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Table of Contents 

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1.

 

Introduction................................................................ 1

 

1.1

 

Changes from Version 1 to Version 2 ..................................................1

 

1.2

 

Normal Operation Overview ................................................................2

 

2.

 

Installation Procedure ............................................... 3

 

3.

 

Software ..................................................................... 3

 

3.1

 

Computer System Requirements ..........................................................3

 

3.1.1

 

Minimum Configuration ...............................................................3

 

3.1.2

 

Recommended Configuration .......................................................3

 

3.2

 

Software Installation ............................................................................3

 

4.

 

Programming ............................................................. 5

 

4.1

 

PC295W

 ...............................................................................................5

 

4.1.1

 

Operation.......................................................................................6

 

4.1.2

 

Online Help ................................................................................. 11

 

4.2

 

Device Configuration Utility

 .............................................................. 11

 

4.2.1

 

Operation..................................................................................... 12

 

4.2.1.1

 

Establishing a Connection ................................................ 12

 

4.2.1.2

 

Downloading a Program ................................................... 13

 

4.2.1.3

 

Modifying Settings ........................................................... 15

 

4.2.1.4

 

Upgrading the Operating System (OS) ............................. 15

 

5.

 

Mounting in Enclosure Door ................................... 17

 

6.

 

Shipping Kit ............................................................. 19

 

7.

 

Hardware .................................................................. 19

 

8.

 

Problems .................................................................. 20

 

9.

 

Temperature Extremes and LCD Adjustment ........ 22

 

Appendices 

A.

 

CD295 Door Kit Assembly Diagram ..................... A-1

 

B.

 

CD295 Mounting Template .................................... B-1

 

C.

 

Using Time Stamps ............................................... C-1

 

 

Summary of Contents for CD295

Page 1: ...DataView II CD295 Dual Line Display Revision 12 2021 Copyright 2005 2021 Campbell Scientific Inc ...

Page 2: ...3 3 1 2 Recommended Configuration 3 3 2 Software Installation 3 4 Programming 5 4 1 PC295W 5 4 1 1 Operation 6 4 1 2 Online Help 11 4 2 Device Configuration Utility 11 4 2 1 Operation 12 4 2 1 1 Establishing a Connection 12 4 2 1 2 Downloading a Program 13 4 2 1 3 Modifying Settings 15 4 2 1 4 Upgrading the Operating System OS 15 5 Mounting in Enclosure Door 17 6 Shipping Kit 19 7 Hardware 19 8 Pr...

Page 3: ... to low power mode drawing a current of less than 1 mA The DataView II is easily configured using the Windows based PC295W and Device Configuration Utility packages Throughout this document the terms DataView II CD295 and DataView2 are used interchangeably FIGURE 1 1 DataView II CD295 1 1 Changes from Version 1 to Version 2 The original release of the CD295 operating system V1 0 and PC295W V1 0 su...

Page 4: ...ns both the value retrieved from a Public Variable in the data logger and a string referred to as Units The value displayed on the second line can be displayed with a user selectable number of decimal places Together the combination of Description Public Variable Units and number of decimal places is referred to as a screen The CD295 is capable of holding and displaying up to 30 screens There are ...

Page 5: ...m configure your screens of your DataView II DV2 file 4 Using Device Configuration Utility send the DataView II program DV2 file and change any settings e g PakBus Address 5 Remove the programming cable 6 Mount the CD295 into your data logger enclosure 7 Connect the CD295 data cable to the data logger RS 232 port 8 Power up the data logger and CD295 and verify correct operation 3 Software 3 1 Comp...

Page 6: ...ou wish to install into a path other than the default click Change Directory and use the windows dialog to choose a suitable location Once the path is correct click the Install icon in the top left corner of the window 4 The next dialog to appear asks which program group on the start menu you would like to add PC295W The default is usually acceptable however if not you are free to choose your pref...

Page 7: ...rm a screen A group of screens forms a user program and PC295W saves this program to disk in a DV2 file The CD295 is a PakBus device using PakBus communications to retrieve data from the data logger However the CD295 does not support PakBus encryption When the CD295 is connected to a data logger using PakBus encryption the data logger program must include an EncryptExempt statement with the PakBus...

Page 8: ...program is to select Create new DataView2 Program from the File menu This will open a file browser window which will allow you to locate the data logger program with CR1 CR2 CR3 or CR8 extension When the correct data logger program is selected click Open If you already have created a DataView II program that you wish to edit select Open Existing DataView2 Program in the File menu A file browse win...

Page 9: ... this step and extracts information such as the Scan Interval and the list of Public variable names Locate the data logger program and select Open 5 PC295W will now return to the main screen however the CRX FileName and DataView 2 Refresh Rate will no longer be blank PC295W has read your data logger program and is now ready for you to create a DataView II program Select the Add Screen button Varia...

Page 10: ... Description Units and Decimal Places You can now continue adding screens by repeating steps 5 and 6 as many times as necessary If the variable you have chosen is not floating point the Display Options panes on the right side of the screen will provide multiple options for displaying the variable The example below shows the Display Options for a Boolean variable Long integer data types are used to...

Page 11: ...formation refer to Appendix C Using Time Stamps p C 1 7 If at any time you would like to return to an earlier screen you can do so by using the Screen Number dropdown list Also if you would like to delete a screen you can select the screen you would like to delete from the Screen Number dropdown list and click the Delete Screen button NOTE ...

