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terminal emulator set up, or there may be some other program commandeering the
serial port.
Baud rate mis-match between the CR6 and
datalogger support software
(p. 97)
is
often the cause of communication problems. By default, CR6 baud rate
auto-adjusts to match that of the software. However, settings changed in the CR6
to accommodate a specific RS-232 device, such as a smart sensor, display or
modem, may confine the RS-232 port to a single baud rate. If the baud rate can
be guessed at and entered into support software parameters, communications may
be established. Once communications are established, CR6 baud rate settings can
be changed. Clues as to what the baud rate may be set at can be found by
analyzing current and previous CR6 programs for the
SerialOpen()
instruction,
since
SerialOpen()
specifies a baud rate. Documentation provided by the
manufacturer of the previous RS-232 device may also hint at the baud rate.
10.8.2 Communicating with Multiple PCs
The CR6 can communicate with multiple PCs simultaneously. For example, the
CR6 may be a node of an internet PakBus network communicating with a distant
instance of
LoggerNet
. An onsite technician can communicate with the CR6
using
PC200W
with a serial connection, so long as the PakBus addresses of the
host PCs are different. All Campbell Scientific datalogger support software
include an option to change PC PakBus addressing.
See
CommMemFree
(p. 626).
10.8.3 Comms Memory Errors
The status field
CommsMemFree
(p. 626)
may may indicate when a
communication memory error occurs. If
CommsMemFree
is at or near zero,
assistance may be required from Campbell Scientific.
10.9 Troubleshooting — Power Supplies
Related Topics:
•
Power Input Terminals — Specifications
(p. 122)
•
Power Supplies — Quickstart
(p. 41)
•
Power Supplies — Overview
(p. 93)
•
Power Supplies — Details
(p. 138)
•
Power Supplies — Products
(p. 666)
•
Power Sources
(p. 139)
•
Troubleshooting — Power Supplies
(p. 566)
10.9.1 Troubleshooting Power Supplies — Overview
Power-supply systems may include batteries, charging regulators, and a primary
power source such as solar panels or ac/ac or ac/dc transformers attached to mains
power. All components may need to be checked if the power supply is not
functioning properly.
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