PConnect for the Palm Handheld Software Support for Campbell Scientific Dataloggers Version 3.4 Revision: 12/09 S o f t w a r e C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 9 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c , I n c . C o p y r i g h t © M e a s u r e T e k , I n c .
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Limited Warranty The following warranties are in effect for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of the original purchase. These warranties are not extended by the installation of upgrades or patches offered free of charge. Campbell Scientific warrants that the installation media on which the software is recorded and the documentation provided with it are free from physical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
PConnect Table of Contents PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the Adobe Acrobat® bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. Introduction..................................................................1 1.1 Contents of Shipment ...............................................................................2 2. Software Installation....................................................2 3. Connecting Your Palm Handheld to the Datalogger ............
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PConnect for the Palm Handheld1 1. Introduction Welcome to PConnect for the Palm Handheld support software for Campbell Scientific's dataloggers. PConnect version 3.3 supports our mixed array dataloggers (CR10(X), CR500/510, CR23X, 21X, and CR7) as well as our PakBus capable dataloggers (CR10X-PB, CR23X-PB, CR510-PB, CR800/850, CR1000, CR3000, and CR200 Series).
PConnect for the Palm Handheld NOTE PConnect does not support collection from Campbell Scientific Storage Modules or Card Storage Modules. 1.1 Contents of Shipment The following items are shipped with PConnect: • PConnect software CD • PDA to CS I/O connector (for communication via a datalogger’s CS I/O port) • PConnect/PConnectCE PDA to RS-232 cable (for communication via a datalogger’s RS-232 port) 2. Software Installation PConnect requires a Palm OS based handheld running Palm OS version 3.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld After you have installed the software on your PC, follow these steps to install PConnect on your Palm device: • HotSync • On the Palm, find the PConnect icon and start the software • Close PConnect (i.e., return to the main Palm window) • HotSync a second time You must HotSync twice—first to transfer the PConnect program, and second to create the working subdirectory (for data and DLD files) for that device in the working directory (see above) on your PC.
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PConnect for the Palm Handheld 3. Connecting Your Palm Handheld to the Datalogger 3.1 Direct Serial Connection 3.1.1 CS I/O Port Connection The most common method of connecting the Palm handheld to the datalogger is using a direct serial connection to the datalogger’s CS I/O port. The Palm handheld connects to the datalogger via the communications port on the bottom of the device.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld The cable is connected between the PDA’s cable and the datalogger’s serial port (similar to the figure above). 3.2 RF400 Radio Communication Two RF400 radios can be used to communicate with the datalogger using the Palm handheld (or one RF radio and a CR205). With this setup, the PDA to CS I/O connector is not used. At the datalogger site, the CS I/O ports of the RF400 radio and the datalogger are connected using an SC12 or similar cable.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld device, others have dip switches on the outside or are configured by issuing commands using a terminal emulation program. Refer to the adapter manufacturer’s information for instructions on configuration. The interface and/or cables that are used to connect the adapter to the datalogger will vary, depending upon whether the device acts like a DTE (computer) device or DCE (PDA) device. In some instances, this is evident by the pin-out of the adapter, but not always.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Select the type of datalogger to which you will be connecting and tap OK. The Edit Stations Parameter window will appear: From this window you can change the station Name, associate a Program, change the Datalogger model, enter a Security Code, and select the mode of Communication. The Station name can be any name up to 8 characters. It must contain alpha and/or numeric characters and cannot contain any spaces.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld datalogger chosen was a mixed array datalogger, then the Datalogger field will contain other mixed array dataloggers. If the original datalogger chosen was a PakBus datalogger only PakBus dataloggers will be listed. This is because the two types of dataloggers have somewhat different setup options. If you need to change among datalogger types, you will need to start at the beginning by going to the main window and pressing New.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld NOTE IR communication is not available for the CR200 Series dataloggers. The communications protocol for RF4xx radios must be set to Transparent. PConnectCE will not be able to connect reliably with the dataloggers if PakBus Aware or PakBus Node is selected. When the RF400 is selected, an RF Net Address and an RF Radio Address must be entered. These two settings must reflect the settings in the remote RF400 radio or in the CR205.