Compact Datalogger CR300

The CR300 is a multi-purpose, compact measurement and control datalogger. This small, low-cost, high-value datalogger offers fast communications, low power requirements, built-in USB, and exce

  • Product Name:Compact Datalogger CR300
  • Model:CR300
  • Maunufactor:Campbell Scientific
  • Country:USA

Overview

The CR300 is a multi-purpose, compact measurement and control datalogger. This small, low-cost, high-value datalogger offers fast communications, low power requirements, built-in USB, and excellent analog input accuracy and resolution. The CR300 can measure most hydrological, meteorological, environmental, and industrial sensors. It concentrates data, makes it available over varied networks, and delivers it using your preferred protocol. It also performs automated on-site or remote decision making for control and M2M communications. The CR300 is ideal for small applications requiring long-term remote monitoring and control.

The CR300 series includes Wi-Fi, cellular, or the following radio options for different regions:

  • CR300-RF407: US and Canada

  • CR300-RF412: Australia and New Zealand

  • CR300-RF422: Europe


Benefits and Features

  • Connects directly to a computer's USB port

  • Differentiates even slight changes in data values with higher resolutions measurements (24 bit Adc)

  • Provides simple serial sensor integration and measurement with SDI-12 and/or RS-232

  • Supports full PakBus networking

  • Includes embedded web page for direct connection via web browser


Detailed Description

The CR300 is a low-powered datalogger designed to measure sensors, analyze data, and store data and programs. A battery-backed clock assures accurate timekeeping. The on-board, BASIC-like programming language—common to all Campbell Scientific dataloggers—supports data processing and analysis routines.

The CR300 wiring panel includes a switchable 12 V terminal, and analog grounds dispersed among six analog terminals.


Operating Temperature Range

-40° to +70°C (standard)

Analog Inputs

6 single-ended or 3 differential (individually configured)

Pulse Counters

8 (P_SW, P_LL, C1, C2, and SE1 to SE4)

Voltage Excitation Terminals

2 (VX1, VX2)

Communications Ports

USB

RS-232

Switched 12 Volt

1 terminal

Digital I/O

7 terminals (C1, C2, P_SW, and SE1 to SE4) configurable for digital input and output. Includes status high/low, pulse width modulation, external interrupt, and communication functions.

Input Limits

-100 mV to +2500 mV

Analog Voltage Accuracy

Accuracy specifications do not include sensor or measurement noise.

±(0.04% of measurement + offset) at 0° to 40°C

±(0.1% of measurement + offset) at -40° to +70°C

ADC

24-bit

Power Requirements

10 to 18 Vdc; 16 to 32 Vdc

Real-Time Clock Accuracy

±1 min. per month

Internet Protocols

Ethernet, PPP, RNDIS, ICMP/Ping, Auto-IP(APIPA), IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP, TLS, DNS, DHCP, SLAAC, NTP, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP(S), SMTP/TLS, POP3/TLS

Communication Protocols

PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, SDI-12, TCP, UDP, and others

Warranty

3 years (against defects in materials and workmanship)

CPU Drive/Programs

80 MB serial flash

Data Storage

30 MB serial flash

Idle Current Drain, Average

1.5 mA (@ 12 Vdc)

Active Current Drain, Average

5 mA (@ 12 Vdc for 1 Hz scan with 1 analog measurement)

23 mA (@ 12 Vdc with processor always on)

Dimensions

13.97 x 7.62 x 4.56 cm (5.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 in.)
Additional clearance required for cables and leads.

Weight

242 to 249.5 g (0.53 to 0.55 lb) depending on communication option selected


CR300-RF427 Option

Radio Type

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)

Output Power

5 to 250 mW (user-selectable)

Frequency

905/920 MHz (Brazil)

RF Data Rate

200 kbps

Antenna Connector

RPSMA (External antenna required; 


CR300-WIFI Option

Operational Modes

Client or Access Point

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz, 20 MHz bandwidth

Antenna Connector

Reverse Polarity SMA (RPSMA)

Antenna

pn 16005 unity gain (0 dBd), 1/2 wave whip, omnidirectional with articulating knuckle joint for vertical or horizontal orientation

Transmit Power

7 to 18 dBm (5 to 63 mW)


CR300-CELL200 Option

-NOTE-

The CR300-CELL200 option is not compatible with a Verizon cellular network.

Cell Technologies

2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)

3G (UMTS/HSPA+)

2G Frequency Bands

850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz

3G Frequency Bands

800, 850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz

Antenna Connector

SMA (External antenna required;

SIM Slot

Industry standard 3FF micro-SIM