Campbell CSM1, Instruction Manual

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CSMCOM
CSMCOM supports Campbell Scientific's Card Storage Module when the CSM1 or MCR1
is used as the card reader. It provides a simple and efficient way for you to extract data
from a card. Most program functions can be accessed from the DOS command line,
allowing you to incorporate the program in batch files for automated data extraction.
SMCREAD supports PC card drives installed in the computer.
If you are familiar with Campbell Scientific's SMCOM program you will find many aspects
of the operation of CSMCOM to be similar.
1. Installation
CSMCOM consists of a single file that must be copied from the floppy disk
supplied either onto a working floppy disk or onto the hard disk of the PC on
which it is to be used.
CSMCOM needs an IBM-compatible PC or PS/2 machine with a minimum of
256K of memory. It will run on any monitor capable of displaying an 80 x 25
text screen (see appendix A for older LCD display options). A version of PC or
MS-DOS 2.0 or higher is required.
2. Getting Started
To run CSMCOM type 'CSMCOM <Enter>'. CSMCOM first asks which COM
port the storage module is connected to; enter 1, 2, 3 or 4. CSMCOM now
attempts to communicate with the module and ascertain the status of the card.
The program supports COM ports 1 to 4, with the addresses and IRQ lines as
used by recent releases of Campbell Scientific software (see Appendix B for
further details).
The module must be connected to the PC via an SC532(A) interface, or
directly to a Campbell Scientific PC201 card with an SC209 cable. If an
SM232A interface is being used please refer to Appendix A for further
information.
CSMCOM automatically tests the PC speed and sets the communication speed
accordingly. If unable to communicate with the module CSMCOM reduces the
communication speed (baud rate) and makes two further attempts at
establishing communication with the module. Appendix A describes how to
adjust the communication speed options manually. It is also possible to
increase the speed above the default to increase data transfer rates on newer,
faster PCs.
Once communication with the CSM1 has been established CSMCOM displays
the status of the card plugged into the module, in a 'Module Status Window' at
the top of the screen. If CSMCOM has detected that the card is not plugged in,
it asks you to plug in the card before continuing. If any errors in the registers
of the card are found or the card battery is low a warning message is displayed.