PC400 Software nivel intermedio para datalogger

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1. How can the current OS version of a CRBasic data logger be viewed?

   Read the "Updating to the Latest Datalogger Operating System" article and watch the "Connect Window Tutorial" for help.

2. What should be done if a security code error appears, but the CR1000 doesn't have security set?

   If the error message “The security code was not recognized by the station” is displayed in LoggerNet, or the error message “Unable to send the program. Invalid security code” is displayed in PC400, it may be necessary to update the datalogger’s support software.

   Using a CR1000 running Operating System Version Std.04 or later, the problem may be that LoggerNet or PC400 is interpreting the response from the datalogger incorrectly. Confirm that the new datalogger program is in the CR1000; typically, the table definitions can be updated and the problem is resolved. Newer versions of LoggerNet and PC400 software resolve this problem. Please visit our Downloads page to obtain the latest patch: www.campbellsci.com/downloads. 

3. Is it possible to transfer data from PC400 directly to a database such as Oracle (possibly through ODBC on Windows)?

   It is not possible to transfer collected data directly from PC400 to a database. PC400 creates ASCII text data files containing the collected data.

   To transfer data logger data to a database, consider using LoggerNet and LNDB (LoggerNet Database Software).

4. How is the baud rate set using PC400?

   When using PC400 to connect to a data logger on an RS-232 port, the baud rate must be matched. This is done through the PC400 data logger settings.

5. Can PC400 be used to generate real-time graphs on the screen for measurements from the data logger?

   No. However, real-time data can be displayed in tabular form in the Monitor Data tab.

6. When trying to set up a datalogger, why would PC400 not show any COM ports for selection?

   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 datalogger. 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.

7. What is Split?

   LoggerNet and PC400 have a program named Split that enables selection of records and mathematical calculations on data values in a data file. The program is especially useful in isolating data records of interest from data files from array-based dataloggers where several different types of records may be stored in the same file.

   Note that the version of Split in PC200W is a different application. Its only function is to separate each array in a mixed-array file into separate files.

8. Is the PC400 upgrade free?

   A patch, which is a software upgrade within a major revision level (Example: 4.0 to 4.1), is free. The patch can be downloaded from the Downloads page.

   When upgrading between major revision levels (Example: 3.4 to 4.1), a software purchase is required. The upgrade for PC400 is PC400/U (pn 18369).

9. Can PC400 be used with a Macintosh computer?

   PC400 is designed to run natively only under the Windows OS. However, there are third-party applications available for the Mac OS that can create a virtual environment in which some Windows applications can run. Note that Campbell Scientific does not provide testing or support for these applications.

10. Is PC400 free?

    No. This mid-level data logger support software is available for purchase and is listed in the Ordering information area of the PC400 product page.