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CRVW3 3-Channel Vibrating-Wire Datalogger Campbell Scientific Field-Deployment Philosophy Pre-configure and test your measurement system before taking it to the field. Issues that are unresolved before placing instrumentation in the field will usually be more difficult to resolve once in-field. Campbell Scientific equipment and software are among the best available, but the integration process can be demanding and involves trial and error; contingencies should be developed to address possible problems. Perform the bulk of the integration work in a comfortable and dry location that has a communications link with Campbell Scientific during regular business hours. If you are experienced with field deployments, set aside at least a full day for pre-configuration work. Otherwise, set aside three to seven days for system development before traveling to the field. 7.1 Individual Devices and Radio Considerations Each CRVW3 device can be deployed to the field as an independent data collection station. Additionally, radio communication options are provided to allow CRVW3 devices to communicate with each other, with repeater stations, and with a base radio station. This enables CRVW3 devices to interact from the field with LoggerNet software running in the lab or office, or other IThosted location. Automatic data collection (i.e., collection without technician field visits) is one of the most useful benefits provided by a radio network configuration of multiple CRVW3 devices. When installing CRVW3 devices, consider the deployment issues for both individual stations (Section 8, Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations) and also the planning and configuration of radio communications within a multiCRVW3 network (Section 9, Radio Networks, and Section 10, Complex (Large) Radio Networks). 7.2 Software Requirements To use the computer software described in this manual, you must have a version that includes CRVW3 support. These software versions are: • LoggerNet version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows or Linux platforms) • PC400 version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only) • PC200W version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only) • DevConfig version 2.10 or higher (MS-Windows only) You should periodically check the Campbell Scientific website for updates to these software packages, and also for updates to the firmware/OS of the CRVW3: www.campbellsci.com/downloads 8. Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations The installation of an individual CRVW3 station includes two critical steps: 1. Connecting with and configuring the CRVW3 device in the lab or office (Section 8.1, Lab Connection and Configuration) 10

Section	Page
Revision and Copyright Information	1
Limited Warranty	3
Assistance	4
Precautions	5
Table of Contents	7
1. Introduction	11
2. Cautionary Statements	12
3. Initial Inspection	13
4. Quickstart	14
5. Overview	15
5.1 Measurement Theory	15
5.2 About This Manual	17
6. Specifications	18
7. Installation	19
7.1 Individual Devices and Radio Considerations	20
7.2 Software Requirements	20
8. Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations	20
8.1 Lab Connection and Configuration	21
8.1.1 Preparing the Windows Computer (PC)	21
8.1.1.1 Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig)	21
8.1.1.2 Install the CRVW3 USB Driver	22
8.1.1.3 Network Planner	22
8.1.2 Wiring Temporary Sensors to the CRVW3	23
8.1.3 Providing Temporary Power to the CRVW3	25
8.1.4 Connecting to the CRVW3	25
8.1.5 Configuring the CRVW3	28
8.1.5.1 Key Settings	28
8.1.5.2 Managing Changes to Settings	31
8.1.6 Testing the Measurement Operation of the CRVW3	32
8.1.7 Validating Radio Connectivity in the Lab	34
8.1.7.1 Configuring the RF450 Radio	35
8.1.7.2 Configuring the CRVW3-RF451	35
8.1.7.3 Using DevConfig to Connect to the CRVW3-RF451 Over the Radio	36
8.2 Field Deployment of the CRVW3	36
8.2.1 Connecting Sensors to the CRVW3	37
8.2.2 Providing Power to the CRVW3	39
8.2.2.1 Alkaline D-Cell Option (–ALK)	39
8.2.2.2 Rechargeable Battery Option (–RC)	41
8.2.2.3 Grid Power	42
8.2.3 Humidity Monitoring and Control	43
8.2.4 Mounting the CRVW3 Enclosure	43
8.2.5 Installing the CRVW3 Antenna	44
8.2.6 Connecting the CRVW3 Electrical System to Earth Ground	45
8.2.7 Validating and Fine-Tuning CRVW3 Settings	45
8.2.8 Confirming CRVW3 Sensor Measurement Operation	46
8.2.8.1 LED Operation	46
8.2.8.2 Validation with DevConfig	48
8.2.9 Validating CRVW3 Radio Operation	50
8.2.10 Sealing the CRVW3 Enclosure	50
8.3 On-site Manual Data Collection	51
9. Radio Networks	51
9.1 Simple Radio Network Definition	52
9.2 Simple Network Installation Overview	53
9.3 CRVW3-RF451 Simple Network Installation	53
9.3.1 Deploying CRVW3 End-node Stations, Confirming Radio Connectivity	54
9.3.2 Base Station Installation and Validation	54
9.3.3 Configuring LoggerNet for Connectivity and Scheduled Collection	55
10. Complex (Large) Radio Networks	56
10.1 Radio Network Station Types	56
10.1.1 LoggerNet Computer Station	56
10.1.2 Base Radio Station	57
10.1.3 CRVW3 End-node Station	58
10.1.4 CRVW3 Repeater Station	58
10.1.5 Dedicated Repeater Station	58
10.1.6 Aggregating Datalogger Station	59
10.2 Planning the Radio Network	59
10.2.1 Sensor Planning	61
10.2.2 Planning for CRVW3 End-node Stations	62
10.2.3 Repeater Planning	63
10.2.4 LoggerNet Station Planning	63
10.2.5 Planning the Base Station	64
10.2.6 Planning RF451 Radio Networks	65
10.2.6.1 Base Station Design for RF451 Radio Networks	66
10.2.7 Plan Validation and Hardware Procurement	67
10.2.7.1 Pre-procurement Field Visits	67
10.2.7.2 Plan Validation with Others	68
10.2.7.3 Hardware Procurement	68
10.3 Deployment Strategy	68
10.3.1 Radio Network Lab Validation	68
10.3.2 Field Deployment Considerations	69
10.4 Deployment of CRVW3 Radio Stations	70
10.4.1 CRVW3-RF451 Deployment	70
10.5 Base Station Deployment	71
10.5.1 Base Station on the RF451 Network	72
10.6 Repeater Station Deployment	73
10.6.1 Repeaters on RF451 Networks	73
10.7 LoggerNet Configuration	74
10.7.1 Physical Connection to the Base Station	74
10.7.2 Configuring the Network Map of LoggerNet	74
10.7.3 Connecting to CRVW3 Stations	79
10.7.4 Setting up Automatic Data Collection	81
11. Operation of CRVW3 Networks	81
11.1 Monitoring Automatic Data Collection	82
11.2 Manual Data Collection	84
11.2.1 Manual Data Collection From the LoggerNet Station	84
11.2.2 Manual Data Collection at the CRVW3 Site	85
11.3 Station Health Monitoring	86
11.4 Processing Collected Data	87
11.4.1 Monitoring Data Influx Using Real-time Displays	87
11.4.2 Analyzing and Publishing Historical Data	87
12. Maintenance of CRVW3 Networks	89
12.1 CRVW3 Maintenance with LoggerNet	89
12.1.1 Battery Monitoring	89
12.1.2 Sensor Spectrum Checks	90
12.1.3 Adjusting Device Settings	92
12.2 CRVW3 On-site Maintenance Visits	93
13. Troubleshooting CRVW3 Networks	94
13.1 Troubleshooting Problems Remotely Using LoggerNet	95
13.2 Troubleshooting Problems by Visiting the CRVW3 Site	95
Appendix A. Updating CRVW3 Firmware	97
Appendix B. Terminal Mode from Connect Screen or DevConfig	101
Appendix C. Aggregating Dataloggers	103
C.1 Aggregator Station Configuration	103
C.2 Programming the Aggregator	104
Appendix D. GetDataRecord Sample Program	105
Appendix E. Engineering Output and Calibration	107
E.1 Engineering Output	107
E.2 Calibration of Sensors	108

