RDP500 Remote Data Platform
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1. 8 3 2 4 Properly installed internal enclosure 9 3 2 5 Flat blade screwdriver turns the gain adjusting screw 10 3 2 6 Side view showing cable and arms horizontal and overload protection SCreW essessssseseeeeseeseeerresrrererrrrrerrreen 10 3 3 1 Solar panel cable and grounding wire routed through compression tit ne of fata Pause DASC dose dut b Rede 12 3 3 2 Solar panel cable routed through compression fitting of internal ene OSUE Oodd k odi dates fes sed desde due De adt 12 3 4 1 Calibration weights properly placed in the center of the basin 13 4 1 Default Campbell Scientific screen on a CRIOOOKD 14 4 2 The Precip in field displayed on a CR1000KD 15 4 3 The Initial Setup menu on the CR1000KD 15 4 4 The Cal Results table displayed on a CR1000KD 16 5 1 1 PC200W Setup Connect Tab T uu 18 5 2 1 DevConfig CR1000 Facilltty 19 5 2 2 DevConfig OS download window for CR 1000 20 5 2 3 Dialog Box Confirming a Successful OS Download 20 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 1 Introduction and Theory of Operation The RDP500 is a Remote Data Platform that provides a versatile measurement2. 1 2 Unpacking RDP500 1 2 1 Pais ES uum aksu susuwa ay oit es dake eee Non I 2 1l XommmonAcccessoLleSossoseet Nue esce nz au nn nine 2 XM INStAMAUON ERE TI 2 3 1 Rain Gaubse PrepatatlOns aes cese eese eroe Iet esos tob ex sense etes a taux dud 2 3 2 Internal Enclosure and Load Cell y R eae 6 3 3 Solar Panel and Grounding Wire Installation Instructions 11 3 4 Overload Protection AdjJustments 13 4 Calibration Instructions 14 SCT 0 LA UE LP aiani enaa ARARE ARNESES EENS 17 5A PC200W SOIN Al Cia wae Sn u nd ni ur 17 DNE PIOS ONT EN an edie ad Le labas apa ayaka 18 5 2 1 Sending OS with DevConfig 19 6 CompactFlash CF 21 7 RDP500 Wiring Diagram 22 8 Exploded View of RDP500 23 Appendices A Example CRBasic Program A 1 B Updating RDP500 Software B 1 DL O Itrod iglioiaa t my cid tud pese tuat dria E ui asua B 1 B2 Update Process isis iscsi e m Du tete URGE I I iD MEE B 1 B 2 1 Back Up the RDP500 Step l uuu aaa et tt SER Shrine B 1 B 2 2 Send the Operating System Ste
3. CalibrateNow FALSE disable calibration process Col Result Cal 5ueceedeg note SUCCESS CallTable CalData save calibration data TareGauge Complete note completion TriggerCalibration Complete note completion RecordAccumulation TRUE enable recording of accumulation RecordCalibration TRUE record calibration information CalrbrationTimer Timer CalTim Sec 3 stop and reset calibration timer PostCalTimer Timer PostCalTim Sec 2 reset and start post calibration timer TimeStampOfLastCal CalData TimeStamp 1 1 note time of last calibration record saved ElseIf PostCalTimer gt 60 Then post calibration period is done it seems that this post cal period is simple used for refreshing keyboard interface note completion then note ready RecordCalibration FALSE enable calibration recording TareGauge Ready notify ready state TriggerCalibration Tare First notify ready state PostCalTimer Timer PostCalTim Sec 3 stop and reset post cal timer EndIf Convert weight to depth Precipe nn 9 00421214 10 0T Precip Xm S ROUT CPE repr Imya round to nearest 1 100 of inch for storage Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 Measure PRT and convert to C and Deg F The PRT was originally included so that we could perform temperature corrections on the load cell However after several cycles in the temperature chamber it was found that a temperature correction was not necessicary We left the PRT on
4. FIGURE 3 1 7 The parallelogram is stabilized with one hand while the dashpot rod is unscrewed with the other Clean the inside of the instrument Inspect all flexures leaf springs There are two pair one horizontal and one vertical at each fulcrum of the parallelogram see Figure 3 1 2 Replace the ones that are damaged broken bent kinked or cracked Check if all screws holding the flexures are tight The measurement accuracy resolution and stability of the instrument depend on the parallelogram mechanism being properly secured 3 2 Internal Enclosure and Load Cell l Unpack the enclosure but leave the load cell taped to the top until the enclosure is firmly attached to the base Re install the two bolts that held the punch mechanism but remove all washers Do not tighten the two bolts at this point leave a gap of approximately 1 8 under the bolt head to allow clearance for the enclosure bracket to slide freely under the bolt head Figure 3 2 1 RDP500 Remote Data Platform Gap Gap FIGURE 3 2 1 A gap of 1 8 left under the bolt heads allows enclosure bracket to slide under bolt head 3 Install the enclosure assembly onto the base 4 Align the two keyholes in the bottom of the enclosure bracket over the two bolts then slide the enclosure to the right until the keyhole slots bottom against the bolts Figure 3 2 2 FIGURE 3 2 2 Keyholes aligned over bolts RDP500 Remote Data Platform
5. OS Version OSVer DisplayValue Serial Num Status SerialNumber DisplayValue Prog Name ProgName DisSplayValue Brog Start otartlIime EndSubMenu To initialize a gauge SubMenu Initial Setup MenuItem Step 1 TareGauge tem for Submenu MenuPick Tare Gauge MenulItem Step 2 TriggerCalibration Menubrok 3289 0 4111 0 6578 0 7400 0 8222 0 SubMenu Cal Results Dusplayvalue Cal Result Cal Result DisplayValue Time TimeStampOfLastCal DisplayValue Multiplier CalData mVtoGram 1 1 proplavvalue q Orrset ca lpartechc my Oreb Ty pDuspriayvaluec Werght COalDatasLoe orc pisprayyalue Cal werght Used Calbatoa Calwerght GELL EndSubMenu EndSubMenu EndMenu End of custom menu A 3 Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 Main Program BeginProg If an old offset exists in a prior datarecord then it will be loaded Otherwise a default value of 0 260829 will be loaded hc mv OISE calDaca hcomv Ors 1 L Lf Lo umnv OTSt NaN Then Lo mv Osst 90 260829 EndIf Factory Cal gt L 3431 mV V 2 5v 1001bs 435 5923979r l1b 9r7 mV Calibrated with weight and accounting for the leverage amplification If an old mV to Gram conversiong exists in a prior datarecord then it will be loaded Otherwise a default value of 0 260829 will be loaded mVtoGram CalData mVtoGram 1 1 If mVtoGram NaN Then mVtoGram 11139 15 EndIf CalTime 180 Number of seconds to run the ca
