CPEC310 Expandable Closed-Path Eddy-Covariance System with EC155, Pump Module, and Automatic Zero and Span
Fully Expandable Design
Provides additional ports with automatic zero and span
weather applications water applications energy applications gas flux and turbulence applications infrastructure applications soil applications

Overview

The CPEC310 with EasyFlux®is a turn-key, closed-path eddy-covariance (EC) flux system for long-term monitoring of atmospheric-biosphere exchanges of carbon dioxide, water vapor, heat, and momentum. A complete system consists of a closed-path gas analyzer (EC155 closed-path gas analyzer), sonic anemometer (CSAT3A sonic anemometer), data logger (CR6 datalogger), sample pump, three-valve module that enables automatic zero and CO2span measurements (manual H2O span), and accommodations for a CDM-A116 analog input expansion module allowing for additional sensors.

气体分析仪的专利涡摄入设计(United States Patent No. 9,217,692) and small sample cell volume (5.9 mL) provide a much lower flow rate than other closed-path systems while maintaining excellent frequency response (4.3 Hz cutoff frequency). Additionally, this design makes the system virtually maintenance free while still maintaining an ideal frequency response compared to traditional inline filters. Lower flow allows the CPEC310 to have one of the lowest total system power requirements (12 W) of any closed-path eddy covariance system. Campbell Scientific manufactures all components of the CPEC310, including the data logger and EasyFlux®DL software for computing and correcting fluxes, which gives our system the most reliable functionality.

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Benefits and Features

  • New conformal coating helps protect sonic transducers in corrosive environments
  • Expandable, high-end system with CR6 datalogger processing power and EasyFlux®DL software to compute and fully correct up to 20 Hz data
  • The 3-valve module makes the CPEC310 the only closed-path eddy covariance system on the market with the ability to perform automatic zero and CO2/H2O span
  • Additional port options for energy balance and atmospheric sensors
  • Ideal system for short or tall towers
  • Simple design provides easy use while maintaining full functionality

EasyFlux®DL is a free CRBasic program for Campbell closed-path eddy-covariance systems that is available in theDownloads section. To learn more about EasyFlux®DL, visit thesoftware product's web page.


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Main enclosure for the CPEC310
CPEC310 plumbing

Detailed Description

The gas analyzer’s small sample cell volume (5.9 mL) minimizes the sample residence time (50 ms at the system’s nominal flow rate, 7 LPM). This gives excellent frequency response (5.8 Hz half-power bandwidth) with low total system power (12 W).

Eddy-Covariance Measurements

CO2and H2O are measured with an EC155 Closed-Path Gas Analyzer. Three-dimensional wind speed and sonic air temperature are measured with a CSAT3A sonic anemometer head.

CPEC310 System Enclosure

The CPEC310 has two enclosures: a fiberglass enclosure that houses the CR6 datalogger, pump module, three-valve module, and optional CDM-A116, and the EC100 enclosure for data processing. The CPEC310 can also be equipped with a scrub module for automatic zeroing of the EC155.

CPEC310 Pump Module

The pump module, a standard component of the CPEC310 system, consists of a small dual-head diaphragm pump with a brushless dc motor mounted inside a fiberglass enclosure. An integral cable connects the pump module to the CPEC310 system enclosure, which provides power, temperature measurement and control, pressure measurement, and pumping speed measurement and control.

Specifications

Operating Temperature Range -30° to +50°C
Input Voltage Range 10.5 to 16.0 Vdc
Power
  • 12 W (typical)
  • 35 W (maximum, at cold startup)

System Enclosure

Dimensions 54 x 44.5 x 29.7 cm (21.3 x 17.5 x 11.7 in.)
Weight
  • 15.36 kg (33.85 lb)
  • 16.24 kg (35.8 lb) with optional CDM-A116 module

Pump Module

茵莱t Connection 3/8-in. Swagelok
Pressure Sensor Range 15 to 115 kPa
Pumping Speed 3 to 9 LPM (automatically controlled at the set point, typically 7 LPM)

