Campbell Scientific CR510 Basic Datalogger - Manual (Page 12)

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CAUTIONARY NOTES
1. Damage will occur to the analog input
circuitry if voltages in excess of ±16 V are
applied for a sustained period. Voltages in
excess of ±5 V will cause errors and
possible overranging on other analog input
channels.
2. When using the CR510 with the PS12LA,
remember that the sealed lead acid
batteries are permanently damaged if deep
discharged. The cells are rated at a 7 Ahr
capacity but experience a slow discharge
even in storage. It is advisable to maintain
a continuous charge on the PS12LA battery
pack, whether in operation or storage
(Section 14).
3. When connecting power to the CR510, first
connect the positive lead from the power
source to the 12 V terminal. Then connect
the negative lead to G. Connecting these
leads in the reverse order makes it easier
for the positive wire to accidentally touch a
grounded component and short out the
power supply (Section 14).
4. Voltages in excess of 5.6 volts applied to a
control port can cause the CR510 to
malfunction and damage the datalogger.
5. Voltage pulses can be counted by CR510
Pulse Counters configured for High
Frequency Pulses. However, when the
pulse is actually a low frequency signal
(below about 10 Hz) AND the positive
voltage excursion exceeds 5.6 VDC, the 5
VDC supply will start to rise, upsetting all
analog measurements.
Pulses whose positive voltage portion
exceed 5.6 VDC with a duration longer than
100 milliseconds need external
conditioning. See the description of the
Pulse count instruction in Section 9 for
details on the external conditioning.
6. The CR510 board is coated with a
conformal coating to protect against excess
humidity and corrosion. To protect the
datalogger from corrosion, additional
desiccant must be placed inside the
enclosure. To reduce vapor transfer into
the enclosure, plug the cable entry conduit
with Duct Seal, a putty-type sealant shipped
with Campbell Scientific enclosures and
available at most electrical supply houses.
DO NOT totally seal enclosures equipped
with lead acid batteries. Hydrogen
concentration may build up to explosive
levels.