Campbell Scientific CFM100 CompactFlash Module - Manual (Page 7)

CFM100 CompactFlash
®
Module
1. Introduction
Campbell Scientific’s CFM100 CompactFlash ® Module stores the datalogger’s
data on a removable CompactFlash (CF) card. The CFM100 module connects
to the datalogger via the 40-pin peripheral port. Currently, only our CR1000
and CR3000 dataloggers have the 40-pin peripheral port; the CFM100 is not
compatible with the CR200-series, CR800, CR850, CR5000, and CR9000X
dataloggers.
Before using the CFM100, please study:
• Section 2, Cautionary Statements
• Section 3, Initial Inspection
• Section 4, Quickstart
The Quickstart explains how to quickly begin using a CFM100 for
straightforward data storage operations. The remainder of the manual is a
technical reference which describes in detail such operations as: file formats,
datalogger programming and data retrieval.
2. Cautionary Statements
• The CFM100 is rugged, but it should be handled as a precision scientific
instrument. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the module.
• The 28033 surge suppressor and/or a shielded 10baseT Ethernet cable
should be used for locations susceptible to power surges and for cable
length longer than 9 ft.
• Always power down the datalogger before installing or removing the
CFM100 to/from the datalogger.
• Removing a CompactFlash card while it is active can cause garbled data
and can actually damage the card. Always press the control button and
wait for a green light before removing card.
• LoggerNet’s File Control should not be used to retrieve data from a
CompactFlash card. Using File Control to retrieve the data can result in a
corrupted data file.
3. Initial Inspection
Upon receipt of the CFM100, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.
File damage claims with the shipping company.
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