Updating the operating system

Campbell Scientific posts operating system (OS) updates at//www.ocbeachreo.com/downloadswhen they become available. It is recommended that before deploying instruments, you check operating system versions and update them as needed. The data logger operating system version is shown in theStatustable,站状态摘要, andDevice Configuration UtilitySoftware tool used to set up data loggers and peripherals, and to configure PakBus settings before those devices are deployed in the field and/or added to networks.Deployment>Datalogger。An operating system may be sent throughDevice Configuration UtilitySoftware tool used to set up data loggers and peripherals, and to configure PakBus settings before those devices are deployed in the field and/or added to networks.or through program-send procedures.

WARNING:

Because sending an OS resets data logger memory and resets all settings on the data logger to factory defaults, data loss will certainly occur. Depending on several factors, the data logger may also become incapacitated until the new OS is programmed into memory.

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It is recommended that you retrieve data from the data logger and back up your programs and settings before updating your OS. To collect data usingLoggerNet, connect to your data logger and clickCollect Now。logge备份您的数据r, connect to it inDevice Configuration Utility, click theBackupmenu and selectBackup Datalogger。

Sending an operating system to a local data logger

Send an OS usingDevice Configuration Utility。This method requires a direct connection between your data logger and computer.

Download the latest Operating System at//www.ocbeachreo.com/downloads。
Locate the .exe download and double-click to run the file. This will extract the .obj OS file to theC:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystemsfolder.
Supply power to the data logger. If connecting via USB for the first time, you must first install USB drivers by usingDevice Configuration Utility(select your data logger, then on the main page, clickInstall USB Driver). Alternately, you can install the USB drivers using EZ Setup. A USB connection supplies 5 V power (as well as a communication link), which is adequate for setup, but a 12 V battery will be needed for field deployment.
Physically connect your data logger to your computer using a USB cable, then openDevice Configuration UtilitySoftware tool used to set up data loggers and peripherals, and to configure PakBus settings before those devices are deployed in the field and/or added to networks.and select your data logger.
Select the communications port used to communicate with the data logger from theCOM Portlist (you do not need to clickConnect).
Click theSend OStab. At the bottom of the window, clickStart。
On theAvoid Conflicts with the Local Serverwindow, clickOK。
Navigate to theC:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystemsfolder.
EnsureDatalogger Operating System Files (*.obj)is selected in theFiles of typelist, select the new OS .obj file, and clickOpento update the OS on the data logger.

Watch a video:Sending an OS to a Local Datalogger。

Sending an operating system to a remote data logger

CAUTION:

Sending an OS remotely to a data logger with Operating System 4 or earlier is not recommended. These dataloggers should be updated using the previous instruction (Sending an operating system to a local data logger).

If you have a data logger that is already deployed, you can update the OS over a telecommunications link by sending the OS to the data logger as a program. In most instances, sending an OS as a program preserves settings. This allows for sending supported operating systems remotely (check the release notes). However, this should be done with great caution as updating the OS may reset the data logger settings, even settings critical to supporting the telecommunication link.

Thedefault。CR300program can be edited to preserve critical datalogger settings such as communications settings. See默认程序for more information.

Download the latest Operating System at//www.ocbeachreo.com/downloads。
Locate the .exe download and double-click to run the file. This will extract the .obj OS file to theC:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystemsfolder.
Usingdata logger support softwareLoggerNet, RTDAQ, and PC400 - these Campbell Scientific software applications include at least the following functions: data logger communications, downloading programs, clock setting, and retrieval of measurement data., connect to your data logger.
- LoggerNetCampbell Scientific's data logger support software for programming, communications, and data retrieval between data loggers and a computer.users, selectMainand clickConnecton theLoggerNettoolbar, select the data logger from theStationslist, then clickConnect。
- PC400Free entry-level data logger support software that supports a variety of communications options, manual data collection, and data monitoring displays. Short Cut and CRBasic Editor are included for creating data logger programs. PC400 does not support scheduled data collection or complex communications options such as phone-to-RF.users, select the data logger from the list and clickConnect。
SelectFile Controlat the top of the Connect window.
ClickSend顶部的文件欺诈trol window.
Navigate to theC:\Campbellsci\Lib\OperatingSystemsfolder.
EnsureDatalogger Operating System Files (*.obj)is selected in the files of type list, select the new OS .obj file, and clickOpento update the OS on the data logger.

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Note the following precautions when sending as a program:

Any peripherals being powered through theSW12terminal will be turned off until the program logic turns them on again.
Operating systems are very large files. Be cautious of data charges. Sending over a direct serial or USB connection is recommended, when possible.