6. RDP500 Remote Data Platform Revision 8 10 Copyright O 2007 2010 Campbell Scientific Inc TVIINVIA NOLDOOULSNI Warranty and Assistance The RDP500 REMOTE DATA PLATFORM is warranted by Campbell Scientific Inc to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve 12 months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise Batteries have no warranty Campbell Scientific Inc s obligation under this warranty 1s limited to repairing or replacing at Campbell Scientific Inc s option defective products The customer shall assume all costs of removing reinstalling and shipping defective products to Campbell Scientific Inc Campbell Scientific Inc will return such products by surface carrier prepaid This warranty shall not apply to any Campbell Scientific Inc products which have been subjected to modification misuse neglect accidents of nature or shipping damage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Campbell Scientific Inc is not liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages Products may not be returned without prior authorization The following contact information is for US and International customers residing in countries served by Campbell Scientific Inc directly Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within their territories Please vis
7. wind vibrations or out of level shifts You may now remove the cal weights The RDP500 has a built in calibration data table Cal Results where the calibration results will be stored at the end of a calibration procedure The failure or success of the calibration will be noted in the Cal Results table The entire standard table lists the TS RN Success Mult Offset Weight Post Cal Measured Weight Cal Weight used FIGURE 4 4 The Cal Results table displayed on a CR1000KD WARNINGS 5 Software RDP500 Remote Data Platform Care should be taken when handling the catch basin and the lower cover of the rain gauge Sideways pressure applied to the supporting rod will damage the flexures resulting in a need for their replacement The load cell is sensitive to shocks and overloading Handle with care To achieve the best possible performance the rain gauge must be level and firmly secured The RDP500 includes a datalogger pre programmed to make the measurements see Appendix A PC200W software is used to retrieve the measurements The operating system of the CR1000 may be updated using our Device Configuration Utility DevConfig 5 1 PC200W Software Obtain and install PC200W PC200W is available on the Campbell Scientific Resource CD or at www campbellsci com When PC200W is first opened the EZSetup Wizard is launched Click the Next button and follow the prompts to select the CR1000 the COM port on the computer t
8. 5 Using the small 7 16 wrench provided tighten the two bolts to firmly attach the enclosure to the base The two bolts are easily accessed through the slots on etther side of the enclosure bracket Figure 3 2 3 and 3 2 4 NOTE Slight variability may exist among Fischer Porter and Belfort rain gauge bases If the internal enclosure cannot be mounted so that the rain gauge s outer housing will not slide on please contact Campbell Scientific Inc Thin Head Wrench FIGURE 3 2 3 Tightening bolts to attach enclosure to the base RDP500 Remote Data Platform FIGURE 3 2 4 Properly installed internal enclosure Notice it is slightly shifted to the right 6 Once the datalogger enclosure is firmly mounted remove the load cell from the top of the enclosure 7 Route the load cell from the backside of the support structure and suspend it from the upper hook with the U bolt bracket facing up 8 Using a flat blade screwdriver turn the gain adjusting screw to move the lower hook all the way inward towards the fixed end of the parallelogram Figure 3 2 5 RDP500 Remote Data Platform ee PEE FIGURE 3 2 5 Flat blade screwariver turns the gain adjusting screw 9 Lift the front member of the parallelogram carefully and route the lower hook through the eyebolt and slowly lower the front end parallelogram 10 Use the upper hook adjusting nut to shorten the distance between the two hooks so that the weight of the movin
9. RTDAQ and at www campbellsci com Most settings can also be entered through the CR1000KD Features of DevConfig include e Communicates with devices via direct RS 232 only e Sends operating systems to supported device types e Sets datalogger clocks and sends program files to dataloggers e Identifies operating system types and versions e Provides a reporting facility wherein a summary of the current configuration of a device can be shown printed or saved to a file The file can be used to restore settings or set settings in like devices e Provides a terminal emulator useful in configuring devices not directly supported by DevConfig s graphical user interface e Shows Help as prompts and explanations Help for the appropriate settings for a particular device can also be found in the user s manual for that device e Updates from Campbell Scientific s web site 18 RDP500 Remote Data Platform As shown in Figure 5 2 1 the DevConfig window is divided into two main sections the device selection panel on the left side and tabs on the right side After choosing a device on the left choose from the list of the serial ports COMI COM2 etc installed on the PC A selection of baud rates is offered only if the device supports more than one baud rate The page for each device presents instructions to set up the device to communicate with DevConfig Different device types offer one or more tabs on the right v CSI Device C
