Contents

Revision and Copyright Information
License for Use
Limited Warranty
Table of Contents
Preface -- What's New in LoggerNet 3.1?
- Product History
- LoggerNet Products
- New and Improved Applications
  - EZSetup Wizard
  - Troubleshooter
  - Short Cut for Windows
  - PakBus Graph
  - Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig)
  - Setup Window
  - Connect Window
  - Status Window and LogTool
  - Split Report Generator
    - Input File Options
    - Output File Options
Section 1. System Requirements
- 1.1 Hardware and Software
- 1.2 Configuration of TCP/IP Services
Section 2. Installation, Operation and Backup Procedures
- 2.1 CD-ROM Installation
- 2.2 Upgrade Notes
- 2.3 LoggerNet Operations and Backup Procedures
  - 2.3.1 LoggerNet Directory Structure and File Descriptions
    - 2.3.1.1 Program Directory
    - 2.3.1.2 Working Directories
  - 2.3.2 Backing up Data
  - 2.3.3 Loss of Computer Power
  - 2.3.4 Program Crashes
  - 2.3.5 Restoring from Backup
- 2.4 Special Note on Windows XP Service Pack 2
Section 3. Introduction
- 3.1 What is LoggerNet?
  - 3.1.1 What Next?
- 3.2 Overview of Major LoggerNet Functions and Associated Software Applications
  - 3.2.1 The Heart of it All LoggerNet Toolbar
    - 3.2.1.1 Toolbar Customization
    - 3.2.1.2 Toolbar Menus
    - 3.2.1.3 Command Line Arguments
  - 3.2.2 Setting Up Datalogger Communication Networks
  - 3.2.3 Real Time Tools
  - 3.2.4 Network Status and Problem Solving
  - 3.2.5 Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs
  - 3.2.6 Working with Data Files
  - 3.2.7 Automating Tasks with Task Master
  - 3.2.8 Managing External Data Storage Devices
  - 3.2.9 Optional Client Products Compatible with LoggerNet
    - 3.2.9.1 LoggerNetData
    - 3.2.9.2 Data Display Clients
    - 3.2.9.3 Baler
    - 3.2.9.4 PC-OPC, CsiOPC Server
    - 3.2.9.5 Software Development Kit
- 3.3 Getting Help for LoggerNet Applications
Section 4. Setting up Datalogger Networks
- 4.1 EZSetup Wizard
- 4.2 Setup Screen
  - 4.2.1 Adding Devices to the Network
  - 4.2.2 Applying Changes, Undo and Redo
  - 4.2.3 Renaming Network Devices
  - 4.2.4 Device Settings
    - 4.2.4.1 ComPort
    - 4.2.4.2 IPPort (Internet Protocol Serial Port)
    - 4.2.4.3 TAPIPort (Telephony API)
    - 4.2.4.4 Datalogger
      - 4.2.4.4.1 Hardware Tab
      - 4.2.4.4.2 Schedule Tab
      - 4.2.4.4.3 Final Storage Area 1 and 2 Tab (Edlog Dataloggers with Mixed-array Operating System)
      - 4.2.4.4.4 Data Files Tab (CRBasic Dataloggers, and Edlog Dataloggers with Table Data and PakBus Operating systems)
      - 4.2.4.4.5 Clock Check/Set Tab
      - 4.2.4.4.6 Program Tab
    - 4.2.4.5 PhoneBase
    - 4.2.4.6 PhoneRemote
    - 4.2.4.7 RFBase
    - 4.2.4.8 RFRemote
    - 4.2.4.9 RF95T
    - 4.2.4.10 RF95TPass
    - 4.2.4.11 MD9 Base
    - 4.2.4.12 MD9 Remote
    - 4.2.4.13 RF400
    - 4.2.4.14 RF400 Remote
    - 4.2.4.15 Generic Modem
    - 4.2.4.16 PakBusPort
  - 4.2.5 Setting Up Scheduled Data Collection
    - 4.2.5.1 Data Collection Scheduling Considerations
    - 4.2.5.2 Intervals
      - 4.2.5.2.1 Datalogger Program Intervals
      - 4.2.5.2.2 Data Collection Setting Intervals
      - 4.2.5.2.3 Communications Path Considerations
    - 4.2.5.3 Setting Up Scheduled Data Collection
  - 4.2.6 Setting the Clock
  - 4.2.7 Sending a Program to the Datalogger from Setup
  - 4.2.8 Setup's Options Menu
    - 4.2.8.1 Convert from PC208W Network
    - 4.2.8.2 LoggerNet PakBus Settings
    - 4.2.8.3 LoggerNet Clock Settings
    - 4.2.8.4 LoggerNet IP Manager Settings
