2. Precautions
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READ AND UNDERSTAND the
(p. iii) section at the front of this manual.
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Although the SDMS40 is rugged, it should be handled as precision scientific instrument.
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To avoid shock or damage to the instrument, never apply power while working on wiring
and connections.
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Never open the sensor when the power is turned on.
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The SDMS40 uses a Class 2 laser. Do not stare into the laser beam.
3. Initial inspection
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Upon receipt of the SDMS40, inspect the packaging and contents for damage. File any
damage claims with the shipping company.
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Immediately check package contents against the shipping documentation. Contact Camp-
bell Scientific about any discrepancies.
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Model number and cable length are printed on a label at the connection end of the cable
(if a cable was purchased). Check the model number information against the shipping doc-
uments to ensure the expected product and cable length are received.
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Shipped with 4 screws, 2 lock washers, 2 band clamps, and mounting bracket.
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Ensure that the cable has a 1-Position Terminal Connector attached to the blue wire and
another 1-Position Terminal Connector attached to the yellow wire. These connectors are
used to individually isolate unused wires.
4. Quickstart
A video that describes data logger programming using Short Cut is available at:
www.campbellsci.com/videos/cr1000x-datalogger-getting-started-program-part-3
. Short Cut is
an easy way to program your data logger to measure the sensor and assign data logger wiring
terminals. Short Cut is available as a download on
. It is included in
installations of LoggerNet, PC200W, PC400, or RTDAQ.
The following procedure also shows using Short Cut to program the sensor.
1. Open Short Cut and click Create New Program.
2. Double-click the data logger model.
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