Campbell CR200-series Instruction Manual
r
w
CR200 Series Datalogge
Overvie
Revision: 3/07
Copyright © 2000-2006
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
CR200 Overview Table of Contents
PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use
the Adobe Acrobat® bookmarks tab for links to specific sections.
CR200 Overview......................................................... OV-1
OV1. Physical Description ......................................................................OV-1
OV1.1 Measurement Inputs..............................................................OV-2
OV1.1.1 Analog Inputs ............................................................OV-2
OV1.1.2 Signal/Shield Grounds
OV1.1.3 Power Ground ............................................................OV-3
OV1.1.4 Ground Lug................................................................OV-3
OV1.1.5 Switched Voltage Excitation (VX)............................OV-3
OV1.1.6 Pulse Inputs................................................................OV-3
OV1.1.7 Control I/O.................................................................OV-3
OV1.1.8 Power In.....................................................................OV-3
OV1.1.9 Switched Battery........................................................OV-3
OV1.1.10 Power Supply and AC Adapter................................OV-3
OV1.2 Communication and Data Storage.........................................OV-4
OV1.2.1 RS-232........................................................................OV-4
OV1.2.2 Antenna......................................................................OV-5
OV2. Memory and Programming Concepts............................................OV-9
OV2.1 Memory.................................................................................OV-9
OV2.2 Measurements, Processing, Data Storage............................OV-10
OV2.3 Data Tables..........................................................................OV-10
OV2.4 PakBus Communication with the CR200............................OV-11
OV2.5 Serial ASCII Communication with the CR200...................OV-11
OV3. CR200 Setup using the Device Configurator Utility ...................OV-11
OV3.1 Power and Communication Connections to the CR200......OV-11
OV3.2 Using DevConfig to Set the PakBus Address.....................OV-12
OV3.3 CR206, CR211, and CR216 Radio Settings........................OV-14
OV3.3.1 Radio Hop Sequence................................................OV-14
OV3.3.2 Radio Address/Radio Net Address.......................... OV-14
OV3.3.3 Radio Power Mode..................................................OV-14
OV3.3.4 RF Protocol..............................................................OV-15
OV4. Quick Start Tutorial for Programming the CR200.......................OV-16
OV4.1 Software Products for the CR200 .......................................OV-16
OV4.1.1 Options for Creating CR200 Programs....................OV-16
OV4.2 Connections to the CR200 ..................................................OV-16
OV4.3 PC200W Software...............................................................OV-16
OV4.3.1 Creating a CR200 Program using Short Cut............OV-17
OV4.3.2 Configuring the Setup Tab.......................................OV-21
OV4.3.3 Synchronize the Clocks ...........................................OV-22
OV4.3.4 Send the Program.....................................................OV-22
OV4.3.5 Monitor Data Tables................................................OV-22
OV4.3.6 Collect Data.............................................................OV-22
OV4.3.7 View Data................................................................OV-23
OV4.5 Programming using the CRBasic Program Editor...............OV-24
OV5. Specifications...............................................................................OV-26
........................................OV-3
i
CR200 Overview Table of Contents
Figures
OV1-1 CR206 Datalogger with 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio....... OV-1
OV1-2 CR200 Panel and Associated Instructions.................................. OV-2
OV1-3. Serial Communication Interfaces............................................... OV-4
OV1-4. Some FCC Approved Antennas................................................. OV-8
OV1-5. Example COAX RPSMA-L Cable for Yagi or Omni Colinear.OV-9
OV1-6. Antenna Surge Protector............................................................OV-9
OV2-1. 512K on the datalogger label indicates the larger memory...... OV-10
OV3-1. Power and Communication Connections to the CR200........... OV-12
OV3-2. DevConfig Main Screen .......................................................... OV-13
OV3-3. Setting the PakBus Address..................................................... OV-13
Tables
OV1-1. Computer RS-232 Pin-Out......................................................... OV-4
OV2-1. Typical Data Table................................................................... OV-10
ii
CR200 Overview
The CR200 datalogger provides versatile measurement capabilities in a low-cost, rugged,
battery-operated package. The CR200 includes CPU and analog and digital inputs and
outputs. The BASIC-like programming language includes data processing and analysis
routines.
