Campbell Scientific CC640 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 10)

CC640 Digital Camera
2.2 Configuring
The camera uses PakBus protocol to send image files to the datalogger and
both the camera and the datalogger must be configured to enable
communication. The RS-232 port is used in conjunction with the Device
Configuration software to change settings and operating parameters in the
camera (Section 5). Device Configuration Utility is a free download from any
Campbell Scientific website.
2.3 Operating
The CC640 is capable of acquiring images in a self-timed mode, an external
trigger mode, and by manually taking a picture using the Snap button (Section
3.3). Self-timed mode is set using the Device Configuration Utility (see
Section 5). In this mode, the image is stored in a CompactFlash card (see
Section 3.8).
The external trigger mode is used with the datalogger. The datalogger triggers
image acquisition by applying a 5 to 12 Vdc signal. A pulse port instruction in
the datalogger program will apply this signal. An example of a CRBasic pulse
port instruction follows:
PulsePort (1,1000)
A datalogger program that triggers image acquisition is provided in Appendix D.
When taking a picture manually using the Snap button, the power switch needs
to be in the ON position. Refer to Section 3.3 for more information.
2.4 Retrieving Images
LoggerNet Version 3.1.3 or newer includes the executable LNCMD.EXE that
is required for image file retrieval from dataloggers (Section 14). Images from
cameras in standalone mode can be retrieved directly from the CompactFlash
Memory Card with a PC that has a CompactFlash socket.
2.5 Additional Reference Material
The CC640 Operating Manual is intended for use by those experienced in
working with Campbell Scientific dataloggers. For further information
regarding the various uses and applications of the CR800, CR850, CR1000,
CR3000, CR510PB, CR10XPB, CR23XPB, MD485, or any additional
technology listed in this manual, refer to the appropriate Operating Manuals of
these products.
2.6 CC640 Quick Check List
• If interfacing to a datalogger, use a datalogger with the PakBus
communication protocol and 2 MB of memory.
• Ensure that the CompactFlash memory card is formatted as FAT16 and not
FAT32. (CompactFlash cards purchased from Campbell Scientific are
formatted as FAT32, and need to be reformatted as FAT16.)
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