16. CR300 series maintenance
Protect the data logger from humidity and moisture. When humidity levels reach the dewpoint,
condensation occurs, and damage to data logger electronics can result. Adequate desiccant
should be placed in instrumentation enclosure to provide protection, and control humidity.
Desiccant should be changed periodically.
If sending the data logger to Campbell Scientific for calibration or repair, consult first with
Campbell Scientific. If the data logger is malfunctioning, be prepared to perform some
troubleshooting procedures (see
Also, consider checking, or posting your question to, the Campbell Scientific user forum
http://www.campbellsci.com.au/forum
. Our web site
has
additional manuals (with example programs), FAQs, specifications and compatibility information
for all of our products.
Video tutorials
http://www.campbellsci.com.au/videos
and blog articles
http://www.campbellsci.com.au/blog
are also useful troubleshooting resources.
If calibration or repair is needed, the procedure shown on:
http://www.campbellsci.com.au/repair
should be followed when sending the product.
16.5 Electrostatic discharge and lightning protection
16.7 Updating the operating system
16.1 Data logger calibration
Campbell Scientific recommends factory recalibration every three years. During calibration, all
the input terminals, peripheral and communications ports, operating system, and memory areas
are checked; and the internal battery is replaced. The data logger is checked to ensure that all
hardware operates within published specifications before it is returned. To request recalibration
for a product, see
http://www.campbellsci.com.au/repair
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