The CR206, CR211, and CR216 combine the CR200 datalogger with a spread spectrum
radio for telemetering data. The different model numbers are for different spread spectrum
frequency ranges:
CR206 915 MHz U.S./Canada CR205 (Retired) 915 MHz U.S./Canada
CR211 922 MHz Australia/Israel CR210 (Retired) 922 MHz Australia/Israel
CR216 2.4 GHz Worldwide CR215 (Retired) 2.4 GHz Worldwide
The CR295 includes an additional 9-pin serial port and an instruction set that allows
communication with our TX312 HDR GOES satellite transmitter (see Appendix B).
Throughout this manual CR200 is used to refer to the datalogger that is the same
regardless of the model number.
FIGURE OV1-1. CR206 Datalogger with 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio
OV1. Physical Description
Figure OV1-2 shows the CR206 panel and the associated program instructions.
Unless otherwise noted, they are measurement instructions (Section 7).
OV-1
CR200 Overview
y
OV1.1 Measurement Inputs
OV1.1.1 Analog Inputs
There are five single-ended inputs for measuring voltages from 0 to +2.5 V.
Resolution is 0.6 millivolts.
POWER IN
CHARGE INPUT
SWITCHED
BATTERY
SWBatt
POWER GROUNDS
SWITCHED
VOLTAGE
EXCITATION
ExDelSE
RS-232
ANTENNA
RadioPower
ANALOG INPUTS
VoltSE
ExDelSE (uses VX)
PeriodAvg
AnalogPortGet
AnalogPortSet
Other Measurements
Battery
CONTROL I/O
SDI12
PortGet
PortSet
SDI12Recorder
PULSE INPUTS
PulseCount
PulseCountReset
OV-2
512K
The 512K label indicates the larger
Serial Flash EEPROM. Dataloggers
without this label have a 128 kbyte
memor
FIGURE OV1-2. CR200 Panel and Associated Instructions.
instead of 512 kbytes.
GROUND LUG
SIGNAL AND
SHIELD
GROUNDS
CR200 Overview
OV1.1.2 Signal/Shield Grounds
The terminals labeled
measurements and s
OV1.1.3 Power Gr
OV1.1.4 Ground L
OV1.1.5 Switched
OV1.1.6 Pulse Inp
ound (G)
The G terminals (Power Grounds) are used to carry return currents from other
devices powe
red by the SW Battery or battery and terminals.
ug
The earth ground lug is used to connect a heavy gage wire to earth ground. A
earth connection is necessary to fix the ground potential of the datalogger
good
o send to earth transients that come in on the terminals or are shunted to
and t
ground via the spark gaps protecting ot her inputs.
Voltage Excitation (VX)
Two switched excitation channels provide precision programmable voltag es
(+2.5 V + 5 V) for bridge measurem
to 20 mA at 2.5 V, 10 mA at 5 V.
uts
are used to connect the ground reference for
hield wires.
ents. Each analog output will provide up
OV1.1.7 Control I/
OV1.1.8 Power In
OV1.1.9 Switched
OV1.1.10 Power S
Two Pulse input channels can count pulses from high-level (5 V square wave),
h closure, or low-level A/C signals.
switc
O
There are two digital Input/Output channels (0 V low, 5 V high) for frequency
asurement, digital control, SDI-12 communication.
me
The Batt - and Batt + terminals are for connecting power from an external
battery to the CR200. The CR200 will operate on 7 to 16 VDC. These are the
only terminals that can be used to input battery power; the SW Battery terminal
is an output only. Power to charge a 12 V lead-acid battery (16-22 VDC) m
be connected to the Charge + and Charge – terminals.
ust
Battery
The SW Battery terminal provides an unregulated power from the battery that
can be switc
hed on and off under program control.
upply and AC Adapter
The CR200 does not have an internal power supply but d oe s have c o nnections
for an external battery and a buil
lead-acid battery from an externa
from a 16-22 VDC input such as a solar panel.
t-in charging regulator for charging a 12 V
l power source. Charging power can come
OV-3
CR200 Overview
OV1.2 Commun
OV1.2.1 RS-232
ication and Data Storage
A computer can connect directly to the CR2
OV1-3). The CR200 RS-232 port is a DCE device. A limited version of the
RS-232 port is supported with no hardware fl ow contr ol . Tabl e OV 1- 1 gi v es a
brief description of each RS-232 pin.
The CR200 RS-232 port is not electrically isolated. Connection to an AC
powered computer may cause “ground loops” leading to measurement
problems.
