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High-quality power regulators typically reduce noise due to power regulation.
Using the optional 50 Hz or 60 Hz rejection arguments for CRBasic analog input
measurement instructions (see
Measurements — Details
(p. 387))
often improves
rejection of noise sourced from power mains. The CRBasic standard deviation
instruction,
SDEV(),
can be used to evaluate measurement noise.
The CR6 is designed to receive power at the following three power input
terminals on the wiring panel. The CR6 uses power from the terminal that has
the highest voltage. The
Power
status light on the wiring panel signals which
power input terminal is being used to power the CR6. Following is a list of CR6
power input terminals and the respective power types supported. See
Power
Supplies — List
(p. 666),
which includes alkaline and solar options. More
information is in manuals and brochures at
www.campbellsci.com
.
BAT
terminals — voltage input range is 10 to 16 Vdc. This connection uses the
least current since the internal CR6 charging circuit is bypassed. If using alkaline
batteries, do not use the
CHG
terminals. The voltage at
BAT
is the same
voltage, less 0.3 V, as that available on
12V
and
SW12
terminals and pin 8 of the
CS I/O
port. It is also the same voltage, less 0.3 V, as that passed to the
communication daughter card.
CHG
terminals — voltage input range is 16 to 32 Vdc. A battery need not be
connected to the
BAT
terminals. For example, if a separate 24 Vdc UPS is
available, it can be connected on the
CHG
terminals. If a battery is to be
connected to
BAT
to create a UPS, see
UPS
(p. 141)
for important information.
Charging is for nominal 12 Vdc lead acid batteries only.
USB
connector — 5 Vdc via USB connection. If power is also provided with
BAT
or
CHG
, power will be supplied by whichever has the highest voltage. If
USB is the only power source, then
12V
,
SW12
,
CPI
,
CS I/O
, and the
communication daughter card (in CR6 series dataloggers so equipped) will not be
operational. Functions that will be active with a 5 Vdc source include sending
programs, datalogger settings, and analog measurements.
7.2.2.1 Vehicle Power Connections
If a CR6 is powered by a motor-vehicle power supply, a second power supply
may be needed. When starting the motor of the vehicle, battery voltage often
drops below the voltage required for CR6 operation. This may cause the CR6 to
stop measurements until the voltage again equals or exceeds the lower limit. A
second supply can be provided to prevent measurement lapses during vehicle
starting. The figure
Connecting to Vehicle Power Supply
(p. 141)
illustrates how a
second power supply is connected to the CR6. The diode
OR
connection causes
the supply with the largest voltage to power the CR6 and prevents the second
backup supply from attempting to power the vehicle.
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