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Installation, Operation and Maintainance of Buoy Operated Automatic Meteorological Stations

CR10X Storage and Control Module

The datalogger has two separate memories, i.e.: (1) a Flash ROM of 128 Kb for storing the operating system and

various datalogger programs, and (2) a RAM of 2 MB for data processing and storage.

The CR10X datalogger has no internal power supply, apart from a small lithium battery for back-up purposes.

Instead, the logger draws its electricity from the external BP24 power unit with CH12R charger, connected to a solar

panel. This unit is discussed in detail in chapter 4.

The user can program the datalogger, or communicate with system using the “PC208W” datalogger support soft-

ware supplied by Campbell Scientific. This package contains: (a) a program editor (EDLOG), (b) several datalogger

communication routines, and (c) options for data retrieval using either a storage module or telecommunication.

The CR10KD keyboard display is used for communicating with the datalogger when in the field, while the SM4M

storage module serves to load a datalogger program, or to transfer the measurements from station to office PC.

These two items are only used during an actual field visit, and one set can therefore serve several stations.

Detailed information on operating and programming the CR10X datalogger is presented in the Operator’s Manual

supplied by the supplier. However, the reader is advised to consider this document only as a reference. The sin-

gle sections of immediate interest are (a) the Overview (OV) Chapter, and (b) the Operating Details and Cautionary

Notes. These paragraphs present some basic information on how the instrument works, and what peripherals are

involved.

Campbell Scientific has prepared tutorial software called PCTour. This auxiliary package offers a computer-guided

tour on the operating principles of the CR10X and the associated support software. Instructions on how to install and

operate PCTour are provided in Annex 1.

2.2 Installation

Mount the CR10X on the back plate in the protective enclosure as indicated in figure 6 or in the instrument container.

Grommets with screws have already been put in the square holes at the appropriate locations. Firmly attach the

CR10X by tightening the screws.

ENC12/14 Protective

Enclosure

PS12LA Power Unit

CR10X

Datalogger

Back Plate

with Square

Holes