Data Loggers / CR800
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CR800 Measurement and Control Datalogger
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Repair Yes
Calibration Yes
Free Support Yes

Overview

The CR800 is a smaller, research-grade data logger designed for stand-alone operation in harsh, remote environments. It is intended for smaller configurations in which fewer sensors will be measured. Each CR800 reads input from sensors, then transmits the data via a communication peripheral; most sensors and telecommunication devices are compatible. Multiple CR800s can be configured as a network or units can be deployed individually.

Another data logger, the CR850, is similar to the CR800, but it has an integrated keyboard and display screen for on-site control.

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Benefits and Features

  • Ideal applications include wind profiling, weather stations, ETo/agriculture, air quality, soil moisture, water level/stage, aquaculture, vehicle testing, Time Domain Reflectometry, SCADA, and water quality
  • Simpler in design, the CR800 and CR850 are easier to program and wire.
  • Serial communications with serial sensors and devices supported via I/O port pairs
  • Contains custom ASIC chip that expands pulse count, control port, and serial communications capabilities
  • Compatible with channel expansion peripherals allowing you to expand your system
  • Supports PakBus, Modbus, SDI-12, and DNP3 protocols
  • Includes both an CS I/O port and an RS-232 port for connecting communication devices
  • Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protected inputs
  • Battery-backed clock that ensures accurate time is maintained while data logger is disconnected from battery power
  • Program with LoggerNet, PC400, or Short Cut to fit your setup

This product is available for repair and calibration

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Detailed Description

The CR800 consists of measurement electronics encased in a plastic shell and an integrated wiring panel. This data logger uses an external keyboard/display and power supply. Low power consumption allows the CR800 to operate for extended periods on a battery recharged with a solar panel—eliminating the need for AC power. The CR800 suspends execution when primary power drops below 9.6 V, reducing the possibility of inaccurate measurements.

The on-board operating system includes measurement, processing, and output instructions for programming the data logger. The programming language, CRBasic, uses a BASIC-like syntax. Measurement instructions specific to bridge configurations, voltage outputs, thermocouples, and pulse/frequency signals are included. Processing instructions support algebraic, statistical, and transcendental functions for on-site processing. Output instructions process data over time and control external devices.

Specifications

-NOTE- Note: Additional specifications are listed in the CR800-Series Specifications Sheet.
Operating Temperature Range
  • -25° to +50°C (standard)
  • Non-condensing environment
Maximum Scan Rate 100 Hz
Analog Inputs 6 single-ended or 3 differential (individually configured)
Pulse Counters 2
Voltage Excitation Terminals 2 (VX1, VX2)
Communications Ports
  • CS I/O
  • RS-232
Switched 12 Volt 1 terminal
Digital I/O
  • Certain digital ports can be used to count switch closures.
  • 4 I/Os or 2 RS-232 COM
    I/O ports can be paired as transmit and receive for measuring smart serial sensors.
Input Limits ±5 V
Analog Voltage Accuracy ±(0.06% of reading + offset) at 0° to 40°C
ADC 13-bit
Power Requirements 9.6 to 16 Vdc
Real-Time Clock Accuracy ±3 min. per year (Correction via GPS optional.)
Internet Protocols FTP, HTTP, XML POP3, SMTP, Telnet, NTCIP, NTP
Communication Protocols PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, SDI-12, SDM
Idle Current Drain, Average 0.7 mA (@ 12 Vdc)
Active Current Drain, Average
  • 1 mA (1 Hz sample rate @ 12 Vdc without RS-232 communication)
  • 16 mA (100 Hz sample rate @ 12 Vdc without RS-232 communication)
  • 28 mA (100 Hz sample rate @ 12 Vdc with RS-232 communication)
Dimensions 24.1 x 10.4 x 5.1 cm (9.5 x 4.1 x 2 in.)
Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)

Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Software

Compatible Note
LoggerNet (Version 3.3 or higher)
PC200W (retired)
PC400 (Version 1.4 or higher)
PCONNECT (retired) (Version 3.3 or higher)
PCONNECTCE (retired) (Version 2.2 or higher)
RTDAQ
Short Cut
VISUALWEATHER (Version 2 or higher)

Additional Compatibility Information

Sensors

With several channel types, the CR800 is compatible with nearly every available sensor, including thermocouples, SDI-12 sensors, and 4 to 20 mA sensors. A custom ASIC chip expands its pulse count, control port, and serial communications capabilities. The CR800's I/O ports can be paired as transmit and receive, allowing serial communications with serial sensors and devices.

