FIGURE 7-1. CS650G Rod Insertion Guide Tool with Pilot Rod
7.3 Data logger wiring
Campbell Scientific data loggers typically use SDI-12 to measure the sensor because RS-232
communications require more terminals per CS650 and RS 232 programming is more
complicated than SDI-12 programming.
(p. 11) shows the SDI-12 wiring for the CS650 water content reflectometer. SDI-12 data is
transmitted to a CRBasic data logger odd numbered control or U terminal. Wiring information for
RS-232 communications is provided in
Table 7-1: Wire color, function, and data logger connection for SDI-12
Color
Function
Data logger connection
Green
SDI-12 data
C, SDI-12, or
U configured for SDI-12
1
Red
SDI-12 power
12V
Black
SDI-12 reference
G
Clear
Shield
G
Orange
Not used
G
1
U terminals are automatically configured by the measurement instruction.
CS650 and CS655 Water Content Reflectometers
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