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How to Use Callback Capability So Your Data Logger Initiates Data Retrieval

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 02/22/2017 | Comments: 6

how to use callback capability so your data logger initiates data retrieval

Have you come across situations where you want your data logger to initiate data retrieval, rather than your PC? For example, do you have an environmental condition that you want to transmit alarm data for? Although IP-based communication is prevalent, sometimes you may need data-logger-initiated communication... read more

Minimize Losses from Frost Using Direct Measurements

Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 02/08/2017 | Comments: 0

minimize losses from frost using direct measurements

Are you concerned about frost damage to your crops? There are a number of high-value crops that are critically vulnerable to frost damage. Especially on buds, flowers, and early fruit, frost can cost growers thousands of dollars per acre. For a long time, many growers have monitored... read more

Sending Email from Your Data Logger Just Got Easier!

Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 01/25/2017 | Comments: 19

sending email from your data logger just got easier!

Have you had problems finding an SMTP server to use to send emails from your data logger? Are compatibility issues causing you to look for a work-around? Keep reading for a solution that may be just what you need. Some Background In 2006, we added the ability... read more

Exciting Possibilities for CR310 Users

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 01/11/2017 | Comments: 0

exciting possibilities for cr310 users

In this short interview, Sam Utley, the product manager for the new CR310, tells us about the enhanced functionality this data logger provides and why he feels the CR310 offers exciting possibilities for our customers. Sam is a member of the Product Management (PM) team... read more

The Most Rugged Air Temp/RH Sensor We Know of: the EE181

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 12/14/2016 | Comments: 0

the most rugged air temp/rh sensor we know of: the ee181

In this interview, Chod Stephens, the product manager for the new EE181-L, tells us why this new sensor is ideal for Campbell Scientific customers with deployment sites in extreme environments. Chod is the Technical Product Manager for the Environmental Group at Campbell Scientific, Inc. He... read more

Available Security Measures for Internet-Connected Data Loggers

Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 12/07/2016 | Comments: 2

available security measures for internet-connected data loggers

The Internet of Things offers a lot of advantages in today’s culture. There are consumer devices that let you monitor and control mood lighting and music in your home, keep track of last week’s leftover dinner in your refrigerator, and help you brew a cup... read more

How to Replace “Undefined” or “N/A” with Your Real-Time Data Values

Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 11/30/2016 | Comments: 0

how to replace “undefined” or “n/a” with your real-time data values

If you use Campbell Scientific data logger support software to connect to your data logger, you may monitor your data from within the software. Have there been times when you’ve seen “Undefined” or “N/A” instead of your data values? What does that mean, and how... read more

How to Prevent a Program Update from Causing a Loss of Communication

Author: Robert Hyatt | Last Updated: 11/10/2016 | Comments: 5

how to prevent a program update from causing a loss of communication

Imagine that you have a data logger station three hours away that gathers your measurement data. To physically get to your station, not only do you have to drive for three hours, but then you have to hike for an hour up a snow-covered mountain. A... read more

Sharing Your Monitored Data via Social Media

Author: Barbra Utley | Last Updated: 10/28/2016 | Comments: 0

sharing your monitored data via social media

Whether you measure and monitor conditions for flooding, road weather, aviation, fire, or avalanches, your data is important to you and those with whom you share it. Oftentimes, sharing your data quickly is critical, as conditions may change rapidly and require prompt action. In this... read more

The Many Possibilities of PakBus Networking

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 10/12/2016 | Comments: 6

the many possibilities of pakbus networking

What do you do if you have two data loggers installed really close to each other and you only want to pay the bill for running one cellular modem? How do you get data from both data loggers using a single modem? How do you... read more

The Internet of Things (IoT) – Doing Our “Thing” Since Y2K

Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 09/28/2016 | Comments: 2

the internet of things (iot) – doing our “thing” since y2k

We all remember the year 2000 as the year that The World As We Know It would come to an end. Computer systems were predicted to come crashing down on January 1, leaving in their wake failing infrastructure that would affect millions of lives. In... read more

How to Know when Your Data Logger Memory Is Getting Full

Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 09/15/2016 | Comments: 2

how to know when your data logger memory is getting full

It’s common for our customers to wonder when their data logger memory is going to be full, what will happen to their data when the memory is full, and what they should do about it. After all, your data is specific to your application and... read more

How to Access Your Measurement Data Using DNP3

Author: Paul Smart | Last Updated: 09/02/2016 | Comments: 1

how to access your measurement data using dnp3

Turning your Campbell Scientific data logger into a DNP3 outstation is a great way to allow systems that use the DNP3 protocol to have access to your live measurement data, as well as historical data. When you use your data logger as a DNP3 outstation, the... read more

LoggerNet Admin at Your Service for Mission-Critical Applications

Author: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 08/05/2016 | Comments: 2

loggernet admin at your service for mission-critical applications

While many of our customers are knowledgeable about our LoggerNet datalogger support software, not as many are familiar with LoggerNet Admin and the benefits it can offer. In this article, I’ll introduce you to LoggerNet Admin, show you how easy it is to install it as... read more

Line of Sight: More than Meets the Eye

Author: Travis McKissack | Last Updated: 07/21/2016 | Comments: 0

line of sight: more than meets the eye

When it comes to designing an RF (radio frequency) telemetry link, many people know that you need to ensure that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight (LOS) between the transmitting and receiving antennas. Unfortunately, many people don’t know that there is more to this seemingly obvious... read more

How to Find the Best Soil Water Content Sensor for Your Application

Author: Jason Ritter | Last Updated: 07/06/2016 | Comments: 4

how to find the best soil water content sensor for your application

Because there are many different types of soil water content sensors available, choosing the best one for your application may seem difficult or even confusing. To help you make your selection, it’s important to understand what soil water content sensors actually measure, what makes a... read more

How to Store Data Logger Data to a Memory Card

Author: Carolyn Ivans | Last Updated: 06/22/2016 | Comments: 7

how to store data logger data to a memory card

You may have identified the need to add external data storage to your data logger with flash-memory cards. But do you know which CRBasic instruction to use to do it? In this article, I’ll help you choose the most suitable instruction for your application. In a... read more

The Best Way to Edit Input Locations in Edlog Programs

Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 06/08/2016 | Comments: 0

the best way to edit input locations in edlog programs

If you have one of our retired data loggers that uses the Edlog programming language, do you know the best way to change an Input Location name? It’s possible that you may want to use a different name or insert a name where one is... read more

6 Tips to Protect Your Weather Station from Birds

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 05/25/2016 | Comments: 0

6 tips to protect your weather station from birds

You’ve got your weather station set up and running, your data is coming across just fine, and then a bird decides your station is a wonderful place to make a home. That’s great for the bird, but not so great for the performance of your... read more

Get to Know Your Data Logger’s Spare Tire: The Lithium Battery

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 05/18/2016 | Comments: 2

get to know your data logger’s spare tire: the lithium battery

When was the last time you checked the air pressure on your automobile’s spare tire? What if you were driving along, got a flat tire, and discovered that your spare tire was flat as well? We don’t often think about our spare tire until we... read more

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