SC-IRDA Infra-red Communications Interface
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2.4 Datalogger Communication Modes
Baud rate (default):
9600
Manually selectable baud rates: 1200, 9600, 19200.
Baud rate is automatically set to 19200 baud for datalogger operating system
upgrades.
SC-IRDA is compatible with 21X, CR7X, CR500, CR510, CR10, CR10X,
CR23X and CR5000 dataloggers.
The SC-IRDA supports the SDC protocol
if the datalogger also supports this
mode
, thus allowing the CS I/O port to be shared with modem devices;
otherwise it operates as an ME (modem-enabled) device. The SDC protocol is
supported by the CR510, CR10X and CR23X standard operating systems, post-
dated October 2002 (version 1.18 for the CR10X).
2.5 Supported Software Packages
Campbell Scientific Software Packages
LoggerNet Version 2.1a
PConnect for Palm PCs (version 2.1 or later)
PC200W version 1.2 (but
not
version 2.0)
PC208W Version 3.0 or later
PC9000 (at 9600 baud only)
Storage Module software (Version 4.6 and later).
PC Operating Systems Support
Windows 98 and ME directly
Windows 2000 and XP require a third party virtual serial port driver (supplied).
Please check with Campbell Scientific for availability of compatible versions
of other programs and other variants of PConnect.
3. Installation
3.1 Hardware
The SC-IRDA package is designed for installation through the wall of an
enclosure with the optical sensors at the end of the metal tube protruding
towards the outside. The 12 mm diameter metal tube body will fit through
common rubber grommets or liquid tight cable glands (cord grips). A Skintop
PG-13.5 fitting, manufactured by Lapp Cable, is an example of a suitable type.
Campbell Scientific can supply and fit suitable components if required.
