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Author: Matt Perry | Last Updated: 12/12/2018 | Comments: 1
Plane of array irradiance (POA) is a well-known term used to quantify the incident irradiance on a given solar array. It is the parameter most directly related to the power output of a PV module and is used extensively in PV performance analysis and modeling...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 12/05/2018 | Comments: 0
Just like people, data loggers can enter a phase of life called retirement. Our older, Edlog data loggers have been retired for some time now, and we have continued to provide free support for these reliable devices. We include free support when you purchase our...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 11/20/2018 | Comments: 1
When you think of a sunset, do you feel a bit sentimental? Perhaps a bit sad that a particular sunsetting device or piece of technology will soon become obsolete? Admittedly, that’s just the way things go. With a rapid succession of technological advancements, it becomes...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 10/17/2018 | Comments: 2
Can a simplified weather station solution still provide you with good measurements? In this interview, Alan Hinckley, Senior Application Scientist-Meteorologist, shares his excitement for the ClimaVue™50 and how users of various backgrounds can benefit from its simplicity in capturing quality weather data. Alan was interviewed...
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Author: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 08/21/2018 | Comments: 4
You may have heard us say that we live by the mantra “Measurements Matter.” We always strive to give you the measurement devices you need to make the most accurate measurements possible using leading-edge technology in a reliable, low-power solution. But, to be honest, good...
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Author: Ben Conrad | Last Updated: 06/25/2018 | Comments: 0
If you have an eddy-covariance system, you understand the importance of performing routine maintenance tasks so you can continue to acquire high-quality, consistently reliable data. Some of these maintenance tasks are straightforward, such as making sure that the optics on your gas analyzer are clean...
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Author: Kevin Rhodes | Last Updated: 05/17/2018 | Comments: 0
Do you ever wonder about the uncertainty of your measurements? Occasionally, I’ll have a researcher ask how he or she can calculate the analog measurement uncertainty of a data logger. I usually direct the customer to the specification sheet that we publish. The customer then asks which...
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Author: Steven Moore | Last Updated: 03/28/2018 | Comments: 0
You’ve carefully acquired good measurement data, and now you want to access your data without worrying about communication headaches. Cellular communication sounds like a great option, but you've heard that trying to obtain a data plan for your cellular modem can be frustrating. You don’t...
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Author: Kevin Rhodes | Last Updated: 03/21/2018 | Comments: 0
At Campbell Scientific, we want to help you get the most out of your data logger that you can. You may have purchased your data logger to be the core of your data acquisition system without knowing all the things your data logger can do for you....
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 02/28/2018 | Comments: 1
Now and then, someone will ask if a Campbell Scientific data logger can be used in place of a PLC (programmable logic controller) or an RTU (remote terminal unit). Admittedly, it is not a simple question to answer. The capabilities of modern PLCs, RTUs, and...
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Author: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 02/21/2018 | Comments: 3
You may have heard about the new integrated cellular modem gateways available as options on some of our data loggers. But, do you know what these options really offer, and how they can help your data communication needs now and for decades to come? In...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 02/14/2018 | Comments: 0
In this short interview, Josh Brown, Market Product Manager of the Infrastructure Group, shares some of the benefits of using a vibrating wire data logger, such as the CRVW3 3-Channel Vibrating Wire Datalogger. Josh was interviewed by Robin Deissinger, the blog editor. Interview Q&A
What is...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 01/31/2018 | Comments: 4
At some point, you may have watched the real-time wind readings from your data logger and seen the wind speed bouncing back and forth. Then, you probably wondered if it really was that gusty outside. In many cases, what you are seeing is the resolution...
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Author: Matt Perry | Last Updated: 01/17/2018 | Comments: 0
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...
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Author: Michelle Welch | Last Updated: 01/04/2018 | Comments: 2
Did you know that you are just a click or tap away from new and improved online data logger assistance? If you have a CR1000X, CR6, or CR300-series datalogger, you’ll want to visit our new resource that is available to you 24/7.
Our new online user...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 12/22/2017 | Comments: 0
Just recently, the KRACK (Key Reinstallation AttaCK) Wi-Fi vulnerability was publicized. You might be wondering what it is and how it affects the security of your Campbell Scientific devices and data.
The KRACK vulnerability exists in the WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) security standard used on...
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Author: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 11/29/2017 | Comments: 0
What do expansion peripherals do, and how is integrating them helpful? Expansion peripherals have two purposes: to expand the capabilities of the data logger, both in channel count and functionality, and to improve measurement quality. What if we could provide both and make it easier...
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Author: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 10/25/2017 | Comments: 2
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...
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Author: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 10/11/2017 | Comments: 8
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...
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Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 10/03/2017 | Comments: 8
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...
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