Some methods of sending a program give the option to retain data when possible. Regardless of
the program upload tool used, data will be erased when a new program is sent if any change
occurs to one or more data table structures in the following list:
l
Data table name(s)
l
Data output interval or offset
l
Number of fields per record
l
Number of bytes per field
l
Field type, size, name, or position
l
Number of records in table
Use the following instructions or watch the
.
1. Connect the data logger to your computer (see
Making the software connection
(p. 51) for
more information).
2. Using your data logger support software, click Send New... or Send Program (located in the
Current Program section on the right side of the window).
3. Navigate to the program, select it, and click Open. For example: navigate to
C:\Campbellsci\SCWin and select MyTemperature.CR300.
4. Confirm that you would like to proceed and erase all data tables saved on the data logger.
The program will send and compile.
5. Review the Compile Results window for errors, messages and warnings.
6. Click Details, select the Table Fill Times tab. Ensure that the times shown are expected for
your application. Click OK.
After sending a program, it is a good idea to monitor the Public Table to make sure sensors are
taking good measurements. See
(p. 56) for more information.
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