Wi-Fi communications option

TheCR6-WIFI comes factory-configured as a Wi-Fi access point; it can create and host its own Wi-Fi network. It also can be configured to join an existing Wi-Fi network.

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See alsoCommunications specifications.

Hosting a Wi-Fi network

By default, theCR6-WIFI is configured to host a Wi-Fi network. TheLoggerLinkmobile app for iOS and Android can be used to connect with aCR6 -WIFI. Up to eight devices can connect to a network created by aCR6. The setup follows the same steps shown in:CR6-WIFI Datalogger - Setting Up a Network.

Configure the data logger to host a Wi‑Fi network

Follow these instructions to check the data logger settings or reconfigure it.

1. 确保你的CR6 -WIFI连接到天线和12 VDC吗power.

2. UsingDevice 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., connect to the data logger.

3. On theDeploymenttab, click theWi-Fisub-tab.

4. In theConfigurationlist, select theCreate a Networkoption.

5. Optionally, set security on the network to prevent unauthorized access by typing a password in thePasswordbox (recommended).

6. ClickApply.

Connect your phone to the data logger over Wi-Fi

1. Open your phone settingsand connect to the Wi-Fi network hosted by the data logger. The default name isCR6followed by the serial number of the data logger.

   
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2. If you set a password, enter it. The resulting setting will look similar to this image.

   
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3. Close the phone settings.

Set upLoggerLink

1. Open theLoggerLinkMobile applications that allow a mobile device to communicate with IP, wi-fi, or Bluetooth enabled data loggers.phone app.

2. Read through the Getting Started information if this is your first time usingLoggerLink.

3. Click+then the UDP discovery button.

4. Select theCR6.

   
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5. Save.

6. AllLoggerLinkfeatures are now available until the Wi-Fi connection times out with inactivity. See the in-app help for more information aboutLoggerLink.

Connect your computer to the data logger over Wi-Fi

1. Open the Wi-Fi network settings on your computer.

   
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2. Select the Wi-Fi-network hosted by the data logger. The default name isCR6followed by the serial number of the data logger. In the previous image, the Wi-Fi network isCRxxx.

3. If you set a password, select theConnect Using a Security Keyoption (instead of a PIN) and type the password you chose.

4. Connect to this network.

Set upLoggerNetorPC400W

1. 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., launch the EZSetup Wizard.

   • LoggerNetCampbell Scientific's data logger support software for programming, communications, and data retrieval between data loggers and a computer.users, clickSetup, click theViewmenu to ensure you are in theEZ (Simplified)view, then clickAdd Datalogger.

   • 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, clickAdd Datalogger.

2. Select theIP Portconnection type and clickNext.

3. In theInternet IP Addressfield, type192.168.67.1. This is the default data logger IP address created when theCR6 -WIFIcreates a network.

4. ClickNext.

5. ThePakBus® A proprietary communication protocol developed by Campbell Scientific to facilitate communications between Campbell Scientific devices. Similar in concept to IP (Internet Protocol), PakBus is a packet-switched network protocol with routing capabilities. A registered trademark of Campbell Scientific, Inc.address must match the hardware settings for your data logger. The default PakBus address is1.

   • Set anExtra Response Timeif you want the data logger support software to wait a certain amount of time before returning a communication failure error. This can usually be left at00 seconds.

   • You can set aMax Time On-Lineto limit the amount of time the data logger remains connected. When the data logger is contacted, communication with it is terminated when this time limit is exceeded. A value of0in this field indicates that there is no time limit for maintaining a connection to the data logger.

6. ClickNext.

7. By default, the data logger does not use a security code or a PakBus encryption key. Therefore, theSecurity Codecan be set to0and thePakBus Encryption Keycan be left blank. If either setting has been changed, enter the new code or key. SeeData logger securityfor more information.

8. ClickNext.

9. Review theSetup Summary. If you need to make changes, clickPreviousto return to a previous window and change the settings.

