
Table 6-5: Summary of communications options for the CSAT3BH
SDM
USB
CPI
RS-485
Data collection
Data loggers:
l
CR6
l
CR800
l
CR850
l
CR1000
l
CR1000X
l
CR3000
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Computer
Data loggers:
l
CR6
l
CR1000X
Computer
Cable length
Medium
Short (< 5 m)
Longest
Long
Required cables
CSAT3BCBL1
CSAT3BCBL2 and
USB cable (included)
CSAT3BCBL2
and
CSAT3BCBL3
CSAT3BCBL2
and
CSAT3BCBL3
Robustness
Better
Worse
Best
Better
Bandwidth
OK
Best
Best
OK
Synchronization
with other sensors
Best
Worse
Best
Worse
Noisy environments
OK
OK
Best
Better
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Contact Campbell Scientific for instructions on how to configure a CR3000
NOTE:
CPI communication is preferred over SDM communication when using a CR6 or CR1000X
data logger. See
(p. 45) to examine the suitability of communications type based on
various parameters for other combinations.
There are many possible configurations of multiple CSAT3BHs and other sensors on a single
measurement station or system. Accordingly, power requirements and sensor cable lengths
should be taken into account to appropriately power all sensors and avoid excess attenuation of
signals. The following sections describe different types of communications and different
configurations that may be helpful when designing the layout and configuration of a system. For
additional help, contact Campbell Scientific.
NOTE:
For all communications types, if the total number of CSAT3BHs and other sensors powered
by the data logger exceeds the limit of output current from the data logger, the power wires
CSAT3BH Three-Dimensional Heated Sonic Anemometer
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