Product manual

CFM100 CompactFlash

Module

1. Introduction

Campbell Scientific’s CFM100 CompactFlash

Module stores the datalogger’s

data on a removable CompactFlash (CF) card. The CFM100 module connects

to the datalogger via the 40-pin peripheral port. Currently, only our CR1000

and CR3000 dataloggers have the 40-pin peripheral port; the CFM100 is not

compatible with the CR200-series, CR800, CR850, CR5000, and CR9000X

dataloggers.

Before using the CFM100, please study:

• Section 2, Cautionary Statements

• Section 3, Initial Inspection

• Section 4, Quickstart

The Quickstart explains how to quickly begin using a CFM100 for

straightforward data storage operations. The remainder of the manual is a

technical reference which describes in detail such operations as: file formats,

datalogger programming and data retrieval.

2. Cautionary Statements

• The CFM100 is rugged, but it should be handled as a precision scientific

instrument. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the module.

• The 28033 surge suppressor and/or a shielded 10baseT Ethernet cable

should be used for locations susceptible to power surges and for cable

length longer than 9 ft.

• Always power down the datalogger before installing or removing the

CFM100 to/from the datalogger.

• Removing a CompactFlash card while it is active can cause garbled data

and can actually damage the card. Always press the control button and

wait for a green light before removing card.

• LoggerNet’s File Control should not be used to retrieve data from a

CompactFlash card. Using File Control to retrieve the data can result in a

corrupted data file.

3. Initial Inspection

Upon receipt of the CFM100, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.

File damage claims with the shipping company.