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Autor: Paul Smart | Ultima atualização: 04/07/2016 | Comentários: 24
Did you know that you can turn your Campbell Scientific data logger into a Modbus TCP/IP server? Do you know why that’s a good idea? Campbell Scientific data loggers are commonly used as Modbus server devices. This means that the data logger is configured to... Leia maisAutor: Sam Utley | Ultima atualização: 03/30/2016 | Comentários: 4
While you may have no problem identifying which standard polarity RF connectors are pin (male) or socket (female), do you find it difficult to identify the gender of reverse polarity connectors? If so, don’t worry. You are certainly not alone. In addition to the gender... Leia maisAutor: Sam Utley | Ultima atualização: 03/23/2016 | Comentários: 10
Note: It appears that after this blog article was written, Weather Underground has been phasing out the “PWS – Upload Protocol.” The following tutorial may or may not work currently or in the future. However, it continues to offer some insight into structuring a CRBasic... Leia maisAutor: Robin Deissinger | Ultima atualização: 03/16/2016 | Comentários: 3
In this short interview, Kevin Rhodes, the product manager for the new CR300, tells us how this new data logger will be helpful to Campbell Scientific customers and why he thinks the CR300 is a great value. Kevin is the Director of Product Management at... Leia maisAutor: Gary Roberts | Ultima atualização: 03/02/2016 | Comentários: 1
Would it be helpful to include data from a reputable source with your own data? If you have permission to use another source’s data for free or by agreement, how can you easily extract the specific data you want to use without doing a lot... Leia maisAutor: Brad Maxfield | Ultima atualização: 02/17/2016 | Comentários: 1
In honor of National Battery Day, celebrated annually on February 18th, we’d like to take a moment to remind you of some tips for safely handling, storing, and using batteries in conjunction with your Campbell Scientific equipment. While it may be easy to overlook the proper... Leia maisAutor: Janet Albers | Ultima atualização: 02/10/2016 | Comentários: 0
Periodically we release new operating systems (OSs) that include new functions and instructions, as well as enhancements or bug fixes for existing functions and instructions. If you are asked to update your OS or need a newly added feature for your application, this article provides... Leia maisAutor: Dana Worley | Ultima atualização: 02/03/2016 | Comentários: 2
We’ve recently had an exciting new addition to our family of LoggerNet datalogger support software. In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this mobile app and tell you how you can get it free of charge. You are probably familiar with LoggerNet, our PC-based software... Leia maisAutor: Jacob Davis | Ultima atualização: 01/27/2016 | Comentários: 12
Have you had difficulty using a USB to RS-232 adapter to connect your RS-232 device to a computer? If so, you are not alone. Our customers frequently encounter issues with these adapters. In this article, I’ll briefly discuss the origin of these issues and provide... Leia maisAutor: Paul Smart | Ultima atualização: 01/20/2016 | Comentários: 0
Have you heard of DNP3 but been unsure of what it is or what it’s used for? In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this communications protocol, its role in SCADA applications, and how you can use it with your Campbell Scientific equipment and... Leia maisAutor: Janet Albers | Ultima atualização: 01/13/2016 | Comentários: 16
After you store measurements and other data in your data logger’s tables, how do you access that data to perform operations in your CRBasic program? Where can you get an all-access pass to your data? This article will explain how you can use a special... Leia maisAutor: Jacob Davis | Ultima atualização: 01/06/2016 | Comentários: 2
Do you feel lost when sifting through wind direction data that is listed in degrees? For example, can you picture in your mind what direction 195 degrees is? Would it be easier if your data logger could put your data in compass directions instead? In... Leia maisAutor: Janet Albers | Ultima atualização: 12/30/2015 | Comentários: 2
We all know that Campbell Scientific data loggers are really good at taking measurements and storing data. But did you know that they can also make decisions and control other devices? Often, device control is done based on a time interval. This article briefly illustrates... Leia maisAutor: Andrew Sandford | Ultima atualização: 12/23/2015 | Comentários: 0
Do you have a network of devices, connected using MD485 interfaces, so spread out that extremely long cables are required? Are you worried that the distances, and resultant cable lengths, may be causing communication problems? In this brief article, we’ll look at four tips that... Leia maisAutor: Robin Deissinger | Ultima atualização: 12/16/2015 | Comentários: 0
Have you found it somewhat difficult to navigate our website on a mobile device? Have you been a little bit frustrated by web pages that didn’t resize correctly to fit your device’s screen? To address these issues, our Web Development and Communications team has been busy... Leia maisAutor: Gary Roberts | Ultima atualização: 12/09/2015 | Comentários: 1
Have you ever wanted the ability to control your Raven cellular modem with your data logger? Would it be nice to be able to get data on the health of your cellular modem and its data network? Maybe you even want to reset your Raven... Leia maisAutor: Jason Ritter | Ultima atualização: 11/24/2015 | Comentários: 5
Are you having communication problems or seeing readings you don't trust? Is it possible your solar-charged power supply is the cause? How can you find out for sure? As we mentioned in the “6 Steps to Determine if Your Data Logger Needs Repairing” blog article, many data... Leia maisAutor: Dana Worley | Ultima atualização: 11/18/2015 | Comentários: 0
When you have work to do, there’s nothing more frustrating than being unable to connect to your data logger in the field. We’ve all been there: You’re in LoggerNet’s Connect window pressing the Connect button, and you’re met with nothing but the endless flashing “connecting... Leia maisAutor: Janet Albers | Ultima atualização: 11/11/2015 | Comentários: 0
When you view your measurement data in tabular format, such as in View Pro or similar software, are your column headings, or field names, helpful to you? At a glance, do your field names quickly identify the data in the columns? If not, you may... Leia maisAutor: Barbra Utley | Ultima atualização: 11/04/2015 | Comentários: 0
When it comes to weather conditions, looks can be deceiving. An area that appears to be experiencing mild weather may soon experience conditions that are dangerous to human life. How can you prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions and ensure the safety of those in... Leia mais