CR300

Measurement and Control Datalogger
CR300

CR300

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Measurement and Control Datalogger

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Model:
CR300
Item Number:
CR300
Warranty:
3 years
Lead time:
14 days

Overview

Measurement & Control Datalogger (Operating Range -40 to +70C)

The CR300 is a multi-purpose, compact measurement and control data logger. This small, low-cost, high-value data logger offers fast communications, low power requirements, built-in USB, and excellent analog input accuracy and resolution. The CR300 can measure most hydrological, meteorological, environmental, and industrial sensors. It concentrates data, makes it available over varied networks, and delivers it using your preferred protocol. It also performs automated on-site or remote decision making for control and M2M communications. The CR300 is ideal for small applications requiring long-term, remote monitoring and control.

The CR300 includes Wi-Fi, cellular, or the following radio options for different regions:

  • CR300-RF407: US and Canada
  • CR300-RF412: Australia and New Zealand
  • CR300-RF422: UK and EU
  • CR300-RF427: Brazil

Note: Campbell Scientific does not recommend the CR300 for use as a PakBus router in networks with more than 50 devices. Large arrays or string variables may also reach memory limits. For such applications, a CR1000X Measurement and Control Datalogger is recommended.

Key Advantages

Compact Data Logger
Ideal for small applications

Technical Description

The CR300 is a low-powered data logger designed to measure sensors, analyze data, and store data and programs. A battery-backed clock assures accurate timekeeping. The on-board, BASIC-like programming language—common to all Campbell Scientific data loggers—supports data processing and analysis routines.

The CR300 wiring panel includes a switchable 12 V terminal, and analog grounds dispersed among six analog terminals.

Benefits

  • Connects directly to a computer's USB port
  • Differentiates even slight changes in data values with higher resolutions measurements (24 bit Adc)
  • Provides simple serial sensor integration and measurement with SDI-12 and/or RS-232
  • Supports full PakBus networking
  • Includes embedded web page for direct connection via web browser

Specifications

-NOTE-
Additional specifications are listed in the CR300-Series Specifications Sheet.
Operating Temperature Range
-40° to +70°C

(standard)

Operating Temperature Range
Non-condensing environment
Maximum Scan Rate
10 Hz
Case Material
Powder-coated aluminum
Analog Inputs
6 single-ended or 3 differential

(individually configured)

Pulse Counters
8

(P_SW, P_LL, C1, C2, and SE1 to SE4)

Voltage Excitation Terminals
2

(VX1, VX2)

Communications Ports
USB Micro B
Communications Ports
RS-232
Switched 12 Volt
1 terminal
Digital I/O
7 terminals (C1, C2, P_SW, and SE1 to SE4) configurable for digital input and output.

Includes status high/low, pulse width modulation, external interrupt, and communication functions. Exception: The SE4 terminal doesn't do external interrupt.

Input Limits
-100 to +2500 mV
Analog Voltage Accuracy
Accuracy specifications do not include sensor or measurement noise.
Analog Voltage Accuracy
±(0.04% of measurement + offset) at 0° to 40°C
Analog Voltage Accuracy
±(0.1% of measurement + offset) at -40° to +70°C
ADC
24-bit
Power Requirements
16 to 32 Vdc for charger input (CHG)

(Current limited to 0.9 A maximum for power converter or solar panel input.)

Power Requirements
10 to 18 Vdc for external batteries (BAT)
Real-Time Clock Accuracy
±1 min. per month
Internet Protocols
Ethernet, PPP, RNDIS, ICMP/Ping, Auto-IP(APIPA), IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP, TLS (v1.2), DNS, DHCP, SLAAC, NTP, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP(S), SMTP/TLS, POP3/TLS
Communications Protocols
PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, SDI-12, TCP, UDP, and others
CPU Drive/Programs
80 MB serial flash
Data Storage
30 MB serial flash
Idle Current Drain, Average
1.5 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

Active Current Drain, Average
5 mA

(@ 12 Vdc for 1 Hz scan with 1 analog measurement)

Active Current Drain, Average
23 mA

(@ 12 Vdc with processor always on)

Dimensions
13.97 x 7.62 x 4.56 cm

(5.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 in.)
Additional clearance required for cables and leads.