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CRVW3 3-Channel Vibrating-Wire Datalogger

Campbell Scientific Field-Deployment Philosophy

Pre-configure and test your measurement system before taking it to the field.

Issues that are unresolved before placing instrumentation in the field will

usually be more difficult to resolve once in-field. Campbell Scientific

equipment and software are among the best available, but the integration

process can be demanding and involves trial and error; contingencies should be

developed to address possible problems. Perform the bulk of the integration

work in a comfortable and dry location that has a communications link with

Campbell Scientific during regular business hours. If you are experienced with

field deployments, set aside at least a full day for pre-configuration work.

Otherwise, set aside three to seven days for system development before

traveling to the field.

7.1

Individual Devices and Radio Considerations

Each CRVW3 device can be deployed to the field as an independent data

collection station. Additionally, radio communication options are provided to

allow CRVW3 devices to communicate with each other, with repeater stations,

and with a base radio station. This enables CRVW3 devices to interact from

the field with

LoggerNet

software running in the lab or office, or other IT-

hosted location. Automatic data collection (i.e., collection without technician

field visits) is one of the most useful benefits provided by a radio network

configuration of multiple CRVW3 devices.

When installing CRVW3 devices, consider the deployment issues for both

individual stations (Section 8,

Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations

) and

also the planning and configuration of radio communications within a multi-

CRVW3 network (Section 9,

Radio Networks

, and Section 10,

Complex

(Large) Radio Networks

7.2

Software Requirements

To use the computer software described in this manual, you must have a

version that includes CRVW3 support. These software versions are:

•

LoggerNet

version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows or Linux platforms)

•

PC400

version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only)

•

PC200W

version 4.3 or higher (MS-Windows only)

•

DevConfig

version 2.10 or higher (MS-Windows only)

You should periodically check the Campbell Scientific website for updates to

these software packages, and also for updates to the firmware/OS of the

CRVW3:

www.campbellsci.com/downloads

Installation of Individual CRVW3 Stations

The installation of an individual CRVW3 station includes two critical steps:

Connecting with and configuring the CRVW3 device in the lab or

office (Section 8.1,

Lab Connection and Configuration

)