Campbell Scientific AM16-32B User Manual

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AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

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1. Function....................................................................... 1

1.1 Typical Applications............................................................................1

1.2 Compatibility .......................................................................................2

2. Physical Description...................................................2

3. AM16/32B Specifications ...........................................3

4. Operation.....................................................................5

4.1 The Control Terminals .........................................................................5

4.1.1 Reset..............................................................................................6

4.1.2 Clock.............................................................................................7

4.1.2.1 Mode A...............................................................................7

4.1.2.2 Mode B...............................................................................7

4.1.2.3 Datalogger Connection/Instruction ....................................8

4.1.3 Ground ..........................................................................................9

4.1.4 Power Supply ................................................................................9

4.2 Measurement Terminals.....................................................................10

4.2.1 COM Terminals ..........................................................................11

4.2.2 Sensor Input Terminals...............................................................11

5. Datalogger Programming.........................................12

5.1 CRBasic Programming.......................................................................13

5.1.1 CR1000, CR800, and CR850 Programming ...............................14

5.1.2 CR5000 and CR3000 Programming ...........................................16

5.2 Edlog Programming ...........................................................................17

5.2.1 Single Loop Instruction Sequence ..............................................17

5.2.2 Multiple Loop Instruction Sequence ...........................................22

5.3 General Programming Considerations ...............................................24

6. Sensor Hookup and Measurement Examples ........24

6.1 Single-Ended Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation ........25

6.2 Differential Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation............25

6.3 Half Bridge Measurements.................................................................26

6.3.1 Half Bridge Measurement with Completion Resistor at

Datalogger ...............................................................................26

6.3.2 Potentiometer Measurement........................................................27

6.3.3 Four Wire Half Bridge (Measured Excitation Current) ..............27

6.4 Full Bridge Measurements .................................................................28

6.5 Full Bridges with Excitation Compensation.......................................29

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6.6 Thermocouple Measurement............................................................. 30

6.6.1 Measurement Considerations ..................................................... 30

6.6.2 Single-ended Thermocouple Measurement................................ 32

6.6.3 Differential Thermocouple Measurement .................................. 33

6.7 Mixed Sensor Types.......................................................................... 33

6.7.1 Mixed Sensor Example: Soil Moisture Blocks and

Thermocouples ....................................................................... 33

7. General Measurement Considerations ...................37

8. Installation .................................................................37

8.1 Mounting Tabs .................................................................................. 38

8.2 Controlling Humidity ........................................................................ 38

Appendix

AM16/32B Improvements .......................................A-1

Figures

2-1. AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer............................................................. 3

3-1. AM16/32B relay actuation time vs. temperature and battery

voltage.............................................................................................. 5

4-1. AM16/32B to datalogger power/control hookup using

CABLE4CBL cable ......................................................................... 6

4-2. Diagram showing advancement of channels using clocking

Mode B ............................................................................................ 8

4-3. Power and ground connections for external power supply................ 10

4-4. Typical AM16/32B to datalogger signal hookup (4x16 mode)

using CABLE4CBL cable.............................................................. 11

5-1. SCWin (Short Cut for Windows program builder)............................ 12

5-2. Example “4x16” mode program loops for CR23X, CR10(X),

21X, and CR7 dataloggers............................................................. 20

5-3. Example “2x32” mode program loops for CR23X, CR10(X),

21X, and CR7 dataloggers............................................................. 21

5-4. Wiring diagram for strain gages and potentiometers (uses two

CABLE4CBL cables) .................................................................... 22

6-1. Single-ended measurement without excitation.................................. 25

6-2. Differential measurement without excitation .................................... 25

6-3. Half bridge (modified 107 Temperature Probe) hookup and

measurement .................................................................................. 26

6-4. Potentiometer hookup and measurement (using CABLE4CBL

cable).............................................................................................. 27

6-5. Four wire half bridge hookup and measurement ............................... 28

6-6. Full bridge measurement................................................................... 28

6-7. Full bridge measurement with excitation compensation ................... 29

6-8. Differential thermocouple measurement with reference junction

at the datalogger............................................................................. 31

6-9. Differential thermocouple measurement with reference junction

at the AM16/32B ........................................................................... 31

6-10. AM16/32B aluminum cover plate ..................................................... 32

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6-11. Thermocouple and soil block measurement for CR10X example......34

8-1. Mounting tab hole pattern ..................................................................38

5-1. Single Loop Instruction Sequence......................................................17

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Cautionary Notes

The AM16/32B is not designed to multiplex power. Its intended function is to switch low level analog signals. Switched currents in excess of 30 mA will degrade the relay contacts involved, rendering that channel unsuitable for further low level analog measurement. Customers who need to switch power are directed to Campbell Scientific’s SDM-CD16AC, A6REL-12, or A21REL-12 relays.

Changing the setting of the mode switch from “4x16” to “2x32” connects COM ODD H to COM EVEN H and also COM ODD L to COM EVEN L. After wiring AM16/32B, exercise due care to avoid inadvertently putting excess voltage on a line or short circuiting a power supply which might damage connected devices such as datalogger, wiring panel, sensor, or multiplexer (not covered under warranty).

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

1. Function

The primary function of the AM16/32B Multiplexer is to increase the number of sensors that can be measured by a CR1000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, CR23X, CR10(X), 21X, or CR7 datalogger. The AM16/32B is positioned between the sensors and the datalogger. The AM16/32B is a replacement for Campbell Scientific’s AM16/32A model. The hardware is the same as the AM16/32A model. The AM16/32B adds a mode to address an individual relay. Mechanical relays in the AM16/32B connect each of the sensor channels in turn to a common output destined for the datalogger. The user program advances the multiplexer through the sensor channels making measurements and storing data.

A slide switch located on the AM16/32B’s top panel selects one of two modes of operation. In “2x32” mode the multiplexer can scan 32 sensor input channels, each with two lines. In “4x16” mode it can scan 16 input channels with four lines a piece. The datalogger program is written according to the selected mode and the sensors to be measured.

The maximum number of sensors that can be multiplexed by an AM16/32B depends primarily on the type(s) of sensors to be scanned. The following guidelines assume identical sensors:

Up to 32 single-ended or differential analog sensors that do not require excitation. For example: pyranometers and thermocouples (see Section 6.1,

Single-Ended Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation, Section 6.2, Differential Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation, and Section 6.6, Thermocouple Measurement).

Up to 32 single-ended sensors that require excitation. Example: some half bridges (see Section 6.3.1, Half Bridge Measurement with Completion Resistor at Datalogger).

Up to 16 single-ended or differential sensors that require excitation. Examples: full bridges and four-wire half bridge with measured excitation (see Section

6.3.3, Four Wire Half Bridge, and Section 6.4, Full Bridge Measurements).

In conjunction with a second AM16/32B, up to 16 six-wire full bridges (Section 6.5, Full Bridges with Excitation Compensation).

1.1 Typical Applications

The AM16/32B is intended for use in applications where the number of required sensors exceeds the number of datalogger input channels. Most commonly, the AM16/32B is used to multiplex analog sensor signals, although it can also be used to multiplex switched excitations, continuous analog outputs, or even certain pulse counting measurements (those that require only intermittent sampling). It is also possible to multiplex sensors of different, but compatible, types (for example, thermocouples and soil moisture blocks, see Section 6.7.1, Mixed Sensor Example: Soil Moisture Blocks and Thermocouples).

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

NOTE

For a discussion of single-ended versus differential analog measurements, please consult the measurement section of your datalogger manual.

As purchased, the AM16/32B is intended for use in indoor, non-condensing environments. An enclosure is required for field or high humidity use. In applications where one or two multiplexers are deployed, the ENC10/12 (10” x 12”) enclosure is recommended.

1.2 Compatibility

The AM16/32B is compatible with Campbell’s CR5000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR1000, CR23X, CR10(X), 21X, and CR7 dataloggers.

The AM16/32B is compatible with a wide variety of commercially available sensors. As long as relay contact current maximums are not exceeded (see Cautionary Notes, page v), and no more than four lines are switched at a time, system compatibility for a specific sensor is determined by sensor-datalogger compatibility.

In CR1000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR23X, and CR10(X) applications, the AM16/32B may be used to multiplex up to 16 Geokon vibrating wire sensors through one AVW1 vibrating wire interface. The AM16/32B can also be used to multiplex vibrating wire sensors connected to the AVW200 or AVW206.

2. Physical Description

The AM16/32B is housed in a 10.2 x 23.9 x 4.6 cm (4.0 x 9.4 x 1.8 in) anodized aluminum case (FIGURE 2-1). The aluminum case is intended to reduce temperature gradients across the AM16/32B’s terminal strips. An aluminum cover plate is also included to this end, and its use is extremely important if thermocouples are being multiplexed (Section 6.6, Thermocouple Measurement).

The case can be opened for inspection/cleaning by removing two Phillips-head screws located on the underside of the case. Mounting tabs are provided so the AM16/32B can be fastened to a flat surface or an enclosure plate (Section 8, Installation).

All connections to the AM16/32B are made on the top panel terminal blocks. The island of four terminals located near the mode switch are dedicated to the connecting of datalogger power and control lines (Section 4.1, The Control Terminals). The four ODD and EVEN COM terminals on the other side of the mode switch carry shielded multiplexed sensor signals destined for datalogger analog inputs. The remaining terminals on the AM16/32B are for sensor and sensor shield connection (Section 4.2, Measurement Terminals). All of the inputs of the AM16/32B are protected with gas tubes. The terminals accept stripped and tinned lead wires up to 16 AWG or 1.6 mm in diameter. Datalogger-to-AM16/32B cabling requires a minimum of six and as many as nine individually insulated wires with shields.

