| Services Available | |
|---|---|
| Repair | Yes |
| Calibration | No |
| Free Support | Yes |
Overview
The CR200X, our smallest lowest-cost data logger, provides stand-alone operation in harsh, remote environments. It reads input from one or two sensors, then transmits the data using communication peripherals. CRBasic, its full programming language, supports simple or complex programming. Multiple CR200Xs can be configured as a network, or units can be deployed individually.
Read MoreBenefits and Features
- Ideal applications include wind energy, rural water, water level/flow, aquaculture, water quality
- Campbell Scientific’s smallest, lowest cost data logger
- Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protected inputs
- Optimal for measuring one or two simple sensors
- Makes SDI-12, single-ended analog, pulse, switch closure, and bridge measurements
- Battery-backed clock that ensures accurate time is maintained while data logger is disconnected from battery power
- Program with LoggerNet, PC400, or Short Cut to fit your setup
- PakBus, Modbus, and SDI-12 protocols supported
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Detailed Description
The CR200X has several input channels for measuring a variety of sensors. Gas discharge tubes provide rugged electrostatic discharge protection for the inputs.
The CR200X does not make differential measurements and is not compatible with SDM devices, multiplexers, or thermocouples (refer to the Compatibility information for compatible sensors, peripherals, and software). Recalibration services are not offered for the CR200X datalogger.
Specifications
| -NOTE- | Note: Additional specifications are listed in the CR200X-Series Specifications Sheet. |
| Maximum Scan Rate | 1 Hz |
| Analog Channels |
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| Pulse Count Channels | 2 |
| Switched Excitation Channels | 2 voltage |
| Digital Ports |
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| Communication Ports | 1 RS-232 |
| Switched Battery Port | 1 |
| Input Voltage Range | 0 to 2500 mV |
| Analog Voltage Accuracy | ±(0.25% of reading + (1.2 mV)x(offset)) at -40° to +50°C |
| Analog Voltage Resolution | 0.6 mV |
| A/D Bits | 12 |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +50°C |
| Power Requirements | 7 to 16 Vdc |
| Typical Current Drain |
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| Clock Accuracy |
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| Protocols Supported | PakBus (leaf node only), SDI-12 |
| CE Compliance Standards to which Conformity Is Declared | IEC61326:2002 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Dimensions | 14.0 x 7.6 x 4.8 cm (5.5 x 3.0 x 1.9 in.) |
| Weight | 242 g (8.5 oz) |
Memory |
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| Final Storage | 512 kB of flash memory for approximately 125,000 data points |
| Operating System | 106 kB of flash memory |
| Intermediate Storage | 8 kB of SRAM for communication buffers, calculations, variables, etc. |
Compatibility
Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.
Sensors
| Product | Compatible | Note |
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| 014A-L | ||
| 03002-L | ||
| 03101-L | ||
| 034B-L | ||
| 05103-45-L (retired) | ||
| 05103-L | ||
| 05106-L (retired) | ||
| 05305-L | ||
| 083E-L (retired) | ||
| 092-L (retired) | ||
| 107 | ||
| 108 | ||
| 109 | ||
| 109SS-L | ||
| 110PV-L (retired) | ||
| 237-L (retired) | ||
| 255-100 | ||
| 27106T-L | ||
| 43347-L | ||
| 52202-L | ||
| A100LK-L | ||
| CMP11-L (retired) | ||
| CMP21-L | ||
| CMP3-L | ||
| CMP6-L (retired) | ||
| CS100 | ||
| CS106 | ||
| CS11-L | ||
| CS215-L (retired) | ||
| CS300-L (retired) | ||
| CS410-L (retired) | ||
| CS451 | ||
| CS456 | ||
| CS460-L (retired) | ||
| CS470 (retired) | ||
| CS471 (retired) | ||
| CS475A-L | ||
| CS475-L (retired) | ||
| CS476-L (retired) | ||
| CS477-L (retired) | ||
| CS511-L | ||
| CS526-L (retired) | ||
| CS547A-L | ||
| CS616 | ||
| CS625 (retired) | ||
| CS650 | ||
| CS655 | ||
| CS700-L | ||
| CSAT3 (retired) | ||
| CSIM11-L | ||
| CSIM11-ORP-L | ||
| ENVIROSCAN (retired) | ||
| HC2S3-L (retired) | ||
| HMP155A-L | ||
| HMP60-L | ||
| ICEFREE3A (retired) | ||
| ICEFREE3V (retired) | ||
| LI190SB-L (retired) | ||
| LI200X-L (retired) | ||
| LWS | ||
| OBS-3+ (retired) | ||
| OBS300 (retired) | ||
| OBS500 (retired) | ||
| OBS501 (retired) | ||
| P2546A-L | ||
| SEN12512 (retired) | ||
| SR50A-L (retired) | ||
| TB4-L | ||
| TB4MM-L | ||
| TE525-L | ||
| TE525MM-L | ||
| TE525WS-L | ||
| WINDSONIC1-L | ||
| WINDSONIC4-L | ||
| WXT520 (retired) |
Software
| Product | Compatible | Note |
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| LoggerNet | Version 2.1 or higher | |
| PC200W (retired) | ||
| PC400 | Version 1.0 or higher | |
| PCONNECT (retired) | Version 3.0 or higher | |
| PCONNECTCE (retired) | Version 2.0 or higher | |
| Short Cut | ||
| VISUALWEATHER | Version 2 or higher |
Additional Compatibility Information
Communications
The CR200X can communicate with a PC via direct connect, NL201 Network Link Interface, NL240 Wi-Fi Network Link, MD485 multidrop modem, and digital cellular modems. Data can be viewed on an iOS device, an Android device, CD295 DataView II Display, or a user-supplied PDA. To use an iOS or Android device, go to the Apple Store or Google Play and download our LoggerLink Mobile Apps free of charge. User-supplied PDAs require either PConnect or PConnectCE software.
