Campbell CFM100 User Guide

CFM100 CompactFlash® Module

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CFM100 Table of Contents

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1. CFM100 CompactFlash® Module Overview ............1-1

1.1 Specifications........................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Physical Description ............................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Power.................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Primary Power ............................................................................ 1-3

1.3.2 Backup Power and Data Retention ............................................. 1-3

1.4 Function................................................................................................ 1-3

1.5 Quick Start Procedure........................................................................... 1-3

1.5.1 Preparation .................................................................................. 1-3

1.5.2 Programming the Datalogger to Send Data to the CFM100....... 1-3

1.5.3 Data Retrieval ............................................................................. 1-4

2. File Formats ..............................................................2-1

2.1 Data Files.............................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Program Files........................................................................................ 2-1

2.3 Power-up Files (powerup.ini) ............................................................... 2-1

2.3.1 Creating and Editing Powerup.ini............................................... 2-2

2.3.2 Applications ................................................................................ 2-3

2.3.3 Program Execution...................................................................... 2-4

2.3.4 Example Power-up.ini Files........................................................ 2-4

2.3 Camera Files ......................................................................................... 2-5

3. Programming ............................................................3-1

3.1 The CardOut Instruction....................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Program Examples................................................................................ 3-1

3.2.1 Ring Mode .................................................................................. 3-1

3.2.2 Fill and Stop Mode...................................................................... 3-2

3.2.3 Mixed Modes .............................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Table Size and Mode ............................................................................ 3-4

4. Data Retrieval............................................................4-1

4.1 Via a Communication Link................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Transporting CF Card to Computer...................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Converting File Formats ............................................................. 4-1

4.2.2 Reinserting the Card ................................................................... 4-2

4.2.3 Card Swapping............................................................................ 4-2

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Appendices

A. Formatting CF Card................................................. A-1

B. PC/CF Card Information.......................................... B-1

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Tables

A.1 Windows Explorer ..............................................................................A-1

A.2 CR1000KD ......................................................................................... A-2

A.3 LoggerNet File Control....................................................................... A-2

1-1. CompactFlash Module......................................................................... 1-2

2.3.1-1. Powerup.ini Commands................................................................. 2-3

B-1. CRBasic Dataloggers and PC/CF Cards ............................................ B-1

B-2. SLC and MLC Performance Characteristics...................................... B-1

B-3. Comparison of Industrial and Commercial Grade Cards................... B-2

B-4. Silicon Systems and Campbell Scientific PC/CF Model Numbers.... B-2

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Section 1. CFM100 CompactFlash® Module Overview

Campbell Scientific’s CFM100 CompactFlash® Module stores the datalogger’s data on a
removable CompactFlash (CF) card. The CFM100 module connects to the datalogger via
the 40-pin peripheral port. Currently, only our CR1000 and CR3000 dataloggers have the
40-pin peripheral port; the CFM100 is not compatible with the CR200-series, CR800,
CR850, CR5000, and CR9000X dataloggers.

This section of the manual surveys the CFM100 and its function. It also explains how to
quickly begin using a CFM100 for straightforward data storage operations. The
remainder of the manual is a technical reference which describes in detail such operations
as: file formats, datalogger programming and data retrieval.

1.1 Specifications

Storage Capacity: Depends on card size (up to 2 GB supported)
Dimensions: 4.0" x 3.3" x 2.6" (10.0 x 8.3 x 6.5 cm)
Weight: 132.5 g
Operating Temp. Range: -35°C to +65°C (-55°C to +85°C optional)
Typical Access Speed: 200 - 400 Kb/sec
Memory Configuration: User selectable for either ring style (default) or

fill and stop.
Power Requirements: 12 V supplied through CR1000 peripheral port
Power:
The CFM100 receives power from the datalogger through the peripheral port.

The following currents are for the CR1000 with the CFM100 attached and can
vary with the card.

Writing to card with
RS-232 port active: 30 mA (avg.)

Reading from card with
RS-232 port active: 20 mA (avg.)

Writing to card with
RS-232port not active: 20 mA (avg.)

