Main > Station Name
(Optional) Enter a unique name for each CRVW3. This can be beneficial in networks with multiple
devices.
Main > Measurement Interval
Specifies how often the CRVW3 should measure the sensors connected to its active channels.
The CRVW3 will automatically make measurements at this interval and store the results until it is
turned off or reconfigured.
For one active channel, the smallest (fastest) measurement interval is 1 Second. For two channels,
2 Seconds is required, and for three channels, 3 Seconds is the smallest interval. The longest
allowable interval between measurements is 24 Hours.
PakBus > PakBus Address
Give each CRVW3 a unique PakBus address.
Valid PakBus addresses are 1 to 4094. Generally, addresses between 4000 and 4094 are reserved
for use by software such as
LoggerNet
,
PC400
, or
Device Configuration Utility
. Therefore, it is
recommended that addresses 1 to 3999 be used for the CRVW3.
When deploying multiple devices to the field, plan carefully so that no two devices share the
same address.
NOTE:
Network Planner
can be used to manage PakBus addresses and ensure that each device has a
unique value for this setting.
PakBus > Is Router
Sometimes, a CRVW3 is not only used to make measurements, but it is also used as a
communications relay device in a radio network. This can extend the spatial range of the network
by allowing distant stations to communicate back to a base station via multiple radio links or
“hops.” When a CRVW3 station performs these relay functions, it is known as a radio repeater and
functions as a PakBus router. Set the Is Router setting to True when the CRVW3 will be used in
this way.
NOTE:
Since a station configured as a router must communicate with multiple remote stations, an
omnidirectional antenna is usually required instead of a directional antenna. For more
information about repeater stations and routing, refer to the specific radio manual:
or
.
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