      - 4.2.8.4.1 Troubleshooting Tips
- 4.3 Device Configuration Utility
Section 5. Real-Time Tools
- 5.1 The Connect Screen Toolbox
  - 5.1.1 Connecting to the Datalogger -- or Not
  - 5.1.2 Data Collection
    - 5.1.2.1 Collect Now
    - 5.1.2.2 Custom Collection
      - 5.1.2.2.1 Mixed-array Dataloggers
      - 5.1.2.2.2 Table-based Dataloggers
  - 5.1.3 Ports and Flags
  - 5.1.4 Datalogger Clock
  - 5.1.5 Program Management
    - 5.1.5.1 Sending a Datalogger Program
    - 5.1.5.2 CR200 Series Programs
    - 5.1.5.3 Retrieving Datalogger Programs
  - 5.1.6 Program Association
  - 5.1.7 Data Displays
    - 5.1.7.1 Data Display Limitations
    - 5.1.7.2 Numeric Display Screens
      - 5.1.7.2.1 Adding and Removing Values
      - 5.1.7.2.2 Update Interval
      - 5.1.7.2.3 Display Options
    - 5.1.7.3 Graphical Display Screens
      - 5.1.7.3.1 Displaying Values on a Graph
      - 5.1.7.3.2 Graph Options
      - 5.1.7.3.3 Cell Options
  - 5.1.8 File Control for CR5000, CR1000, and CR9000 Dataloggers
  - 5.1.9 Terminal Emulator
  - 5.1.10 Status Table Information (Table Dataloggers Only)
- 5.2 Real-Time Monitor and Control
  - 5.2.1 Development Mode
    - 5.2.1.1 The RTMC Workspace
    - 5.2.1.2 Display Components
    - 5.2.1.3 Functions Available from the RTMC Menus
    - 5.2.1.4 Expressions
    - 5.2.1.4.1 Operators
    - 5.2.1.4.2 Predefined Constants
    - 5.2.1.4.3 Functions
    - 5.2.1.4.4 Order of Precedence
    - 5.2.1.5 Remote Connection
  - 5.2.2 RTMC Run-Time
Section 6. Network Status and Resolving Communication Problems
- 6.1 Status Monitor
  - 6.1.1 Visual Status Indicators
  - 6.1.2 Status Monitor Functions
    - 6.1.2.1 Selecting Columns
    - 6.1.2.2 Toggle Collection On/Off
    - 6.1.2.3 Reset Device
    - 6.1.2.4 Collect Now/Stop Collection
- 6.2 LogTool
  - 6.2.1 Log Types
  - 6.2.2 Using LogTool
  - 6.2.3 Saving Logs to File
- 6.3 Comm Test
- 6.4 PakBus Graph
  - 6.4.1 Selecting the PakBus Network to View
  - 6.4.2 Dynamic and Static Links
  - 6.4.3 Viewing/Changing Settings in a PakBus Datalogger
  - 6.4.4 Right-Click Functionality
  - 6.4.5 Discovering Probable Routes Between Devices
- 6.5 Troubleshooter
  - 6.5.1 Status Information
  - 6.5.2 Retrieving Information for a Datalogger
  - 6.5.3 Archiving Troubleshooter Results
  - 6.5.4 Other Tools in Troubleshooter
Section 7. Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs
- 7.1 Review of CSI Datalogger Models
- 7.2 Short Cut
  - 7.2.1 Overview
  - 7.2.2 Creating a Program Using Short Cut
    - 7.2.2.1 Step 1 Create a New File or Open Exist
    - 7.2.2.2 Step 2 Choose Sensors to Monitor
    - 7.2.2.3 Step 3 Setup Output Tables
    - 7.2.2.4 Step 4 Convert the Program into the Fo
  - 7.2.3 Short Cut Settings
    - 7.2.3.1 Scan Interval
    - 7.2.3.2 Program Security
    - 7.2.3.3 Datalogger ID
    - 7.2.3.4 Power-up Settings
    - 7.2.3.5 Select CR200 Compiler
    - 7.2.3.6 AC Noise Rejection
    - 7.2.3.7 Font
    - 7.2.3.8 Set Working Directory
  - 7.2.4 Editing Programs Created by Short Cut
  - 7.2.5 New Sensor Files
- 7.3 Edlog
  - 7.3.1 Overview
    - 7.3.1.1 Precompiler
    - 7.3.1.2 Context-sensitive Help
    - 7.3.1.3 Programming Efficiency
    - 7.3.1.4 Input Location Labels
    - 7.3.1.5 Final Storage Label Editor
    - 7.3.1.6 Expression Compiler
  - 7.3.2 Creating a New Edlog Program
    - 7.3.2.1 Program Structure
    - 7.3.2.2 Edlog File Types
    - 7.3.2.3 Inserting Instructions into the Program
    - 7.3.2.4 Entering Parameters for the Instructions