Page 12: ... you will probably want to save your work Click File Save As and this will open a dialog in which you can specify a filename and save your DataView II program If you are modifying an existing program or have already saved your work you can select the Save option which will not prompt for a new filename ...

Page 13: ...nu PC295 and About About lists the version number of the PC295W software and PC295 contains online help to guide you through operation of the software It is a simple step by step guide to writing your DataView II program 4 2 Device Configuration Utility Device Configuration Utility is a freeware utility provided by Campbell Scientific for the configuration of PakBus devices This tool allows the us...

Page 14: ...e to keep the backlight on Before using Device Configuration Utility it is important to provide power to your DataView II CD295 and connect the serial port of your computer to the CD295 using the programming cable provided see figure below 4 2 1 Operation 4 2 1 1 Establishing a Connection 1 Start the Device Configuration Utility 2 Select CD295 from the Device Type on the left hand side of the wind...

Page 15: ...Control tab is used to send a program to the DataView II and is the most commonly used of the three tabs As the name suggests the Send OS tab is used to send an Operating System OS to the DataView II This is used to upgrade the firmware of the CD295 The Settings Editor tab is used to read modify the addresses and timers mentioned above 4 2 1 2 Downloading a Program 1 To download a program ensure t...

Page 16: ...iew II program is created PC295W creates two files the DV2 file for download to your DataView II and a 295 file which contains internal configuration information for the PC295W program You should only send the DV2 file to your CD295 3 Device Configuration Utility will download your program to the DataView II and return to Program Control NOTE ...

Page 17: ...ettings to the DataView II After the settings are applied Device Configuration Utility will show the new values of the Settings from the CD295 3 If after editing a setting you wish to discard the changes click Cancel Device Configuration Utility will show the current values of the settings in order for you to verify that the changes were discarded 4 It is possible to return the DataView II to its ...

Page 18: ...ottom of the window It is not necessary to Connect using Device Configuration Utility to send an operating system 2 A file browser window will appear Locate the operating system file A43 extension provided by your supplier and click Open 3 After selecting the operating system file it will be necessary to power cycle the DataView II Disconnect the power from the CD295 and reconnect it NOTE ...

Page 19: ...rm the success or to notify if there was an error 6 Once the download is complete disconnect power from the CD295 for at least 30 seconds to ensure that it has been completely reset After this the new operating system will run 5 Mounting in Enclosure Door If the DataView II will be exposed to the elements it is important to fit the CD295 door kit as explained below 1 Use the template provided to m...

Page 20: ... Insert the bolt assembly through the top left mounting hole of the CD295 front panel 8 From the inside of the enclosure fit the rubber washer stainless steel washer and nylock nut onto the stainless steel bolt assembly 9 After confirming that all hardware has been fitted in the correct order tear off the Bolt Assembly Holding Tag 10 Tighten the nylock nut until the black rubber washer is tightly ...

Page 21: ...s steel screw with nylon spacer power and programming cables rubber and stainless steel washers and nylock nut CD295 door mounting diagram 7 Hardware SPECIFICATIONS Physical Width 130 mm 5 1 in Height 100 mm 3 9 in Depth 30 mm 1 2 in Weight 235 g 8 oz Power Supply 8 16 VDC 12 V nominal Power Consumption at 12 Vdc Active with backlight 30 mA Active without backlight 3 mA Asleep 1 mA Communications ...

Page 22: ...e from the DataView II to the data logger Does the data logger have power Check the power supply to the data logger Does the PakBus address of the data logger match the Logger Address in the CD295 Using Device Configuration Utility check that the Logger Address setting in the DataView II and the PakBus address of the data logger match refer to your data logger manual Is the baud rate of the data l...

Page 23: ...I program was written If not then the DataView II program may need to be re written Symptom After sending a program to the DataView II it displays No program and won t show any of my screens Explanation The No program message indicates that the current program in the DataView II is incomplete or incorrect No permanent harm is done by sending an incorrect file however it will not execute Things to ...

Page 24: ...is temperature although the display may be sluggish and dim Under temperature extremes the CD295 liquid crystal display LCD may become difficult to read LCD contrast can be adjusted by inserting a small jeweler s screwdriver preferably plastic into the round hole on the back of the CD295 cover and adjusting the LCD contrast potentiometer ...

Page 25: ...A 1 Appendix A CD295 Door Kit Assembly Diagram ...

Page 26: ...DataView II CD295 Dual Line Display A 2 ...

Page 27: ...B 1 Appendix B CD295 Mounting Template NOT TO SCALE REFER TO MOUNTING TEMPLATE SUPPLIED WITH CD295 ...

Page 28: ...rent representations Below is an example CR1000 program to record a timestamp for display on a CD295 Public Time as Long BeginProg Scan 1 Sec 0 0 Time Public TimeStamp 1 1 NextScan EndProg In this case when creating the DataView program in PC295W for this variable the user should select one of the date representations instead of Numeric Value as per the screenshot below In this case the DataView I...

Page 29: ...Other manufacturer s products that are resold by Campbell Scientific are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer Refer to www campbellsci com terms warranty for more information CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Campbell Scientific hereby disclaims to the fullest extent allow...

Page 30: ...tion or Repair Reference number contact your CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC regional office Please write the issued number clearly on the outside of the shipping container and ship as directed For all returns the customer must provide a Statement of Product Cleanliness and Decontamination or Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form and comply with the requirements specified in it The form i...

Page 31: ...e and prohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod tower or attachments you are installing constructing using or maintaining or a tool stake or anchor come in contact with overhead or ...

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