Measurement & Control Peripherals
The CR200X is not compatible with SDM devices and multiplexers.
Sensors
The CR200X can measure a variety of sensors including SDI-12 sensors and 4 to 20 mA sensors. It cannot make differential measurements and is not compatible with the freezing-rain/ice, fuel moisture/temperature, geographic position, present weather, soil heat flux, soil matric water potential, and strain sensors listed on our price lists.
Enclosures
Applications with minimal power requirements can use the ENC200 enclosure to house the data logger and the pn 16869 sealed rechargeable battery. The ENC200 cannot house a barometer or a battery that is larger than the pn 16869. However, an ENC10/12 or ENC12/14 enclosure is adequate for most CR200X-based systems.
Power Supplies
The CR200X uses an external power supply and has a built-in regulator. When connected to the on-board charging circuit, the sealed rechargeable battery should be 7 A h or smaller. Using larger batteries with the data logger's built-in charger may result in excessive PC board heating. This is especially a concern when the battery is deeply discharged or failing with a shorted cell. Campbell Scientific also recommends that solar panels be 10 W or less and wall chargers be 1 A or smaller.
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Downloads
CR200X Series OS v.04 (1.29 MB) 22-09-2015
Execution of this download installs the Operating System and Compiler on your computer for the following dataloggers:CR200X, CR206X, CR211X, CR216X and CR295X. It also updates the support files for the CRBasic Editor.
Note: Newer CR206X dataloggers (serial # ≥ 19122) and newer CR211X dataloggers (serial # ≥ 19143) have 250 mW radios that must use OS 3 or higher for their datalogger operating system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Number of FAQs related to CR200X: 37
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Not directly. If the CS15-L is connected to a CR200(X) datalogger, the data logger can take the ac measurement and control a solid-state relay based on some threshold within the data logger program. The solid-state relay can then control other relays, solenoids, or motor starters. (Use of a solid-state relay is preferred because the data logger can trigger it with a small 5 Vdc mA signal.) For more information, see the “Measurement and Control Peripherals” section of the operator’s manual.
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Yes. The simplest method is to use conditional program statements that execute most of the code based on time. For example, the data could be scheduled to log at 6 a.m. and finish at 8 p.m. using CRBasic instructions such as IfTime(). Another option is to use an IfThen/EndIf construction that does a logical test of light-level measurements based on a light sensor. An additional option is to use calculated sunrise and sunset times along with a combination of RealTime() and Case instructions.
For more information, see the “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…” article.
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Current data loggers compatible with the BMP5 Direct SDK are the CR200X-series, CR1000, CR3000, CR800, and CR850.
Retired compatible data loggers include the CR10X-PB, CR23X-PB, and CR510-PB. These data loggers must have the optional PakBus operating system installed, which is available on the Downloads page of our website.
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The maximum cable length depends on the interface being used.
- RS-232 connections will reach 15 m (50 ft).
- RS-485 connections go beyond 610 m (2,000 ft).
- IP connections can be routed worldwide.
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Technically, the SRM-5A is compatible with the CR200X-series dataloggers, but it is more complicated to use it with these data loggers. To use a SRM-5A with a CR200X-series datalogger, the SRM-5A must be in the DTE position on the station modem. In addition, user-supplied adapters and gender changers are needed to complete the connections between the SRM-5A and the RS-232 port of the data logger. Contact Campbell Scientific for more information.
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If small amounts of data are transferred per transmission, it will not be a problem. Larger amounts of data can overrun buffers in the modem, causing lost data. In that situation, lower the baud rate on the data logger to avoid the issue.
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The available COM ports listed in the COM Port drop-down menu are supplied to PC400 by the Windows Operating System (OS). If there are no COM ports shown for selection, it most likely means that there are no COM ports registered with the Windows OS. This can be confirmed using the Windows Device Manager (Control Panel | Device Manager | Ports).
Most modern laptops are not equipped with native RS-232 COM ports. In this situation, a USB-to-RS-232 adapter cable must be used to connect to the data logger. Even when the drivers for this device have been properly installed, the derived COM port will not be shown for selection until the cable is attached to the laptop.
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The internal battery is not rechargeable. In the case of low internal battery voltage, data will only be maintained as long as a power supply is connected. Collect all data from the data logger before disconnecting the power.
The battery, a 15598, is not user replaceable. The data logger should be returned to Campbell Scientific to have the battery replaced. To request a return material authorization (RMA) number, follow the steps listed on our Repair and Calibration page.
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No, because it would not work. The SC32B is used to do the following:
- Convert data logger logic levels (on the CS I/O port) to RS-232 levels
- Optically isolate the data logger from the RS-232 peripheral
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Are the CR200X, CR206X, CR211X, CR216X, or CR295X dataloggers compatible with SDMs and multiplexers?
The CR200X-series and the retired CR200-series dataloggers are NOT compatible with SDMs or multiplexers. If more channels are needed or may be needed in the future, consider purchasing a CR800, CR850, or CR1000 instead.
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