    - 7.3.2.5 Program Comments
    - 7.3.2.6 Expressions
      - Errors That Can Occur With Expressions
      - Variable Name Expected
      - Number Expected
      - Floating Point Numbers Limited to 5 Digits
      - Function Expected
      - New Line Expected
      - Equal Sign Expected
    - 7.3.2.7 Editing an Existing Program
    - 7.3.2.8 Editing Comments, Instructions, and Expressions
    - 7.3.2.9 Cut, Copy, Paste, and Clipboard Options
  - 7.3.3 Library Files
  - 7.3.4 Documenting a DLD File
  - 7.3.5 Display Options
    - 7.3.5.1 Graphical Toolbar
    - 7.3.5.2 Renumbering the Instructions
    - 7.3.5.3 Compress VIEW
    - 7.3.5.4 Indention
  - 7.3.6 Input Locations
  - 7.3.7 Entering Input Locations
  - 7.3.8 Repetitions
  - 7.3.9 Input Location Editor
  - 7.3.10 Input Location Anomalies
  - 7.3.11 Final Storage Labels
  - 7.3.12 Datalogger Settings Stored in the DLD File
  - 7.3.13 Program Security
    - 7.3.13.1 Setting Passwords in the DLD
    - 7.3.13.2 Disabling Passwords
  - 7.3.14 Final Storage Area 2
  - 7.3.15 DLD File Labels
    - 7.3.15.1 Mixed-array Dataloggers
    - 7.3.15.2 Table-Based Dataloggers
  - 7.3.16 Power Up Settings/Compile Settings
  - 7.3.17 Datalogger Serial Port Settings
  - 7.3.18 PakBus Settings
    - 7.3.18.1 Network
    - 7.3.18.2 Beacon Intervals
    - 7.3.18.3 Neighbor Filter
    - 7.3.18.4 Allocate General Purpose File Memory
- 7.4 CRBasic Editor
  - 7.4.1 Overview
  - 7.4.2 Inserting Instructions
    - 7.4.2.1 Parameter Dialog Box
    - 7.4.2.2 Right Click Functionality
  - 7.4.3 Toolbar
    - 7.4.3.1 Compile
    - 7.4.3.2 Templates
    - 7.4.3.3 CRBasic Editor Options
      - 7.4.3.3.1 Editor Preferences
      - 7.4.3.3.2 Instruction Panel Preferences
      - 7.4.3.3.3 Edit Instruction Categories
      - 7.4.3.3.4 Other Options
    - 7.4.3.4 Available Help Information
  - 7.4.4 CRBasic Programming
    - 7.4.4.1 Programming Sequence
    - 7.4.4.2 Program Declarations
    - 7.4.4.3 Mathematical Expressions
    - 7.4.4.4 Measurement and Output Processing Instructions
    - 7.4.4.5 Inserting Comments Into Program
    - 7.4.4.6 Example Program
    - 7.4.4.7 Data Tables
    - 7.4.4.8 The Scan -- Measurement Timing and Processing
    - 7.4.4.9 Numerical Entries
    - 7.4.4.10 Logical Expression Evaluation
      - 7.4.4.10.1 What is True?
      - 7.4.4.10.2 Expression Evaluation
      - 7.4.4.10.3 Numeric Results of Expression Evaluation
    - 7.4.4.11 Flags
    - 7.4.4.12 Parameter Types
      - 7.4.4.12.1 Expressions in Parameters
      - 7.4.4.12.2 Arrays of Multipliers and Offsets for Sensor Calibration
    - 7.4.4.13 Program Access to Data Tables
- 7.5 Transformer Utility
  - 7.5.1 Transforming a File
  - 7.5.2 Controls
Section 8. Working with Data Files on the PC
- 8.1 View
  - 8.1.1 Opening a File
    - 8.1.1.1 Opening a Data File
    - 8.1.1.2 Opening Other Types of Files
  - 8.1.2 Final Storage Label (FSL) Files
  - 8.1.3 Data View
    - 8.1.3.1 Array Selection
    - 8.1.3.2 Text View Options
    - 8.1.3.3 Changing the Font
  - 8.1.4 Graph Panel
    - 8.1.4.1 Graph Options
  - 8.1.5 Printing Options
    - 8.1.5.1 Printing Text
    - 8.1.5.2 Printing Graphs
  - 8.1.6 Advanced Topics
    - 8.1.6.1 Assigning Data Files to View
    - 8.1.6.2 Array Definitions (Mixed-array dataloggers only)
- 8.2 Split
  - 8.2.1 Functional Overview
  - 8.2.2 Getting Started
  - 8.2.3 Split Parameter File Entries
    - 8.2.3.1 Input Files
      - 8.2.3.1.1 File Info
      - 8.2.3.1.2 File Offset/Options
      - 8.2.3.1.3 Start Condition
        
