Campbell Scientific CR200/CR200X-series Dataloggers - Manual (Page 71)

Section 8. CR200(X) Configuration
The CR200(X) may require changes to factory default settings depending on the
application. Most settings concern telecommunications between the CR200(X)
and a network or PC.
Note The CR200(X) is shipped factory ready with all settings and firmware
necessary to communicate with a PC via RS-232 and to accept and execute user
application programs.
Prior to running DevConfig, connect a serial cable from the computer COM port
to the RS-232 on the datalogger as shown in Figure. Power and RS-232
Connections p. 11.
8.1 DevConfig
DevConfig (Device Configuration Utility) is the preferred tool for configuring
the CR200(X). It is made available as part of LoggerNet, PC400, and at
www.campbellsci.com .
Features of DevConfig include:
• Communicates with devices via direct RS-232 only.
• Sends operating systems to supported device types.
• Sets datalogger clocks and sends program files to dataloggers.
• Identifies operating system types and versions.
• Provides a reporting facility wherein a summary of the current
configuration of a device can be shown, printed or saved to a file. The file
can be used to restore settings, or set settings in like devices.
• Provides a terminal emulator useful in configuring devices not directly
supported by DevConfig's graphical user interface.
• Shows Help as prompts and explanations. Help for the appropriate settings
for a particular device can also be found in the user's manual for that
device.
• Updates from Campbell Scientific's web site.
As shown in FIGURE. DevConfig CR200(X) Utility (p. 60), the DevConfig
window is divided into two main sections: the device selection panel on the left
side and tabs on the right side. After choosing a device on the left, choose from
the list of the serial ports (COM1, COM2, etc.) installed on the PC. A selection
of baud rates is offered only if the device supports more than one baud rate. The
page for each device presents instructions to set up the device to communicate
with DevConfig. Different device types offer one or more tabs on the right.
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