FIGURE 2-1. AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

3. AM16/32B Specifications

Power*: Unregulated 12 Vdc Minimum Operating Voltage: from –55° to +40°C = 11.3 Vdc

from +40° to +85°C = 11.8 Vdc (See FIGURE 3-1 for relay actuation times vs.

Current Drain Quiescent: <210 µA

Active: 6 mA typical in “2 x 32” mode 11 mA typical in “4 x 16” mode

Reset*: A continuous signal between 3.3 Vdc and

Clock*: On the transition from <1.5 V to >3.3 V, a scan

temperature and supply voltage.)

8 Vdc holds the AM16/32B in an active state (where a clock pulse can trigger a channel advance). A signal voltage <0.9 Vdc deactivates the AM16/32B (clock pulse will not trigger a scan advance; AM16/32B is also reset).

advance is actuated on the leading edge of the clock signal; clock pulse should be a minimum of 1 ms wide; maximum voltage is 8 Vdc.

Operational Temperature Standard: –25° to +50°C Extended: –55° to +85°C

Operational Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Dimensions

Length: 23.9 cm (9.4 in) Width: 10.2 cm (4.0 in) Depth: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)

Weight: 693 g (1.5 lb) (approx.)

Mounting Tab Hole Spacing: 1 x 3 x 9 in. Up to 1/8 in or 3 mm diameter

screws (see FIGURE 8-1).

Expandability** (nominal): 2 AM16/32Bs per CR800/CR850

4 AM16/32Bs per CR3000 4 AM16/32Bs per CR5000 4 AM16/32Bs per CR1000 4 AM16/32Bs per CR23X 4 AM16/32Bs per CR10(X) 4 AM16/32Bs per 21X 8 AM16/32Bs per CR7 725 Card

Maximum Cable Length: Depends on sensor and scan rate. In general,

longer lead lengths necessitate longer measurement delays. Refer to datalogger manual for details.

Maximum Switching Current

***

: 500 mA

Contact Specifications Initial contact resistance: <0.1 ohm max.

Initial contact bounce: <1 ms Contact material: Gold clad silver alloy Wiper to N.O. contact capacitance: 0.5 pF Typical low-current (<30 mA) life: 5 x 10

operations

Relay Switching Thermal emf: 0.3 µV typical; 0.5 µV maximum

Characteristics (applying 11.3 – 14 Vdc) Operate time: <10 ms over temperature and supply ranges

Break-before-make guaranteed by design.

Relays disengage from previous selected channel before engaging next channel.

ESD Air Discharge: complies with IEC61000-4-2, test level 4

(±15 kV)

Contact Discharge: complies with IEC61000-4-2, test level 4

(±8 kV)

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Surge: Complies with IEC61000-4-5, test level 3

(±2 kV, 2 ohms coupling impedance)

Reset and clock protected by 8V varistors; +12V input is protected by +16V transzorb.

Assumes sequential activation of multiplexers and that each datalogger channel is uniquely dedicated. If your application requires additional multiplexing capability, please consult Campbell Scientific for application assistance.

***

Switching currents greater than 30 mA (occasional 50 mA current is acceptable) will degrade the contact surfaces of the mechanical relays (increase their resistance). This will adversely affect the suitability of these relays to multiplex low voltage signals. Although a relay used in this manner no longer qualifies for low voltage measurement, it continues to be useful for switching currents in excess of 30 mA.

12.0

10.0

4. Operation

8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

RELAY ACTUATION TIME (ms)

0.0

9.6

10.9

11.3

11.7

12.1

10.4

10.8

12.512.9

11.2

13.3

13.7

11.6

14.1

12.4

12.8

14.514.9

13.2

15.3

15.7

13.6

16.1

14.4

14.8

16.516.9

15.2

17.3

15.6

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE

65C 50C 25C -25C

FIGURE 3-1. AM16/32B relay actuation time vs. temperature and

battery voltage

Section 4.1, The Control Terminals, discusses the terminals that control operation of the multiplexer. These terminals are located at the left-hand side of the multiplexer as shown in FIGURE 2-1. Section 4.2, Measurement Terminals, discusses the use of sensor measurement terminals.

4.1 The Control Terminals

The CABLE4CBL cable is used to connect the control terminals. The CR5000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR23X, CR10(X), 21X, and CR7

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

RES

CLK

GND

12V

dataloggers connect to the AM16/32B as shown in FIGURE 4-1 (“4x16” mode). FIGURE 4-1 depicts control connections. Measurement connections are discussed in Section 6, Sensor Hookup and Measurement Examples. The power, ground, reset, and clock connections remain essentially the same regardless of datalogger used.

With the CR5000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR23X, and CR10(X), the datalogger 12 Vdc supply and ground terminals are connected to the AM16/32B 12V and ground terminals. One control port is required for clocking and a second control port for reset. The cable’s shield is grounded on both ends as illustrated in FIGURE 4-1.

MUXPOWER

SHIELD

CR10X,

CR800,

CR850

G G

12 V 12 V 12 V

CR3000,

CR1000

CR23X, CR5000

21X

+12 V 12 V

CR7

4.1.1 Reset

G G G

C1-C4 C1-C8 C1-C8 EXCIT 1-4 EXCITATION

C1-C4 C1-C8 C1-C8 C1-C8

725 Card

Control

FIGURE 4-1. AM16/32B to datalogger power/control hookup using

CABLE4CBL cable

With the 21X or CR7, the AM16/32B connects to the 12 Vdc and “

” terminals for power. One control port is used for reset, and one switched excitation channel is used for clock (on 725 card with CR7). If a switched excitation port is not available, an additional control port can be used to provide clock pulses to the multiplexer.

The reset (“RES”) line is used to activate the AM16/32B. A signal in the range of +3.3 to +8 Vdc applied to the reset terminal activates the multiplexer. When this line drops lower than +0.9 Vdc, the multiplexer enters a quiescent, lowcurrent-drain state. In the quiescent state, the common (COM) terminals are electrically disconnected from all of the sensor input channels. Reset should always connect to a datalogger control port. The CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR5000, and CR1000 use the PortSet() instruction to control the reset line. Instruction Do (P86) (option code 41 – 48 to activate, and 51 – 58 to deactivate) is generally used to activate/deactivate the multiplexer when using an Edlog datalogger; however, in the case of the 21X or CR7 with older PROMS, instruction Set Port (P20) is commonly used.

4.1.2 Clock

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Pulsing the AM16/32B “CLK” line high (“RES” line already high) advances the channel. The voltage level must fall below 1.5 Vdc and then rise above 3.3 Vdc to clock the multiplexer.

The AM16/32B operates in one of two clocking modes:

Mode A—sequentially advances through each relay channel (as long as RESET is HI, relays are closed on each rising CLK edge). A more detailed description of Mode A is provided in Section 4.1.2.1, Mode A.

Mode B—uses a relay address to go directly to a specific channel (see FIGURE 4-2). This reduces power consumption and wear on the relay switches. When multiple sensor types are connected to the AM16/32B, Mode B allows one sensor type to be measured more frequently than the other sensor types. A more detailed description of Mode B is provided in Section 4.1.2.2, Mode B.

The AM16/32B detects a certain sequence on the RESET and CLK inputs to determine if it should operate in Mode A or Mode B; it does this every time the RESET line goes from LO to HI.

4.1.2.1 Mode A

NOTE

4.1.2.2 Mode B

The AM16/32B operates in Mode A under the following circumstances:

• RESET HI for more than 9 ms.

• A CLK pulse occurs while RESET is HI.

When reset first goes high, the COM terminals (ODD H, ODD L and EVEN H, EVEN L) are disconnected from all sensor input terminals. When the first clock pulse arrives, the COM terminals are switched to connect with sensor input channel 1 (blue lettering) consisting of 1H, 1L, 2H, and 2L. When a second clock pulse arrives, the common lines are switched to connect to channel 2 (3H, 3L, 4H, 4L). The multiplexer advances on the leading edge of the positive going clock pulse.

The CLK pulse should be at least 1 ms long. A delay (typically 10 to 20 ms) is inserted between the beginning of the CLK pulse and the measurement instruction to ensure sufficient settling time to relay contacts.

To go into Mode B, the RES line must be set HI for 5 ms (±1 ms) without any clocking; then, the RES line needs to be set LO. After the RESET has been set low, the AM16/32B counts the number of CLK pulses that occur before the RES line is activated again. This number is the relay address. After getting into Mode B, the rising edge of RESET (<75 ms after last CLK pulse) activates the addressed relay. Once the addressed relay is activated, the AM16/32B advances to the next relay with each CLK pulse (see FIGURE 4-2).

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

5 ms (±1 ms)

5m s (+-2ms)

To Enter B

Address Mode

Address M ode

Reset

Clk

NOTE

If the time between the falling edge of the 5 ms RESET pulse and the next rising edge of RESET or CLK is longer than 125 ms, the AM16/32B will go into Mode A.

Section 4.1.2.3, Datalogger Connection/Instruction, includes a portion of a CR1000 program that shows the instructions used to go into Mode B and jump to channel 6.

