Campbell CRVW3, Instruction Manual

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CRVW3 3-Channel Vibrating-Wire Datalogger
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7. Installation
For summarized installation information, refer to the
Quick Deploy Guide
(pn
31174) included with each CRVW3 as a folded card inside the enclosure. You
can also view and download the Quick Deploy Guide from the Campbell
Scientific website:
s.campbellsci.com/documents/us/manuals/crvw3-quick-deploy-guide.pdf
Campbell Scientific Field-Deployment Philosophy
Pre-configure and test your measurement system before taking it to the field.
Issues that are unresolved before placing instrumentation in the field will
usually be more difficult to resolve once in-field. Campbell Scientific
equipment and software are among the best available, but the integration
process can be demanding and involves trial and error; contingencies should be
developed to address possible problems. Perform the bulk of the integration
work in a comfortable and dry location that has a communications link with
Campbell Scientific during regular business hours. If you are experienced with
field deployments, set aside at least a full day for pre-configuration work.
Otherwise, set aside three to seven days for system development before
traveling to the field.
7.1 Individual Devices and Radio Considerations
Each CRVW3 device can be deployed to the field as an independent data
collection station. Additionally, radio communication options are provided to
allow CRVW3 devices to communicate with each other, with repeater stations,
and with a base radio station. This enables CRVW3 devices to interact from the
field with
LoggerNet
software running in the lab or office, or other IT-hosted
location. Automatic data collection (i.e., collection without technician field
visits) is one of the most useful benefits provided by a radio network
configuration of multiple CRVW3 devices.
When installing CRVW3 devices, consider the deployment issues for both
individual stations (Section 8 , Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations
(p. 15)
)
and also the planning and configuration of radio communications within a
multi-CRVW3 network (Section 9 , Radio Networks
(p. 51)
, and Section 10 ,
Complex (Large) Radio Networks
(p. 58)
).
7.2 Software Requirements
To use the computer software described in this manual, you must have a
version that includes CRVW3 support. These software versions are:
• LoggerNet version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows or Linux platforms)
•
PC400 version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only)
• PC200W version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only)
• Device Configuration Utility version 2.10 or higher (MS-Windows
only)
You should periodically check the Campbell Scientific website for updates to
these software packages, and also for updates to the firmware/OS of the
CRVW3:
www.campbellsci.com/downloads