Section 8. Operation
By adding
FieldCal()
or
FieldCalStrain()
instructions to the CR1000 CRBasic
program, measurements of a linear sensor can be adjusted by modifying the
programmed multiplier and offset applied to the measurement.
8.1.8 Cabling Effects
Related Topics:
•
Cabling Effects — Overview
(p. 74)
•
Cabling Effects — Details
(p. 364)
Sensor cabling can have significant effects on sensor response and accuracy. This
is usually only a concern with sensors acquired from manufacturers other than
Campbell Scientific. Campbell Scientific sensors are engineered for optimal
performance with factory-installed cables.
8.1.8.1 Analog-Sensor Cables
Cable length in analog sensors is most likely to affect the signal settling time. For
more information, see the section
Signal Settling Time
(p. 317).
8.1.8.2 Pulse Sensors
Because of the long interval between switch closures in tipping-bucket rain gages,
appreciable capacitance can build up between wires in long cables. A built-up
charge can cause arcing when the switch closes and so shorten switch life. As
shown in figure
Current Limiting Resistor in a Rain Gage Circuit
(p. 364),
a 100 Ω
resistor is connected in series at the switch to prevent arcing. This resistor is
installed on all rain gages currently sold by Campbell Scientific.
Figure 98. Current-Limiting Resistor in a Rain Gage Circuit
8.1.8.3 RS-232 Sensors
RS-232 sensor cable lengths should be limited to 50 feet.
8.1.8.4 SDI-12 Sensors
The SDI-12 standard allows cable lengths of up to 200 feet. Campbell Scientific
does not recommend SDI-12 sensor lead lengths greater than 200 feet; however,
longer lead lengths can sometimes be accommodated by increasing the wire gage
or powering the sensor with a second 12 Vdc power supply placed near the
sensor.
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