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物联网(物联网) - 自Y2K以来做我们的“事情”

Author:Dana Worley| Last Updated: 09/28/2016 | Comments: 2

the internet of things (iot) – doing our “thing” since y2k

We all remember the year 2000 as the year that The World As We Know It would come to an end. Computer systems were predicted to come crashing down on January 1, leaving in their wake failing infrastructure that would affect millions of lives. In...read more

How to Know when Your Data Logger Memory Is Getting Full

Author:Janet Albers| Last Updated: 09/15/2016 | Comments: 2

how to know when your data logger memory is getting full

It’s common for our customers to wonder when their data logger memory is going to be full, what will happen to their data when the memory is full, and what they should do about it. After all, your data is specific to your application and...read more

How to Access Your Measurement Data Using DNP3

Author:Paul Smart| Last Updated: 09/02/2016 | Comments: 1

how to access your measurement data using dnp3

Turning your Campbell Scientific data logger into a DNP3 outstation is a great way to allow systems that use the DNP3 protocol to have access to your live measurement data, as well as historical data. When you use your data logger as a DNP3 outstation, the...read more

LoggerNet Admin at Your Service for Mission-Critical Applications

Author:Dana Worley| Last Updated: 08/05/2016 | Comments: 2

loggernet admin at your service for mission-critical applications

While many of our customers are knowledgeable about our LoggerNet datalogger support software, not as many are familiar with LoggerNet Admin and the benefits it can offer. In this article, I’ll introduce you to LoggerNet Admin, show you how easy it is to install it as...read more

Line of Sight: More than Meets the Eye

Author:Travis McKissack| Last Updated: 07/21/2016 | Comments: 0

line of sight: more than meets the eye

When it comes to designing an RF (radio frequency) telemetry link, many people know that you need to ensure that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight (LOS) between the transmitting and receiving antennas. Unfortunately, many people don’t know that there is more to this seemingly obvious...read more

How to Find the Best Soil Water Content Sensor for Your Application

Author:Jason Ritter| Last Updated: 07/06/2016 | Comments: 4

how to find the best soil water content sensor for your application

Because there are many different types of soil water content sensors available, choosing the best one for your application may seem difficult or even confusing. To help you make your selection, it’s important to understand what soil water content sensors actually measure, what makes a...read more

How to Store Data Logger Data to a Memory Card

Author:Carolyn Ivans| Last Updated: 06/22/2016 | Comments: 5

how to store data logger data to a memory card

You may have identified the need to add external data storage to your data logger with flash-memory cards. But do you know which CRBasic instruction to use to do it? In this article, I’ll help you choose the most suitable instruction for your application. In a...read more

The Best Way to Edit Input Locations in Edlog Programs

Author:Janet Albers| Last Updated: 06/08/2016 | Comments: 0

the best way to edit input locations in edlog programs

如果您有使用EDLOG编程语言的退休数据记录器之一,您知道更改输入位置名称的最佳方法吗?您可能需要使用其他名称或插入一个名称。read more

6 Tips to Protect Your Weather Station from Birds

Author:Robin Deissinger| Last Updated: 05/25/2016 | Comments: 0

6 tips to protect your weather station from birds

你有气象站设置和运行, your data is coming across just fine, and then a bird decides your station is a wonderful place to make a home. That’s great for the bird, but not so great for the performance of your...read more

了解您的数据记录器的备用轮胎:锂电池

Author:Jacob Davis| Last Updated: 05/18/2016 | Comments: 0

get to know your data logger’s spare tire: the lithium battery

When was the last time you checked the air pressure on your automobile’s spare tire? What if you were driving along, got a flat tire, and discovered that your spare tire was flat as well? We don’t often think about our spare tire until we...read more

Why Measurements on the Edge Require Careful Planning

Author:Shaun Dustin| Last Updated: 05/11/2016 | Comments: 1

why measurements on the edge require careful planning

I have worked with Boy Scouts for the past 18 years. When I need to talk to boys about taking risks, I share a story about three young men who were competing for a job to deliver goods over a mountain pass with hairpin turns...read more

Handling New Device Drivers in a Changing Windows World

Author:Dana Worley| Last Updated: 04/27/2016 | Comments: 0

handling new device drivers in a changing windows world

We've all been there. You open the box for some new toy such as a camera, printer, or even a data logger, and before you can get started, you are required to install a device driver. The device driver loads files onto your computer so...read more

How to Select the Correct Pulse Type for Your Measurements

Author:Jacob Davis| Last Updated: 04/21/2016 | Comments: 0

how to select the correct pulse type for your measurements

Have you ever had a sensor work on a P (pulse) data logger terminal, but not on a C (control) terminal? Is the list of choices for the PConfig parameter in the PulseCount() instruction daunting? Campbell Scientific data loggers offer several options for measuring pulse...read more

How to Navigate the World of Software Upgrades, Patches, and Trials

Author:Dana Worley| Last Updated: 04/13/2016 | Comments: 0

how to navigate the world of software upgrades, patches, and trials

You may find it a little confusing to differentiate between software upgrades and patches. For example, when do you need which one? When is there a fee for a software release, and when is a release free of charge? With the recent release of the new...read more

How to Access Live Measurement Data Using Modbus

Author:Paul Smart| Last Updated: 04/07/2016 | Comments: 13

how to access live measurement data using modbus

Did you know that you can turn your Campbell Scientific data logger into a Modbus TCP/IP server? Do you know why that’s a good idea? Campbell Scientific data loggers are commonly used as Modbus server devices. This means that the data logger is configured to...read more

Understanding the Ins and Outs of RF Connectors

Author:Sam Utley| Last Updated: 03/30/2016 | Comments: 4

understanding the ins and outs of rf connectors

While you may have no problem identifying which standard polarity RF connectors are male or female, do you find it difficult to identify the gender of reverse polarity connectors? If so, don’t worry. You are certainly not alone. In addition to the gender issue, it’s...read more

5 Steps to Post Your CR6 Data to Weather Underground

Author:Sam Utley| Last Updated: 03/23/2016 | Comments: 10

5 steps to post your cr6 data to weather underground

Note: It appears that after this blog article was written, Weather Underground has been phasing out the “PWS – Upload Protocol.” The following tutorial may or may not work currently or in the future. However, it continues to offer some insight into structuring a CRBasic...read more

10+ Reasons to Be Excited about the New CR300 Datalogger

Author:Robin Deissinger| Last Updated: 03/16/2016 | Comments: 3

10+ reasons to be excited about the new cr300 datalogger

在这次简短的访谈中,新CR300的产品经理凯文·罗德斯(Kevin Rhodes)告诉我们,这个新的数据记录仪将如何对坎贝尔科学客户有所帮助,以及他为什么认为CR300是一个很大的价值。凯文(Kevin)是...read more

6 Steps to Easily Parse Data from a Trusted Source

Author:Gary Roberts| Last Updated: 03/02/2016 | Comments: 1

6个步骤,从受信任的来源轻松解析数据

Would it be helpful to include data from a reputable source with your own data? If you have permission to use another source’s data for free or by agreement, how can you easily extract the specific data you want to use without doing a lot...read more

9 Tips for Proper Battery Care

Author:Brad Maxfield| Last Updated: 02/17/2016 | Comments: 1

9 tips for proper battery care

In honor of National Battery Day, celebrated annually on February 18th, we’d like to take a moment to remind you of some tips for safely handling, storing, and using batteries in conjunction with your Campbell Scientific equipment. While it may be easy to overlook the proper...read more

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