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Author: Eric Schmidt | Last Updated: 12/17/2024 | Comments: 0
behind the scenes: scientifically adding some jingle to the holidays
Music has always been a part of my life—ten years of piano, six of oboe, and countless performances in bands and symphonies. So, when I joined Campbell Scientific and learned about vibrating wire sensors, my brain got excited for the musical potential. The result? Crackmeters... read moreAuthor: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 09/10/2024 | Comments: 2
what you should know about our new training option
The Campbell Scientific Learning Center is launching as a third training option, bringing self-paced learning to our customers. I am excited for this opportunity to expand our training availability beyond our current offerings: live, in-person training and live, online training. I hope you can take advantage... read moreAuthor: Vim Mistry | Last Updated: 03/11/2024 | Comments: 0
how do you put learning into action?
While continuous learning in the field of environmental monitoring is important, it’s even more critical to put that learning to practical use. Understanding the benefits for both employees and organizations to stay up to date on technology, expand expertise, and improve performance is one thing.... read moreAuthor: Ramatoulaye Nabi | Last Updated: 02/01/2024 | Comments: 0
4 reasons why continuous learning is critical for environmental monitoring
In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental monitoring, staying ahead of the curve is not just a luxury but a necessity. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, organizations must equip their employees with the skills and knowledge to effectively use emerging tools and navigate the... read moreAuthor: Nathanael Wright | Last Updated: 10/18/2022 | Comments: 3
how to install devconfig on multiple computers quickly and easily
Setting up software on multiple computers can be a chore. If you need to install the Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) on several desktop computers or service laptops, the unattended or silent install process may make it significantly quicker and easier. This article covers the simple... read moreAuthor: Nathanael Wright | Last Updated: 09/12/2022 | Comments: 8
how to generate sftp keys easily
As organizations throughout the world continue to strengthen their network and data communications systems to counter increased security threats, we’ve noticed a trend: there’s been an increase in the number of Campbell Scientific customers setting up secure communications between their data loggers and other devices. SSH... read moreAuthor: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 06/13/2022 | Comments: 0
simplify your sensor installation using wind direction offsets
As you may know, it can be quite challenging to perfectly align the north mark of a wind direction sensor with true north. For example, when you’re on a ladder handling tools or hanging on a tower, you don’t have a spare hand to hold... read moreAuthor: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 04/09/2021 | Comments: 0
what you should know: improvements to smssend()
Do you currently use SMSSend() in a CRBasic data logger program to send SMS messages through a Campbell Scientific CELL2XX internal or external cellular module? There are some things you should know about the recent improvements we made that affect how SMSSend() works. With the release... read moreAuthor: Jason Ritter | Last Updated: 02/27/2019 | Comments: 4
how to create custom sensors in short cut
Have you ever wanted Short Cut to support more sensors? Although Short Cut supports many sensors, you may have found that the sensor you want to measure is not on the list. What do you do then? How do you add that sensor to your... read moreAuthor: Nathanael Wright | Last Updated: 02/07/2019 | Comments: 5
how to monitor your campbell cellular modem data usage: part 2
In this blog article, we’ll look at how to monitor your data usage using serial commands with our external CELL2XX series of cellular modules using the CR800, CR850, CR1000, and CR3000 dataloggers. (If you have a CR300, CR310, CR6, or CR1000X datalogger, you'll want to... read moreAuthor: Nathanael Wright | Last Updated: 01/16/2019 | Comments: 2
how to monitor your campbell cellular modem data usage: part 1
Did you know you can monitor your data usage using CRBasic program code on our new data loggers with integrated cellular modems and our external Campbell Scientific brand of cellular modules? In this two-part series, I’ll first show you how to do this in the... read moreAuthor: Bruce Smith | Last Updated: 01/09/2019 | Comments: 0
how to use keypad commands with edlog data loggers
Whether your Edlog-based data logger has a built-in keypad, an external keypad, or no keypad at all, keypad commands are an important field tool. But, if you don’t have a keypad, how do you use keypad commands? In this article, we’ll discuss this topic and... read moreAuthor: Matt Perry | Last Updated: 01/17/2018 | Comments: 0
new product support: kipp & zonen’s razon+
During 2017, I was asked several times for a data logger program to retrieve data from Kipp & Zonen’s new RaZON+, a compact-sized dual-axis sun tracker with integrated GPS, smart pyrheliometer, and shaded smart pyranometer. The RaZON+ touts a higher accuracy approach to obtaining solar... read moreAuthor: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 10/25/2017 | Comments: 6
understanding crbasic program compile modes: sequential and pipeline
Have you ever noticed a message saying that your CRBasic program compiled in PipelineMode or SequentialMode? What does it mean? And, when does it matter? In this article, we’ll look at these two modes. Sequential Mode Let’s start with the more straightforward mode: SequentialMode. The CRBasic Editor... read moreAuthor: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 10/11/2017 | Comments: 8
replacing your cr1000 datalogger with a cr1000x: what you should know
As soon as people learned that we were replacing the CR1000 datalogger with the CR1000X datalogger, they asked us these questions: “Can I load a program I wrote for my CR1000 into a CR1000X?” and “Will the CR1000X fit in the same space as my... read moreAuthor: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 10/03/2017 | Comments: 8
do you use r? here's a tool for importing campbell scientific data
You may be familiar with R for data processing and analysis. But do you know how to easily import data that is in Campbell Scientific’s TOA5 format into R? In this article, I’ll briefly discuss R and TOA5, and then share a function to create... read moreAuthor: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 05/31/2017 | Comments: 2
using loops in crbasic to prevent unnecessary skipped scans
Maybe you’re like me when it comes to skipped scans. I have always disliked seeing skipped scans in my data loggers. I have been trained to watch out for them and do my best to write my CRBasic programs in a way that makes them... read moreAuthor: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 03/23/2017 | Comments: 2
use pointers to make your crbasic programs more efficient
Pointers are a great tool for CRBasic programs. If you use them carefully, pointers can reduce the amount of program code you need to write, thereby increasing your program’s efficiency and enabling you to use less memory. (Your program can run faster because it does... read moreAuthor: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 02/22/2017 | Comments: 8
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 moreAuthor: Dana Worley | Last Updated: 01/25/2017 | Comments: 22
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