Specifications
Section 3. Overview
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3.1.3 Power Requirements
Read more! See Section 6 Power Supply.
The CR1000 operates from a DC power supply with voltage ranging from 9.6
to 16 V, and is internally protected against accidental polarity reversal. The
CR1000 has modest input power requirements. In low power applications, it
can operate for several months on non-rechargeable batteries. Power systems
for longer-term remote applications typically consist of a charging source, a
charge controller, and a rechargeable battery. When AC line power is
available, an AC/AC or AC/DC wall adapter, a charge controller, and a
rechargeable battery can be used to construct a UPS (uninterruptible power
supply). Contact a Campbell Scientific applications engineer for assistance in
acquiring the items necessary to construct a UPS.
Applications requiring higher current requirements, such as satellite or cellular
phone communications, should be evaluated by means of a power budget with
a knowledge of the factors required by a robust power system. Contact a
Campbell Scientific applications engineer if assistance is required in evaluating
power supply requirements.
Common power devices are listed below:
Batteries
Alkaline D-cell - 1.5 V/cell
Rechargeable Lead-Acid battery
Charge Sources
Solar Panels
Wind Generators
AC/AC or AC/DC wall adapters
3.1.4 Programming: Firmware and User Programs
Read more! See Section 8 CR1000 Configuration.
The CR1000 is a highly programmable instrument, adaptable to the most
demanding measurement and telecommunications requirements.
3.1.4.1 Firmware: OS and Settings
Firmware consists of the operating system (OS) and durable configuration
settings. OS and settings remain intact when power is cycled.
Good News! The CR1000 is shipped factory ready with all settings and
firmware necessary to communicate with a PC via RS-232 and to accept and
execute user application programs. OS upgrades are occasionally made
available at www.campbellsci.com.
For more complex applications, some settings may need adjustment.
Adjustments are accomplished with CSI’s DevConfig Software (Section 8.1
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evConfig), CR1000KD Keyboard Display (Section 17 CR1000KD: Using the