6 Creating a Program in Short Cut
Creating a Program in Short Cut
Use the Short Cut software to generate a program for your datalogger. Short Cut is included with your
datalogger support software.
This section will guide you through programming a CR300 series datalogger to measure the voltage of
the datalogger power supply, the internal temperature of the datalogger, and a thermocouple. With
minor changes, these steps can apply to other measurements. Watch a
video
or use the following
instructions.
1.
Using datalogger support software, launch Short Cut.
•
PC200W and PC400 users, click the Short Cut button (
).
•
LoggerNet users, click Program then click the Short Cut button (
).
2.
Click Create New Program.
3.
Select the CR300 Series datalogger and click Next.
Note: The first time Short Cut is run, a prompt will appear asking for a choice of noise rejection.
Select 60 Hz Noise Rejection for North America and areas using 60 Hz ac voltage. Select 50 Hz
Noise Rejection for most of the Eastern Hemisphere and areas that operate at 50 Hz.
A second prompt lists sensor support options. Campbell Scientific, Inc. (US) is probably the best
fit if you are outside Europe.
To change the noise rejection or sensor support option for future programs, use the Program
menu.
4.
A list of Available Sensors and Devices and Selected Measurements Available for Output display.
Battery voltage
BattV
and internal temperature
PTemp_C
are selected by default. During
operation, battery and temperature should be recorded at least daily to assist in monitoring
system status.
5.
Use the Search feature or expand folders to locate your sensor or device. Double-click on a
sensor or measurement in the Available Sensors and Devices list to configure the device (if
needed) and add it to the Selected list. For the example program, expand the
Sensors/Temperature folder and double-click Type T Thermocouple.
6.
If the sensor or device requires configuration, a window displays with configuration options. Click
Help at the bottom of the window to learn more about any field or option. For the example
program, accept the default options:
•
1 Type T TC sensor
•
Temp_C in Deg C as the Temperature
•
PTemp_C as the Reference Temperature Measurement.
7.
Click OK.
8.
Click Wiring Diagram on the left side of the window to see how to wire the sensor to the
datalogger. With the power disconnected from the datalogger, insert the wires as directed in the
diagram. Ensure you clamp the terminal on the conductor, not the wire insulation. Use the
included flat-blade screwdriver to open/close the terminals.
9.
Click Sensors on the left side of the window to return to the sensor selection window, then click
Next at the bottom of the window.
10.
Type 1 in the How often should the datalogger measure its sensor(s) box.
