The Campbell Scientific Blog Your source for useful how-to information and helpful expert advice

Über den Blog

The Campbell Scientific Blog has relevant information that expands your knowledge, answers your questions, and helps overcome your measurement challenges.


Blog Themen


Suchen Sie im Blog


Blog abonieren

Erhalten Sie eine Email wenn ein neuer Artikel veröffentlicht wird. Wählen Sie die Themen die Sie interessieren.


Geben Sie Ihre Emailadresse ein:



Artikel vorschlagen

Gibt es ein Thema zu dem Sie mehr erfahren möchten?

Leave this field empty

Displaying 41 - 60 of 93 articles

6 Tips to Protect Your Weather Station from Birds

Author Robin Deissinger | Letzte Aktualisierung: 05/25/2016 | Kommentare: 0

6 tips to protect your weather station from birds

You’ve got your weather station set up and running, your data is coming across just fine, and then a bird decides your station is a wonderful place to make a home. That’s great for the bird, but not so great for the performance of your... lesen Sie mehr

Get to Know Your Datalogger’s Spare Tire: The Lithium Battery

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 05/18/2016 | Kommentare: 2

get to know your datalogger’s spare tire: the lithium battery

When was the last time you checked the air pressure on your automobile’s spare tire? What if you were driving along, got a flat tire, and discovered that your spare tire was flat as well? We don’t often think about our spare tire until we... lesen Sie mehr

Why Measurements on the Edge Require Careful Planning

Author Shaun Dustin | Letzte Aktualisierung: 05/11/2016 | Kommentare: 1

why measurements on the edge require careful planning

I have worked with Boy Scouts for the past 18 years. When I need to talk to boys about taking risks, I share a story about three young men who were competing for a job to deliver goods over a mountain pass with hairpin turns... lesen Sie mehr

Handling New Device Drivers in a Changing Windows World

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 04/27/2016 | Kommentare: 0

handling new device drivers in a changing windows world

We've all been there. You open the box for some new toy such as a camera, printer, or even a datalogger, and before you can get started, you are required to install a device driver. The device driver loads files onto your computer so that... lesen Sie mehr

How to Select the Correct Pulse Type for Your Measurements

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 04/21/2016 | Kommentare: 0

how to select the correct pulse type for your measurements

Have you ever had a sensor work on a P (pulse) data logger terminal, but not on a C (control) terminal? Is the list of choices for the PConfig parameter in the PulseCount() instruction daunting? Campbell Scientific data loggers offer several options for measuring pulse... lesen Sie mehr

How to Navigate the World of Software Upgrades, Patches, and Trials

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 04/13/2016 | Kommentare: 0

how to navigate the world of software upgrades, patches, and trials

You may find it a little confusing to differentiate between software upgrades and patches. For example, when do you need which one? When is there a fee for a software release, and when is a release free of charge? With the recent release of the new... lesen Sie mehr

How to Access Live Measurement Data Using Modbus

Author Paul Smart | Letzte Aktualisierung: 04/07/2016 | Kommentare: 18

how to access live measurement data using modbus

Did you know that you can turn your Campbell Scientific data logger into a Modbus TCP/IP server? Do you know why that’s a good idea? Campbell Scientific data loggers are commonly used as Modbus server devices. This means that the data logger is configured to... lesen Sie mehr

Understanding the Ins and Outs of RF Connectors

Author Sam Utley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 03/30/2016 | Kommentare: 4

understanding the ins and outs of rf connectors

While you may have no problem identifying which standard polarity RF connectors are pin (male) or socket (female), do you find it difficult to identify the gender of reverse polarity connectors? If so, don’t worry. You are certainly not alone. In addition to the gender... lesen Sie mehr

5 Steps to Post Your CR6 Data to Weather Underground

Author Sam Utley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 03/23/2016 | Kommentare: 10

5 steps to post your cr6 data to weather underground

Note: It appears that after this blog article was written, Weather Underground has been phasing out the “PWS – Upload Protocol.” The following tutorial may or may not work currently or in the future. However, it continues to offer some insight into structuring a CRBasic... lesen Sie mehr