10. and store measurements The program instructions are written using the CRBasic programming language The program may be updated using PC200W or Device Configuration Utility Using PC200W establish communications with the CR1000 by following Section 5 1 PC200W Software Send the program by selecting the Clock Program tab and clicking the Send Program button Locate the CR1 file and click Open The compact flash card CRD drive may need to be reinitialized after sending a new program If the CFM100 LED is solid orange the card needs to be reinitialized cm TO EITHER eel TO OTHER 7 UM owen ro cers PS100 12V POWER SUPPL AE WITH CHARGING REGULATOR M l Status LED To Remove Card Press the Button amp Wait for Green Light Removal GROUND Button WIRING PANE CFM100 CompactFlash Memory Module ug Ci AH Gj CAMPBEL L SCIE Logan UMTIFIC INC SN Exp EEG ce To reinitialize the card use PC200W to launch the File Control utility Highlight the CRD drive and click the Format button Allow the format process to complete before closing File Control and PC200W B 2 4 Send the CD295 DataView II Configuration Step 4 The RDP500 includes a CD295 DataView IT pre programmed to display current data without opening the enclosure The CD295 configuration may need to be updated after sending a new CRBasic program Updates may be applied using Device Configuration Utility Disconnect
11. n 21924 3 DESICCANT UNIT BAG p n 905 1 FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER p n 1113 1 RDP500 ENCLOSURE FIBER GLASS 11 21 X 9 21 X 6 09 GRAY p n 21916 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 1 RDP500 ENCLOSURE MOUNTING BRACKET p n 21921 1 RDP500 ENCLOSURE BACK PANEL p n 21922 2 NUT 47 20 p n1132 4 HRD SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 CAP HEX SS p n 4364 4 HRD SCREW 10 32 X 375 PAN PHILLIPS p n 6950 4 HRD WASHER 5 16 FLAT p n 4365 1 HRD CABLE ENTRY SEAL 110 260 ID PG7 W NUT p n 8913 2 HRD CABLE ENTRY SEAL 187 312 ID p n 5771 1 FAB ENC HEYCO CONNECTOR PLUG 250 DIA p n 6688 1 FAB ENC CASE GROUND LUG SINGLE CONNECTOR p n 5449 1 HRD CABLE ENTRY SEAL 187 312 ID NPT p n 14286 1 HRD FITTING PIPE HEX REDUCING BUSHING 1 2 MNPT X 3 8 FNPT p n 21923 2 HRD NUT 10 32 p n 23 1 GROUND CABLE p n 5725 SUB ENCLOSURE GROUND CONNECTION 2 1 1 Common Accessories 3 Installation The CR1000KD is ordered as an accessory This unit allows technicians to perform installation and calibration functions but may not be useful to onsite personnel 3 1 Rain Gauge Preparation 1 Remove the upper hood of the rain gauge empty and dry the bucket 2 Lift off the lower housing and disconnect the internal wiring along with any clamps and terminal strips 3 Unscrew the two screws holding the pointer from the front arm of the parallelogram Figure 3 1 1 RDP500 Remote Data Platform Zero sd mi
12. system with data storage and control capabilities When combined with the load cell option it may be used to retrofit NWS Fischer Porter rain gauges to take unattended time stamped readings This manual will walk you through the process of using an RDP500 To accomplish this you will need the RDP500 Remote Data Platform from Campbell Scientific and the following tools Flat head screwdriver provided 7 16 in flat wrench provided Dashpot rod removal tool provided 2 Unpacking RDP500 2 1 Parts List Verify that you have all of the equipment see Section 2 1 To automate a Fischer Porter Belfort weighing style rain gauge one of the Load Cell options must be ordered Option SL p n 21927 includes the standard load cell configuration Option TL p n 21928 includes the standard load cell and PRT temperature sensor Campbell Scientific does not use the PRT for load cell temperature compensation The load cell has proven to meet NWS specs for the Fischer Porter weighing style rain gauge without temperature compensation The equipment included with the standard RDP500 system 1s listed below 1 CR1000 XT SW NC 1 CR1000 OR CR800 STACK MOUNTING KIT p n 17565 1 PS100 SW W 7 Ahr BATTERY 1 CFM100 XT SW 2 CFMC64M COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARD 1 CD295 DATAVIEW II p n 18131 1 SP10 10 W SOLAR PANEL W 20ft CABLE amp MOUNTING HARDWARE 1 9 PIN FEMALE TO MALE SERIAL DATA CABLE p n 10873 1 WRENCH 7 16 THIN HEAD p
13. Tim 2 PostCalTim 3 Define Data Tables DataTable Rain 151534252 Datalnterval 0 15 Min 10 CardOut 0 35136 366 24 60 15 Minimum Ll batt volt EP2 False False sample iL Precip 1n IEEE Sample 1 TotAccum IEEEA Average 1 PRT F TEEEA False Average l PTemp F FP2 False EndTable Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 DataTable Accum T Or y TableHide Datalnterval 0 15 Min 10 Sample CLZPPeCIDE In 2Bbbb4 EndTable DataTable Rain Ih T1 720y 90 days Datalnterval 0 60 Min 10 Sample 1 TotAccum IEEEZ4 Sample 1 PrecipF in IEEE4 EndTable Datarable Bazn 10 171 930 30 days Datalnterval 0 1440 Min 10 Sample 1 TotAccum IEEEF4 Sample 1 Precipk ny ZEEE EndTable DataTable CalData 1 5000 Table used to record calibration data Sample 1 Cal Result String Sample 1 mVtoGram IEEE4 sample l Lo mv Ofst TEEE4 sample 1 LC gr IEEE4 Sample 1 CalWeight gr IEEE4 EndTable Begin custom menu instructions DisplayMen es RDESQU ce Maps To view current rain values SubMenu Current Precip DisplayValue OU Precip Inches Precrip n EndSubMenu To view key system params SubMenu Status DisplayValue Time Time DisplayValue Stat Name StaName DisplayValue Supply Vol bate volt DisplayValue Low 12V Cnt Status Lowl12VCount DisplayValue Inten Batt Round Status LithiumBattery 2 prsplayvalue Panel rT mp Round PLenp b 2 DisplayValue