Measurement and Control Peripherals

The CR800 is compatible with all of our CDMs (requires an SC-CPI), SDMs, multiplexers, vibrating-wire interfaces, terminal input modules, and relays. 

Communications

The CR800 communicates with a PC via direct connect, NL201 Ethernet Interface, multidrop modems, phone modems (land line, digital cellular, and voice-synthesized), RF telemetry, and satellite transmitters (Argos, Iridium, and Inmarsat.

Data can be viewed on the CR1000KD Keyboard Display, CD100 Mountable Display with Keypad, user-supplied iOS or Android device (requires LoggerLink), CD295 DataView II Display, or a user-supplied PDA (PConnect or PConnectCE software required).

The SC115 is the only compatible external data storage device. The CR800 does not have a peripheral port and is therefore not compatible with the CFM100, NL115, or NL120.

Enclosures

The CR800 and its power supply can be housed in any of our standard enclosures. 

Power

Any 12 Vdc source can power the CR800 datalogger. Power supplies commonly used with the CR800 are the BPALK, PS150, and PS200. The BPALK provides eight non-rechargeable D-cell alkaline batteries with a 7.5 A h rating at 20°C.

Both the PS150 and PS200 consist of a sealed rechargeable 7 A h battery and a charging regulator. Their battery should be connected to a charging source (either a wall charger or solar panel). These two power supplies differ in their charging regulator. The PS150 has a standard regulator and the PS200 has a micro-controller-based smart regulator. The PS200's regulator provides two-step constant voltage charging and temperature compensation that optimize battery charging and increases the battery’s life.

Also available are the BP12 and BP24 battery packs, which provide nominal ratings of 12 and 24 A h, respectively. These batteries should be connected to a regulated charging source (e.g., a CH100 or CH200 connected to a unregulated solar panel or wall charger).

Software

CRBasic, the CR800's full programming language, supports simple or complex programming and many onboard data reduction processes.

Downloads

CR800 OS v.32.07 (4.41 MB) 15-05-2024

Execution of this download installs the CR800 Operating System and Compiler on your computer.  It also updates the CR800 support files for the CRBasic Editor.  

Note: This OS has crossed the 2 Meg CR800 size limit for remote download.  The OS must be downloaded to the 2 Meg CR800 via direct connect with the Device Configuration Utility.  All OS download methods are supported by the 4 Meg CR800.

Upgrading from versions prior to version 28 of the Operating System will reset the datalogger’s CPU drive.  This is due to a change in the format of the file system from FAT16 to FAT32.  In order for the datalogger to operate correctly, as part of the upgrade, the CPU drive is formatted to FAT32.  Any programs stored and running from the CPU drive will be lost.  It is not recommended to update the datalogger’s Operating System over a remote connection where program control regulates the communication equipment (turning it on or off, etc.).  In these cases, an on-site visit and a backup using DevConfig’s backup utility is necessary to update the datalogger’s Operating System.

Watch the Video Tutorial: Sending an OS to a Local Datalogger.

In all cases where the datalogger is being updated from an Operating System prior to 28, the use of DevConfig’s backup utility is recommended due to the CPU drive being formatted using the new FAT32 format.

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Device Configuration Utility v.2.30 (46.9 MB) 02-10-2024

A software utility used to download operating systems and set up Campbell Scientific hardware. Also will update PakBus Graph and the Network Planner if they have been installed previously by another Campbell Scientific software package.

