Campbell CDM-A100 Series, Instruction Manual

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7.2 Operating Systems
Campbell Scientific posts OS
(p. 32)
updates at www.campbellsci.com/downloads
when they become available. Before deploying instruments, check operating
system versions and update as needed to the most recent version. Follow the
procedure on the
Device Configuration Utility
(p. 32)
Send OS tab to load a new
OS to the CDM-A100.
For best performance, use the most recent operating system for
each device.
7.3 Configuring the CDM-A100 Series
The CDM-A100 arrives ready to be connected to a system. Device
configuration is only required when multiple CDMs are connected to a single
datalogger. Each module must have a unique address. Set a unique device
name for further distinction between CDMs.
Configure the CDM-A100 using one of three methods: the CPIAddModule()
program instruction,
Device Configuration Utility
(p. 32)
software, or the
CPIStatus table.
7.3.1 Configuring with the CPIAddModule() Instruction
To configure a CDM-A100 within a program, use the CPIAddModule()
instruction. A separate instruction is used for each device. The
CPIAddModule() instruction overrides any settings entered by any other
means, such as Device Configuration Utility or the CPIStatus table.
CPIAddModule ( CDMType, CDMSerialNo, CDMDeviceName, CPIAddress )
The datalogger creates an internal list of CPI
(p. 32)
modules from each
CPIAddModule() instruction. Modules added at any time to the CPI bus will
be checked against this list and reconfigured accordingly. See CRBasic
Example
B-1 , Adding CDMs with CPIAddModule()
(p. B-1)
.
The CPIAddModule() instruction overrides any changes made
through either Device Configuration Utility or the CPIStatus
table.
7.3.2 Configuring with Device Configuration Utility
Install the device driver before connecting the CDM-A100 to a PC. Refer to
Section
7.1 , Install Driver for PC Connection
(p. 17)
).
1. Open Device Configuration Utility (p. 32) .
2. Under Device Type, select Peripheral | CDM-A100 Series.
3. Carefully review the Connect Instructions text provided on the right.
4. With the USB device driver installation complete, connect the supplied
USB cable between the USB port on your computer and the USB port on
the CDM-A100.
NOTE
NOTE