Campbell Scientific CFM100 CompactFlash Module - Manual (Page 5)

CFM100 Table of Contents
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1. Introduction..................................................................1
2. Cautionary Statements...............................................1
3. Initial Inspection ..........................................................1
4 Quickstart ......................................................................2
4.1 Preparation................................................................................................2
4.2 Programming the Datalogger to Send Data to the CFM100.....................2
4.3 Data Retrieval ...........................................................................................3
5. Overview.......................................................................3
5.1 LEDs/Buttons ...........................................................................................4
5.2 Power ........................................................................................................4
5.2.1 Primary Power ................................................................................4
5.2.2 Backup Power and Data Retention .................................................5
6. Specifications ..............................................................5
6.1 Power ........................................................................................................5
7. Operation......................................................................6
7.1 File Formats ..............................................................................................6
7.1.1 Data Files ........................................................................................6
7.1.2 Program Files ..................................................................................6
7.1.3 Power-up Files (powerup.ini) .........................................................6
7.1.3.1 Creating and Editing Powerup.ini .........................................7
7.1.3.2 Applications ..........................................................................8
7.1.3.3 Program Execution ................................................................9
7.1.3.4 Example Power-up.ini Files ..................................................9
7.1.4 Camera Files .................................................................................10
7.2 Programming ..........................................................................................10
7.2.1 The CardOut() Instruction.............................................................10
7.2.2 Program Examples ........................................................................10
7.2.2.1 Ring Mode...........................................................................10
7.2.2.2 Fill and Stop Mode..............................................................11
7.2.2.3 Mixed Modes.......................................................................12
7.2.3 Table Size and Mode ....................................................................13
7.3 Data Retrieval .........................................................................................13
7.3.1 Via a Communication Link...........................................................13
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