Campbell Scientific RF310, RF312, RF313 Narrowband Radios - Manual (Page 41)

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Section 4. Operation of the
Radiotelemetry Network
All field stations can be accessed and monitored from the central base site. Regular visits
to the field sites are required to ensure that all sensors are in place, enclosures are dry,
solar panel is clean, and that the tripod and antenna are secure. Frequency of visits to the
field sites are variable depending on environmental conditions and the sensors utilized.
This section of the manual includes a description of the PC208W Datalogger Support
Software as it applies to RF applications, as well as a description of some special RF
applications.
FIGURE 4-1. PC208W Main Tool Bar
4.1 Monitoring and Collecting Data - PC208W RF
Notes
The PC208W Datalogger Support Software is the key to communicating with
the field stations. Complete information on the PC208W Software is included
in the PC208W Manual. This section gives a brief description of software
setup, specific RF application notes, and data collection methods.
4.1.1 Basic Concepts
PC208W is designed to use a unique communication path for each datalogger
field site. Setup communication parameters and a communication path for each
datalogger you will service. In the Setup Window of PC208W, see the Device
Map. The Device Map shows each communication path. A typical RF
communication path will start with the RS-232 port, usually listed as COM1 or
COM2. The next item in the typical communication path is the RF Modem,
RF310M. After the RF Modem, each datalogger is connected to the RF
Modem. The name and address (“Dialed using RF Path”) of each datalogger
can be changed.
4.1.2 Using PC208W Setup Window
This section covers the basic RF Communications Path. The RF path must be
setup for PC208W to communicate with an RF field site. See section 2.2.2 for
additional information about the setup window. To create an RF
communication path, open the Setup Window of PC208W. Next select the