(0 – 75 ms) Note: if > 125 ms the B Address mode

(0 - 100ms) Note: if > 100ms the B Address mode

is Aborted. Also, Abort can happen if > 125 ms

is Aborted. Also, Abort c an ha pp en if > 100 ms

> 1 m s

time between Clk’s.

time betw een C lk's

Enters B addressing mode

Address=Chan 3

FIGURE 4-2. Diagram showing advancement of channels using

clocking Mode B

4.1.2.3 Datalogger Connection/Instruction

With the 21X and CR7 d clock the multiplexer (instruction Excitation with Delay (P22) configured fo 5000 mV excitation). If no switched excitation channel is available, it is possible to clock using control ports. See Section 5.1, CRBasic Programm for details.

In the case of the CR5000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR23X, and CR10(X), a control port is generally used to clock the multiplexer. Instruction Do (P86) with the pulse port option (command code 71 through 78) generates a 10 ms pulse which works well.

The CR5000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, and CR1000 uses a control port controlled by PortSet(), Delay(), and SubScan()/NextSubScan to create Clock pulses (see program example in Section 5.3, General Programming Considerations).

Chan 3 Selected

(Relays make contact)

Advance to Chan 4

(Re la ys m akes c onta ct)

Note: if the B m od e is aborted,

then this event would select

Mux Chan 1

ataloggers, switched excitation is generally used to

the

ing,

If several multiplexers are required, a CR5000, CR3000, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR10(X), or CR23X control port can source sufficient current to drive up to six AM16/32B CLK or RES inputs wired in parallel.

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

' ***** ' "Jump" AM16/32B directly to Channel 6 Scan (100,mSec,0,1) PortSet(5,1) 'Raise Reset line Delay (0,5,mSec) 'Keep reset HI for 5 ms PortSet(5,0) 'Reset line set LO (enters "B Addressing" mode) Delay (0,3,mSec) For i = 1 To 6 'Pulse CLK line 6 times - addresses Channel 6 PortSet(6,1) 'Raise CLK Delay (0,10,mSec) PortSet(6,0) 'Drop CLK Delay (0,10,mSec) Next i Delay (0,5,mSec) PortSet(5,1) 'Raise Reset - selects Channel 6 (relays make contact) NextScan

4.1

.3 Ground

he AM16/32B has a ground lug that should be connected to earth ground via

T an 8 AWG wire. This connection should be as short as possible. The ground lug provides a path to dissipate surges that might propagate on a sensor’s shield line. An 8-V, bi-polar transzorb connects shield ground to the ground lug.

The AM16/32B “GND” terminal is connected to datalogger power ground. The AM16/32B “GND” terminal is also connected to the CABLE4CBL’s SHIELD and, via that, to datalogger power ground (see FIGURE 4-1). If a separate power supply is used, the AM16/32B ground should also connect to

the separate supply’s ground (FIGURE 4-3). An AM16/32B COM should connect to a datalogger ground terminal (“ that connects the COM terminals (see Section

” or “G”) via the cable

4.2.1, COM Terminals, and FIGURE 4-4). The datalogger must connect to earth ground by one of the methods described in the installation and maintenance section of yo r

datalogger operator’s manual.

terminal

4.1.4 Power Supp

The AM16/32B requires a contin multiplexer’s current drain is less than 210 microamps in the quiescent state and

is typically 6 to 11 milliamps at 12 Vdc when active (see current drain

spec

). The power supply is connected to the multiplexer terminals labeled

“12V” (+) and “GND”. Connect the “GND” wire first for safety.

In many applications, it is convenient to power the AM16/32B from a datalogger battery. For more power-intensive applications, an external, rechargeable, 12 Vdc, 60 A h source may be advisable. Lead-acid recommended where solar or AC charging sources are available because they handle well being “topped off” by constant charging. The BPALK alka supply (12 A h) can be used to power the AM16/32B in applications wher average system current is low, or where it is convenient to frequently replace batteries. It is advisable to calculate the total power requirements of a system and the expected longevity of the power supply based on average system current drains (for example, datalogger, multiplexer, other peripherals, and sensors) at the expected ambient temperatures.

uous 12 Vdc power supply for operation. The

supplies are

line

e the

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

The average power required to operate an AM16/32B depends on the percentage of time it is active per time period. For example, if a CR10X makes differential measurements on 32 thermocouples every minute, the average current drain due to the AM16/32B would be about ((.030 s/chan x 32 chan)/ 60 s) x 6 mA = 0.1 mA. Under the same conditions, a 2-second execution interval rate increases the average system current drain to about ((.030 s/chan x 32 chan)/2 s) x 6 mA = 2.9 mA. At a minimum, the power supply must be able to sustain the system between site visits anticipating the worst environmental extremes.

If a 21X power supply is used to power the AM16/32B, all low-level analog measurements (thermocouples, pyranometers, thermopiles, etc.) must be made differentially. Differential measurements are required because slight ground potentials are created along the 21X analog terminal strip when the 12V supply is used to power peripherals. This limitation reduces the number of available analog input channels and may mandate the use of an external power supply for the AM16/32B (FIGURE 4-3).

FIGURE 4-3. Power and ground connections for external power supply

Low supply voltage and high ambient temperatures affect the actuation time of the multiplexer relays (FIGURE 3-1). If your program does not allow the relay contacts sufficient time to close before a measurement is started, the result will be inaccurate or overranged values.

4.2 Measurement Terminals

Most of the terminals on the AM16/32B are dedicated to the connection of sensors to the multiplexer (FIGURE 2-1). Depending on the panel switch selection (“4x16” or “2x32” mode), the sensor input terminals are organized into 16 groups (blue letters) of 4 sensor inputs or 32 groups (white letters) of 2 sensor inputs. The terminals accept solid or tinned, stripped sensor leads. The four COM terminals marked ODD H, L and EVEN H, L located by the mode switch provide for attachment of the common signal leads that carry multiplexed sensor signals to the datalogger.

AM16/32B

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

COM

ODD

4X16

EVEN

4.2.1 COM Termin

als

A CABLE3CBL, CABLE4CBL, or CABLE5CBL cable is used to connect the datalogger to the COM terminals. The CABLE3CBL is recommended when the AM16/32B is used in the 4x16 mode. The CABLE4CBL is typically used for the 4x16 mode. The CABLE5CBL is recommended for the 4x16 mode when it is desirable to connect both shields.

The four terminals dedicated to multiplexer-datalogger connection are located under the bl

ue COM next to the mode switch. The terminals are labeled: ODD

H, ODD L, EVEN H, and EVEN L. In “4x16” mode the AM16/32B maintain

s the four COM terminals electrically isolated from one another. In “2x32” mode, the AM16/32B maintains an internal connection between ODD H and EVEN H and between ODD L and EVEN L.

Common “

terminals. They bus internally to the AM16/32B and are connected at all times (not switche Their function is to

provide a path to ground for sensor cable shields. A C

” terminals are provided next to the COM ODD and COM EVEN

other thirty-two “

” terminals on the

d).

terminal should

OM be wired to datalogger ground via the cable’s shield according to the following table.

CABLE

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

CR10X CR23X CR1000

E1-E3 EX1-EX4 EX1-EX3 or

SE3 SE3 SE3 SE3 2H 2H SE3

SE2 SE2 SE2 SE2 1L SE2

SE1 SE1 SE1 SE1 1H 1H SE1

VX1-VX3

CR3000,

CR5000

VX1-VX4 EXCITATION SWITCHED

21X

ANALOG OUT

CR7

CR800, CR850

EX1-EX2 or

VX1-VX2

FIGURE 4-4. Typical AM16/32B to datalogger signal hookup (4x16

mode) using CABLE4CBL cable

4.2.2 Sensor Inpu

t Terminals

The terminals for sensor attachment are divided into 16 groups (panel switch set to “4x16”) or into 32 groups (panel switch set to “2x32”). The groups consist of four or two Simultaneously Enabled Terminals (SETs). With panel switch set to “4x16” mode, the blue channel numbers apply. The SETs are numbered starting at 1 (1H, 1L, 2H, 2L) and continuing until SET 16 (31H, 31L, 32H, 32L).

In “4x16” mode, the odd numbered terminals (example: 5H, 5L) are relay switched to the COM ODD terminals while the even terminals (6H, 6L) are switched to the COM EVEN terminals. When activated by the RES line being high, as the AM16/32B receives clock pulses from the datalogger, each SET of four in turn is switched into contact with the four COM terminals. For example, when the first clock pulse is received from the datalogger, SET 1

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

(1H, 1L, 2H, 2L) are connected with COM (ODD H, ODD L, EVEN H, EVEN L) terminals respectively. When the second clock pulse is received, the first SET is switched out (channel 1 sensor inputs become open circuits) and SET 2 (3H, 3L, 4H, 4L) are connected to the four COM terminals. A given SET will typically be connected to the common terminals for 20 ms.

5. Datalogger P

With panel switch set to “2x32” mode, the w SETs are labeled beginning with 1H, 1L and ending with 32H, 32L. In “2x32” mode when the AM16/32B selects a given channel, the “H” sensor terminal is relay connected to both COM “H” terminals and the “L” sensor terminal is connected to both COM “L” terminals (COM ODD H connects to COM EVEN H and COM ODD L connects to COM EVEN L when panel switch is in “2x32” mode).

hite channel numbers apply. The

rogramming

SCWin Short Cut Program Builder for Windows can build many program configurations for various supported sensors providing a quick way to generate a program and wiring diagram (FIGURE 5-1). SCWin can be downloaded fre of charge (www.campbellsci.com).