10+ Reasons to Be Excited about the New CR300 Datalogger

Author Robin Deissinger | Letzte Aktualisierung: 03/16/2016 | Kommentare: 3

10+ reasons to be excited about the new cr300 datalogger

In this short interview, Kevin Rhodes, the product manager for the new CR300, tells us how this new data logger will be helpful to Campbell Scientific customers and why he thinks the CR300 is a great value. Kevin is the Director of Product Management at... lesen Sie mehr

6 Steps to Easily Parse Data from a Trusted Source

Author Gary Roberts | Letzte Aktualisierung: 03/02/2016 | Kommentare: 1

6 steps to easily parse data from a trusted source

Would it be helpful to include data from a reputable source with your own data? If you have permission to use another source’s data for free or by agreement, how can you easily extract the specific data you want to use without doing a lot... lesen Sie mehr

9 Tips for Proper Battery Care

Author Brad Maxfield | Letzte Aktualisierung: 02/17/2016 | Kommentare: 1

9 tips for proper battery care

In honor of National Battery Day, celebrated annually on February 18th, we’d like to take a moment to remind you of some tips for safely handling, storing, and using batteries in conjunction with your Campbell Scientific equipment. While it may be easy to overlook the proper... lesen Sie mehr

Helpful Hints for Updating Your Datalogger's OS

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 02/10/2016 | Kommentare: 0

helpful hints for updating your datalogger's os

Periodically we release new operating systems (OSs) that include new functions and instructions, as well as enhancements or bug fixes for existing functions and instructions. If you are asked to update your OS or need a newly added feature for your application, this article provides... lesen Sie mehr

Mobile App Joins the LoggerNet Family

Author Dana Worley | Letzte Aktualisierung: 02/03/2016 | Kommentare: 2

mobile app joins the loggernet family

We’ve recently had an exciting new addition to our family of LoggerNet datalogger support software. In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this mobile app and tell you how you can get it free of charge. You are probably familiar with LoggerNet, our PC-based software... lesen Sie mehr

How to Handle Common Issues with USB to RS-232 Adapter Cables

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/27/2016 | Kommentare: 7

how to handle common issues with usb to rs-232 adapter cables

Have you had difficulty using a USB to RS-232 adapter to connect your RS-232 device to a computer? If so, you are not alone. Our customers frequently encounter issues with these adapters. In this article, I’ll briefly discuss the origin of these issues and provide... lesen Sie mehr

Getting to Know DNP3

Author Paul Smart | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/20/2016 | Kommentare: 0

getting to know dnp3

Have you heard of DNP3 but been unsure of what it is or what it’s used for? In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this communications protocol, its role in SCADA applications, and how you can use it with your Campbell Scientific equipment and... lesen Sie mehr

How to Programmatically Access Stored Data Values

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/13/2016 | Kommentare: 16

how to programmatically access stored data values

After you store measurements and other data in your datalogger’s tables, how do you access that data to perform operations in your CRBasic program? Where can you get an all-access pass to your data? This article will explain how you can use a special CRBasic... lesen Sie mehr

How to Convert Wind Directions in Degrees to Compass Directions

Author Jacob Davis | Letzte Aktualisierung: 01/06/2016 | Kommentare: 2

how to convert wind directions in degrees to compass directions

Do you feel lost when sifting through wind direction data that is listed in degrees? For example, can you picture in your mind what direction 195 degrees is? Would it be easier if your datalogger could put your data in compass directions instead? In this... lesen Sie mehr

Use Time Intervals for More than Storing Data: Decisions and Control

Author Janet Albers | Letzte Aktualisierung: 12/30/2015 | Kommentare: 2

use time intervals for more than storing data: decisions and control

We all know that Campbell Scientific dataloggers are really good at taking measurements and storing data. But did you know that they can also make decisions and control other devices? Often, device control is done based on a time interval. This article briefly illustrates how... lesen Sie mehr

4 Tips to Successfully Run an MD485 Network with Extreme Cable Lengths

Author Andrew Sandford | Letzte Aktualisierung: 12/23/2015 | Kommentare: 0

4 tips to successfully run an md485 network with extreme cable lengths

Do you have a network of devices, connected using MD485 interfaces, so spread out that extremely long cables are required? Are you worried that the distances, and resultant cable lengths, may be causing communication problems? In this brief article, we’ll look at four tips that... lesen Sie mehr