Section 4.  Quickstart 
 
 
The CR800 is internally protected against accidental polarity reversal on the 
power inputs. 
 
4.3.1  Internal Battery — Quickstart 
Related Topics: 
 •  Internal Battery — Quickstart (p. 38)   
 •  Internal Battery — Details
 (p. 457)   
 
Warning Misuse or improper installation of the internal lithium battery 
can cause severe injury. Fire, explosion, and severe burns can result. Do 
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), solder directly to 
the cell, incinerate, or expose contents to water. Dispose of spent lithium 
batteries properly. 
A lithium battery backs up the CR800 clock, program, and memory. 
 
4.4  Data Retrieval and Comms — Quickstart 
Related Topics: 
 •  Data Retrieval and Comms — Quickstart (p. 38) 
 •  Data Retrieval and Comms — Overview (p. 76) 
 •  Data Retrieval and Comms — Details (p. 426) 
 •  Data Retrieval and Comms Peripherals — Lists (p. 568) 
If the CR800 datalogger sits near a PC, direct-connect serial communication is 
usually the best solution.    In the field, direct serial, a data storage device, can be 
used during a site visit.    A remote comms option (or a combination of comms 
options) allows you to collect data from your CR800 over long distances. It also 
allows you to discover system problems early. 
A Campbell Scientific sales engineer can help you make a shopping list for any of 
these comms options: 
 
•  Standard 
o  RS-232 serial 
•  Options 
o  Ethernet 
o  Mass Storage 
o  Cellular, Telephone 
o  iOS, Android