Campbell Scientific CS475, CS476, and CS477 Radar Water Level Sensor - Manual (Page 5)

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1. Introduction.................................................................1
2. Cautionary Statements...............................................1
3. Initial Inspection .........................................................2
4. Quickstart ....................................................................2
4.1 Step 1 — Mount and Align the Sensor.................................................2
4.2 Step 2 — Do a False Echo Learn Command........................................4
4.3 Step 3 — Do a Set Water Stage Command..........................................5
4.4 Step 4 — Use SCWin Short Cut to Program Datalogger and
Generate Wiring Diagram.................................................................6
5. Overview......................................................................8
5.1 Components and Hardware ................................................................10
6. Specifications ...........................................................11
6.1 Radar Unit ..........................................................................................12
6.2 Environmental....................................................................................12
6.3 Physical ..............................................................................................13
7. Installation.................................................................15
7.1 Site Selection......................................................................................15
7.2 Sensor Alignment...............................................................................16
7.2.1 Vertical........................................................................................16
7.2.2 Azimuth ......................................................................................16
7.3 Instrument Housing Adjustment ........................................................16
7.4 Wiring ................................................................................................16
7.4.1 Datalogger Connection ...............................................................16
7.4.2 Multiple Sensors Connection ......................................................17
7.4.3 Built-in Self Test (BIST).............................................................17
7.5 Programming......................................................................................17
7.5.1 CRBasic ......................................................................................18
7.5.1.1 Example Program.............................................................19
7.5.2 Edlog...........................................................................................19
7.5.2.1 Example Program.............................................................20
8. Diagnostics, Repair, and Maintenance ...................21
8.1 Testing Procedure...............................................................................21
8.1.1 Start Measurement Command.....................................................21
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