14. anged data record interval from 5 min to 15 min Added rounding of precip to 1 100th of inch Expanded information available through keypad display Added PreserveVariables program modifier Wiring Setup S shape load cell INTERFACE SSM AJ 100 Red Black teres Sug w White Sig Shield PRT Red ReD TIM H a G Black V Exl VG 1H iMm VG TIM G TIM H 7H T8 VG V Ex2 PreserveVariables Declare Public Variables Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Temperature of datalogger wiring panel Temperature of datalogger wiring panel power supply voltage reading from PRT Celcius Fahrenheit reading from the load sell Averaged raw mV reading from the load cell Load cell mV offset with no load ETemp c degrees Emp E degrees Date VOLE Volts external PRT raw millivolts Raw mV ERI deg C PRT temp in ERE deg F PRT temp in LC mV millivolts Raw mV LC mV Avg ms aos Lc mV Ofst millivolts UE MV DLTI millivolts mVtoGram EC dr grams TARE Absolute difference between LC mV Avg and LC mV grams millivolts Conversion factor weight applied to load cell A 1 Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Dim St Precip
15. datalogger s boot code As a result of this process the datalogger will reset all of its memory including programs data and settings If you do not want to reset the datalogger program and all of its settings including PakBus identifier an operating system can be sent using the Logger Control tab and sending the operating system file as a program to the datalogger 1 Connect the RS 232 port on the datalogger to a serial port on your computer 2 Remove power from the datalogger 3 Make sure that the appropriate serial port is selected in the left panel and click the Start button below 4 In the resulting file open dialoaue box select the file that should be Serial Port CDM1 ba Baud Rate 115200 v Start Print Instructions FIGURE 5 2 2 DevConfig OS download window for CR 000 The text at right gives the instructions for sending the OS Follow these instructions When the Start button is clicked DevConfig offers a file open dialog box that prompts for the operating system file obj file When the CR1000 is then powered up DevConfig starts to send the operating system When the operating system has been sent a message dialog will appear similar to the one shown in Figure 5 2 3 OS Send Complete The operating system file JCRTODDSCRTDDU Std 14 0b has been sent Its signature is 40610 ly E A21 All of the device settings including the PakBus address have been reset to their factony defaults The file
16. e PC200W Depending on the update made available the end user may need to execute one or more of the following steps l Back up the RDP500 2 Send the Operating System 3 Send the CRBasic Program 4 Send the CD295 DataView II Configuration B 2 1 Back Up the RDP500 Step 1 The user should backup the RDP500 program and data before proceeding with a software update The following steps 2 and 3 will erase the settings and data storage Establish communications with the CR1000 by following Section 5 1 PC200W Software Retrieve the program on the CR1000 by selecting the Clock Program tab and clicking the Retrieve Program button Make note of where the retrieved program is saved Collect all RDP500 data by ejecting the removable Compact Flash card or using the PC200W software If using PC200W select the Collect Data tab choose New data from datalogger and click the Collect button B 2 2 Send the Operating System Step 2 Core enhancements will be made available through the update of the CR1000 operating system If the CR1000 operating system is updated step 3 is required Device Configuration Utility is available through the main toolbar of PC200W With Device Configuration Utility launched send the CR1000 operating system by following the instructions included in section 5 2 1 B1 Appendix B Updating RDP500 Software B 2 3 Send the CRBasic Program Step 3 The RDP500 includes a CR1000 pre programed to acquire
17. ent required for the exchange includes the items below 1 WRENCH 7 16 THIN HEAD 1 WRENCH 1 2 1 REPLACEMENT ENCLOSURE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER Use the 7 16 wrench to loosen the two bolts securing the RDP500 enclosure to the rain gauge base The two bolts are located at the bottom corners of the RDP500 enclosure and can be accessed through the slot located along the bottom corners of the RDP500 mounting bracket C 1 Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Facing the CD295 slide the enclosure to the left and lift to remove Place the enclosure face down on a clean surface next to the rain gauge Use the 1 2 wrench to remove the four bolts securing the mounting bracket to the fiberglass enclosure then remove the mounting bracket from the back of the fiberglass enclosure Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket C 3 Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Align the replacement bracket to the back of the fiberglass enclosure Ensure that the tab is oriented towards the bottom of the fiberglass enclosure Reinstall the four bolts previously removed securing the new mounting bracket Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Reinstall the enclosure onto the rain gauge base See Section 3 2 steps 3 through 5 for installation instructions Ensure the enclosure is installed so that the parallelogram tab lies below the
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19. g end of the parallelogram is supported by the load cell Figure 3 2 6 FIGURE 3 2 6 Side view showing cable and arms horizontal and overload protection screw 10 11 12 13 14 RDP500 Remote Data Platform For optimal operation the arms of the parallelograms should be horizontal and parallel to the base of the rain gauge If the front end is too high lower the shipping bolt and unscrew the adjusting nut on the top hook If the front end is too low then tighten the adjusting nut on the top hook Orient the U bolt bracket so that it is perpendicular to the upper hook the eye bolt is perpendicular to the lower hook and the load cell 1s parallel to the arms of the parallelogram Check to see if the eyebolt is centered on the lower hook Strain relief the load cell cable with cable ties so that it comes straight and horizontally from the load cell without applying any forces on it Power up the datalogger and look at the load cell readings on the CD295 data display while slightly pushing down on the front member of the parallelogram The reading Precip in should increase when applying vertical force and come back to its original value once the force 1s removed 3 3 Solar Panel and Grounding Wire Installation Instructions The RDP500 includes a 10 watt solar panel 15 cable and mounting hardware The user must supply a mounting pole for attaching the solar panel compatible with U bolts that have a 2 125 in
