers the setup and configuration for cellular communication modules.

13. Radio communications option

Explains the setup and configuration for RF radio communication options.

14. Testing communications with EZSetup

Guides on using the EZ Setup wizard to test communication links and verify connectivity.

15. Creating a Short Cut data logger program

Guides the creation of data logger programs using the Short Cut wizard for measurements and control.

16. Working with data

16.1 Default data tables

Explains the default data tables (Public, Status, DataTableInfo) and their content.

16.2 Collecting data

Details how to collect data from the logger using LoggerNet or PC400 software.

16.3 Viewing historic data

Guides on using View Pro to review collected data in tabular and graphical formats.

16.4 Data types and formats

Explains the different data types, ranges, resolutions, and their usage within the data logger.

17. Data memory

17.1 Data tables

Explains how measurement data is stored in serial flash memory within data tables.

17.2 Flash memory

Details the flash memory used for the operating system, CPU drive, web page, and settings.

18. Measurements

18.1 Voltage measurements

Explains how voltage measurements are made using ADC and PGA, and the CRBasic instruction controls.

18.2 Current-loop measurements

Explains how analog current measurements are made using SE1 and SE2 terminals and the CurrentSE() instruction.

18.3 Resistance measurements

Details how bridge resistance is determined, using excitation voltage and analog input terminals.

18.4 Period-averaging measurements

Explains how to measure period or frequency using PeriodAvg() on single-ended channels.

18.5 Pulse measurements

Covers pulse measurements, processing output signals as counts, frequency, or timing data.

19. Communications protocols

19.1 General serial communications

Explains the data logger's support for two-way serial communications and related CRBasic instructions.

19.2 Modbus communications

Details Modbus RTU, ASCII, and TCP protocols for SCADA networks and CRBasic instructions.

19.3 Internet communications

Lists supported internet protocols like Ethernet, PPP, and HTTP(S) for CR310 and cellular modems.

19.4 MQTT

Introduces MQTT as an IoT protocol for publish/subscribe data communication.

19.5 DNP3 communications

Covers DNP3 protocol for optimizing data transmission and control commands between master computers and remote devices.

19.6 PakBus communications

Explains the PakBus protocol, its advantages like peer-to-peer communication, and unique addressing.

19.7 SDI-12 communications

Details the SDI-12 protocol for communicating with smart sensors in transparent and programmed modes.

20. Installation

20.1 Default program

Explains the role and execution priority of the default.CR300 program.

20.2 Data logger security

Covers data logger security concerns, including password strength and network access.

20.3 Web interface

Describes the built-in web interface for accessing real-time and stored data logger data.

20.4 Power budgeting

Discusses designing power supplies for low-power situations and calculating system operating time.

20.5 Field work

Lists resources to aid with system installation, focusing on field work considerations.

20.6 Data logger enclosures

Explains the importance of protecting the data logger from moisture and humidity using enclosures.

20.7 Electrostatic discharge and lightning protection

Details measures for protecting the data logger from ESD and lightning strikes.

21. CR300 series maintenance

21.1 Data logger calibration

Recommends factory recalibration every three years and factors for determining calibration schedules.

21.2 Internal battery

Explains the role of the internal lithium battery, its life, and replacement recommendations.

21.3 Updating the operating system

Guides on checking for and updating the data logger's operating system.

21.4 gzip

Describes CR300 series support for gzip for extracting and compressing files, beneficial for transfer.

22. Tips and troubleshooting

22.1 Checking station status

Guides on viewing the data logger's condition using Station Status to check operating system, program status, and key indicators.

22.2 Understanding NAN and INF occurrences

Explains NAN (Not a Number) and INF (Infinite) as data words indicating exceptional occurrences or undefined results.

22.3 Timekeeping

Discusses the importance of timekeeping for data logging, including clock accuracy and resolution.

22.4 CRBasic program errors

Covers common CRBasic program bugs that lead to measurement and data-storage problems.

22.5 Troubleshooting radio communications

Provides guidance on troubleshooting intermittent radio communication problems, including network ID and hop sequence.

22.6 Reducing out of memory errors

Explains how to resolve "Out of memory" errors, often caused by large variable arrays.

22.7 Resetting the data logger

Details how to perform a data logger reset (memory reset) and the importance of backing up configuration.

22.8 Troubleshooting power supplies

Provides guidance on troubleshooting power supply systems, including checking connections and polarity.

22.9 Using terminal mode

Explains how to enter and use terminal mode for interacting with the data logger and its commands.

22.10 Ground loops

Explains ground loops, their common causes, and detrimental effects on measurements and communications.

22.11 Improving voltage measurement quality

Discusses methods for generally improving voltage measurements.

22.12 Field calibration

Explains how to adjust sensor output for accuracy using field calibration instructions.

22.13 File name and resource errors

Describes errors related to file name length and insufficient memory resources during file operations.

23. Information tables and settings (advanced)

23.1 DataTableInfo table system information

Explains the DataTableInfo table, which is automatically created when programs produce other data tables.

23.2 Status table system information

Explains the automatically created Status table for viewing data logger health and system information.

23.3 Settings

Explains how to access and interpret various data logger settings for configuration.

24. CR300 series specifications

24.1 System specifications

Details system specifications including processor type and memory configurations.

24.2 Physical specifications

Provides physical specifications such as dimensions and weight for CR300 and CR310 models.

24.3 Power requirements

Details power specifications for communications options and protection features for power inputs.

24.4 Power output specifications

Lists system power out limits (current limits) at different temperatures when powered by 12 VDC.

24.5 Analog measurement specifications

Covers analog measurement specifications, including terminals, input resistance, and voltage limits.

24.6 Pulse measurement specifications

Provides specifications for pulse measurements, including switch-closure, high-frequency, and low-level AC inputs.

24.7 Digital input/output specifications

Details specifications for digital input/output terminals and voltage levels.

24.8 Communications specifications

Lists specifications for various communication interfaces including Ethernet, Internet Protocols, USB, SDI-12, and RS-232.

24.9 Standards compliance specifications

Details compliance and conformity documents, shock/vibration, and EMI/ESD protection standards.

Appendix A. Configure cellular settings and retrieve status information with SetSetting()

Appendix B. Cellular module regulatory information

B.1 Important information for Australian users

Highlights Australian standards compliance and potential interference issues.

B.2 RF exposure

Details RF exposure guidelines and installation requirements for compliance.

B.3 EU

Declares CR300-CELL device compliance with EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED Directive).

B.4 UK

Declares CR300-CELL device compliance with UK Regulation 2017 No. 1206 (Radio Equipment Regulations).

Appendix C. Glossary

Limited warranty

Safety

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