FIGURE 5-1. SCWin (Short Cut for Windows program builder)

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

5.1 CRBasic P

rogramming

The CR5000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, and CR1000 are programmed with CRBasic. The PortSet() instruction enables or disables the multiplexer and the SubScan()/NextSubScan instruction begins/ends the measu program must also specifically increment an index variable and use that variable to determine where each measurement is stored. The generalized CRBasic programming sequence follows:

ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER/RESET INDEX Portset (1 ,1) 'Set C1 high to Enable Multiplexer I=0 BEGIN ME SubScan(0,sec,16) 'Measures 16 sets CLOCK PULSE AND D Portset (2,1 Delay (0,20,mSec) Portset (2,0) ‘Set port 2 low INCREMENT INDEX AND MEASURE I=I+1

'User specified m ‘Storing results in Variable(I)

END MEASUREMENT LOOP NextSubScan

DEACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER

Portset (1 ,0) 'Set C1 Low to disable Multiplexer

ASUREMENT LOOP

ELAY ) ‘Set port 2 high

easurement instruction

rement loop. The

NOTE

The CRBasic instructions used to program the multiplexer are described below.

PortSet Syntax:

PortSet( Port

Where,

Port: the datalogger control port being used.

State: 0 = Set port low; Non-zero = Set port high.

PortSet must appear within a Scan/NextScan loop or a compiler error will occur. This instruction must NOT be placed inside a conditional statement when running in pipeline mode.

SubScan/NextSubScan Syntax:

SubScan (SubInterval

NextSubScan

Where:

SubInterval: constant that designates the time interval between subsca Enter 0 for no delay between subscans.

, State )

, Units, Count)

ns.

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Units: the unit of time to alphabetical code can

Numeric Alpha Description

0 μsec microseconds

1 msec milliseconds

2 sec seconds

3 min minutes

Cou () will run each time the scan runs.

nt: the number of times the SubScan

Basi umber of sets on the multiplexer that you

cally, the count parameter is the n

will ru le, if your instruction is

be using for this SubScan() inst ction. For examp

Sub x32 mode, this instruction will

Scan(0,μSec,7) and you are in the in 2

mea or hite) on the multiplexer.

sure the first seven differential p ts (numbers in w

If yo l measure the first seven sets of

u are in the 4x16 mode, this instruction wil

four ers in blue).

on the multiplexer (numb

It ma of your measurement

y be desirable to use the repetition parameter

instr () and NextSubScan. The repetitions

uctions that are between SubScan

para nsors per instruction that you will be measuring.

meter is the number of se

For e e 2x32

xample, if you are using th mode and the program contains the

following:

be used for the SubInterval parameter. A numeric or

be entered.

SubScan(1,μSec,7) VoltDiff (De NextSubScan

You will differential instruction has a repetition parameter of 1. A total of seven differential sensors are measured because the SubScan() instruction is 7.

In x16 mode, if the program c

SubScan(1,μSec,7) VoltDiff (Dest,2,mV5000,1,True,0,250,1.0,0) NextSubScan

You will be measuring two differential sensors per subscan because the differential instruction has a repeti differential sensors will be measured b SubScan() instruction is 7 (i.e., 2 measurement per subscan x 7 subscans =14).

be making one measurement per differential instruction because the

the 4 ontains the following:

st,1,mV5000,1,True,0,250,1.0,0)

tion parameter of 2. A total of 14

ecause the count parameter of the

5.1.1 CR1000, CR800, and CR850 Programming

Although the following example is a CR1000 program, a similar program can be used for the CR800 or CR850. This CR1000 program uses the AM16/32 to measure 48 CS616 probes connected i program also measures datalogger battery voltage and temperature.

n the 4x16 configuration. The

count parameter of the

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Wiring for CR1000 Program Example

CR1000 AM16/32B (4x16) CS616*

ol/ComContr mon

ensor

Terminals

C4 ES d H CS616#1_Green R Od

C5 CLK dd L CS616#2_Green O

12 V 12 V Gnd #1,2,3_Blk & Clear

Gnd Gnd Even H CS616#3_Green

1H COM Odd H Even L #1,2,3_Orange

1L COM Odd L

Gnd Gnd

2H COM Even H

C6 COM Even L

*Three sensors to each set of AM16/32B terminals.

CR1000 Program E

'Declare Public & Public batt_volt Public Panel_temp Public Period(48) Public VWC(48) Public Flag(1) Dim I

'Declare Constants 'CS616 Default Cal tants ibration Cons const a0= -0.0663 const a1= -0.0063 const a2= 0.0007 'Flag logic constants const high = true const low = false

'Define Data Tables DataTable (Dat30min,1,-1) DataInterval (0,30,Min,10) Minimum (1,batt_volt,FP2,0,False) Average (1,Panel_temp,FP2,0) Sample (48,Period(),FP2) Sample (48,VWC(),FP2) EndTable

'Main Program BeginProg Scan (5,Sec,0,0) 'scan instructions every 5 sec Battery (Batt_volt) PanelTemp (Panel_temp,250) ' 'Set flag 1 High every 30 min (Note: User can manually set flag 1 high/low) If IfTime (0,30,min)Then flag (1)=high '++++++++++++++++++++++++ If Flag(1)=high Then 'measure 48ea CS616 probes on AM16/32B in (4x16) mode PortSet (4,1) 'Set Mux Reset line High ' I=1 'set sub scan loop counter SubScan (0,mSec,16)

xample

Dim Variables

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

PulsePort (5,10000) 'Clock Mux CS616 (Period(I) ,3,1.0,3,1,6 ,0) 16 probes 'measure 3ea CS6 I=I+3 NextSubScan ' For I=1 to 48 616 olumetric Water Content 'convert CS period to V VWC(I)=a0 + a1* od(I) + a iod(I)^2 Peri 2*Per Next ' PortSet (4,0) x Reset line 'Set Mu Low flag(1)= low EndIf ++++++++++++ ++++ '++++ +++++++ ' CallTable Dat30mi put Tabln 'Call Out es NextScan EndProg

5.1.2 CR5000 and CR3000 Programming

Although the following example is a CR5000 progra

e used for the CR3000. This CR5000 program uses tb

easure 16 100 ohm Platinum Resistance Thermometers connected in the 4x16

m configur

CR5000 A

ation. The program also measures 6 copper constantan thermocouples.

M16/32B PRT(4 Wires)

m, a similar program can

he AM16/32B to

Control/Common Sensor Terminals

C1 Reset Odd H Excitation C2 Clock Odd L Excitation Return

IX1 COM Odd H Even H Sense wire excitation side

IXR COM Odd L Even L Sense wire return side

7H COM Even H 7L COM Even L

'CR5000 Example Program to measure 16 100 ohm Platinum Resistance Thermometers 'connected to an AM16/32B multiplexer used in the 4x16 configuration. The program also 'measures 6 copper constantan thermocouples. 'The Thermocouples are connected to differential channels 1-6.

'Declare Variables: Public TRef, TCTemp(6), PRTResist(16), PRTTemp(16) Dim I 'Counter for setting Array element to correct value for mux measurement

'Declare Output Table for 15 minute averages: DataTable (Avg15Min,1,-1) DataInterval (0,5,Min,10) Average (1,TRef,IEEE4,0) Average (6,TCTemp(),IEEE4,0) Average (16,PRTTemp(),IEEE4,0) EndTable

BeginProg Scan (60,Sec,3,0) PanelTemp (TRef,250) TCDiff (TCTemp(),6,mV20C ,1,TypeT,TRef,True ,0,250,1.0,0) Portset (1 ,1) 'Set C1 high to Enable Multiplexer I=0 SubScan(0,sec,16) 'Pulse C2 (Set H Set Low) to clock multipleigh, Delay, xer Portset (2,1 ) Delay (0,20,mSec) Portset (2,0)

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

I=I+1 'The Resistance measurement measures the PRT resistance: Resistance (PRTResist(I),1,mV50,7,Ix1,1,500,True ,True ,0,250,0.01,0) 'With a multiplier of 0.01 (1/100) the value returned is R/Ro (Resist/Resist @ 0 deg) 'the required input for the PRT temperature calculation instruction. NextSubScan Portset (1 ,0) 'Set C1 Low to disable Multiplexer 'Calculate the Temperature from R/Ro: PRT (PRTTemp(1),16,PRTResist(1),1.0,0) CallTable Avg15Min 'Call the DataTable NextScan EndProg

5.2 og Programming

Edl

Edlog is used to program our CR10(X), 21X, CR23X, and CR7.

