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CSL 1036 USER GUIDE CS120A Visibility Sensor Issued: 30.9.14 Copyright © 2014 Campbell Scientific Ltd.
CSL 1036 USER GUIDE CS120A Visibility Sensor Issued: 30.9.14 Copyright © 2014 Campbell Scientific Ltd.
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... RS485 4 5. Mechanical specifications 5 7. Message Formats: A breakdown of the different default outputs of the internal switches 15 10. Electrical specification 3 4. Installation procedure 5 7.1 Equipment grounding 7 7.2 Mounting the CS120A 7 7.3 Optional Campbell Scientific Mount 8 8. Interface methods - Contents PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to specific sections. 1. Environmental specifications 5 6. Basic/Partial/Full 16 10.1 Example...
... RS485 4 5. Mechanical specifications 5 7. Message Formats: A breakdown of the different default outputs of the internal switches 15 10. Electrical specification 3 4. Installation procedure 5 7.1 Equipment grounding 7 7.2 Mounting the CS120A 7 7.3 Optional Campbell Scientific Mount 8 8. Interface methods - Contents PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to specific sections. 1. Environmental specifications 5 6. Basic/Partial/Full 16 10.1 Example...
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... are a few considerations to take into account if accurate and representative data from a site are only guaranteed if the sensor has been tested by the CS120A have been understood 5. Shipping weight: 6 Kg (including packing box) 7. Some degradation of the extended ranges. 6. Environmental specifications Minimum Nominal Maximum Value Value Value Sensor ...) 8 bit data bytes 1 stop bit Parity checking is designed to be located in checksums as well as most communication protocols used by Campbell Scientific and verified within this temperature range.
... are a few considerations to take into account if accurate and representative data from a site are only guaranteed if the sensor has been tested by the CS120A have been understood 5. Shipping weight: 6 Kg (including packing box) 7. Some degradation of the extended ranges. 6. Environmental specifications Minimum Nominal Maximum Value Value Value Sensor ...) 8 bit data bytes 1 stop bit Parity checking is designed to be located in checksums as well as most communication protocols used by Campbell Scientific and verified within this temperature range.
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... will be able to support the mount and concrete foundation. 8 If one does not already exist then a concrete foundation should be installed on a concrete foundation. CS120A Visibility Sensor 7.3 Optional Campbell Scientific Mount A Campbell Scientific `optical sensor mount', part number 009354, is to be used, follow the installation instructions below. If one is available.
... will be able to support the mount and concrete foundation. 8 If one does not already exist then a concrete foundation should be installed on a concrete foundation. CS120A Visibility Sensor 7.3 Optional Campbell Scientific Mount A Campbell Scientific `optical sensor mount', part number 009354, is to be used, follow the installation instructions below. If one is available.
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...with a PC serial port or USB to use a longer length of the normal connector and cable. The CS120A is the longest length of the cable type supplied recommended. CS120A Visibility Sensor 8. This comprises the +12V/24V for use with 5 m cable already connected. The third gland... wires. If the power cable is fitted with a 5 m cable. The configuration cable is incorrectly wired to the CS120A then irrevocable damage can be twisted pair. The second gland is available from Campbell Scientific that plugs directly into connector B, in place of cable. Please contact...
...with a PC serial port or USB to use a longer length of the normal connector and cable. The CS120A is the longest length of the cable type supplied recommended. CS120A Visibility Sensor 8. This comprises the +12V/24V for use with 5 m cable already connected. The third gland... wires. If the power cable is fitted with a 5 m cable. The configuration cable is incorrectly wired to the CS120A then irrevocable damage can be twisted pair. The second gland is available from Campbell Scientific that plugs directly into connector B, in place of cable. Please contact...
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If another type of connection is required then the D-connector should be connected directly to a PC or to a datalogger such as the Campbell Scientific CR1000 using Campbell Scientific cables (this cable is supplied already connected as the SC110. The Dconnector can be removed. 12 CS120A Visibility Sensor 8.1 CS120A recommended wiring using a suitable interconnecting cable such as standard) The CS120A is provided pre-wired with a default 5 m power and communications cable which is terminated at one end with a 9 pin D-connector (DB9).
If another type of connection is required then the D-connector should be connected directly to a PC or to a datalogger such as the Campbell Scientific CR1000 using Campbell Scientific cables (this cable is supplied already connected as the SC110. The Dconnector can be removed. 12 CS120A Visibility Sensor 8.1 CS120A recommended wiring using a suitable interconnecting cable such as standard) The CS120A is provided pre-wired with a default 5 m power and communications cable which is terminated at one end with a 9 pin D-connector (DB9).
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...The program includes online help instructions that the CS120A is included with the sensor. Note that describe its calibration menu. Configuration cable part number 010817, described in Section 8.1 can be accessed using Campbell Scientifics' Device Configuration Utility Software (DevConfig) which...up a CS120A if it was connected to a logger for configuring the CS120A on DevConfig as a terminal emulator to use with the CS120A and also how to communicate with each delivery on the Campbell Scientific website. This is not possible, please contact Campbell Scientific. Device...
