Overview
The CR3000 Micrologger® supports complex applications with many sensors. It is fast and powerful enough to handle extended eddy-covariance systems with full energy-balance systems. Multiple CR3000s can be configured as a network or units can be deployed individually.
Designed for stand-alone operation in harsh, remote environments. The CR3000 consists of a compact, integrated package with a built-in power supply, a 128-by-64-pixel backlit graphical or eight-line numeric display, and a 16-character keyboard.
Benefits and Features
- Ideal applications include eddy covariance, wind profiling, HVAC, weather stations, vehicle testing, air quality, process control, mesonet systems, agriculture, soil moisture, time-domain reflectometry, water quality
- Integrated keyboard and display screen let you program, manually initiate data transfers, and view data, all on site.
- Includes a current excitation channel allowing direct connection of PRTs or other sensors that use a current excitation
- Serial communications with serial sensors and devices supported via I/O port pairs
- Supports PakBus, Modbus, SDI-12, and DNP3 protocols
- Communicates via various options: TCP/IP, email, FTP, web server.
- Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protected inputs
- 4-MB memory can be expanded with add-on memory systems.
- Flexible power and communication options make it ideal for remote locations.
- Compatible with channel expansion peripherals allowing you to expand your system
- Battery-backed clock that ensures accurate time is maintained while datalogger is disconnected from battery power
- Contains custom ASIC chip that expands pulse count, control port, and serial communications capabilities
- Program with LoggerNet, PC400, or Short Cut to fit your setup
- Collects and stores data and controls peripherals as the brain of your system
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Detailed Description
Housed in a portable, self-contained package, the CR3000 Micrologger consists of measurement and control electronics, communication ports, 16-character keyboard, display, power supply, and carrying handle. The integrated display shows 8 lines x 21 characters (64 x 128 pixels).
The CR3000 has a choice of three power-supply base options (alkaline, rechargeable, or no battery). Low power consumption allows the Micrologger to operate for extended time periods on its battery recharged with a solar panel—eliminating the need for AC power. It suspends execution when primary power drops below 9.6 V, reducing the possibility of inaccurate measurements.
The on-board operating system includes measurement, processing, and output instructions for programming the datalogger. The programming language, CRBasic, uses a BASIC-like syntax. Measurement instructions specific to bridge configurations, voltage outputs, thermocouples, and pulse/frequency signals are included. Processing instructions support algebraic, statistical, and transcendental functions for on-site processing. Output instructions process data over time and control external devices.
Specifications
General
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Note: Additional specifications are listed in theCR3000 Specifications Sheet. |
Maximum Scan Rate |
100 Hz |
Analog Inputs |
28 single-ended or 14 differential (individually configured) |
Pulse Counters |
4 |
Switched Excitation Channels |
4 voltage, 3 current |
Digital Ports |
- Certain digital ports can be used to count switch closures.
- 3 SDM and 8 I/Os or 4 RS-232 COM
I/O ports can be paired as transmit and receive for measuring smart serial sensors.
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Continuous Analog Outputs |
2 |
Communications/Data Storage Ports |
- 1 CS I/O
- 1 RS-232
- 1 parallel peripheral
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Switched 12 Volt |
2 |
Input Voltage Range |
±5 Vdc |
Analog Voltage Accuracy |
±(0.04% of reading + offset) at 0° to 40°C |
Analog Resolution |
0.33 µV |
A/D Bits |
16 |
Power Requirements |
10 to 16 Vdc |
Protocols Supported |
PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, FTP, HTTP, XML POP3, SMTP, Telnet, NTCIP, NTP, SDI-12, SDM |
CE Compliance Standards to which Conformity Is Declared |
IEC61326:2002 |
Warranty |
3 years |
Dimensions |
- 24.1 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm (9.5 x 7.0 x 3.0 in.) with low-profile base
- 24.1 x 17.8 x 11.9 cm (9.5 x 7.0 x 4.7 in.) with alkaline battery base
- 24.1 x 17.8 x 11.9 cm (9.5 x 7.0 x 4.7 in.) with rechargeable battery base
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Weight |
- 1.6 kg (3.6 lb) with low-profile base
- 3.8 kg (8.3 lb) with alkaline battery base
- 4.8 kg (10.7 lb) with rechargeable battery base
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Temperature Range
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Battery bases have different temperature ranges. The rechargeable base option has an operating temperature range of -40° to +60°C. The alkaline base option has a temperature range of -25° to +50°C. |
Standard |
-25° to +50°C |
Extended |
-40° to +85°C |
Memory
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Operating System |
2 MB flash |
CPU Usage, Program Storage & Data Storage |
4 MB |
Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
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Sleep Mode |
< 2 mA |
Active |
- 3 to 30 mA typical (without RS-232 communication)
- 17 to 47 mA typical (with RS-232 communication)
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Compatibility
Sensors
With several channel types, the CR3000 is compatible with nearly every available sensor, including thermocouples, SDI-12 sensors, and 4 to 20 mA sensors. A custom ASIC chip expands its pulse count, control port, and serial communications capabilities. The CR3000's I/O ports can be paired as transmit and receive, allowing serial communications with serial sensors and devices.
Measurement & Control Peripherals
The CR3000 is compatible with all of our CDMs (requires an SC-CPI), SDMs, multiplexers, vibrating-wire interfaces, terminal input modules, and relays.
Communications
The CR3000 communicates with a PC via direct connect, Ethernet interfaces, multidrop modems, short-haul modems, phone modems (land line, digital cellular, and voice-synthesized), RF telemetry, and satellite transmitters (Argos, Iridium, and Inmarsat).
Data can be viewed on its onboard keyboard display, user-supplied iOS or Android device (requires LoggerLink), CD295 DataView II Display, or a user-supplied PDA (PConnect or PConnectCE software required).
Compatible external data storage devices are the CFM100, NL115, and SC115.
Enclosures
The CR3000 can be housed in an ENC12/14, ENC14/16, ENC16/18, ENC24/30, or ENC24/30S enclosure.
Power Supplies
The CR3000 is typically powered by its on-board alkaline or rechargeable power supply (see Ordering Info). When the rechargeable power supply is used, its internal 7 A h sealed rechargeable battery needs be charged via a vehicle (requires the DCDC18R), solar panel, or ac wall charger.
The CR3000 can also come with a low-profile base that requires a user-supplied dc source. It is preferred when the system’s power consumption needs a larger capacity battery or when it’s advantageous for the Micrologger to be thinner and lighter.
Software
CRBasic, the CR3000's full programming language, supports simple or complex programming and many on-board data reduction processes. Compatible software includes:
- Short Cut
- PC200W
- PC400 (version 1.3 or higher)
- LoggerNet (version 3.2 or higher)
- RTDAQ (version 1.0 or higher)
- PConnect (version 3.2 or higher)
- PConnectCE (version 2.1 or higher)
- VisualWeather (version 2.0 or higher)
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