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows 11 or 10 (Both 32 and 64 bit)

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FAQs for

Number of FAQs related to CR800: 156

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  1. Comment établir une connection avec un système d’acquisition de données à travers le port de série RS-232 (Pour le CR800, CR1000X et CR3000)

       

    1. Connectez l'alimentation électrique au système d’acquisition de données

    • Assurez-vous que le câble  est branché dans “Power In”
    • Pour tester la puissance dans un système d’acquisition qui n'a pas d'ecran, utilisez un multimètre pour tester. (Si l'alimentation est en cours, vous devriez lire environ 12 Volts)

    2. Télécharger le pilote

    • Si vous avez acquis le système d’acquisition de données de chez Campbell Scientific, un CD a été fourni avec le logiciel du pilote.
    • Si vous n'avez pas le CD,  Vous pouvez télécharger la dernière version du pilote a www.campbellsci.ca/l17394.
    • Si vous avez acquis le système d’acquisition de données d'un autre fabricant,  Vous devez télécharger la dernière version du pilote de leur site Web.

     3. Ouvrez le Gestionnaire de périphériques

    • Dans le menu Démarrer de Windows, accédez -> “Device Manager” -> “Ports”
    • Si le programme “Device Manager” est bloquée, vous avez besoin d’obtenir les autorisations nécessaires de l'administrateur informatique.
    • Si l’icône ci-dessous apparaît, cela signifie que le pilote n’été pas installée correctement et doit être réinstallé.

       

           
    4. Tester le cable
    • Pour s'assurer que le câble fonctionne correctement, connectez l'extrémité de ce câble dans un port USB de votre ordinateur.
    • Si “USB Serial Port” apparaît sous l’onglet “Ports” mentionné ci-dessus, le câble fonctionne correctement.
    5. Connecter avec un système d’acquisition de données
    • Dans le menu démarrer de Windows, accédez -> “Device Configurator” -> “Utility”-> Dataloggers -> Select your Device
    • Connection type -> Direct
    • Communication port -> USB serial port -> ok -> Connect.

        

        
    6. Impossible de se connecter avec un système d’acquisition de données
    • Garder le programme “Device Configurator” ouvert-> retiré le cordon électrique -> cliquer sur “Connect” -> connectez le câble d'alimentation.
    Si vous ne parvenez pas à vous connecter au système d’acquisition de données, n'hésitez pas à contacter notre équipe de support technique expérimentées par courriel à support@campbellsci.ca, ou par telephone à (780) 454-2505.
        
        
  2. Can a CR800 poll a CR5000 to get low-frequency data via RF?

    No.

  3. Can the CR800 be programmed through either a mountable or portable keyboard display?

    Yes, but it is difficult and time consuming. The display is best used to make small changes in an existing program already installed in the data logger.

  4. Is the 5 V output of the CR800 for powering peripherals a regulated output?

    The 5 V terminal is regulated and remains near 5 Vdc (±4%) as long as the CR800 supply voltage remains above 9.6 Vdc. Measurement of the output from 5 V (by means of jumpering to an analog input on the same CR800) enables an accurate bridge measurement if the 5 V terminal must be used for excitation.

  5. On the CR800 or the CR850, is the EX1 the same thing as the VX1?
    Yes. EX and VX are synonymous and refer to voltage excitation.
  6. Does the data from the CR800 or CR850 need to be downloaded before changing the 12 Vdc battery?
    No, unless the internal lithium battery is below 2.7 Vdc. The lithium battery helps preserve the data, program, and clock setting when the 12 Vdc battery is removed.
  7. Does Baler 2.2 work with a CR800? Is a more recent version of Baler needed?

    Baler 2.2 was developed before the release of the CR800 and, therefore, does not work with it.The latest version of Baler does work with the CR800 and can be found in the Downloads section of the Baler product page.

    Note: As newer versions of Baler are released, upgrades to older versions may not work. The notes associated with the upgrade or patch indicate which previous version needs to be installed before installing the upgrade.

  8. Is the CR800 or CR850 compatible with an Iridium satellite transceiver?
    Yes. Many customers use the Iridium satellite transceiver.
  9. Can the connection software for the CR800 or CR850 be run on a Linux machine?

    LoggerNet is available in a Linux version (LNLINUX). 

  10. Will an NL115 enable a CR800 or CR850 to communicate over the Ethernet to a PC?

    No. The CR800 and CR850 do not have the necessary peripheral port to connect to an NL115.

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