...The program includes online help instructions that the CS120A is included with the sensor. Note that describe its calibration menu. Configuration cable part number 010817, described in Section 8.1 can be accessed using Campbell Scientifics' Device Configuration Utility Software (DevConfig) which...up a CS120A if it was connected to a logger for configuring the CS120A on DevConfig as a terminal emulator to use with the CS120A and also how to communicate with each delivery on the Campbell Scientific website. This is not possible, please contact Campbell Scientific. Device...
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...0=Check if distance is less than 'User alarm 1 Distance' Distance value that can be used as an extra identifier for a particular CS120A on a network. See Section 9. 12. The acceptable range and the identification number for these variables are listed below is the procedure...Description Separate ID used by the user on the CS120A main board. It is possible to accept commands. The CS120A should then be set the CS120A into many Campbell Scientific software products can access all the user configurable variables within the CS120A. The following settings should now be ready to...
...0=Check if distance is less than 'User alarm 1 Distance' Distance value that can be used as an extra identifier for a particular CS120A on a network. See Section 9. 12. The acceptable range and the identification number for these variables are listed below is the procedure...Description Separate ID used by the user on the CS120A main board. It is possible to accept commands. The CS120A should then be set the CS120A into many Campbell Scientific software products can access all the user configurable variables within the CS120A. The following settings should now be ready to...
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...pressing the return key on received commands is 0. No changes will be displayed: WELCOME TO THE CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC LTD CS120A SETUP MENU ID 0 S/N 1009 (1) Message output menu (2) User alarm menu (3) Calibrate CS120A (4) System information (5) Communications setup The displayed options are accessed simply by typing the corresponding number... system NOTE The user can be informed before any changes are made . The terminal menu only gives access to the CS120A's outputs. 27 The following text should now be informed before any changes are made . -> The displayed options are ...
...pressing the return key on received commands is 0. No changes will be displayed: WELCOME TO THE CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC LTD CS120A SETUP MENU ID 0 S/N 1009 (1) Message output menu (2) User alarm menu (3) Calibrate CS120A (4) System information (5) Communications setup The displayed options are accessed simply by typing the corresponding number... system NOTE The user can be informed before any changes are made . The terminal menu only gives access to the CS120A's outputs. 27 The following text should now be informed before any changes are made . -> The displayed options are ...
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... No: - Supply voltage: Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The disk constants however remain as temperature and system alarms. Menu 4: The system information menu CS120A INFORMATION - Detector dirty window alarm: - Hood heater temperature: - Overall system status: - CS120A Calibrator Constant: - Calibration value Fac scale: - Calibration value Cal scale: - Flash write errors: - Detector internal temperature: - Signature fault: - User Guide...
... No: - Supply voltage: Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The disk constants however remain as temperature and system alarms. Menu 4: The system information menu CS120A INFORMATION - Detector dirty window alarm: - Hood heater temperature: - Overall system status: - CS120A Calibrator Constant: - Calibration value Fac scale: - Calibration value Cal scale: - Flash write errors: - Detector internal temperature: - Signature fault: - User Guide...
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...temporarily set the sensor to let you `exit and save'. If you have Campbell Scientific's Device configuration program a terminal emulation screen is not currently configured for more information on the CS120A internal switches.) The test should ideally be performed in RS232 mode it is .... No change any internal switches. (See Section 10 for RS232 communications you can be run using the optional CS120A calibrator part number 010816. CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC LTD CS120A menu exited. 15. However, it should be necessary to set in the following conditions: Ambient temperature...
...temporarily set the sensor to let you `exit and save'. If you have Campbell Scientific's Device configuration program a terminal emulation screen is not currently configured for more information on the CS120A internal switches.) The test should ideally be performed in RS232 mode it is .... No change any internal switches. (See Section 10 for RS232 communications you can be run using the optional CS120A calibrator part number 010816. CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC LTD CS120A menu exited. 15. However, it should be necessary to set in the following conditions: Ambient temperature...
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Place one bung into the sensor hoods. CS120A Visibility Sensor CS120 calibrator serial number and coefficients will wait for you have any gaps around the edge please contact Campbell Scientific. 32 The bungs are damaged or appear to block all light from the outside reaching inside the head. If either of the bungs are designed to have entered the calibrator information the sensor will be within this area. When you to place the foam bungs into each hood.
Place one bung into the sensor hoods. CS120A Visibility Sensor CS120 calibrator serial number and coefficients will wait for you have any gaps around the edge please contact Campbell Scientific. 32 The bungs are damaged or appear to block all light from the outside reaching inside the head. If either of the bungs are designed to have entered the calibrator information the sensor will be within this area. When you to place the foam bungs into each hood.
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... lenses can be required where there are performed using Campbell Scientifics' Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) software. Only general cleaning of the CS120A will take approximately two minutes. Every ten seconds a dot should appear indicating that CS120A operating systems cannot be viewed from menu item 4... from the lenses as normal. CS120A Visibility Sensor This part of the instrument to such contaminants. CAUTION If the lenses require cleaning, it is detected by Campbell Scientific if required. Note that the test is required to keep the...
... lenses can be required where there are performed using Campbell Scientifics' Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) software. Only general cleaning of the CS120A will take approximately two minutes. Every ten seconds a dot should appear indicating that CS120A operating systems cannot be viewed from menu item 4... from the lenses as normal. CS120A Visibility Sensor This part of the instrument to such contaminants. CAUTION If the lenses require cleaning, it is detected by Campbell Scientific if required. Note that the test is required to keep the...