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3.1.4
Power Requirements
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CR200(X) Power Supply
(p. 53).
The CR200(X) operates from a DC power supply with voltage ranging from 7 to
16 V, and is internally protected against accidental polarity reversal. The
CR200(X) has modest input power requirements, typically an average current
drain of less than 3 mA. Models with built-in radios may have a higher average
current drain, depending on the radio’s power mode and amount of time the
radio is in use. Be sure to include the current usage of the radio and any
powered sensors when calculating power supply requirements.
In low power applications, the CR200(X) can operate for several months on
non-rechargeable batteries. Power systems for longer-term remote applications
typically consist of a charging source, a charge controller, and a rechargeable
battery. When AC line power is available, an AC/DC wall adapter and a
rechargeable battery can be used to construct a UPS (uninterruptible power
supply) in conjunction with the CR200(X)'s built-in voltage regulator/charge
controller. Contact a Campbell Scientific applications engineer for assistance in
acquiring the items necessary to construct a UPS.
Applications requiring higher current requirements, such as satellite or cellular
phone communications, should be evaluated by means of a power budget with a
knowledge of the factors required by a robust power system. Contact a
Campbell Scientific applications engineer if assistance is required in evaluating
power supply requirements.
Common power devices are:
•
Batteries
•
Alkaline D-cell - 1.5 V/cell
•
Rechargeable Lead-Acid battery
•
Charge Sources
•
Solar Panels
•
Wind Generators
•
AC/DC wall adapters
Refer to
APPENDIX. Power Supplies
(Appendix p. 30) for specific model
numbers of approved power supplies.
3.1.5
Programming: Firmware and User Programs
The CR200(X) is a programmable instrument, adaptable to demanding
measurement and telecommunications requirements.
Summary of Contents for CR200
Page 32: ...Section 2 Quickstart Tutorial 22 ...
Page 45: ...Section 3 Overview 35 3 3 Specifications ...
Page 46: ...Section 3 Overview 36 ...
Page 58: ...Section 4 Sensor Support 48 ...
Page 62: ...Section 5 Measurement and Control Peripherals 52 ...
Page 78: ...Section 8 CR200 X Configuration 68 ...
Page 102: ...Section 9 Programming 92 ...
Page 138: ...Section 11 Programming Resource Library 128 ...
Page 156: ...Section 16 Support Software 146 ...
Page 160: ...Section 17 Care and Maintenance 150 ...
Page 167: ...Section 18 Troubleshooting 157 18 3 3 2 Charging Circuit Test Solar Panel ...
Page 168: ...Section 18 Troubleshooting 158 18 3 3 3 Charging Circuit Test Transformer ...
Page 169: ...Section 18 Troubleshooting 159 18 3 3 4 Adjusting Charging Circuit Voltage ...
Page 170: ...Section 18 Troubleshooting 160 ...
Page 184: ...Appendix A Glossary 14 ...
Page 190: ...Appendix B Status Table and Settings 20 ...
Page 192: ...Appendix C Serial Port Pin Outs 22 ...
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