Instruction Manual

Table of Contents
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1. Introduction.................................................................1
2. Precautions and Tips..................................................2
3. Quick Start...................................................................3
3.1 Connecting Power ................................................................................5
3.1.1 Solar Panel ....................................................................................6
3.1.2 AC/DC Power ...............................................................................6
3.2 Plug In the Battery ...............................................................................7
3.3 Hook Up Power to Datalogger .............................................................9
3.4 Hook Up Communication Cable to Datalogger If Used.......................9
3.5 Turn On the Charging Source ............................................................10
3.6 Turn On Power to the Datalogger ......................................................10
3.7 LED Indicators...................................................................................10
4. Specifications ...........................................................11
4.1 Specifications .....................................................................................11
4.2 Battery Packs......................................................................................12
4.3 Charging Sources ...............................................................................13
4.4 Communication Interface Cables.......................................................14
4.5 Communication Cable Interface Connector Pin-Out..........................15
5. Operational Overview...............................................15
6. User Interface............................................................18
6.1 Configuring the PS200/CH200 Using Campbell Scientific Device
Configuration Utility (DevConfig).................................................19
6.1.1 Main DevConfig Screen..............................................................21
6.1.2 Settings Editor Tab......................................................................22
6.1.2.1 Battery Families ...............................................................27
6.1.3 Terminal Tab...............................................................................31
6.1.4 Send OS Tab — Downloading an Operating System .................31
6.2 SDI-12................................................................................................32
6.2.1 SDI-12 Address...........................................................................33
6.2.2 SDI-12 Measurements.................................................................34
6.2.3 SDI-12 Extended Commands......................................................37
6.2.3.1 Write Remote Battery Temperature to PS200/CH200 .....38
6.2.3.2 Restore Internal Battery Temperature Measurement........38
6.2.3.3 Change Battery Capacity Value in PS200/CH200 ...........38
6.2.3.4 Enter Battery Test State....................................................38
6.2.3.5 Zero Out Qloss (Battery Charge Deficit) .........................39
6.2.3.6 Power Usage.....................................................................39
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