Reading from card with
RS-232 port not active: 15 mA (avg.)

Low Power Standby State: 700–800 μA
Maintenance: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the

module.

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STATUS

SN:

12057

Logan, Utah

MADE IN USA

CONTROL

CompactFlash Memory Module

CFM100

CARD

FIGURE 1-1. CompactFlash Module

1.2 Physical Description

The CFM100 connects to a datalogger peripheral port and has a slot for a Type
I or Type II CompactFlash (CF) card (3.3V, 75 mA).

There is one red-green-orange LED (light emitting diode) and two buttons:
control and eject. The LED indicates the status of the module. The LED will
flash red when the CF card is being accessed, solid green when it is OK to
remove the card, solid orange to indicate an error, and flashing orange if the
card has been removed and has been out long enough that CPU memory has
wrapped and data is being overwritten without being stored to the card. The
control button must be pressed before removing a card to allow the datalogger
to store any buffered data to the card and then power it off.

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1.3 Power

1.3.1 Primary Power

1.3.2 Backup Power and Data Retention

1.4 Function

Section 1. CFM100 CompactFlash® Module Overview

The CompactFlash Module is powered by 12 VDC received from the
datalogger through the peripheral port.

The module accepts CompactFlash (CF) cards which do not require power to
retain data.

Typically, a CF card can be erased and rewritten a minimum of 100,000 times.
Industrial CF cards, graded for 2,000,000 write cycles, are recommended for
most applications.

The CFM100/CF card combination can be used to expand the datalogger’s
memory, transport data/programs from the field site(s) to the office, upload
datalogger power up functions, and store JPEG images from the CC640
camera. Data stored on cards can be retrieved through a communication link
to the datalogger or by removing the card and carrying it to a computer. The
computer can read the CF card either with the CF1 adapter or 17752
Reader/Writer. The CF1 adapter allows the PC’s PCMCIA card slot to read
the CF card; the 17752 Reader/Writer allows the PC’s USB port to read the CF
card. User-supplied CF adapters may also be used.

CAUTION

LoggerNet’s File Control should not be used to retrieve
data from a CompactFlash card. Using File Control to
retrieve the data can result in a corrupted data file.

1.5 Quick Start Procedure

This Section describes the basics of storing and retrieving datalogger data.
These operations are discussed in detail in Sections 3 and 4 of this manual.

1.5.1 Preparation

CAUTION

1.5.2 Programming the Datalogger to Send Data to the CFM100

Always power down the datalogger before installing or
removing the CFM100 to/from the datalogger.

After powering down the datalogger, plug the CFM100 into the datalogger
peripheral port. Restore power to the datalogger. Insert formatted CF card.
(For instructions on formatting a CF card, see Appendix A.)

The CardOut instruction is used in the datalogger program to send data to the
CF card. The CardOut instruction must be entered within each DataTable
declaration that is to store data to the CF card. The file is saved to the card
with the name stationname.tablename and a .DAT extension.

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The CardOut instruction has the following parameters:
StopRing: A constant is entered for the StopRing parameter to specify

whether the DataTable created should be a Ring Mode table (0) or a Fill and
Stop table (1).

Size: The Size parameter is the minimum number of records that will be
included in the DataTable. If –1000 is entered, the size of the file on the card
will be the same as the size of the internal table on the datalogger. If any other
negative number is entered, the memory that remains after creating any fixed­size tables on the card will be allocated to this table. If multiple DataTables are
set to a negative number, the remaining memory will be divided among them.
The datalogger attempts to size the tables so that all of them will be full at the
same time

In the following example, the minimum batt_voltage and a sample of PTemp is
written to the card each time the data table is called. The StopRing parameter
is 0 for Ring mode. This means that once the data table is full, new data will
begin overwriting old data. The size parameter is –1, so all available space on
the card will be allocated to the table.