        8.2.3.1.3.1 Starting Relative to PC Time
      - 8.2.3.1.4 Stop Condition
        
        8.2.3.1.4.1 "C" Option: Formatting Event Tests Containing Conditional Output Arrays
        
        8.2.3.1.4.2 Trigger on Stop Condition (F Option) Output of Time Series
      - 8.2.3.1.5 Copy
      - 8.2.3.1.6 Select
      - 8.2.3.1.7 Ranges
      - 8.2.3.1.8 Variables
      - 8.2.3.1.9 Numerical Limitations
      - 8.2.3.1.10 Mathematical Functions, Details, and Examples
      - 8.2.3.1.11 Time Series Functions, Details, and Examples
      - 8.2.3.1.12 Special Functions, Details, and Examples
      - 8.2.3.1.13 Split Functions Example
      - 8.2.3.1.14 Summary of Select Line Syntax Rules
      - 8.2.3.1.15 Time Synchronization
        
        8.2.3.1.15.1 Time Synchronization and the Copy Condition
        
        8.2.3.1.15.2 Using Time Synchronization While Starting Relative to PC Time
    - 8.2.3.2 Output Files
      - 8.2.3.2.1 Description of Output Option Commands
      - 8.2.3.2.2 Report Headings
      - 8.2.3.2.3 Column Headings
  - 8.2.4 Help Option
  - 8.2.5 Editing Commands
  - 8.2.6 Running Split From a Command Line
    - 8.2.6.1 Processing Alternate Files
    - 8.2.6.2 Processing Multiple Parameter Files with One Command Line
    - 8.2.6.3 Using Splitr.exe in Batch Files
    - 8.2.6.4 Command Line Switches
      - 8.2.6.4.1 Closing the Splitr.exe Program After Execution (/R or /Q Switch)
      - 8.2.6.4.2 Running Splitr in a Hidden or Minimized State (/H Switch)
      - 8.2.6.4.3 Running Multiple Copies of Splitr (/M Switch)
Section 9. Automating Tasks with Task Master
- 9.1 Task Master
  - 9.1.1 Setup Tab
    - 9.1.1.1 Adding Tasks
    - 9.1.1.2 Logger Event Tasks
    - 9.1.1.3 Scheduled Event Tasks
    - 9.1.1.4 Define What the Task Does
  - 9.1.2 Status Tab
  - 9.1.3 Messages Tab
Section 10. Storage Module Software (SMS)
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Getting Started
  - 10.2.1 The Setup Screen
  - 10.2.2 Establishing Communications
    - 10.2.2.1 Selecting a COM Port
    - 10.2.2.2 Baud Rate
    - 10.2.2.3 Via Datalogger/Target Address (SM192/716 and SM4M/SM16M Modules Only)
      - Via Datalogger
      - Target Address
    - 10.2.2.4 Connect/Disconnect
- 10.3 Status Information
  - 10.3.1 Status Box/Update Status
  - 10.3.2 Advanced Status Information
    - 10.3.2.1 CSM1/MCR1
      - Display Pointer
      - Card Format Type
      - PROM Details
    - 10.3.2.2 SM192/SM716
      - Print Enable Mode
      - Baud Rate Print Enable Mode
      - Encoding
      - Module Address
      - Display Pointer
      - Storage Mode
      - Test Battery (Unloaded)
      - Test Battery (Loaded)
    - 10.3.2.3 SM4M/SM16M
- 10.4 Programs
  - 10.4.1 Program Location
  - 10.4.2 Clear
  - 10.4.3 Store
  - 10.4.4 Read
- 10.5 Data
  - 10.5.1 File Format
    - 10.5.1.1 Comma Separated
    - 10.5.1.2 ASCII with Array IDs
    - 10.5.1.3 As Stored
  - 10.5.2 File Naming Options
