Campbell Scientific Getting Started User Manual
Getting Started With Your Campbell Scientic Equipment
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Getting Started With Your Campbell Scientic Equipment
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This guide outlines the general steps for setting up a Campbell Scientic measurement and control system.
The Resource DVD included with each order contains all of Campbell Scientic's current manuals, along with product brochures and
starter software. Detailed instructions and programming help for Campbell Scientic products are found in these les.
Unpack the shipping boxes.
• Pull apart all packing materials to ensure no small parts are
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Insert the Resource DVD into a computer.
• Review the appropriate sensor manuals on the DVD for
installation guidelines. Manuals are also available at
www.campbellsci.com/manuals.
• Review the appropriate tripod/tower/mounting pole manual
for the proper setup procedure (if ordered).
• Review the datalogger manual Quick Start section, along
with any other pertinent information needed in that manual.
• Install LoggerNet, PC400, or RTDAQ. If this software was not
purchased, install the PC200W software found on the
Resource DVD.
• If the order includes components requiring drivers (such
as network interfaces, USB devices, spread spectrum radios, or
modems), install the drivers from the Resource DVD or using
DevCong as instructed in the product manuals. Typically, the
drivers need to be installed prior to connecting the device to
the computer.
missed. Check for additional layers of parts below the top layer.
• Check the equipment against the order's packing list.
• File the sales order and packing list.
• Locate the Resource DVD.
LoggerNet
RTDAQ
PC400
PC200W
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Basic hardware setup (prewired systems skip this step).
• With the power supply disconnected or switched to OFF, attach
one end of the red wire to the 12V terminal on the datalogger
power connector. Attach one end of the black wire to the G
terminal on the connector. Connect the free end of the red
power wire to one of the 12V terminals on the power supply
and the free end of the black power wire to one of the G
terminals.
12VGG
• Connect the datalogger to the computer using an RS-232 cable
or USB cable. For dataloggers using the RS-232 cable, if the
computer does not have a serial port, a USB to serial cable (pn:
17394) may be used.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the hardware will be tested
using battery power only. No external power will be applied
until the system is deployed to the eld.
Complete info here: 435.227.9100
campbellsci.com/dataloggers
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Open the Short Cut datalogger program creation software. In LoggerNet,
Short Cut is found under Program. In PC200W and PC400, Short Cut is
found in the Tools menu (or clicking on the red ‘clock’ icon).
• Use Short Cut to generate a basic datalogger program for all
the sensors that will be attached to the datalogger.
Short Cut
NOTE: Video tutorials covering datalogger programming and other
topics relevant to Campbell Scientic products are available at:
www.youtube.com/user/CampbellScientic
Follow the wiring diagram created by Short Cut to attach the sensors to the
datalogger. The wiring must match the diagram exactly for the sensors to
be measured correctly.
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Make an archival copy of the program and wiring diagram by saving them
to a second computer or storage device. Printing a hard copy to place in
the enclosure is also recommended.
Connect any communication devices to the datalogger.
• Congure and test each communication device.
• Refer to the device's manual on the ResourceDVD for additional
information.
• If using LoggerNet, use Network Planner to assist in the
conguration of each device. The Network Planner is in the
LoggerNet Launch | Tools category. Alternatively, use the
Device Conguration Utility (found on the Resource DVD) to set
up the device as indicated in the user manual.
Use PC200W, PC400, LoggerNet, or RTDAQ to send the program to the
datalogger. Connect to the datalogger and view the real-time sensor
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measurements in the Public table.
• Are the sensors making good measurements?
• If any sensor is not reading as expected, change the sensor
setting in Short Cut and repeat steps 6–7. Also verify that all
sensors wires are properly wired to the datalogger.
After giving the datalogger sucient time to take multiple measurements,
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collect and review the data.
• Are the data values within the range of what is expected for
each sensor?
• Are the records being stored correctly to the data table(s) and
at the desired interval?
• If the data will be post-processed, is it in a le format that can
be used?
• Do the data values provide the information expected?
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Before deploying the system in the eld, assemble the system as much
as possible. Note what tools and hardware are needed to complete the
assembly. Make sure these tools and hardware are available for nal
assembly in the eld.
Deploy the system in the eld and test by repeating steps 5–7 to conrm
the system is functioning.
[Optional] Using the CRBasic Editor (not available in PC200W), expand the
program for any need beyond the basic Short Cut program. Take the time
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to add comments to the program to explain.
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Campbell Scientic resources on the internet.
Manuals: Support Videos:
https://www.campbellsci.com/manuals https://www.youtube.com/user/CampbellScientic
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