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Author: Carolyn Ivans | Last Updated: 06/22/2016 | Comments: 7
You may have identified the need to add external data storage to your data logger with flash-memory cards. But do you know which CRBasic instruction to use to do it? In this article, I’ll help you choose the most suitable instruction for your application. In a...
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Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 06/08/2016 | Comments: 0
If you have one of our retired data loggers that uses the Edlog programming language, do you know the best way to change an Input Location name? It’s possible that you may want to use a different name or insert a name where one is...
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Author: Raina Mithrush | Last Updated: 06/08/2016 | Comments: 0
One super tough camera
We finally did it. We gave customers what they really wanted - a camera you can drive over. I mean, who doesn’t need a camera you can drive over, right? Well, maybe customers don’t exactly need a camera that can be driven...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 05/25/2016 | Comments: 0
You’ve got your weather station set up and running, your data is coming across just fine, and then a bird decides your station is a wonderful place to make a home. That’s great for the bird, but not so great for the performance of your...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 05/18/2016 | Comments: 2
When was the last time you checked the air pressure on your automobile’s spare tire? What if you were driving along, got a flat tire, and discovered that your spare tire was flat as well? We don’t often think about our spare tire until we...
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Author: Shaun Dustin | Last Updated: 05/11/2016 | Comments: 1
I have worked with Boy Scouts for the past 18 years. When I need to talk to boys about taking risks, I share a story about three young men who were competing for a job to deliver goods over a mountain pass with hairpin turns...
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Author: Raina Mithrush | Last Updated: 05/04/2016 | Comments: 0
Cliquez ici pour la version française 1. It is glorious, anywhere on earth Made by wild, cold-conquering Canadians, this camera is specifically designed for remote, unattended, battery powered installations. You can put the camera anywhere on earth, and it will dominate with the trusted reliability...
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Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 04/27/2016 | Comments: 0
We've all been there. You open the box for some new toy such as a camera, printer, or even a data logger, and before you can get started, you are required to install a device driver. The device driver loads files onto your computer so...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 04/21/2016 | Comments: 0
Have you ever had a sensor work on a P (pulse) data logger terminal, but not on a C (control) terminal? Is the list of choices for the PConfig parameter in the PulseCount() instruction daunting? Campbell Scientific data loggers offer several options for measuring pulse...
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Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 04/13/2016 | Comments: 0
You may find it a little confusing to differentiate between software upgrades and patches. For example, when do you need which one? When is there a fee for a software release, and when is a release free of charge?
With the recent release of the new...
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Author: Paul Smart | Last Updated: 04/07/2016 | Comments: 24
Did you know that you can turn your Campbell Scientific data logger into a Modbus TCP/IP server? Do you know why that’s a good idea? Campbell Scientific data loggers are commonly used as Modbus server devices. This means that the data logger is configured to...
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Author: Raina Mithrush | Last Updated: 03/31/2016 | Comments: 0
Forecasting seasonal run-off is an important activity in hydroelectric power management. In many parts of the world, water released from the snow pack in spring is often the primary source of water for dams. Therefore, the amount of water contained in a snowpack, or its...
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Author: Sam Utley | Last Updated: 03/30/2016 | Comments: 4
While you may have no problem identifying which standard polarity RF connectors are pin (male) or socket (female), do you find it difficult to identify the gender of reverse polarity connectors? If so, don’t worry. You are certainly not alone. In addition to the gender...
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Author: Sam Utley | Last Updated: 03/23/2016 | Comments: 10
Note: It appears that after this blog article was written, Weather Underground has been phasing out the “PWS – Upload Protocol.” The following tutorial may or may not work currently or in the future. However, it continues to offer some insight into structuring a CRBasic...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 03/16/2016 | Comments: 3
In this short interview, Kevin Rhodes, the product manager for the new CR300, tells us how this new data logger will be helpful to Campbell Scientific customers and why he thinks the CR300 is a great value. Kevin is the Director of Product Management at...
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Author: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 03/02/2016 | Comments: 1
Would it be helpful to include data from a reputable source with your own data? If you have permission to use another source’s data for free or by agreement, how can you easily extract the specific data you want to use without doing a lot...
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Author: Brad Maxfield | Last Updated: 02/17/2016 | Comments: 1
In honor of National Battery Day, celebrated annually on February 18th, we’d like to take a moment to remind you of some tips for safely handling, storing, and using batteries in conjunction with your Campbell Scientific equipment.
While it may be easy to overlook the proper...
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Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 02/10/2016 | Comments: 0
Periodically we release new operating systems (OSs) that include new functions and instructions, as well as enhancements or bug fixes for existing functions and instructions. If you are asked to update your OS or need a newly added feature for your application, this article provides...
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Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 02/03/2016 | Comments: 2
We’ve recently had an exciting new addition to our family of LoggerNet datalogger support software. In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this mobile app and tell you how you can get it free of charge.
You are probably familiar with LoggerNet, our PC-based software...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 01/27/2016 | Comments: 12
Have you had difficulty using a USB to RS-232 adapter to connect your RS-232 device to a computer? If so, you are not alone. Our customers frequently encounter issues with these adapters. In this article, I’ll briefly discuss the origin of these issues and provide...
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