5.2.1 Single Loop

Instruction Sequence

When a number of similar sensors are multiplexed and measured, the Instructions to clock the AM16/32B and to measure the sensors are placed within a program loop. For the CR23X, CR10(X), 21X, and CR7, the generalized structure of a program loop is as follows:

TABL I e

E 5-1. Single Loop nstruction Sequenc

# IN CTION FUN STRU CTION

1 Set port high to activat e AM16/32B

2 Begin loop

3 /32B & delay Clock AM16

4 Step loop index

(required in some configurations)

5 Measure sensor

6 Additional processing

7 End loop

8 Additional program loops

9 Set port low to deactivate AM16/32B

#1, #9 Activate/Deactivate the AM16/32B — The control port connected to reset (RES) is set high to activate the AM16/32B prior to the advance and measure sequence and set low following the measurement loop(s). For the CR10X, CR23X, and CR10, 21X, CR7 dataloggers with OS series PROMs, use instru with earlier PROMs, use instruction Set Port(s) (P20)

ction Do (P86) to set and reset the port (for CR10, 21X, and CR7

#2, #7 Begin and End a Loop — For the CR23X, CR10(X), 21X, and CR7 dataloggers, a loop is defined by instruction Beginning

uction End (P95). Within instruction Beginning oinstr

parameter (iteratio

loop are executed before the program exits the loop.

the

n count) defines the number of times the instructions within

of Loop (P87), and by

f Loop (P87), the 2nd

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

# 3 Clock and Delay — With the CR23X and CR10(X) the clock line is connected to a control port. Instruction Do (P86) with t

he pulse port command

(71– 78) pulses the clock line high for 10 ms. Instruction Excitation with

nal 10 mDelay (P22) can be added following the Do (P86) to delay an additio

hen using a 21X o either an

W or CR7, the clock line may be connected t excitation or control port. Co only one instruction Excitation with Delay ( pulse. T ion should be configured

he instruct to provide a 10 ms delay with

nnection to an excitation port is preferred because

P22) is required to send the clock

5000 mV of excitation. A control port can be used to clock the AM16/32B if

n excitation port is not available. The 21X and CR7 instruction sequence

ired to clock with a control port is: instruction Set Port(s) (P20) (set port

requ high), instruction excitation), follow

Excitation with Delay (P22) (delay 20 ms without

ed by instruction Set Port(s) (P20) (set port low).

# 4 Step Loop Index — With the CR23X, CR10(X), 21X or CR7, instru

ction Step Loop Index (P90) is used when a measurement instruction within a loop has more than one repetition. Th be measured by 2 – 4 analog inp

is instruction allows 2 – 4 sensors per SET to

ut channels. The instruction sends each measurement value to a sequentially assigned input location without overwriting any other current iteration value. Without this instruction, the input location within the loop will advance by only one location per loo iteration even though the measurement instruction’s In

Example: 2 sensors per SET, 6 sensors total; two re measurement instruction; two measurement values a

ions ( three.

locat --); P90 step of 2. Loop count of

put Location is indexed.

ps specified in

ssigned to indexed input

Input locations

pass:

First

cond pas sensor

rd pass: 6 numbers

Thi

Removing the program, the following situation

ults:

res

the step loop instruction from

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 s: 3 4 5

Input Locations

pass: 2

First

cond pas sensor

Se s: 3 4

rd pass: bers

Thi 5 6 num

2 3 4 5 6

ithout Step Loop Index (P90) the measurement values for the 2nd and 4th

W sensors will be overwritten in their input locations. The 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th measurement values will reside in the first 4 input locations.

Step Loop Index (P90) is available in the CR23X, CR10(X), CR7, and 21X

(with 3

PROM). For 21X dataloggers without 3rd PROM (no instruction Ste Loop Index (P90)), a separate measurement instruction (with one rep) is required for each sensor measured within the loop. The input location parameter within both measurement instructions is index

ed.

For example: 2 sensors per SET; one rep in each of two measurement instructions; two measurement values assigned to indexed input locations (--), one begins with input location 1, the other with input location 4; no Step Loop

Index (P90). A total of six sensors to be measured; loop count is three.

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

Input locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 First pass: 1 2 Second pass: 3 4 sensor Third pass: 5 6 numbers

A potential drawback of this technique is that sequential sensors (i.e., those input to the same SET) will not have sequential input locations.

#5 Measure — Enter the instruction needed to measure the sensor(s) (see Section 6, Sensor Hookup and Measurement Examples). The input location parameter of a measurement instruction is indexed if a (--) appears to the right of the input location. Index an input location by pressing “C” after ke location or by pressing F4 in Edlog while cursor is on the input locati parameter. Indexing causes the input location to be incremented by 1 with each pass through the loop. This allows the measurement value to be stored in sequential input locations. Instruction Step Loop Index (P90), as explained above, allows the indexed input location to be incremented in integer steps greater than 1.

ying the

NOTE

If more than the datalogger’s default number of input locations are required, then additional input locations must be assigned using the datalogger *A mode. Consult your datalogger manual for details.

#6 Optional Processing — Additional processing is sometimes required to convert the reading to the desired units. It may be m

essing is done op. A secproc outside the measurement lo

ng, if necessary

. for processi

ore efficient if this

ond loop can be used

AM16/32B Relay Multiplexer

GENERALIZED “4x16” MO 10(X), 21X, and CR7 DE PROGRAM LOOPS FOR THE CR23X, CR

21X SAMPLE PROGRAM

* 1 Table 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

:ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Set Port (P20) 1: 1 Set high 2: 1 Port Number

:BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 16 Loop

;CLOCK PULSE AND DELAY 3: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 1 Delay w/EX (units=.01 sec) 3: 1 Delay after EX (units= .01 sec) 4: 5000 mV Excitation

4: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 5: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 6: Set Port (P20) 1: 0 Set low 2: 1 Port Number

Count

CR7 SAMPLE PROGRAM

* 1 Table 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

;ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Set Port (P20) 1: 1 Set high 2: 1 EX Card 3: 1 Port No.

;BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 16 Loop Count

;CLOCK PULSE AND DELAY 3: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 2: 2 EX Chan 3: 1 Delay w/EX (units=.01 sec) 4: 1 Delay after EX (u .01 sec) 5: 5000 mV Excitation

4: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 5: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 6: Set Port (P20) 1: 0 Set low 2: 1 EX Card 3: 1 Port No.

1 EX Card

nits =

CR10(X), CR23X

PROGRAMSAMPLE

* 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Exec Interval

;ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Do (P86) 1: 41 Set high Port 1

;BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 16 Loop Count

;CLOCK PULSE 3: Do (P86) 1: 72 P 2

;DELAY 4: Excitation with Delay (P2 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 0 Delay w/EX 3: 1 Delay after EX 4: 0 mV Excitation

5: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 6: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 7: Do (P86) 01: 51 Set low Port 1

Table 1

ution

ulse Port

FIGURE 5-2. Example “4x16” mode program loops for CR23X,

CR10(X), 21X, and CR7 dataloggers

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

EXAMPLE “2x32” MODE PROGRAMS — GENERALIZED PROGRAM LOOPS FOR THE

CR23X, 21X, CR10(X), AND CR7.

21X SAMPLE PROGRAM

* 1 Table 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

;ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Set Port (P20) 1: 1 Set high 2: 1 Port Number

;BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 32 Loop Count

CLOCK PULSE/DELAY 3: Excitation with delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 1 Delay w/EX (units= .01 sec) 3: 1 Delay after EX (units= .01 sec) 4: 5000 mV Excitation

4: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 5: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 6: Set Port (P20) 1: 0 Set low 2: 1 Port Number

CR7 SAMPLE PROGRAM

* 1 Table 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

;ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Set Port (P20) 1: 1 Set high 2: 1 EX Card 3: 1 Port No.

;BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 32 Loop Count

;CLOCK PULSE/DELAY 3: Excitation with delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 2 EX Chan 3: 1 Delay w/EX (units= .01 sec) 4: 1 Delay after EX (units = .01 sec) 5: 5000 mV Excitation

4: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 5: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 6: Set PortP20 1: 0 Set low 2: 1 EX Card 3: 1 Port No.

CR10(X), CR23X SAMPLE PROGRAM

* 1 Table 1 Programs 01: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

;ACTIVATE MULTIPLEXER 1: Do (P86) 1: 41 Set high Port 1

;BEGIN MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 32 Loop Count

;CLOCK PULSE 3: Do (P86) 1: 72 Pulse Port 2

ELAY

;D 4: Excitati 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 0 Delay w/EX (units=.01 sec) 3: 1 Delay after EX (units= 0: mV Excitatio

5: User Specified Measurement Instruction

;END MEASUREMENT ;LOOP 6: End (P95)

;DEACTIVATE ;MULTIPLEXER 7: Do (P86) 1: 51 Set low Port 1

0 n

on with Delay (P22)

.01 sec)

FIG loops for CR23X,

URE 5-3. Example “2x32” mode program

CR10(X), 21X, and CR7 dataloggers

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

CR23X AM16/32 IN "4X16" MODE

CABLE SHIELD

12V

C1 C2

EX 1 SE 1

SE 2

MUX POWER SHIELD

C SHABLE IELD

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

GND 12V GND RES CLK

COM H1 COM L1 COM H2 COM L2 COM

AM16/32B IN "4X16" MODE

SETS 1-10

SETS 11-16

FIGURE 5-4. Wiring diagram for strain gages and

two CAB

#8 Add Loops — Addi al loops may b sensors that requir

LE4CBL cables)

itional tion e used if e

ifferent meas nected to the In

stance, li tial inp

this in

rs is mea through ). E

loop cont

n the in ns act ate the

etwee

b structio that ivate and deactiv AM16/32B (steps 1 and

ke sensors are assigned to sequen

n a rate 2

ains c d tions, and st reside

lock an measurement instruc all loops mu

H1 L1 H2

H1 L1 H2 L2

potentiometers (uses

xer. d urement instructions are con same multiple

ut SETs. Each group of

TABLE 5-1 ach sen sured i sepa loop (steps 7,

nstruction ce con 32B is n t lo

The i sequen for trol of an AM16/ give he fol wing n o

ge.

2 M tip structi ce

5.2. ul le Loop In on S en equ

As show e, the programs for operation of t the same for al s of diff fferent m following e multiplexer is e example de

n abov he AM

l dataloggers. To measure sensor

easurement i ay be used within successiv

structions m

n e program loops. In the

xam d with instruc

between loops. Thnot reset monstrates the

measurement o r sensor types (strain gage eters).

