Section 16. support software, 1 short cut, 2 pc200w – Campbell Scientific CR200/CR200X-series Dataloggers User Manual

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Section 16. Support Software

PC / Windows

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compatible software products are available from Campbell

Scientific to facilitate CR200(X) programming, maintenance, data retrieval, and

data presentation. Short Cut, PC200W, and Visual Weather are designed for

novice integrators, but have features useful in advanced applications. PC400 and

LoggerNet provide increasing levels of power required for advanced integration,

programming and networking applications. Support software for PDA and

Linux applications are also available.

A recent addition to the support software line-up is the Campbell Scientific

Network Planner, which assists in the configuration of networks.

16.1 Short Cut

Short Cut utilizes an intuitive user interface to create CR200(X) program code

for common measurement applications. It presents lists from which sensors,

engineering units, and data output formats are selected. It supports by name

most sensors sold by Campbell Scientific. It features "generic" measurement

routines, enabling it to support many sensors from other manufacturers.

Programs created by Short Cut are automatically well documented and produce

examples of CRBASIC programming that can be used as source or reference

code for more complex programs edited with CRBASIC Editor.

Short Cut is included with PC200W, Visual Weather, PC400, RTDAQ, and

LoggerNet and is available at no charge from the Campbell Scientific web site.

16.2 PC200W

PC200W utilizes an intuitive user interface to support direct serial

communication to the CR200(X) via COM / RS-232 ports. It sends programs,

collects data, and facilitates monitoring of digital measurement and process

values. PC200W is available at no charge from the Campbell Scientific web

site.

16.3 Visual Weather

Visual Weather supports weather stations. It is recommended in applications

wherein the user requires minimal control over programming and the pre-

configured display and reporting features. Visual Weather is highly integrated

and easy to use.

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