Synchronized high-speed measurements
Overview
The SC-CPI is an interface between the serial port of later-model Campbell Scientific dataloggers (CR800/850, CR1000, and CR3000) and our new Campbell distributed modules (CDMs). The CDMs use the new CAN peripheral interface (CPI), and the SC-CPI allows the dataloggers listed above to connect to the CDM's CPI port. Future dataloggers will have CPI connections and will not need a bridge, but with the SC-CPI our current line of dataloggers will be able to take advantage of our CDM technology.
Benefits and Features
- Enables a CR800, CR850 CR1000, or CR3000 to be part of a CPI/CDM network
- Provides detailed CPI communication diagnostics
- Supports monitoring of the serial or CPI load
- Indicates if CPI frame errors occur
- Provides information about each CPI module that it detects in its network
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Specifications
| Temperature Range |
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| Current Drain | 50 mA (active) |
| Dimensions | 15.94 x 7.49 x 3.18 cm (6.28 x 2.95 x 1.25 in.) including ground lug |
| Weight | 0.188 kg (0.415 lb) |
Connectors |
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| CPI | RJ45 |
| Serial Connect to Data Logger | Screw terminal |
| Computer Configuration via Device Configuration Utility | USB |
Compatibility
Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.
Dataloggers
| Product | Compatible | Note |
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| CR1000 (retired) | ||
| CR200X (retired) | ||
| CR211X (retired) | ||
| CR216X (retired) | ||
| CR3000 (retired) | ||
| CR800 (retired) | ||
| CR800 (retired) | ||
| CR850 (retired) | ||
| CR850 (retired) | ||
| CR850 (retired) | ||
| CR850 (retired) | ||
| CR9000X (retired) |
Additional Compatibility Information
Data Logger Considerations
A 5-conductor cable connects the data logger to the SC-CPI, and an Ethernet cable connects the SC-CPI to the CDM.
The data logger operating system must be version OS 26.
Related Documents
Product Brochures
Technical Papers
Related FAQs
Number of FAQs related to SC-CPI: 2
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To communicate with CDM devices using the CPI protocol, the CR3000, CR1000, CR850, and CR800 dataloggers require an SC-CPI device. Only one SC-CPI device per datalogger is required. It is expected that the design of future Campbell Scientific datalogger products will be work with CPI-based modules directly.
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The communications protocol used by CDM devices is the CAN Peripheral Interface (CPI), which includes methods that are proprietary to Campbell Scientific.