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Do You Use R? Here's a Tool for Importing Campbell Scientific Data

Author Dirk Baker | Letzte Aktualisierung: 10/03/2017 | Kommentare: 7

do you use r? here's a tool for importing campbell scientific data

You may be familiar with R for data processing and analysis. But do you know how to easily import data that is in Campbell Scientific’s TOA5 format into R? In this article, I’ll briefly discuss R and TOA5, and then share a function to create... lesen Sie mehr

Evapotranspiration: What It Is and How It Is Helpful

Author Bruce Smith | Letzte Aktualisierung: 06/08/2017 | Kommentare: 3

evapotranspiration: what it is and how it is helpful

Have you ever heard someone mention "ET" and wondered what it meant? Assuming the person wasn’t talking about extra-terrestrials or Entertainment Tonight, the conversation was probably about evapotranspiration. Evapotranspiration (or "ET") is the water lost through plant transpiration and soil and plant evaporation. The images... lesen Sie mehr

How Much Power Does Your Data Acquisition System Need?

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 05/04/2017 | Kommentare: 0

how much power does your data acquisition system need?

Are you wondering what size battery and solar panel you need to run all of the devices in your data acquisition system? How will you know if your power supply can keep pace with your needs? To get these answers, you will need to estimate the... lesen Sie mehr

What Are CDMs Anyway?

Author Carolyn Ivans | Letzte Aktualisierung: 04/13/2017 | Kommentare: 0

what are cdms anyway?

If you are a Campbell Scientific customer, you may have heard of SDMs and multiplexers. But recently we added a new family of peripherals, called CDMs, to our product line. So, what are CDMs? How can they help you with your measurement needs? How do... lesen Sie mehr

One Helpful Method to Diagnose a Modbus Communication Problem

Author Paul Smart | Letzte Aktualisierung: 03/08/2017 | Kommentare: 6

one helpful method to diagnose a modbus communication problem

Have you ever set up a Campbell Scientific data logger as a Modbus server and discovered that your data was not arriving at your SCADA system as you expected? You may have quickly realized two things: troubleshooting the communication problem is not an easy task,... lesen Sie mehr

How to Use Callback Capability So Your Data Logger Initiates Data Retrieval

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 02/22/2017 | Kommentare: 6

how to use callback capability so your data logger initiates data retrieval

Have you come across situations where you want your data logger to initiate data retrieval, rather than your PC? For example, do you have an environmental condition that you want to transmit alarm data for? Although IP-based communication is prevalent, sometimes you may need data-logger-initiated communication... lesen Sie mehr

Minimize Losses from Frost Using Direct Measurements

Author Dirk Baker | Letzte Aktualisierung: 02/08/2017 | Kommentare: 0

minimize losses from frost using direct measurements

Are you concerned about frost damage to your crops? There are a number of high-value crops that are critically vulnerable to frost damage. Especially on buds, flowers, and early fruit, frost can cost growers thousands of dollars per acre. For a long time, many growers have monitored... lesen Sie mehr

Sending Email from Your Datalogger Just Got Easier!

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/25/2017 | Kommentare: 19

sending email from your datalogger just got easier!

Have you had problems finding an SMTP server to use to send emails from your datalogger? Are compatibility issues causing you to look for a work-around? Keep reading for a solution that may be just what you need. Some Background In 2006, we added the ability in... lesen Sie mehr

Exciting Possibilities for CR310 Users

Author Robin Deissinger | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/11/2017 | Kommentare: 0

exciting possibilities for cr310 users

In this short interview, Sam Utley, the product manager for the new CR310, tells us about the enhanced functionality this data logger provides and why he feels the CR310 offers exciting possibilities for our customers. Sam is a member of the Product Management (PM) team... lesen Sie mehr

Sharing Your Monitored Data via Social Media

Author Barbra Utley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 10/28/2016 | Kommentare: 0

sharing your monitored data via social media

Whether you measure and monitor conditions for flooding, road weather, aviation, fire, or avalanches, your data is important to you and those with whom you share it. Oftentimes, sharing your data quickly is critical, as conditions may change rapidly and require prompt action. In this... lesen Sie mehr

