Datasheet

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Manual
3.1 Installation of SC532A Interface
Provided a PC has already been set up successfully, only one hardware item remains to be installed: the SC532A
Interface. The function of this interface is to connect IBM compatible computers to the SM4M or SM192 storage
module and convert their contents into RS232 format, or more precisely into a standard RS232 data transfer protocol,
which is well understood by any IBM compatible personal computer.
In case the short haul modems are used for on line data collection, the SC932 Interface is connected permanently
and therefore the use of SC532 Interface should be avoided.
The SC532A has a 9-pin connector for linkage with the storage module and uses a 9-pin connector to connect the
interface to a 9-pin serial port at the PC. The SC532A interface is powered by an AC adapter. Both the 9-pin female
connecting ends of the SC532A interface are identical therefore care should be taken that its “PC” labeled end should
be connected to the serial port at the PC and that the “PERIPHERAL” labeled end is connected to the SM4M storage
module.
Installation of the SC532A Interface is a straight forward process. Connect the SC532A to PC using the supplied ‘9
to 9 pin’ computer cable. The 9-pin female end of the cable should be connected to the PC’s serial port 1 or 2, while
the other 9-pin male end of the cable is to be plugged into the SC532A.
Connect the other 9-pin female end of the SC532A interface to the SM4M Storage Module using the blue, specific
Campbell Scientific SC12 storage module cable.
Since the SC532 Interface runs on 110V, use a 220 - 110 transformer between mains and the SC532A while in East
Africa.
All hardware components are now installed. Make sure power is supplied to the SC532.
Note: The old model SC532 Interface has 25-pin connector while the other end has a 9-pin connector and therefore
using a 25 to 9-pin computer cable. This information is for the users in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
3.2 Installation of PC208W Datalogger Support Software
PC208W 3.3 Datalogger Support Software requires Windows 95 or higher. There needs to be at least 10Mb of free
hard disk space for software installation.
Insert the PC208W CD in drive D. It will install automatically by following the instructions on the screen. Otherwise
in Windows 95 (or above), select RUN from the Start button. Type in A:\SETUP and click the OK button. Follow the
instructions given on the screen.
It is recommended to use the following Working Directory name: C:/CAMPBELL/PC208W.
Installation of the remaining Hardware and
Software
Hardware and Software Installation