10. Setup is now complete, and the EZSetup Wizard allows to you finish, or clickNextto test communications, set the data logger clock, and send a program to the data logger. SeeTesting communications with EZSetupfor more information.

Joining a Wi-Fi network

By default, theCR6 -WIFIis configured tohosta Wi-Fi network. Alternatively it can be set up tojoinan existing Wi-Fi network. Then a computer or mobile deviceon the same networkcan communicate with it.

配置数据记录器加入wi - fi网络

1. 确保你的CR6 -WIFI连接到天线和12 VDC吗power.

2. UsingDevice 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., connect to the data logger.

3. On theDeploymenttab, click theWi-Fisub-tab.

4. In theConfigurationlist, select theJoin a Networkoption.

5. Next to theNetwork Name (SSID)box, clickBrowseto search for and select a Wi-Fi network. To join a hidden network, manually enter its SSID.

6. If the network is a secured network, you must enter the password in thePasswordbox and add any additional security in theEnterprisesection of the window.

7. Enter theIP Address, Network Mask, andGateway. These values should be provided by your network administrator. A static IP address is recommended.

   • Alternatively, you can use an IP address assigned to the data logger via DHCP. To do this, make sure the IP Address is set to0.0.0.0. ClickApplyto save the configuration changes. Then reconnect. The IP information obtained through DHCP is updated and displayed in theStatussection of theWi-Fisubtab. Note, however, that this address is not static and may change. An IP address here of169.254.###.###means the data logger was not able to obtain an address from the DHCP server. Contact your network administrator for help.

8. ClickApply.

Set upLoggerNetorPC400W

For each data logger you want to connect to network, you must follow the instruction inWi-Fi communications option, using the IP address used to configure that data logger (step 7 in this instruction).

1. 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., launch the EZSetup Wizard.

   • LoggerNetCampbell Scientific's data logger support software for programming, communications, and data retrieval between data loggers and a computer.users, clickSetup, click theViewmenu to ensure you are in theEZ (Simplified)view, then clickAdd Datalogger.

   • 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, clickAdd Datalogger.

2. ClickNext.

3. Select your data loggerfrom the list, type a meaningful name for your data logger (for example, a site identifier or project name), and clickNext.

4. Select theIP Portconnection type and clickNext

5. UseUDP Search...to find andAddthe data logger IP address.

6. ClickNext.

7. ThePakBus® A proprietary communication protocol developed by Campbell Scientific to facilitate communications between Campbell Scientific devices. Similar in concept to IP (Internet Protocol), PakBus is a packet-switched network protocol with routing capabilities. A registered trademark of Campbell Scientific, Inc.address must match the hardware settings for your data logger. The default PakBus address is1.

   • Set anExtra Response Timeif you want the data logger support software to wait a certain amount of time before returning a communication failure error. This can usually be left at00 seconds.

   • You can set aMax Time On-Lineto limit the amount of time the data logger remains connected. When the data logger is contacted, communication with it is terminated when this time limit is exceeded. A value of0in this field indicates that there is no time limit for maintaining a connection to the data logger.

8. ClickNext.

9. By default, the data logger does not use a security code or a PakBus encryption key. Therefore, theSecurity Codecan be set to0and thePakBus Encryption Keycan be left blank. If either setting has been changed, enter the new code or key. SeeData logger securityfor more information.

10. Review theSetup Summary. If you need to make changes, clickPreviousto return to a previous window and change the settings.

11. Setup is now complete, and the EZSetup Wizard allows to you finish, or clickNextto test communications, set the data logger clock, and send a program to the data logger. SeeTesting communications with EZSetupfor more information.

Wi-Fi LED indicator

When the data logger is powered, the Wi-Fi LED will turn on according to Wi-Fi communication states:

• Off: Insufficient power, Wi-Fi disabled, or data logger failed to join or create a network (periodic retries will occur).

• Solid for 2 seconds: Attempting to join or create a network.

• Flashing: Successfully joined or created a network. Flashes with network activity and once every four seconds when there is no activity.