20. gate to the Initial Setup menu in the CR1000KD where you will find Step 1 Step 2 and Cal Results Figure 4 3 FIGURE 4 3 The Initial Setup menu on the CR1000KD 15 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 16 10 11 12 13 You must first tare the gauge by selecting Tare Gauge under Step 1 This will zero out the rain gauge and result in a Precip in value within 0 001 of 0 If the desired results are not achieved ensure the catch basin is properly mounted and that the rain gauge is level then repeat the steps listed above to re tare the rain gauge When the tare is complete Step 1 will show Complete and Step 2 will show Ready almost instantaneously after selecting Tare Gauge Once Step 2 shows Ready the calibration weights should be carefully placed in the center of the catch basin For best results the weights should be between 8 000 and 20 000 grams Maximum capacity is 20 000 grams Select the appropriate weight in grams from the pick list under Step 2 Step 2 will then show In Progress for approximately 5 minutes and then show Complete Once complete the gauge has been calibrated to measure Precip in within 0 005 of the water inch equivalent of the calibration weight and hold steady The resolution of the load cell is better than 0 0005 and will respond to slight changes in the applied load due to extraneous forces
21. hat will be used for communications 115200 baud and PakBus Address 1 When prompted with the option to Test Communications click the Finish button If a datalogger was not added with the Wizard click the add button to invoke the Wizard After exiting the EZSetup wizard the Clock Program tab is presented as shown in Figure 5 1 1 Current Datalogger Profile Clock and Datalogger Program features are integrated into this tab Tabs to the right are used to select Monitor Data and Collect Data options Buttons to the right of the tabs are used to run Split View and Short Cut applications 17 RDP500 Remote Data Platform PC200W 3 3 Datalogger Support Software CR1000 CR1000 File Datalogger Network Tools Help OO Dmm ole Clock Program Monitor Data Collect Data Datalogger Information Clocks Datalogger Name CR1000 bee ne CR1000 Datalogger 10 25 2007 2 42 16 PM PC 10 25 2007 2 42 14 PM Direct Connect Connection COM Port COM1 Pause Clock Update Datalogger Settings Baud Rate 115200 PakBus Address 1 Datalogger Time Zone Offset Security Code 0 Set Clock OhousOm E Extra Response Time Os Datalogger Program Current Program quickstart CR1 Send Program Retrieve Program FIGURE 5 1 1 PC200W Setup Connect Tab 5 2 DevConfig DevConfig Device Configuration Utility is the preferred tool for configuring the CR1000 It is made available as part of LoggerNet PC400
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23. libration routine TareGauge Ready TriggerCalibration Tare First Begin Main Program Scan 200 mSec 1000 0 5Hz scan rate Measure temp of wiring panel and voltage of power supply Pane Poema PT mp 0 250 Promp ES i a e ep Lae Ge 12 Battery batt vole Measure load cell Pi EG LL LC mV l mv7 5 1 Vxl l 2500 Tru e True 0 60Hz 1 0 AvgRun LC mV Avg l LC mv 750 compute 2 5 min running average hc mv DLff ABS LC mv Avg gt LC mv Tare the raingage measure electronics offset with no load This displays as Step 1 If TareGauge Tare Gauge Then DT he mw Dire 0 901 Then Lc mV Ofst LC mV Avg TareGauge Complete TriggerCalibration Ready RecordAccumulation FALSE RecordCalibration FALSE CalibrationTimer Timer CalTim Sec 3 PostCalTimer Timer PostCalTim Sec 3 Else TareGauge Failed Equalizing EndIf EndIf If TareGauge lt gt Complete AND TareGauge lt gt In Progress Then LE LC mv DILE o gt 0 001 AND Tarecduge lt gt Farled Egualizing Then TareGauge Equalizing Elser EC mu Deri lt lt 2005 Then TareGauge Ready EndIf EndIf Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 Subtracts electronics offset and convert to grams assuming 9 81 m s2 acceleration due to gravity LC qr bC mv Avg nho mv Orfst mvtoGram Calibrate the raingage with calibration weights in the gauge This displays as Step 2 Ift TrrggerCalribratron 32989 0 ON TfiggerCalibratr
24. m inches Precipitation amount in inches Precip an inches Rrecipitatoin amount in inches rounded to nearest 1 100th FifteenMinAccum inches Precipitation Accumulation Over 15 min period TotFAccum inches Total precip accumulation TotAccum inches Total precip accumulation rounded to nearest 1 100th RecordAccumulation As Boolean CalWeight gr Weight in Grams of Calibration weight used TareGauge As String 32 Free Calibration As GLEring 82 Cal RESULTAS string 82 CalibrateNow RecordCalibration As Boolean TimeStampOfLastCal As String 32 CalibrationTimer As Long This tracks the number of seconds the calibration routine 15 running CalTime As Long This is the number of seconds to run the Calibration PostCalTimer As Long This tracks the number of seconds since the calibration routine finished Tame As Strang 31 aName As String 31 Dim SOSVer AS String 3X Dim St Dim Pr artTime As String 31 ogName As String 31 Declare units associated with public variables Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units Units bes PTempC degC PSM F degk batt vVolt volts LC mV mV Lc mV Ofst mV LC mV Avg mV BC osa ot Precipr im 1n Precip ina in FifteenMinAccum in TotFAccum in TotAccum in PRT raw mV PRE G deg PRE Ab degl aration of constants Timer Constants so I can keep track of what timer is for what Const Const Cal
