Campbell Scientific AVW200-series Vibrating Wire Interfaces User Manual

Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

AVW200-series 2-Channel

Vibrating Wire Spectrum

Analyzer Modules

Revision: 1/14

C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c , I n c .

Table of contents

Document Outline

Revision and Copyright Information
Warranty
Assistance
Table of Contents
1. Overview
- 1.1 Design Features
- 1.2 Specifications
- 1.3 Communication
  - 1.3.1 Datalogger
  - 1.3.2 Computer
- 1.4 Use with Multiplexers
2. Measurements
- 2.1 Vibrating Wire
- 2.2 Temperature
3. Quick Start Guides
- 3.1 One or Two Sensors (no multiplexers)
  - 3.1.1 Direct RS-232 Connection
  - 3.1.2 Wireless Connection
- 3.2 Multiplexers Controlled by AVW200
  - 3.2.1 Direct RS-232 Connection
  - 3.2.2 Wireless Connection
- 3.3 Multiplexers Controlled by Datalogger
  - 3.3.1 SDI-12 Communication
4. Connections
- 4.1 Sensor Wiring (no multiplexers)
- 4.2 Power and Ground
- 4.3 Datalogger Wiring (Direct Connection)
- 4.4 Wireless Connections (AVW206, AVW211, AVW216)
- 4.5 Multiplexer Wiring
  - 4.5.1 AVW200 Controlling the Multiplexer
  - 4.5.2 Datalogger Controlling the Multiplexer
5. Device Configuration (DevConfig) Utility
- 5.1 Connecting to DevConfig
- 5.2 Deployment Tab
  - 5.2.1 Communications
  - 5.2.2 Measurement
- 5.3 Data Monitor
- 5.4 Send OS
- 5.5 Troubleshoot
- 5.6 Settings Editor
- 5.7 Terminal
6. Programming
- 6.1 AVW200 Instruction
  - 6.1.1 Pipeline Mode
  - 6.1.2 Sequential Mode
- 6.2 SDI-12 Measurements
7. Example Programs
- 7.1 AVW200() Instruction (no multiplexers)
  - 7.1.1 Direct RS-232 Connection (two sensors)
  - 7.1.2 Wireless/One Sensor/Resistance Converted to Temperature
- 7.2 AVW200() Instruction Controlling Two Multiplexers
- 7.3 AVW200( ) Instruction Running in the Pipeline Mode
- 7.4 AVW200( ) Instruction Running in the Sequential Mode
  - 7.4.1 AVW200 Controlling Two Multiplexers in Sequential Mode
  - 7.4.2 Datalogger Controlling Two Multiplexers in Sequential Mode
- 7.5 SDI-12 Example
8. Troubleshooting Communication Problems
- 8.1 Unable to Communicate with DevConfig or Terminal Emulator
- 8.2 Datalogger to AVW200 Communication
- 8.3 Wireless Communications
Appendix A. Conversion from Hertz
- A.1 Displacement Example
Appendix B. Thermistor Information
- B.1 Converting Resistance to Temperature
  - B.1.1 Resistance Conversion Example – Geokon Sensor
  - B.2 Accuracy and Resolution
Appendix C. Antennas, Antenna Cables, and Surge Protectors for the AVW206, AVW211, and AVW216
- C.1 Antennas
- C.2 Antenna Cables
- C.3 Surge Protectors
  - C.3.1 Electrostatic Issues
  - C.3.2 Antenna Surge Protector Kit
- C.4 Part 15 FCC Compliance Warning
Appendix D. The Public Table
- D.1 Forced Measurement Program
Appendix E. Status Table
Appendix F. Time Series and Spectrum Graph Information
- F.1 Good Sensor Examples
- F.2 Good Sensors with Noise
Appendix G. CR10X Programming Example
Appendix H. Additional Programming Examples
- H.1 AVW200-Controlled Multiplexer
  - H.1.1 Direct RS-232 Connection
  - H.1.2 Wireless/Sensors with Different Frequencies
- H.2 Datalogger-Controlled Multiplexer
Appendix I. Using MD485 Multidrop Modems with AVW200 Interfaces
- I.1 Required Settings
- I.2 Connections
- I.3 Programming
  - I.3.1 Example Program
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