    - 10.5.2.1 File name
    - 10.5.2.2 Auto Name Control
      - Auto Increment Name
      - Append to Current File
      - New Name for Each File
  - 10.5.3 Show Card/Module Directory
  - 10.5.4 Get All
  - 10.5.5 Get New
  - 10.5.6 Get One
- 10.6 Erase
  - 10.6.1 Erase Data
  - 10.6.2 Erase Data and Programs
  - 10.6.3 Erase and Test Card/Module
- 10.7 The Menu Bar
  - 10.7.1 File
    - Terminal Emulator
    - Show Directory
    - Exit
  - 10.7.2 Options
    - Enable Pop-Up Hints
    - Save Settings on Exit
  - 10.7.3 Data
    - Insert Filemark
    - Next Filemark
  - 10.7.4 Tools
  - 10.7.5 Help
- 10.8 Abort
Section 11. Clients Installed with LoggerNet
- 11.1 CoraScript
  - 11.1.1 CoraScript Fundamentals
  - 11.1.2 Useful CoraScript Operations
    - 11.1.2.1 Connecting to the LoggerNet Server
    - 11.1.2.2 Checking and Setting Device Settings
    - 11.1.2.3 Creating and using a Network Backup Script
    - 11.1.2.4 Hole Management
    - 11.1.2.5 Scripting CoraScript Commands
Section 12. Utilities Installed with LoggerNet
- 12.1 Device Configurator
  - 12.1.1 Overview
  - 12.1.2 Main DevConfig Screen
  - 12.1.3 Screens Applicable to All (or most) Devices
    - 12.1.3.1 Send OS Tab - Downloading an Operating System
    - 12.1.3.2 Logger Control Tab
    - 12.1.3.3 Terminal Tab
    - 12.1.3.4 PakBus Dataloggers Settings Editor Ta
    - 12.1.3.5 Device-specific Screens and Deployment Tab
      - 12.1.3.5.1 Deployment Tab Settings Common to Many PakBus Dataloggers
      - 12.1.3.5.2 CR10X-PB, CR510-PB, and CR23X-PB Specific Screens
      - 12.1.3.5.3 CR2xx Specific Screens
      - 12.1.3.5.4 MD485 Specific Screens
      - 12.1.3.5.5 RF400 Specific Screens
      - 12.1.3.5.6 SC105 Specific Screens
      - 12.1.3.5.7 The Unknown Device Type
- 12.2 TOB File Converter
- 12.3 Resource Monitor
Section 13. Optional Client Applications Available for LoggerNet
- 13.1 Allowing Remote Connections to the LoggerNet Server
- 13.2 LoggerNet Data
  - 13.2.1 Data Filer
    - 13.2.1.1 DataFiler Requirements
    - 13.2.1.2 Using the DataFiler
      - 13.2.1.2.1 Connecting to a Computer Running the LoggerNet Server Software
      - 13.2.1.2.2 Setting Up the DataFiler
      - 13.2.1.2.3 Collection Options
    - 13.2.1.3 The Collected Data
    - 13.2.1.4 Determining the Data Available in the Data Cache
    - 13.2.1.5 Record Number Anomalies
    - 13.2.1.6 Communication Status
- 13.3 RTMC Run-time
- 13.4 RTDM
- 13.5 Baler
- 13.6 OPC Server
- 13.7 Software Development Kit
Section 14. Implementing Advanced Communications Links
- 14.1 Phone to RF
  - 14.1.1 Setup
  - 14.1.2 Operational Considerations
    - 14.1.2.1 Scheduled Data Collection
    - 14.1.2.2 Extra Response Time
    - 14.1.2.3 RF Address
    - 14.1.2.4 Max Time Online
  - 14.1.3 Attaching a Datalogger to the RF Base
    - 14.1.3.1 Hardware Setup
    - 14.1.3.2 Network Setup in LoggerNet
- 14.2 Phone to MD9
  - 14.2.1 Setup
  - 14.2.2 Operational Considerations