DataTable (Table1,1,-1)
CardOut (0 ,-1)
Minimum (1,batt_volt,FP2,0,False)
Sample (1,PTemp,IEEE4)
EndTable

CAUTION

To prevent losing data, collect data from the CF card
before sending the datalogger a new or modified program.
When a program is sent to the datalogger using the Send
button in the Connect screen of LoggerNet or PC400, an
attribute is sent along with the program that commands the
datalogger to erase all data on the CF card from the
currently running program.

1.5.3 Data Retrieval

Data stored on cards can be retrieved through a communication link to the
datalogger or by removing the card and carrying it to a computer with a CF
adapter. With large files, transferring the CF card to a computer may be faster
than collecting the data over a communication link. Data retrieval is discussed
in detail in Section 4.

CAUTION

Removing a card while it is active can cause garbled data
and can actually damage the card. Always press the
control button and wait for a green light before removing
card.

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CAUTION

LoggerNet’s File Control should not be used to retrieve
data from a CompactFlash card. Using File Control to
retrieve the data can result in a corrupted data file.

Section 2. File Formats

This section covers the different types of files stored on the CF card

2.1 Data Files

The datalogger stores data on the CF card in TOB3 Format. TOB3 is a binary
format that incorporates features to improve reliability of the CF cards. TOB3
allows the accurate determination of each record’s time without the space
required for individual time stamps.

TOB3 format is different than the data file formats created when data are
collected via a communications link. Data files read directly from the CF card
generally need to be converted into another format to be used

When TOB3 files are converted to another format, the number of records may
be slightly greater or less than the number requested in the data table
declaration. There is always some additional memory allocated. When the file
is converted this will result in additional records if no lapses occurred. If more
lapses occur than were anticipated, there may be fewer records in the file than
were allocated.

The CardConvert software included in LoggerNet, PC400, and PC200 will
convert data files from one format to another.

2.2 Program Files

The CF card can be used to provide extra program storage space for the
datalogger. Program files can be copied to the card while it is attached as a
drive on the computer. They can also be sent to the card using LoggerNet’s
File Control. They may also be copied from CPU memory to the card (or from
the card to CPU memory) using the keyboard display.

2.3 Power-up Files (powerup.ini)

Users can insert a properly-configured CF card into the CFM100, cycle
through the datalogger power, and have power up functions automatically
performed.

Power-up functions of CompactFlash(R) cards can include

a) Sending programs to the CR1000 or CR3000
b) Setting attributes of datalogger program files
c) Setting disposition of old CF files
d) Sending an OS to the CR1000 or CR3000
e) Formatting memory drives
f) Deleting data files

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Section 2. File Formats

CAUTION

Test the power-up functions in the office before going into
the field to ensure the power-up file is configured correctly.

The key to the CF power-up function is the powerup.ini file, which contains a
list of one or more command lines. At power-up, the powerup.ini command
line is executed prior to compiling the program. Powerup.ini performs three
operations:

1) Copies the specified program file to a specified memory drive.

2) Sets a file attribute on the program file

3) Optionally deletes CF data files from the overwritten (just previous)

program.

Powerup.ini takes precedence during power-up. Though it sets file attributes
for the programs it uploads, its presence on the CF does not allow those file
attributes to control the power-up process. To avoid confusion, either remove
the CF card or delete the powerup.ini file after the powerup.ini upload.

2.3.1 Creating and Editing Powerup.ini

Powerup.ini is created with a text editor, then saved as “powerup.ini”.

NOTE

Some text editors (such as WordPad) will attach header
information to the powerup.ini file causing it to abort. Check the
text of a powerup.ini file with the datalogger keyboard display to
see what the datalogger actually sees.

Comments can be added to the file by preceding them with a single-quote
character (‘). All text after the comment mark on the same line is ignored.

Syntax

Syntax allows functionality comparable to File Control in LoggerNet.
Powerup.ini is a text file that contains a list of commands and parameters. The
syntax for the file is:

Command,File,Device

where

Command = one of the numeric commands in Table 2.3.1-1.
File = file on CF associated with the action. Name can be up to 22

characters.

Device = the device to which the associated file will be copied to.

Options are CPU:, USR:, and CRD:. If left blank or with invalid option,
will default to CPU:.

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