Campbell Scientific RDP500 Remote Data Platform - Manual (Page 3)

RDP500 Remote Data Platform
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction and Theory of Operation .......................1
2. Unpacking RDP500......................................................1
2.1 Parts List ...................................................................................................1
2.1.1 Common Accessories......................................................................2
3. Installation....................................................................2
3.1 Rain Gauge Preparation............................................................................2
3.2 Internal Enclosure and Load Cell .............................................................6
3.3 Solar Panel and Grounding Wire Installation Instructions .....................11
3.4 Overload Protection Adjustments...........................................................13
4. Calibration Instructions ............................................14
5. Software......................................................................17
5.1 PC200W Software ..................................................................................17
5.2 DevConfig ..............................................................................................18
5.2.1 Sending OS with DevConfig ........................................................19
6. CompactFlash® (CF) .................................................21
7. RDP500 Wiring Diagram............................................22
8. Exploded View of RDP500 ........................................23
Appendices
A. Example CRBasic Program.................................... A-1
B. Updating RDP500 Software.................................... B-1
B.1 Introduction..........................................................................................B-1
B.2 Update Process.....................................................................................B-1
B.2.1 Back Up the RDP500 – Step 1 ...................................................B-1
B.2.2 Send the Operating System – Step 2 ..........................................B-1
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