Maximum input = ±25 V
Maximum Output = ±13 V
Typical Ou
TABLE OV1-1. Comp
ABR = Abbreviation for the function name
PIN
O
I = Signal Into the CR200 from a RS-23
PIN ABR I/O Description
tput = ±5.4 V
uter RS-232 Pin-Out
= Pin number
= Signal Out of the CR200 to a RS-232 device
00 through the RS-232 port (Figure
2 device
1 no connection
2 TX O asynchronous transmit
3 RX I asynchronous receive
4 no connection
5 GND ground
6 DSR O +5 V
7 no connection
8 CTS O V request to send +5
9 no connection
RS-232
Pin 1
FIGURE OV1-3. Serial Comm Interfaces unication
Pin 6
OV-4
OV1.2.2 Antenna
CR200 Overview
Several antennas are offered to satisfy the needs for various base station and
remote station requirements. These antennas have been tested at an authorized
FCC open-field test site and are certified to be in compliance with FCC
emissions limits. All antennas (or antenna cables) have an SMA female
connector for connection to the CR200. The use of an unauthorized antenna
could cause transmitted field strengths in excess of FCC rules, interfere with
licensed services, and result in FCC sanctions against user. The CR205,
CR206, CR210, and CR211 use 900 MHz antennas, and the CR215 and CR216
use 2.4 GHz antennas.
NOTE
An FCC authorized antenna is a REQUIRED component. You
must pick one of the antennas listed below.
CSI Item Number Description
14310 0 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, OMNI ¼ WAVE WHIP,
RPSMA STRAIGHT, LINX, 3.2 inches long.
14204 0 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, OMNI ½ WAVE WHIP,
RPSMA RT ANGLE, ASTRON, 6.75 inches long.
14221 3 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, OMNI COLLINEAR,
ANTENEX FG9023, 24 inches tall, W/FM2 MOUNTS,
fits 1 in. to 2 in. O.D. mast (requires COAX RPSMA-L
or COAX NTN-L)
15970 1 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, INDOOR OMNI ½
WAVE DIPOLE, 10 ft. cable with SMA connector to fit
CR200 Series, window or wall mounted by sticky back,
4 inches wide.
14205 6 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, YAGI, LARSEN
YA6900 TYPE N-F, boom length 17.25 inches, longest
element 7.25 inches, W/MOUNTS, fits 1 in. to 2 in.
O.D. mast (requires COAX RPSMA-L or COAX NTNL)
14201 9 dBd ANTENNA, 900 MHZ, YAGI, MAXRAD
BMOY8905 TYPE N-F, boom length 21.4 inches,
longest element 6.4 inches, W/MOUNTS, fits 1 in. to 2
in. O.D. mast (requires COAX RPSMA-L or COAX
NTN-L)
16005 0 dBd ANTENNA, 2.4 GHz, OMNI ½ WAVE WHIP,
RPSMA RT ANGLE, LINX ANT-2.4-CW-RCT-RP,
4.5 inches long.
16755 13 dBd ANTENNA, 2.4 GHz, ENCLOSED YAGI,
allows vertical or horizontal polarization, MAXRAD
WISP24015PTNF, boom length 17 inches, diameter 3
inches, W/ END MOUNT to fit 1 to 2 in. O.D. mast
OV-5
CR200 Overview
(requires either (1) COAX RPSMA-L for short runs or
(2) COAX NTN-L with Antenna Surge Protector Ki t )
COAX RPSMA-L LMR 195 ANTENNA CABLE, REVERSE POLARITY
SMA TO TYPE N MALE
COAX NTN-L RG8 ANTENNA CABLE, TYPE N MALE TO TYPE
N MALE CONNECTORS, REQUIRES 14462
14462 ANTENNA SURGE PROTECTOR KIT
FCC OET Bulletin No. 63 (October 1993)
Changing the antenna on a transmitter can significantly increase, or decrease,
the strength of the signal that is ultimately transmitted. Except for cable
locating equipment, the standards in Part 15 are not based solely on output
power but also take into account the antenna characteristics. Thus, a low
power transmitter that complies with the technical standards in Part 15 with a
particular antenna attached can exceed the Part 15 standards if a different
antenna is attached. Should this happen it could pose a serious interference
problem to authorized radio communications such as emergency, broadcast,
and air-traffic control communications.
CAUTION
In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure
requirements, the CR200 series may be used only with
approved antennas that have been tested with the onboard radio and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm
must be maintained from the antenna to any nearby
persons.
Read Appendix C of this manual for important FCC information.
ITEM # 14310 900 MHZ OMNI ¼ WAVE WHIP 0 dBd
ITEM # 14204 900 MHZ OMNI ½ WAVE WHIP 0 dBd
OV-6
Loading...