25. ment 2 Carefully place all of the available calibration weights in the basin around 20000 grams Figure 3 4 1 FIGURE 3 4 1 Calibration weights properly placed in the center of the basin 3 Ifeither load protection screw touches the front member of the parallelogram back them out until there is approximately 1 16 of an inch distance thickness of a penny between the bottom of the front member and the top end of the screw 4 Wait for the load cell readings to stabilize and make a note of it 5 Turn one of the shipping screws until it touches the bottom of the front member by observing the corresponding change in the load cell reading 6 Back up the screw slowly until all the weight is supported by the load cell and the reading returns to the previously noted value This will ensure that the load cell will be able to measure a full basin of water but applying any larger force will cause the parallelogram to bottom out on the load protection screws thus protecting the load cell from overloading 13 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 4 Calibration Instructions A two point calibration is adequate because the load cell is linear to within 2 5 grams 0 003 rain equivalent This calibration procedure assumes the user has a properly mounted level and fully functional RDP500 weighing style rain gauge l Begin by removing the top hood from the rain gauge and emptying drying and cleaning out the rain gauge catch basi
26. n Make sure proper HAZMAT protocols are followed to dispose of the liquid in catch basins containing oil or antifreeze 2 Open the exterior rain gauge access door and the internal enclosure door to gain access to the datalogger 3 Insert the male end of the SC12 cable provided into the CS I O port on the wiring panel of the CR1000 datalogger and connect either female end to the CR1000KD keyboard display module NOTE A standard serial cable may be substituted for the SC12 cable Once powered the CR1000KD will light up and display the default Campbell Scientific screen CR1000KD C C MADE IN USA FIGURE 4 1 Default Campbell Scientific screen on a CR1000KD If the CR1000KD times out and the screen goes blank simply press any key to re activate the keyboard display The Esc key is used to navigate backwards through the custom menu 14 RDP500 Remote Data Platform Carefully reinstall the catch basin and wait for 5 minutes until the Precip in field is stable This delay is to allow post processing in the datalogger program to sweep from one end of the measurement range to another The Precip in field can be viewed by pressing enter on the keyboard display two times from its default Campbell Scientific start up screen Figure 4 2 or by pressing the right arrow key twice on the CD295 external display screen FIGURE 4 2 The Precip in field displayed on a CR1000KD To initiate the calibration procedure navi
27. nels pedoo7 pa II O peo OL ela YOLVINDAY ONIOHVHO HLIM z e dsiq werAejeq oi poy u TG n yorg I3 IFAC UTAANMUIAZVWI ANIC S TVdd3Hdl3d3d ACL 40 AlddNS YAMOd ACL OOLSd SYSDDONWLVG OL HIMOd TEC Olam JOMOd E E Tm UN pay O YAHLO OL WNIWYSL H3HLI3 OL jouvHo E SI OVA8 dO OQA8Z 9 SLIOA S 0L MO IH8 TANVd YV1OS HO H3OHVHO WO jOHVHO A Q398VHOSIGQ dl LINSSY E dJAOWHM AVN STI3O 318V3OHVHO3H OL 1111 OL 39VIAVG INANVNH 34 ONINSVM SIVNINHAL AZI OL HAMOd NO 440 i 1N3S3Md 39VL1OA ONIOHVHO 3ouvHO ueb x y 35 NAM eT 2n AMALLVE JISVSONVHOSY TWNYALXa AU3LLvVS Ke I LL VSNNIZGvVW TIS IS 4W HNOH dY Z AZL TWNYALNI AH31L1V8 agi joued 1ejos OL 1 22 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 8 Exploded View of RDP500 ITEMNO PARTNUMBER DESCRIPTION 16130 24 CR1000 XT SW CC 17565 CR1000 OR CR800 STACK MOUNTING KIT 8 17252 16 PS100 SW W 7 Ahr BATTERY amp 18131 CD295 DATAVIEW II 23 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 24 Appendix A CRBasic Program for Version 18 CR1000 Series Datalogger FISCHER amp PORTER BELFORT WEIGHING RAINGAUGE RETROFIT VERSION RDPSOO WEB CRI The PRT is not needed to achieve the specification however it is included in this system in an effort to create a sensor temperature dataset that can be analized by any questioning party Change Log Note Use 08 08 Program released for manual D Os 0d 210 x Ch
28. ns Knob Front Moving End of he A saa a FIGURE 3 1 1 Removal of the screws that hold on the pointer 4 Remove the screw holding the eyelet end of the steel cable from the front movable member of the parallelogram and release the cable The flexures of the parallelogram mechanism can be damaged if the front arm is side loaded or moved beyond the specified travel 5 Release the tension spring from the movable support arm Figure 3 1 2 FIGURE 3 1 2 Releasing the tension spring RDP500 Remote Data Platform 6 Take off the punch assembly and tape reel assembly Figure 3 1 3 FIGURE 3 1 3 Bolts that will be loosened to remove punch assembly and tape reel assembly 7 Using the overload protection screw lift the front arm assembly until the parallelogram arms are horizontal Figure 3 1 4 FIGURE 3 1 4 Adjustment of overload protection screw RDP500 Remote Data Platform 8 Unscrew the zero adjustment knob Figure 3 1 5 until the two load supporting helical springs can be taken out Figure 3 1 6 FIGURE 3 1 6 Removal of helical spring 9 Unscrew the rod of the dashpot from the front arm and let it rest on the bottom of the reservoir Figures 3 1 6 and 3 1 7 WARNING The moving end of the parallelogram must be held in place while unscrewing the rod otherwise the parallelogram might be damaged RDP500 Remote Data Platform Dashpot Rod Removal Tool 10 11 12 13 Dashpot Rod
