Campbell Scientific SM4M/SM16M Storage Modules - Manual (Page 13)

Section 1. SM4M/SM16M Storage Module Overview
1-7
1.5 Quick Start-Up Procedure
This Section describes the basics of storing and retrieving datalogger data.
These operations are discussed in detail in Sections 3, 4 and 5 of this manual.
1.5.1 Preparation
Before putting the Storage Module into service, connect it to a computer and
use SMS to reset the Storage Module and test the memory.
If it is not possible to use a PC and SMS, you must establish communication
between the Storage Module and the available computer or terminal (see
Section 5), and reset the Storage Module using telecommunications commands
(see Appendix B) or use the *9 Mode in the CR500/510, CR10/10X or
CR23X.
There are two possible reset mechanisms: a full reset and test (command
1248k), which erases the memory and then carries out a thorough test of the
storage memory; and a quick reset (command 1249k). While the 1248k
command thoroughly checks the module, it can take some time to perform this
test (over 20 minutes for larger modules). A quick reset, resets all the memory
pointers and erases the flash chips. It does a less rigorous test of the flash
memory adequate for most purposes. An SM16M will take around 3 minutes
to perform the quick reset.
1.5.2 Programming the Datalogger to Send Data to the Storage
Module
Instruction 96 is used in the datalogger program to send data to the Storage
Module. The Storage Module is connected to the datalogger with the SC12
cable. Each time Instruction 96 is executed, Final Storage data accumulated
since the last transfer is sent to the Storage Module.
For the CR7 and 21X without Instruction 96, the *4 Mode can be used to send
data to a Storage Module. The Output Enable code should be set to X1, Printer
Enabled ASCII.
The DSP4 outputs data to a Storage Module when the Storage Module function
(or, for older versions of software, the printer function) is enabled.
1.5.3 Manual Dump
The *8 Mode for the CR500/510, CR10/CR10X, CR23X or the *9 Mode for
the 21X and CR7 can be used to transfer data to the Storage Module under
keyboard control (see Section 4).
1.5.4 Data Retrieval
The simplest method of retrieving data from the Storage Module is to use SMS
which is part of the PC208W support package. If you have a computer which
cannot run this software, the Storage Module telecommunications commands
can be used to retrieve the data. Data retrieval (including interface devices) is
discussed in Section 5.