    - 14.2.2.1 Scheduled Data Collection
    - 14.2.2.2 MD9 Addresses
    - 14.2.2.3 Extra Response Time
    - 14.2.2.4 Max Time Online
    - 14.2.2.5 Grounding
- 14.3 TCP/IP to RF
  - 14.3.1 Setup
  - 14.3.2 Operational Considerations
  - 14.3.3 Special Considerations
Section 15. Troubleshooting Guide
- 15.1 What's Changed?
- 15.2 LoggerNet Server Problems
  - 15.2.1 Starting LoggerNet and Connecting to the Server
  - 15.2.2 Socket Errors
    - Maximum Number of Sockets Open
    - Socket Error Messages
  - 15.2.3 Data Collection Issues
- 15.3 Application Screen Problems
- 15.4 General Communication Link Problems
- 15.5 Terminal Emulator to Test Communications
- 15.6 RF Communication Link Issues
  - 15.6.1 Checking RF Components and Connections
  - 15.6.2 RF Signal Strength Testing
  - 15.6.3 Troubleshooting with Attenuation Pads
- 15.7 Using Data Table Monitor
- 15.8 Troubleshooting PakBus Communications
Appendix A. Glossary of Terms
Appendix B. Campbell Scientific File Formats
- B.1 PC File Data Formats
  - B.1.1 Comma Separated
  - B.1.2 ASCII Printable
  - B.1.3 TOACI1
  - B.1.4 TOA5
  - B.1.5 TOB1
- B.2 Datalogger Data Formats
  - B.2.1 TOB2 or TOB3
- B.3 Binary Data Value Types
  - B.3.1 FP2 (2 Byte Low Resolution Format)
  - B.3.2 FP4 (4 Byte High Resolution Format)
  - B.3.3 IEEE4
  - B.3.4 IEEE8
- B.4 Converting Binary File Formats
  - B.4.1 Split
  - B.4.2 View
  - B.4.3 TOB Convert
  - B.4.4 TOB32.EXE
Appendix C. Table-Based Dataloggers
- C.1 Memory Allocation for Final Storage
  - C.1.1 CR10X-TD Family Table-Based Dataloggers
  - C.1.2 CR5000/CR1000/CR9000 Memory for Programs and Data Storage
  - C.1.3 CR200 Series Dataloggers
- C.2 Converting an Array-Based Program to a CR10X-TD Table-Based Program using Edlog
  - C.2.1 Steps for Program Conversion
  - C.2.2 Program Instruction Changes
- C.3 Table Data Overview
- C.4 Default Tables
Appendix D. Software Organization
- D.1 LoggerNet/Client Architecture
- D.2 LoggerNet Server Data Cache
  - D.2.1 Organization
  - D.2.2 Operation
  - D.2.3 Retrieving Data from the Cache
  - D.2.4 Updating Table Definitions
- D.3 Directory Organization
  - D.3.1 C:\CampbellSci\LoggerNet Directory (Working Directory)
  - D.3.2 C:\Program Files\CampbellSci\LoggerNet Directory (Program File Directory)
  - D.3.3 Backing Up Critical Information
Appendix E. Log Files
- E.1 Event Logging
  - E.1.1 Log Categories
  - E.1.2 Enabling Log Files
  - E.1.3 Log File Message Formats
    - E.1.3.1 General File Format Information
    - E.1.3.2 Transaction Log Format
    - E.1.3.3 Communications Status Log Format
    - E.1.3.4 Object State Log Format
Appendix F. Importing Files into Excel
- F.1 Array-Based Data File Import
  - Step 1 of 3
  - Step 2 of 3
  - Step 3 of 3
- F.2 Table-Based Data File Import
  - Step 1 of 3
  - Step 2 of 3
  - Step 3 of 3
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Campbell Scientific LoggerNet 3.1 Software Specification