29. on e 4111 0 OR TriggerCalibration 6578 0 OR TriggerCalibration 7400 0 OR TriggerCalibration 8222 0 Then CalibrateNow TRUE enable calibration process CalWerght or TrigderCalibratron 7 TriggerCalibration In Progress Ced Result In Progress CalibrationTimer Timer CalTim Sec 2 reset and start calibration timer PostCalTimer Timer PostCalTim Sec 23 stop and reset post calibration timer EndIf CalibrationTimer Timer CalTim Sec 4 read calibration timer PostCalTimer Timer PostCalTim Sec 4 read postcalibration timer If TareGauge Complete AND CalibrateNow AND CalibrationTimer lt CalTime Then tare is completed and in the middle of the calibration process mVtoGram CalWeight gr LC mV Avg Lc mV Ofst calculate mVtoGram multiplier ElseIf TareGauge lt gt Complete AND CalibrateNow Then tare has NOT been completed and calibration process has been started CalibrateNow FALSE Stop calibration process Cal Result Cal Nasled flagged as failed because we didn t tare first CallTable CalData record the event TareGauge Repeat Step I prompt user to tare TriggerCalibration Repeat Step 1 prompt user to tare RecordAccumulation TRUE enable recording of accumulation CalibratrontTimer Timer CalTim Sec 3 stop and reset calibration timer ElseIf CalibrationTimer gt CalTime AND RecordCalibration FALSE Then calibration is complete and calibration recording is not flagged
30. onfiguration Utility File Help CR1000 Send 05 Device Type CR1000 In order to configure the CR1000 power 12 volts DC must be supplied to the datalogger an its Power In port nine pin cable should also be connected between one of your computers RS 232 Ports and the RS 232 port on the datalogger When these requirements have been met select the appropriate serial port in the left panel and press the Connect button oe CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC ING Logan Uman C CR1000 Serial Port m WIRINGPANEL COM Baud Rate 115200 FIGURE 5 2 1 DevConfig CR1000 Facility When the Connect button 1s pressed the device type serial port and baud rate selector controls become disabled and if DevConfig 1s able to connect to the CR1000 the button will change from Connect to Disconnect 5 2 1 Sending OS with DevConfig The CR1000 is shipped with the operating system pre loaded However OS updates are made available at www campbellsci com and can be sent to the CR1000 Figure 5 2 2 and Figure 5 2 3 show DevConfig windows displayed during the OS download process CAUTION sending an operating system with DevConfig will erase all existing data and reset all settings to factory defaults 19 RDP500 Remote Data Platform CSI Device Configuration Utility File Help CR1000 SendOS Device Type CR1000 OS Download Instructions This page is used to download an operating system to the CR1000 using the
31. p 2 B 1 RDP500 Remote Data Platform Table of Contents B 2 3 Send the CR Basic Program Step 3 B 2 B 2 4 Send the CD295 DataView II Configuration Step 4 B 2 Bo hane OS qaa nu a muka q ee tat qaqa tes ia ated B 3 C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket C 1 Figures C b T troduc of sueco ose ce dere reco a ea deseado dta out C 1 C2 Bxelianse PROCESS ne menton E obopu terrestre C 1 3 1 1 Removal of the screws that hold on the pointer 3 3 1 2 Releasing th tension SANS y u SR en u mes iru UE 3 3 1 3 Bolts that will be loosened to remove punch assembly and tape reel asse MON RC cr 4 3 1 4 Adjustment of overload protection screw 4 3 1 5 Unscrewing zero adjustment knob 5 3 1 6 Removal of helical spring 9 3 1 7 The parallelogram is stabilized with one hand while the dashpot rod is unscrewed with the other 6 3 2 1 A gap of 1 8 left under the bolt heads allows enclosure bracket to slide under bolt Head u naa dese a aaa vase kau was 7 3 2 2 Keyholes aligned over bolts f 3 2 3 Tightening bolts to attach enclosure to the base
32. s on the CPU have also been deleted FIGURE 5 2 3 Dialog Box Confirming a Successful OS Download The information in the dialog helps to corroborate the signature of the operating system sent 20 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 6 CompactFlash CF CAUTION NOTE When installing or removing the CFM100 module first turn off CR1000 power Removing a card from the CFM100 while the CF card is active can cause garbled data and can actually damage the card Always press the button to disable the card for removal and wait for the green LED before switching off the CR1000 power To prevent losing data collect data from the CF card before sending a program to the datalogger When a program is sent to the datalogger all data on the CF card is erased The CFM100 connects to the CR1000 Peripheral Port It has a slot for a Type I or Type II CF card A CF card expands the CR1000 s storage capacity A maximum of 30 data tables can be created on a CF card CardConvert software included with LoggerNet PC400 RTDAQ and PC200W support software converts CF card data to the standard Campbell Scientific data format When a data table 1s sent to a CF card a data table of the same name in SRAM is used as a buffer for transferring data to the card When the card is present the status table will show the size of the table on the card If the card is removed the size of the table in SRAM will be shown When a new program is compiled
33. ship tab on the enclosure mounting bracket Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Ensure that the load cell and parallelogram are properly aligned and ortented Ensure the load cell 1s vertical and bearing the weight of the moving end of the parallelogram The arms of the parallelogram should be horizontal and parallel to the base of the rain gauge See Section 3 2 steps 8 through 14 for detailed information on load cell and parallelogram alignment Campbell Scientific Companies Campbell Scientific Inc CSI 815 West 1800 North Logan Utah 84321 UNITED STATES www campbellsci com info campbellsci com Campbell Scientific Africa Pty Ltd CSAf PO Box 2450 Somerset West 7129 SOUTH AFRICA www csafrica co za cleroux csafrica co za Campbell Scientific Australia Pty Ltd CSA PO Box 444 Thuringowa Central QLD 4812 AUSTRALIA www campbellsci com au info campbellsci com au Campbell Scientific do Brazil Ltda CSB Rua Luisa Crapsi Orsi 15 Butanta CEP 005543 000 Sao Paulo SP BRAZIL www campbellsci com br suporte campbellsci com br Campbell Scientific Canada Corp CSC 11564 149th Street NW Edmonton Alberta TSM 1W7 CANADA www campbellsci ca dataloggers campbellsci ca Campbell Scientific Centro Caribe S A CSCC 300 N Cementerio Edificio Breller Santo Domingo Heredia 40305 COSTA RICA www campbellsci cc info campbellsci cc Campbell Scientific Ltd CSL Campbell Park 80 Hath