The program i ample only; users will modify both fo

s intended as an ex find it necessary to

r specific applications.

16/32B are essentially

rent types, die

(P95), and the tion Endple, each loop is terminate

and potentiomf two dissimila s

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

*1 Table 1 Programs 1: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

;ACTIVATES MULTIPLEXER

1: Do (P86) 1: 41 Set high Port 1

;BEGINS STRAIN GAGE MEASUREMENT LOOP

2: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 10 Loop Count

;CLOCK PULSE

3: Do (P86) 1: 72 Pulse Port 2

;DELAY

4: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 0 ) Delay w/EX (units=.01sec 3: 1 Delay after EX (units=.01sec) 4: 0 mV Excitation

;FULL BRIDGE MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTION

5: Full Bridge (P6) 1: 1 Rep 2: 3 50 mV slow Range 3: 1 IN Chan 4: 1 Excite all reps w/Enchain 1 5: 5000 mV Excitation 6: 1-- Loc [:STRAIN #1] 7: 1 ult M 8: 0 Offset

;END OF STRAIN GAGE MEASUREMENT LOOP

6: End (P95)

;BEGINNING OF POTENTIOMETER MEASUREMENT LOOP

7: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 6 Loop Count

8: Step Loop Index (Extended) (P90) 1: 2 Step

;CLOCK PULSE

9: Do (P86) 1: 72 Pulse Port 2

;DELAY

10: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 0 Delay w/EX (units=.01sec) 3: 1 Delay after EX (units=.01sec) 4: 0 mV Excitation

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

;POT. M CTION EASUREMENT INSTRU

11: Excite,Del lt(SEay,Vo ) (P4) 1: 2 Reps 2: 5 e 5000 mV slow Rang 3: 1 Chan IN 4: 2 cite Ex all reps w/EXchan 2 5: 1 Delay (units .01sec) 6: 5000 mV Excitation 7: 11-- Loc [:POT #1 ] 8: 1 Mult 9: 0 ffset O

;END PO NT LOOP T. MEASUREME

12: End (P95)

;DISABLES MULTIPLEXER

13: Do (P86) 1: 40 Reset Low Port 1

14: End P95) Table 1 (

INPUT L LABOCATION ELS: 1:STRA #1 13:POT #3 IN 2:STRAIN #2 14:POT #4 3:STRAIN #3 15:POT #5 4:STRA OT #6IN #4 16:P 5:STRA POT #7IN #5 17: 6:STRA OT #8IN #6 18:P 7:STRA POT #9IN #7 19: 8:STRAIN #8 20:POT #10 9:STRA T #1IN #9 21:PO 1 10:STRA OT #1IN#1022:P 2 11:POT 23:___#1 ______ 12:POT #2 24:_________

5.3 Ge

neral Programming Considerations

The ltage, integration time, and delay time associated with

excitation vo

mea nd the speed at which the channels are advanced can be

suring the signal, a varied within the datalogger program. In general, longer delay times are necessary when sensors a

ult your da

Cons talogger manual for additional information on these topics.

nd datalogger are separated by longer lead lengths.

6. Sensor Hookup and Measurement Examples

This section covers sensor-to-AM16/32B connections as well as AM16/32B-

to-datalogger connections. T be construed as the o

surement section of your datalo

mea gger manual for more information on basic

e measurements. Most of the foll

bridg owing examples do not depict data s (Section 4.1, The Control

inals), but their pres

Term ence is implied and required. Campbell Scientific

recommends that only sensor shield (drain) wires be connected to AM16/32B

shield terminals labeled (“

nly way to make a particular measurement. See the

he following are examples only, and should not

control connectionlogger-to-AM16/32B

”).

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

6.1 Single-Ended Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation

NOTE

2C1X/

CR10(X)

CR23X/CR3000/

CR800/C

CR1000/C

H H H

Sensor to AM excitation can be c

16/32B Wiring — One single-ended sensor not requiring

onnected to an input SET with panel mode switch set to

“2x32”.

Multiplex ended a

er to Datalogger Wiring — The COM signal line is input to a single-

nalog input channel. The COM signal-ground line is tied to “ the CR23X, 21X, or CR7, and to “AG” at the CR10(X). Up to 32 single-ended sensors can be measured by one single-ended datalogger channel in this manner.

Low level, single-ended measurements are not recommended in 21X applications where the 21X’s internal 12Vdc supply is used to powe

Power S

R850/

00 "2 X 32" Mode

R5000

CABLE3CBL

MUXSIGNAL

r the multiplexer or other peripherals (see Section 4.1.4,

upply).

SHIELD

COM ODD H

COM ODD L COM

AM16/32B

AM16/32

ODD H

ODD L

(+) SENSOR

(-)

SENSOR SHIELD

” at

21X/

CR7

CR10(X) CR100

H H

L L

6.2 Diffe

RE 6-1. Single-ended measurement without excitation FIGU

CR23X/CR3000/

CR800/CR850/

0/CR5000

00 "4 X 16" Mode

COM ODD H

COM ODD L

CABLE3CBL

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

COM

AM16/32B

AM16/32

ODD H

ODD L

FIGURE 6-2. Differential measurement without excitation

rential Analog Measurement without Sensor

Exc

itation

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — Up to two differential sensors that require excitation may be connected to one input SET with panel swit

“4x16” mode. Sensor shi

elds are connected to the input

(+) SENSOR

(-)

SENSOR SHIELD

don’t

” terminals.

“

ch set to

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — The two pairs of COM terminals (ODD H, ODD L and EVEN H, EVEN L) are connected to two pairs of differential analog inputs at the datalogger. Observe H to H and L to L from sensor to multiple be measu

xer to analog input. In “4x16” mode up to 32 differential sensors can

red by two differential datalogger channels in this way.

With pan set to “2x32” mode, one differential input can measure up to

el switch

32 differential sensors in SETs of two with appropriate programming.

6.3 Half Bridge Mea

Measure completi nce and the presence or absence of measured excitation. If

surements

ments of this type may be subdivided into three categories based on

on resista the sensor’s completion resistor(s) are installed at the datalogger panel (ex thre 6potentio ed. Because ound may be multiplexed in common, up to two

e: a Campbell Scientific 107 probe modified for multiplexer use), th

ampl en

bes per SET may be excited and measured in “4x16” mode (e pro

3). Ho

wever, if the circuit is completed within the sensor (for example,

FIGUR

meters), then excitation, wiper signal, and ground must be multiplex

excitation and gr sensors per SET may be measured (FIGURE 6-4). If measured excitation is required (as in four wire half-bridge), then only one sensor per SET of four may be measured (FIGURE 6-5).

6.3.1 Half Bridge Measurement with Completion Resistor at Datalogger

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — Up to three half bridges may be connected to one input SET in “4x16” mode, provided the sensors’ three completion resistors are located at the datalogger (FIGURE 6-3).

Multiplex gger Wiring — Signal lines from the multiplexer COM terminals tie to three consecutive single-ended analog input channels. Three precision completion resistors connect from analog input channels to analog ground i

er to Datalo

n CR10(X) or to “

” in the other dataloggers.

CR23X/

CR800/ CR850/

CR1000

EX E E VX

H H H H

L L L L

H H H H

21X/

CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR5000

FIGURE

"4 X 16" Mode

CABLE5CBL

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

COM H (ODD)

COM L

COM H (EVEN)

COM L

COM

SHIELD SENSOR SHIELD

ODD H

ODD L

EVEN H

EVEN L

6-3. Half bridge (modified 107 Temperature Probe) hookup

measurement

and

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

CR23X/

CR800/ CR850/

CR1000

21X/ CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR5000

VX EX E E

H H H H

L L L

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

FIGURE 6-4. Potentiometer hookup and measurement (using

CABLE4CBL cable)

6.3.2 Potentiometer Measurement

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — If panel switch is set to “4x16” mode two potentiometers may be connected to one input SET. Excita leads may be common; signal leads must be ro

COM H (ODD)

COM L

COM H (EVEN)

COM L

COM

"4 X 16" Mode

ODD H

ODD L

EVEN H

EVEN L

SHIELD SENSOR SHIELD

tion and ground

uted separately (FIGURE 6-4).

, up to

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — Signal lines from two COM ter connected to two consecutive single-ended analog input channels. O terminal is connected to a datalogger switched excitation channel, and remaining COM lin ects to datalogger grou

e conn nd. Up to 32 potentiometers

may be measured by two single-ended datalogger channels.

6.3.3 Four Wire Half Bridge (Measured Excitation Current)

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — One sensor per input SET. The panel switch is set to “4x16” mode.

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — One COM line is tied to a datalogger excitation channel, and two COM lines to a differential analog input. The remaining COM line is connected to the H side of a datalogger differential channel along with a fixed resistor. The other side of the resistor connects to the L side of the differential channel and to ground (FIGURE 6-5). Up to 16 four wire half-bridges may be measured by two differential datalogger channels in this manner.

minals are

ne COM

the

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

CR23X/

CR800/ CR850/

CR1000

21X/

CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR5000

EX E E VX

H H H H

L L L L

H H H H

L L L L

"4 X 16" Mode

FIGURE

COM H (ODD)

COM L

COM H (EVEN)

COM L

COM

SHIELD SENSOR SHIELD

6-5. Four wire half bridge hookup and measurement

ODD H

ODD L

EVEN H

EVEN L

The CR5000 and CR3000 also have current excitation channels which allow a resistance measurement. Because

the excitation current is known, it is not necessary to measure the voltage across a fixed resistor to determine the current a

Consider

s in FIGURE 6-5. See Section 5.3, General Programming

ations, for an example.