The Many Possibilities of PakBus Networking

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 10/12/2016 | Kommentare: 6

the many possibilities of pakbus networking

What do you do if you have two data loggers installed really close to each other and you only want to pay the bill for running one cellular modem? How do you get data from both data loggers using a single modem? How do you... lesen Sie mehr

The Internet of Things (IoT) – Doing Our “Thing” Since Y2K

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 09/28/2016 | Kommentare: 2

the internet of things (iot) – doing our “thing” since y2k

We all remember the year 2000 as the year that The World As We Know It would come to an end. Computer systems were predicted to come crashing down on January 1, leaving in their wake failing infrastructure that would affect millions of lives. In... lesen Sie mehr

How to Know when Your Datalogger Memory Is Getting Full

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 09/15/2016 | Kommentare: 2

how to know when your datalogger memory is getting full

It’s common for our customers to wonder when their data logger memory is going to be full, what will happen to their data when the memory is full, and what they should do about it. After all, your data is specific to your application and... lesen Sie mehr

How to Access Your Measurement Data Using DNP3

Author Paul Smart | Letzte Aktualisierung: 09/02/2016 | Kommentare: 1

how to access your measurement data using dnp3

Turning your Campbell Scientific data logger into a DNP3 outstation is a great way to allow systems that use the DNP3 protocol to have access to your live measurement data, as well as historical data. When you use your data logger as a DNP3 outstation, the... lesen Sie mehr

LoggerNet Admin at Your Service for Mission-Critical Applications

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 08/05/2016 | Kommentare: 2

loggernet admin at your service for mission-critical applications

While many of our customers are knowledgeable about our LoggerNet datalogger support software, not as many are familiar with LoggerNet Admin and the benefits it can offer. In this article, I’ll introduce you to LoggerNet Admin, show you how easy it is to install it as... lesen Sie mehr

Line of Sight: More than Meets the Eye

Author Travis McKissack | Letzte Aktualisierung: 07/21/2016 | Kommentare: 0

line of sight: more than meets the eye

When it comes to designing an RF (radio frequency) telemetry link, many people know that you need to ensure that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight (LOS) between the transmitting and receiving antennas. Unfortunately, many people don’t know that there is more to this seemingly obvious... lesen Sie mehr

6 Reasons the CCFC is the Best Outdoor Camera in the World

Author Raina Mithrush | Letzte Aktualisierung: 07/19/2016 | Kommentare: 0

6 reasons the ccfc is the best outdoor camera in the world

Cliquez ici pour la version française 1. It is glorious, anywhere on earth Made by wild, cold-conquering Canadians, this camera is specifically designed for remote, unattended, battery powered installations. You can put the camera anywhere on earth, and it will dominate with the trusted reliability... lesen Sie mehr

How to Find the Best Soil Water Content Sensor for Your Application

Author Jason Ritter | Letzte Aktualisierung: 07/06/2016 | Kommentare: 4

how to find the best soil water content sensor for your application

Because there are many different types of soil water content sensors available, choosing the best one for your application may seem difficult or even confusing. To help you make your selection, it’s important to understand what soil water content sensors actually measure, what makes a... lesen Sie mehr

How to Store Datalogger Data to a Memory Card

Author Carolyn Ivans | Letzte Aktualisierung: 06/22/2016 | Kommentare: 7

how to store datalogger data to a memory card

You may have identified the need to add external data storage to your datalogger with flash-memory cards. But do you know which CRBasic instruction to use to do it? In this article, I’ll help you choose the most suitable instruction for your application. In a future... lesen Sie mehr

The Best Way to Edit Input Locations in Edlog Programs

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 06/08/2016 | Kommentare: 0

the best way to edit input locations in edlog programs

If you have one of our retired dataloggers that uses the Edlog programming language, do you know the best way to change an Input Location name? It’s possible that you may want to use a different name or insert a name where one is missing... lesen Sie mehr