34. side leg length and a 2 5 centerline width The RDP500 is also outfitted with a grounding lug located on the outside of the internal enclosure The user must establish a good earth ground and route it to the grounding lug to ensure proper operation l Thread the brass hex reducing bushing into the threaded port recessed in the rain gauge base 11 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 2 Feed the solar panel cable and grounding wire through the plastic compression fitting and brass hex bushing into the base of the rain gauge Figure 3 3 1 FIGURE 3 3 1 Solar panel cable and grounding wire routed through compression fitting of rain gauge base 3 Route the solar panel cable through the compression fitting attached to the internal enclosure and up into the PS100 charging source Figure 3 3 2 ara Grounding Wire Load Cell Cable lH FIGURE 3 3 2 Solar panel cable routed through compression fitting of internal enclosure 12 RDP500 Remote Data Platform 4 Wire the red and black leads into the terminals labeled charge on the PS100 see wiring diagram at the end of the manual The polarity of the solar panel 1s not important 5 Route the grounding wire to the grounding lug and secure with screw provided The instruments located inside the internal enclosure are already routed to the grounding lug from the factory 3 4 Overload Protection Adjustments 1 Install the catch basin tare in the instru
35. that sends data to the CF card the CR1000 checks if a card 1s present and if the card has adequate space for the data tables If the card has adequate space the tables will be allocated and the CR1000 will start storing data to them If there is no card or if there is not enough space the CR1000 will warn that the card is not being used and will run the program storing the data in SRAM only When a card with enough available memory is inserted the CR1000 will create the data tables on the card and store the data that is accumulated in SRAM The CR1000 accepts cards formatted as FAT or FAT32 Older CR1000 operating systems formatted cards as FAT or FAT32 Newer operating systems always format cards as FAT32 21 RDP500 Remote Data Platform iagram D iring 7 RDP500 W e dsiq mainega oi c c SHd gt 9S29 UO punoJc 0 VSN NI 3QVIN 32 v IIe q re re HVIN NV901 DNI SILLINESS 5 N masanya Z 8288 XM XL XH XL XY XL XH XL A Lywoo lewoo zwoo l wo2 V Ilejeq ees Esau LEUR eee SS SHEE enpon Aioweyy ysej4joedwoa 00LWJ3O wr wr wr BU C 7 ae d T ug dala m uu 0L 6 aS TANVd SNI3IIAA 000132 2G aGaodGOgGud YZ 2 2 3G uong Jeaowsay 14517 8819 10 e C 3 uoyng ou sseJd AINO 9G NOILNVD led OL pied eAo0UJ8M OL WIL Wo4 4914 Qqa15s
36. the CD295 from the CR1000 RS232 port Connect the CD295 to the computer using a NULL modem cable Appendix B Updating RDP500 Software CAMPBELL MADE IN USA SCIENTIFIC Cs 3 WARNING ERMANENT DAMAGE TO LIFT TO PS100 12V POWER SUPPLY WITH CHARGING REGULATOR Status LED To Remove Card Press the Button amp E Wait for Green Light Removal utton CFM100 OPE a Rho CompactFlash Memory Module C 4 Open Device Configuration Utility and select CD295 in the Device Type menu Select the correct PC Serial Port and click Connect Click Send Program and use the file dialog to locate and open the DV2 file to be sent Reconnect the CD295 to the CR1000 RS232 port B 3 Change Log July 15 2010 Operating system updated to CR1000 Std 20 0bj CRBasic program updated to RDP500 v18 CR1 Changed data record interval from 5 minute to 15 minute Updated custom menu contents See revision history 2010 July 09 at http www campbellsci com Implemented rounding of recorded reported precipitation to 1 100th of an B 3 Appendix B Updating RDP500 Software Appendix C Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket C 1 Introduction A replacement mounting bracket may be required for RDP500 units shipped prior to August of 2010 The new bracket provides additional clearance between the RDP500 enclosure and the lower access door of the rain gauge housing C 2 Exchange Process The equipm
37. the sensor so anyone who wanted to could verify our findings BrHalf35W PRT raw l mV250C 13 Vx2 2 2500 True 0 250 10 0 PRT PRT C 1 PRT raw 1 0 0 PRT PRTC 14 8 432 If TimelntoInterval 0 15 Min AND RecordAccumulation Then If Accum Loms PrecipE ir y lt gt NAN THen prrteenMrtmnAcoum PsecrpE xn Accum Lom Precipr ri Else pxrteenMrnhocun Precipr sn Ue s Sutta ir Zero EndIf If FifteenMinAccum 0 002 Then Register only if the difference is more than 0 002 the assumption here is that the load cell will drift less than the accumulation FifteenMinAccum 0 EndIf TotFAccum TotFAccum FifteenMinAccum TotAccum Round TotFAccum 2 Cel pal be lt ACCum 1 5m EndIf Call Data Tables to output data CallTable Rain 15m CallTable Rain TH CallTable Rain 1d L IreorpE rm 0 002 Tien PreorpE Im 0 Pr procrp re0 002 Then Precip in s NextScan SlowSequence Scan l S66 9 0 Time Status TimeStamp 1 1 StaName Status StationName OSVer Status OSVersion ProgName Status ProgName StartTime Status StartTime 1 1 NextScan EndProg Appendix B Updating RDP500 Software B 1 Introduction During the lifetime of the RDP500 software updates and enhancements may become available The user can take advantage of those updates by completing a few simple steps outlined below B 2 Update Process The update process can be performed using Campbell Scientific s free software packag
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