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld When you are finished editing the station parameters, touch OK. You will be returned to the Stations window. PConnect has three main windows: the Stations window, the Files window, and the PConnect Settings window. You can navigate between the windows by pressing the window's name in the upper right corner of the screen. If you will be using the handheld to collect data from more than one datalogger, you will need to create additional stations.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Value button that is displayed, enter the new value, and press OK. You can change the descriptive labels for the measurements by clicking within the cell, typing in a new label, and then clicking anywhere on the screen. There are five other windows you can use to accomplish other tasks with the datalogger. They are the Collect Data window, the Set Clock window, the Flags/Ports window, the Terminal window, and the Transfer Program window.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Collect Data The Collect Data window is used to collect data from the datalogger and store it to a file on the handheld, which is then transferred to the computer during a subsequent HotSync operation. The data is stored in binary format on the handheld and then converted to a comma-separated ASCII format when the file is transferred to the PC during the synchronization process.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld When the handheld is synchronized with the PC and the data file is transferred, the data will be appended to any station_name.dat data file that exists with the same name. After the file is transferred, the file is deleted from the handheld.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Flags/Ports The datalogger's flags and ports can be viewed and toggled from the Flags/Ports window. All of the flags and ports in the datalogger are displayed on the screen. If a flag or port is High, a check mark will appear in the box beside the flag or port. If a flag or port is Low, the box will be empty. To change the state of a flag or port, touch the box for that flag or port.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Terminal When Terminal is selected, the remote communications command is sent to the datalogger and it is put into a remote communications state. This state allows the user to send telecommunications command directly to the datalogger and is typically used for trouble-shooting. Touch abc for Palm keyboard For all dataloggers except the CR1000, CR200, CR800/850, and CR3000, the datalogger's keyboard/display keypad is depicted on the Terminal window.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Transfer Program Switch to the Transfer Program window to send a new program file to the datalogger, or to retrieve the program file that is currently running in the datalogger. NOTE Program files cannot be retrieved from CR200 Series dataloggers. To send a program to the datalogger, press the arrow beside the program file name adjacent to the Send button, and then press the Send button.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld File Control The File Control window is applicable only to the CR1000, CR800/850, and CR3000 dataloggers. It lets you manipulate the files that are stored on the datalogger's CPU or on a card in the datalogger if one is installed. The device (CPU or Card) is selected from the list box at the top of the window. The files stored on the device are displayed in the field below. Run - This option allows you to set the run attribute of a program file.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld Load - Displays a standard file dialog box from which to choose a file to be sent to the selected device. You can send a CR* program file, a voice text file, or an operating system file. Delete - Deletes the selected file from datalogger memory. Format - Formats the selected device. This option should be used with caution, since all files stored on the device will be lost. 4.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld When the View Data button is touched, you will see either a list displaying the data files for that datalogger (PakBus dataloggers), or, the data will be shown automatically (mixed array dataloggers). For PakBus dataloggers, choose the table you would like to view. The data will be shown in tabular view.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld derived from the file when viewing the data. To transfer an FSL file to the Palm, place the file in the C:\Campbellsci\PConnect\palmname directory and the file will be copied during the next HotSync operation. A data file can be deleted from the Palm device by pressing the Delete button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion.
PConnect for the Palm Handheld 4.5 Transferring Data to Your Desktop Computer Once data is collected onto your Palm handheld, you can HotSync with your desktop computer and the data will automatically transfer to the folder you specified during the initial setup (default = C:\campbellsci\Pconnect\palmname). The transferred data is saved to (or appended to) a data file on the PC named after the station from which it was retrieved. 4.
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