CR23X/ CR800/ CR850/ CR1000

21X/ CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR5000

EX E E VX

H H H H

L L L L

6.4 Full Bridge Measurements

"4 X 16" Mode

FIGURE

COM H (ODD)

COM L

COM H (EVEN)

COM L

COM

SHIELD

6-6. Full bridge measurement

ODD H

ODD L

EVEN H

EVEN L

SENSOR SHIELDS

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — With panel switch set to “4x16” mode, excitation, ground, and the two signal leads may be connected to one input SET (FIGURE 6-6).

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — COM terminals are connected to a datalogger excitation channel, a differential analog input channel, and an

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

analog ground. Up to sixteen full bridges may be multiplexed through the AM16/32B.

A problem with making full bridge measurements with this configuration is that the resistance of the lead wire and multiplexer relays can cause a voltage drop, reducing the excitation at the bridge. The following section describes a configuration that compensates for this by measuring the excitation at the bridge.

6.5 Full Bridges with Excitation Compensation

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — With panel switch set to “4x16” mode, you are 2 lines short for a six wire measurement. One solution is to multiplex the four signal wires through the AM16/32B, but bypass the AM16/32B with excitation and ground wires. This means that the sensors will be excited in parallel which causes a higher current drain, possibly enough to exceed the current available from the datalogger’s excitation channel. Alternatively, the excitation an ground leads can be multiplexed through an additional AM16/32B a owing the sensors to be excited one at a time (FIGURE 6-7). In this case the 12V, GND, CLK, and RES lines of the second m wired in parallel with those of the first, effectively widening th “8x16”.

ultiplexer are

e multiplexer to

CR23X/ CR800/ CR850/ CR1000

EX E E VX

H H H H

L L L L

H H H H

L L L L

21X/

CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR5000

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — Four leads from the COM OD terminals connect to two sequential differential analog channels datalogger. Excitation and ground are multiplexed by the secon Both multiplexers can be

reset and clocked by the same control ports and/or

excitation channels to simplify programming.

"4 X 16" Mode

COM H (ODD)

COM L

COM H (ODD) COM L COM H (EVEN)

COM L COM

"4 X 16" Mode

ODD H

ODD L

ODD H ODD L EVEN H

EVEN L

SENSOR SHIELDS

D, EVEN

in the

d AM16/32B.

ensation FIGURE 6-7. Full bridge measurement with excitation comp

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

6.6 Thermocouple M

The data measure r analysis. These topics will not be covered here.

6.6.1 Measurement Con

Referenc reference datalogg ce at the AM16/32B.

Datalogger Reference — The CR1000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR 21X, and the CR7 723-T Analog Input card with RTD have builttemperat standard two anal

When th between the therm must be wire is in multiple terminal applications, but other thermocouple types (for example, E, J, and K) may also be measu

ment and erro

siderations

er or 2) referen

with CR10X purchase) is installed on the wiring panel between the og input terminal strips.

e reference junction is located at the datalogger, the signal wires the datalogger and the AM16/32B must be of the same wire type as

maintained on each side of the multiplexer (for example, if constantan

xer’s COM ODD L terminal and the datalogger measurement ). FIGURE 6-8 and FIGURE 6-9 depict type T thermocouple

easurement

logger manuals contain thorough discussions of thermocouple

e Junction — As shown in FIGURE 6-8 and FIGURE 6-9, two

junction configurations are possible: 1) reference located at the

23X,

ure references. The CR10XTCR Thermocouple Reference (not

ocouple (FIGURE 6-8). The “polarity” of the thermocouple wires

put to an L terminal, then a constantan wire should run between the

red and linearized by the dataloggers.

It is not the AM1 reference M16/32B are made of thermocou he properties of thermocouple wire:

An extraneous thermocouple voltage would be added to the non-thermocouple signal at the junction of dissimilar metals (for example, the multiplexer COM terminals). The magnitude of this signal would vary with the temperature difference between the datalogger and the AM16/32B.

Some thermocouple wires have a greater resistance than copper, which adds resistance to the non-thermocouple sensor circuit. For example, constantan is approximately 26 times more resistive than copper.

recommended to make measurements of any other sensor type through

6/32B if thermocouples are measured with respect to the datalogger

(the signal wires between the datalogger and A

ple wire). Two problems would arise due to t

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

21X/ CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/

CR800/CR850/

CR2

3X/CR1000/ CR5000

H H H

L L

H H

L L

CR23X/

CR800/ CR850/

CR1000

21X/

CR7

CR10(X)

CR3000/ CR5000

L L L

"4 X 16" Mode

COM ODD H

COM ODD L

COM EVEN H

COM EVEN L COM

ODD H ODD L EVEN H

EVEN L

CU CO CU

SENSOR SHIELD

FIGURE 6-8. Differential thermocouple measurement with reference

junction at the datalogger

H H H H

CU CU

COM ODD H COM ODD L

"4 X 16" Mode

ODD H ODD L

CU CO

EX E E

H H H

L L L

107

SENSOR SHIELD

ence

COM EVEN H

COM EVEN L COM

EVEN H

EVEN L

FIGURE 6-9. Differential thermocouple measurement with refer

junction at the AM16/32B

If a mix of TCs and other sensor types are multiplexed through the AM16/32B, it is generally best to locate the reference junction on the AM16/32B, as shown in FIGURE 6-9.

AM16/32B Reference — An external reference, usually a thermistor, can be located at the AM16/32B, as shown in FIGURE 6-9. This approach requires an additional single-ended datalogger input to measure the reference. Position the reference next to the COM terminals and, when practical, measure the thermocouples on SETs that are in close proximity to the COM terminals in order to minimize thermal gradients.

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

Thermal Gradients — Thermal gradients between the AM16/32B’s sensor input terminals and COM terminals can cause errors in thermocouple readings. For example, with type T thermocouples, a one degree gradient between the input terminals and the COM terminals will result in an approximate one degree measurement error. Installing the aluminum cover plate (FIGURE 6-10) helps to minimize gradients. For best results the AM16/32B should be shielded and insulated from all radiant and conducted thermal sources. When an enclosure is used, gradients resulting from heat conducted along the thermocouple wire can be minimized by coiling some wire inside the enclosure. This technique allows heat to largely dissipate before it reaches the terminals. If the AM16/32B is housed in a field enclosure, the enclosure should be shielded from solar radiation.

FIGURE 6-10. AM16/32B aluminum cover plate

6.6.2 Single-ended Thermocouple Measurement

In single-ended thermocouple measurements, the following precautions must be taken

to ensure accurate measurement:

• Onl should be used; the sensor shields

y shielded thermocouple wire

should be tied to multiplexer input shield (“

Exposed ends of thermocouples measuring soil temperature should be electrically insula• ted to prevent differences in ground potential among the thermocouples from causing errors in the measured temperatures.

•

AM16/32B panel switch set to “4x16” mode.

•

Sensor to Multiplexer Wiring — Up to three thermocouples per SET; the high side of each thermocouple is input into terminals ODD H, ODD L, and EVEN H. The low sides multiplexed in common through terminal EVEN L.

”) terminals.

of each thermocouple are

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

• Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — If the reference junc

datalogger, then the wire that connects the COM ODD H, COM L, and COM EVEN H terminals to the datalogger should be same composition as the high side of the thermocouples wire that connects COM EVEN L to datalogger ground s the same composition as the low side of the thermocouples.

• If the reference junction is at the AM16/32B (Campbe

thermistor, RTD, etc.), then copper wire should be u COM terminals to the datalogger.

6.6.3 Differential Thermocouple Measurement

AM16/32B panel switch set to “2x32” mode.

Multiplexer to Datalogger Wiring — The wire types here can be handled in one of two ways. If a reference junction (107 thermistor, or RTD, etc.) is at the AM16/32B, then one copper wire may be run between the COM terminals of the multiplexer and the datalogger input channel.

If the reference junction is at the datalogger, then matching thermocouple wire should be run between the COM terminals of the multiplexer and the differential input channel on the datalogger (observe TC wire polarity).

tion is at the

ODD

of the

. Also, the

hould be of

ll Scientific 107

sed to connect

6.7 Mixed Sensor Types

In applications where sensor types are mixed, multiple hookup configurations and programming sequences are possible. Please consult Campbell Scientific for application assistance if you need to multiplex markedly different sensor types in your application.

6.7.1 Mixed Sensor Example: Soil Moisture Blocks and Thermocouples

AM16/32B panel switch set to “4x16” mode.

