Campbell Scientific Getting Started Quickstart Guide - Manual

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Getting Started With Your Campbell Scientific Equipment
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Getting Started With Your Campbell Scientific Equipment
READ THIS FIRST
This guide outlines the general steps for setting up a Campbell Scientific measurement and control system.
The Resource DVD included with each order contains all of Campbell Scientific's current manuals, along with product brochures and
starter software. Detailed instructions and programming help for Campbell Scientific products are found in these files.
Unpack the shipping boxes.
• Pull apart all packing materials to ensure no small parts are
missed. Check for additional layers of parts below the top layer.
• Check the equipment against the order's packing list.
• File the sales order and packing list.
• Locate the Resource DVD.
Insert the Resource DVD into a computer.
• Review the appropriate sensor manuals on the DVD for
installation guidelines. Manuals are also available at
www.campbellsci.com/manuals.
• Review the appropriate tripod/tower/mounting pole manual
for the proper setup procedure (if ordered).
• Review the datalogger manual Quick Start section, along
with any other pertinent information needed in that manual.
• Install LoggerNet, PC400, or RTDAQ. If this software was not
purchased, install the PC200W software found on the
Resource DVD.
• If the order includes components requiring drivers (such
as network interfaces, USB devices, spread spectrum radios, or
modems), install the drivers from the Resource DVD or using
DevConfig as instructed in the product manuals. Typically, the
drivers need to be installed prior to connecting the device to
the computer.
Basic hardware setup (prewired systems skip this step).
• With the power supply disconnected or switched to OFF, attach
one end of the red wire to the 12V terminal on the datalogger
power connector. Attach one end of the black wire to the G
terminal on the connector. Connect the free end of the red
power wire to one of the 12V terminals on the power supply
and the free end of the black power wire to one of the G
terminals.
• Connect the datalogger to the computer using an RS-232 cable
or USB cable. For dataloggers using the RS-232 cable, if the
computer does not have a serial port, a USB to serial cable (pn:
17394) may be used.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the hardware will be tested
using battery power only. No external power will be applied
until the system is deployed to the field.
NOTES:
Program Filename:
Station Names:
Serial Numbers:
PakBus Addresses:
+12V
12V
G
G
LoggerNet
RTDAQ
PC400
PC200W