Three-Valve Module

茵莱ts for Module Zero, CO2, and H2O span
Outlets Analyzer and H2O bypass
Connections ¼-in. Swagelok
Dimensions 14.0 x 12.7 x 14.0 cm (5.5 x 5.0 x 5.5 in.)
Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Scrub Module

Power
  • 0 W (quiescent)
  • 2 W (with pump running)
  • 8 W (with heater running)
Cylinder Volume 480 cm3each (29.29 in.3each)
Molecular Sieve Size 1.6 to 2.5 mm beads (0.063 to 0.098 in. beads)
Enclosure Dimensions 39.4 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm (15.5 x 13.5 x 8.0 in.)
Weight 9.6 kg (21.1 lb)

Documents

Downloads

CR6 OS v.11.01 (7.59 MB)05-24-2021

This download is for the CR6 datalogger. Execution of this download places the Operating System file(.obj) on your computer. It also updates the CRBasic Editor compiler and support files.

Why Update?Along with new features and bug fixes, this OS contains a changes related to WebSocket's, GOES, FileManage() and MQTT.With this OS update it is recommended that you also update theDevice Configuration Utilityto the most recent version so that new datalogger features are available in the utility.

Note:Campbell Scientific always recommends updating operating systems on site if possible. When remote updates are required, it is recommended that you implement the necessary precautions to handle unexpected OS upload complications. All datalogger settings should be retained when updated remotely. If you choose to roll back to a previous operating system, the datalogger settings will be reset to default.

Watch the Video Tutorial: Sending an OS to a Local Datalogger.

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EC100 OS v.8.02 (560 KB)10-14-2019

EC100 Operating System.

Watch the Video Tutorial: Updating the EC100 Operating System.

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ECMon v.1.6 (10.7 MB)03-29-2016

EC100-Series Support Software.


设备配置实用程序v.2.27 (45.7 MB)02-03-2022

A software utility used to download operating systems and set up Campbell Scientific hardware. Also will update PakBus Graph and the Network Planner if they have been installed previously by another Campbell Scientific software package.

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 (Both 32 and 64 bit)

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EasyFlux DL for CR6CP v.1.04 (121 KB)11-22-2021

CR6 datalogger program for Campbell closed-path eddy-covariance systems.

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CSAT3H Heater Controller v.14.2 (46 KB)02-02-2021

The CSAT3H Heater Controller ships with this encrypted program. This program is for the unlikely event that the program needs to be re-installed or updated to a newer version. Please contact Campbell Scientific if you have questions about the program or would like the algorithm modified for a specific application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Number of FAQs related toCPEC310:6

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  1. No. A valve module is required to use the Scrub Module. Only the CPEC310 comes with a valve module.

  2. The molecular sieve is a non-hazardous material that can be shipped to any country.

  3. The molecular sieve is a direct replacement for the old magnesium perchlorate bottles. The molecular sieve may be used for any Campbell Scientific analyzer that used the old bottles.

  4. The molecular sieve has been demonstrated here by our engineering department to be effective at removing CO2and H2O from the air sample. The change was made for two reasons:

    1. It was a safer alternative than using the previous chemicals.
    2. Increased shipping regulations for the chemicals limited the number of suppliers.
  5. The bottles of sieve for drop-in replacement contain the pellets and a membrane on top. The membrane is necessary to keep the pellets contained while allowing gas to pass over the zeolite. The bottle has the same footprint as the old magnesium perchlorate bottles. The amount in each bottle is listed on the bottle. The amount of sieve needed for each analyzer is the following:

    • The EC150 needs 22 g (drop-in bottle).
    • The IRGASON®needs 22 g (drop-in bottle).
    • The EC155 needs 22 g (drop-in bottle).
    • The AP200 needs 500 g (refill).
    • The 27423 needs 1000 g (refill).
    • The 31022 needs 500 g (refill).

Case Studies

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