Campbell Scientific PONDVIEW Real-Time Monitoring & Control Software - Manual (Page 12)

Section 1. Setting Up the Network and Communicating
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1.2.2 Configure Communication
The Setup Screen is used to configure your CR10X-TD network, define the
communication link that exists between the computer and the CR10X-TD, and
to set up the data collection schedule.
Although many different methods are used for communication between the
monitoring system and the PC, the following are the most common methods
used.
• Direct Connect - Simple serial communication or RAD Short-Haul
Modem communication.
• Spread Spectrum Radio - Connection using Campbell Scientific RF400 or
other spread spectrum radios. These radios do not require FCC licenses.
Distance for communication is limited.
• Radio Frequency (RF) - Connection over specific frequencies require an
FCC license. Distances are generally greater than for the RF400 although
both require line-of-site paths.
The Setup Screen is accessed through the LoggerNet Menu Bar. The Setup
button is the first button from the left of the Menu Bar.
When you first select the Setup button, the dialog box should appear as:
The Setup Screen is divided into two parts: the device map (left side of the
screen) and the set up tabs (right side of the screen).
Begin adding devices to the device map in the order that they appear in your
communication link. For example, let’s assume your CR10X-TD is connected
to the computer via an RF400 radio link. You would first add a Serial Port,