Campbell HFP01, Product Manual

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Model HFP01 Soil Heat Flux Plate
1. Introduction
The HFP01 outputs a voltage signal that is proportional to the heat flux of the
surrounding medium (usually soil). It is typically used for energy-balance or
Bowen-ratio flux systems. Two sensors may provide spatial averaging. Sites
with heterogeneous media may require additional sensors.
This manual provides information only for CRBasic data loggers.
It is also compatible with retired Edlog data loggers. For Edlog
data logger support, see an older manual at
www.campbellsci.com/old-manuals .
2. Precautions
•
READ AND UNDERSTAND the Safety section at the front of this
manual.
• Care should be taken when opening the shipping package to not damage or
cut the cable jacket. If damage to the cable is suspected, contact Campbell
Scientific.
•
Although the HFP01 is rugged, it should be handled as a precision
scientific instrument.
3. Initial Inspection
•
Upon receipt of the HFP01, inspect the packaging and contents for
damage. File damage claims with the shipping company.
• The model number and cable length are printed on a label at the
connection end of the cable. Check this information against the shipping
documents to ensure the correct product and cable length are received.
• The HFP01 is shipped with a calibration sheet.
4. QuickStart
A video that describes data logger programming using Short Cut is available at:
www.campbellsci.com/videos/cr1000x-datalogger-getting-started-program-
part-3 . Short Cut is an easy way to program your data logger to measure the
sensor and assign data logger wiring terminals.
Short Cut
is available as a
download on www.campbellsci.com . It is included in installations of
LoggerNet , RTDAQ , PC400 , or PC200W .
The following procedure also shows using
Short Cut
to program the sensor.
1. Open Short Cut and click
Create New Program
.
NOTE