LoggerNet 3.1 by Campbell Scientific is a robust data logger support software designed for efficient management and communication between data loggers and PCs. It facilitates streamlined data collection, monitoring, and control across various applications. LoggerNet 3.1 supports an array of Campbell Scientific data loggers, providing seamless integration and extensive compatibility. The software features a server-based architecture that allows multiple clients to connect and interact with the data logger network concurrently. It supports diverse communication interfaces, including direct serial, Ethernet, and phone modems, ensuring versatility and adaptability in various environmental conditions.

The user interface is intuitive, offering a graphical network map that simplifies network configuration and management. LoggerNet 3.1 incorporates tools for data retrieval, viewing, and analysis, enabling users to efficiently process and interpret collected data. The software includes a robust set of utilities for editing, compiling, and debugging data logger programs, enhancing the overall user experience. It also offers real-time monitoring capabilities, providing immediate insights and control over data logger operations.

LoggerNet 3.1 ensures data integrity and security with features like scheduled data collection, automated backups, and password protection. The software is compatible with Windows operating systems, requiring minimal system resources for installation and operation. It is designed to support both small and large-scale deployments, making it ideal for research, industrial, and environmental monitoring applications. Overall, LoggerNet 3.1 is a comprehensive solution for professionals seeking reliable and efficient data logger communication and management.

Campbell Scientific LoggerNet 3.1 Software F.A.Q.

How do I install LoggerNet 3.1 on my computer?

To install LoggerNet 3.1, insert the installation CD into your computer's drive or download the installer from the Campbell Scientific website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements before installation.

What is the procedure to connect LoggerNet 3.1 to a data logger?

To connect LoggerNet 3.1 to a data logger, open the LoggerNet software and navigate to the Setup Screen. Add a new device by selecting the appropriate data logger model and configure the communication settings such as COM port or IP address. Ensure that the data logger is powered and connected to your computer.

How can I troubleshoot communication issues with LoggerNet 3.1?

Check all physical connections and ensure the data logger is powered. Verify communication settings in the Setup Screen and confirm that the correct COM port or IP address is being used. Use the LoggerNet Communication Log tool to identify and resolve errors.

How do I schedule data collection in LoggerNet 3.1?

In LoggerNet 3.1, go to the Schedule tab in the Setup Screen. Set the desired data collection intervals and ensure that the data logger is configured to match these intervals. Save your settings to activate the schedule.

Can LoggerNet 3.1 run on Windows 10?

Yes, LoggerNet 3.1 is compatible with Windows 10. Ensure that your system meets the software's minimum requirements and that all Windows updates are installed for optimal performance.

How do I perform a software update for LoggerNet 3.1?

Visit the Campbell Scientific website to check for the latest updates. Download the update file and run the installer, following the on-screen instructions. It is recommended to back up your configuration files before performing an update.

What should I do if LoggerNet 3.1 crashes frequently?

Ensure your computer meets the system requirements and has sufficient resources available. Check for software updates or patches for LoggerNet 3.1. Review the Windows Event Viewer for error logs that could provide more information on the crashes.

How can I back up my LoggerNet 3.1 configuration files?

Navigate to the LoggerNet installation directory and locate the 'LoggerNet' folder. Copy the entire folder to a secure location such as an external hard drive or cloud storage. Regular backups are recommended to prevent data loss.

How do I export data from LoggerNet 3.1 to a CSV file?

Open the View Pro or Split application within LoggerNet, load your data file, and select the data you wish to export. Use the 'Export' option to save the data in CSV format, specifying the desired file location and name.

What are the common maintenance tasks for LoggerNet 3.1?

Regularly check for and install software updates, back up configuration files, and verify communication settings. Review communication logs to ensure data is being collected correctly and troubleshoot any issues promptly.