In this example, 16 thermocouples a multiplexed through the AM16/32B block are input into each SET.

nd 16 soil moisture blocks will be

. One thermocouple and one soil moisture

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

CR10(X)

AM16/32B

AM16/32

12V

G C1 C2 1H

EX 1

EX 2

MUXPOWER

SHIELD

1K 0.1%

MUXSIGNAL

SHIELD

GND 12V GND

RES CLK COM ODD H

COM ODD L

COM EVEN H

COM EVEN L COM

FIGURE

6-11. Thermocouple and soil block measurement for CR10X

example

CR10X

Example Program — Thermocouple and Soil Block Measurement

SETS 1-16 ODD H

ODD L

107

SETS 1-16 EVEN H

EVEN L

*1 Table 1 Pr

ograms

1: 60 Sec. Execution Interval

REFERENCE TEMPERATURE FOR THERMOCOUPLES

1: Temp 107 Probe (P11) 1: 1 Rep 2: 4 IN Chan 3: 1 Excite all reps w/EXchan 1 4: 1 Loc [:REFTEMP ] 5: 1 Mult 6: 0 Offset

ENABLES MULTIPLEXER

2: Do (P86) 1: 41 Set high Port 1

BEGINS MEASUREMENT LOOP

3: Beginning of Loop (P87) 1: 0 Delay 2: 16 Loop Count

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

CLOCK PULSE

4: Do (P86) 1: 72 Pulse Port 2

5: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 1 EX Chan 2: 2 Delay w/EX (units=.01 sec) 3: 0 Delay after EX (units=.01 sec) 4: 1 mV Excitation 5: 0

MEASURES 1 THERMOCOUPLE PER LOOP

6: Thermocouple Temp (DIFF) (P14) 1: 1 Rep 2: 1 2.5 mV slow Range 3: 1 IN Chan 4: 1 Type T (Copper-Constantan) 5: 1 Ref Temp Loc REFTEMP 6: 2-- Loc [:TC #1 ] 7: 1 Mult 8: 0 Offset

MEASURES 1 SOIL MOISTURE BLOCK PER LOOP

7: AC Half Bridge (P5) 1: 1 Rep 2: 14 fast Range 250 mV 3: 3 IN Chan 4: 2 Excite all reps w/EXchan 2 5: 250 mV Excitation 6: 18 M #1] -- Loc [:SOIL 7: 1 Mult Offset 8: 0

ENDS MEASUREMENT LOOP

8: End (P95)

D ES MULTIPLEISABL XER

9: 86) Do (P Set low Port1: 51 1

CALCULATES BRIDGE TRANSFORM ON SOIL MOISTURE BLOCKS

10: BR Transform Rf[X/(1-X)] (P59) 1: 16 Reps 2 Loc [:SO: 18 IL M #1] 3 Multiplie: 1 r (Rf)

11: End Table 1 (P)

INP OCATION LABEUT L LS:

1:REFTEMP 19:SOIL M #2 2:TC #1 20:SOIL M #3 3:TC #2 21:SOIL M #4 4:TC #3 22:SOIL M #5 5:TC #4 23:SOIL M #6 6:TC #5 24:SOIL M #7 7:TC #6 25:SOIL M #8 8:TC #7 26:SOIL M #9

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

9:TC #8 IL M#10 27:SO 10:TC # :SOIL M#11 9 28 11:TC # 29:SO10 IL M#12 12:TC # 30:SOIL M#13 11 13:TC #12 31:SOIL M#14 14:TC # 32:SO13 IL M#15 15:TC # 33:SO14 IL M#16 16:TC # 34:____15 _____ 17:TC # 35:___16 ______ 18:SOIL _____ M #1 36:_ ___

CR1 ple Progra000 Exam m — Thermocouple and Soil Block Measurement

'CR1000 log Series Data ger

'Declar iabe Public Var les

Public _vol oil(16) PTemp, batt t, TCTemp(16), S Dim I 'Counter for setting Array element

'Define les Data Tab DataTable (Avg15Min,1,-1) DataInterval (0,5,Min,10) Minim e) um (1,batt_volt,FP2,0,Fals Avera p,IEEge (1,PTem E4,False) Average 6 emp(),I (1 ,TCT EEE4,False) Avera l(),Ige (16,Soi EEE4,False) EndTable

'Main Program BeginProg Scan ) (1,Sec,0,0 Pane ,2lTemp (PTemp 50) Batt ry (Batt_volt) e 'Activate Multiplexer Index PortSet (1 ,1 ) I=0 'Begin Measurement Loop SubScan (0,Sec,16) 'Clock Pulse and Delay Port ort 2 high Set (2 ,1 ) 'Set p Dela ec) y (0,20,mS PortSet (2 ,0) 'Increment Index and Measure I=I+1 TCDi (I), ,TypeT,PTemp,True ,0,250,1.0,0) ff (TCTemp 1,mV2_5C,1 BrHa ),1, rue ,0,250,1.0,0) lf (Soil(I mV2500,3,Vx2,1,2500,T 'End LooMeasureme p nt NextSubScan 'Deactivate Multiplexer PortSet (1 ,0) 'Cal Data Table l CallTable Avg15Min Next Scan EndProg

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

7. er ement Considerations

Gen al Measur

Long Lead induce To mi cablin indivi indiv neces for lead wire capacitances to discharge after advancing a channel, before the measurement is made. Please consult the Theory of Operation section of your datalogger manual for more information.

Earth Ground — The AM16/32B’s ground lug should be connected to earth g

round via an 8 AWG wire. This connection should be as short as possible.

e AM16/32B also connects to earth ground via the datalogger. The lead

re that connects the datalogger power ground to the AM16/32B power ground (“GND”) establis section of rmation on grounding procedures.

Com completion re to the use of mu include soil m Scientific fo

Contact Degradation — Once excitation in excess of 30 mA has been multiplexed, that channel’s relay contacts have been rendered unsuitable for fu

rther low voltage measurement. To prevent undue degradation, it is advisable to reserve certain channels for sensor excitation and employ other channel

Lengths — Longer sensor-to-AM16/32B leads result in greater

d and capacitively coupled voltages (cross-talk) between cable wires. nimize capacitive effects, Campbell Scientific recommends the use of g having Teflon, polyethylene, or polypropylene insulation around

dual conductors. You should not use cables with PVC insulation around

idual conductors (PVC cable jacket is acceptable). It may also be

sary to program a delay within the measurement instruction allowing time

hes this connection. The installation/maintenance

your datalogger manual contains more info

pletion Resistors — In some applications, it is advantageous to place

sistors at the datalogger terminal strips. Certain sensors specific

ltiplexers are available from Campbell Scientific. Examples

oisture probes and thermistor probes. Please consult Campbell

r ordering and pricing information.

s for sensor signals.

Installation

The stand operated in an indoor, non-condensing environment. If condensing humidity is present or if the possibility exists that the mu require

Several enclosures are available for purchas (models ENC10/12, ENC12/14, ENC14/16, and ENC16/18). They offer a de noncorrosive liquids. These enclosures contain a mounting plate with 1-inch hole grid suitable for mounting the AM16/32B. The enclosures have a cable bushing to accommodate the sensor lines. These standard enclosures are raintight, but not waterproof.

The enclosure lids are gasketed. The screws on the outside of the enclosure should be tightened to form a restrictive seal. In high humidity environments, user supplied foam, putty, or similar material helps to reduce the passage of moisture into the enclosure via cable conduits.

ard AM16/32B may be

ltiplexer might be exposed to liquids, a water-resistant enclosure is

e through Campbell Scientific

gree of protection against dust, spraying water, oil, falling dirt, or dripping,

AM16/32B Relay Analog Multiplexer

8.1 Mounting Tabs

1 in

2.54 cm

The AM FIGURE

FIGURE ting tab hole pattern

U-bolts a pipe. An

16/32B has mounting tabs allowing attachment by four screws. See

8-1 dimensions.

AM16/32B

AM16/32

8-1. Moun

re provided with enclosure to attach to a 1.25 inch (32 mm) diameter enclosure may also be lag-bolted to a wall or other flat surface.

8.2 Controlling Humidity

9 in

9.4 in

22.9 cm

23.9 cm

3 in

7.62 cm

CAUTION

The mul Desiccan inside th

Air movement should not be restricted through an enclosu or noxio

tiplexer is susceptible to corrosion in high relative humidity.

t packs are available from Campbell Scientific and should be used

e enclosure to remove water vapor.

re containing batteries that may produce explosive

us gases (for example, lead-acid batteries).

Appendix A. AM16/32B Improvements

The AM16/32B replaced the AM16/32A in January 2008. A clocking mode was added that uses a relay address to go directly to a specific channel. This reduces power consumption and wear on the relay switches.

The AM16/32A replaced the AM16/32 in October 2006. The AM16/32A’s improvements over the AM16/32 are better ESD and surge protection, a main ground lug, and a newer processo

A-1

Appendix A. AM16/32B Improvements

A-2

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Campbell Scientific AM16-32B User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty

Assistance

Table of Contents

1. Function

1.1 Typical Applications

1.2 Compatibility

2. Physical Description

3. AM16/32B Specifications

4. Operation

4.1 The Control Terminals

4.1.1 Reset

4.1.2 Clock

4.1.2.1 Mode A

4.1.2.2 Mode B

4.1.2.3 Datalogger Connection/Instruction

4.2 Measurement Terminals

5.1.1 CR1000, CR800, and CR850 Programming

5.1.2 CR5000 and CR3000 Programming

6. Sensor Hookup and Measurement Examples

6.1 Single-Ended Analog Measurement without Sensor Excitation

6.3.1 Half Bridge Measurement with Completion Resistor at Datalogger

6.3.2 Potentiometer Measurement

6.3.3 Four Wire Half Bridge (Measured Excitation Current)

6.4 Full Bridge Measurements

6.5 Full Bridges with Excitation Compensation

6.6.2 Single-ended Thermocouple Measurement

6.6.3 Differential Thermocouple Measurement

6.7 Mixed Sensor Types

6.7.1 Mixed Sensor Example: Soil Moisture Blocks and Thermocouples

Installation

8.1 Mounting Tabs

8.2 Controlling Humidity

Appendix A. AM16/32B Improvements

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