6. On the Main tab confirm that the Serial Number and Station Name correspond to the
CRVW3 station being tested.
7. Use the Data Monitor tab to confirm proper CRVW3 operation.
NOTE:
If multiple CRVW3 devices need to be powered and located within radio range of the RF407
base station computer, you must use
LoggerNet
to test their radio connectivity.
LoggerNet
can distinguish between CRVW3 devices based on PakBus address. Each CRVW3 should have
a unique PakBus address. Follow the steps outlined in
(p. 53) to
perform multiple CRVW3 radio tests using
LoggerNet
.
8. CRVW3 field deployment
When a CRVW3 is deployed to its permanent location in the field, several key considerations help
to ensure that it works properly. This section discusses how to successfully install get each device
at its planned location.
NOTE:
When using a CRVW3 with a radio option (–RF451/RF452 or –RF407), designing the radio
network ahead of time is recommended to help ensure there is sufficient signal strength and
connectivity between the CRVW3 and other devices in the network. It is important to
determine how radio connectivity is impacted by the geographic location of each CRVW3
station.
Preconfigure and test your measurement system before deployment in the field. Issues that
are unresolved before deployment are often more difficult to resolve.
When installing devices with a radio option, bring a radio device into the field that can operate as
a radio base station. For the CRVW3–RF451/RF452, the base station is an RF451/RF452
configured as the gateway radio and
LoggerNet
software running on a computer. For the
CRVW3–RF407, the base station is an RF407 and
LoggerNet
software running on a computer.
8.2 Connecting sensors to the CRVW3
8.3 Providing power to the CRVW3
8.3.1 Alkaline D cell option (–ALK)
8.3.2 Rechargeable battery option (–RC)
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