8. Operation
8.1 A200 and
Device Configuration Utility
The A200 Sensor-to-Computer Interface allows communications between a CS650 and a
computer to change sensor settings through
Device Configuration Utility
software.
8.1.1 Using the A200
8.1.1.1 Driver installation
If the A200 has not been previously plugged into your computer and your computer operating
system is not Windows 7, the A200 driver needs to be installed.
NOTE:
Drivers should be installed before plugging the A200 into the computer.
To download the A200 drivers, go to
www.campbellsci.com/downloads/a200-sensor-interface-
and click Download Now.
8.1.1.2 RS-232 wiring
One end of the A200 has a terminal block while the other end has a type B female USB port. The
terminal block provides 12V, G, Tx, and Rx terminals for connecting the sensor (see
13) and
FIGURE 8-1. A200 Sensor-to-Computer Interface
A data cable that ships with the A200 has a USB type-A male connector for attaching to a
computer USB port, and a type B male connector for attaching to the A200 USB port.
CS650 and CS655 Water Content Reflectometers
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