Weight
242 to 250 g

(0.53 to 0.55 lb) depending on communication option selected

CR300-RF407 Option

Radio Type
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

(FHSS)

Output Power
5 to 250 mW

(user-selectable)

Frequency
902 to 928 MHz

(US, Canada)

RF Data Rate
200 kbps
Receive Sensitivity
-101 dBm
Antenna Connector
RPSMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/rf407 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

Idle Current Drain, Average
12 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

Active Current Drain, Average
< 80 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

CR300-RF412 Option

Radio Type
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

(FHSS)

Output Power
5 to 250 mW

(user-selectable)

Frequency
915 to 928 MHz

(Australia, New Zealand)

RF Data Rate
200 kbps
Receive Sensitivity
-101 dBm
Antenna Connector
RPSMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/rf412 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

Idle Current Drain, Average
12 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

Active Current Drain, Average
< 80 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

CR300-RF422 Option

Radio Type
868 MHz SRD 860 with Listen Before Talk (LBT) and Automatic Frequency Agility (AFA)
Output Power
2 to 25 mW

(user-selectable)

Frequency
863 to 870 MHz

(European Union)

RF Data Rate
10 kbps
Receive Sensitivity
-106 dBm
Antenna Connector
RPSMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/rf422 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

Idle Current Drain, Average
9.5 mA
Active Current Drain, Average
20 mA

CR300-RF427 Option

Radio Type
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

(FHSS)

Output Power
5 to 250 mW

(user-selectable)

Frequency
902 to 907.5 MHz/915 to 928 MHz

(Brazil)

RF Data Rate
200 kbps
Receive Sensitivity
–101 dBm
Antenna Connector
RPSMA

(External antenna required.)

Idle Current Drain, Average
12 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

Active Current Drain, Average
< 80 mA

(@ 12 Vdc)

CR300-WIFI Option

Operational Modes
Client or Access Point
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz, 20 MHz bandwidth
Antenna Connector
Reverse Polarity SMA

(RPSMA)

Antenna
pn 16005 unity gain (0 dBd), 1/2 wave whip, omnidirectional with articulating knuckle joint for vertical or horizontal orientation
Transmit Power
7 to 18 dBm

(5 to 63 mW)

CR300-CELL205 Option

-NOTE-
The CR300-CELL205 option is not compatible with a Verizon cellular network.
Certifications
IC (Industry Canada)

10224A-201611EC21A

Cell Technologies
3G

(UMTS/HSPA+)

Cell Technologies
4G

(LTE CAT-1)

3G Frequency Bands
850, 1700/2100 (AWS), and 1900
4G Frequency Bands
700, 850, 1700/2100 (AWS-1), 1900
Antenna Connector
SMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

SIM Interface
3FF (6 position/contacts)


Supports SIMs that require 1.8 or 3 V.

Radio Output Power
23 dBm on LTE
Radio Output Power
24 dBm on UMTS
Radio Output Power
27 dBm on EDGE
Radio Output Power
33 dBm on GSM
Radio Sensitivity Range
-99.5 to 110.5 dBm

(10 M)

CR300-CELL210 Option

-NOTE-
The CR300-CELL210 option is only compatible with a Verizon cellular network.
Cell Technologies
4G

(LTE CAT-1)

4G Frequency Bands
700, 850, 1700, 1900, 2100
Antenna Connector
SMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

Power Consumption - Low Power Mode
5 mA
Power Consumption - Idle
35 mA
Power Consumption - Active
70 mA
SIM Interface
3FF (6 position/contacts)


Supports SIMs that require 1.8 or 3 V.

Radio Output Power
23 dBm on LTE
Radio Sensitivity Range
-99.5 to 110.5 dBm

(10 M)

CR300-CELL215 Option

-NOTE-
The CR300-CELL215 option is intended for use in EMEA countries.
Cell Technologies
2G

(GSM/GPRS/EDGE)

Cell Technologies
3G

(UMTS/HSPA+)

Cell Technologies
4G

(LTE CAT-1)

2G Frequency Bands
900 and 1800 MHz
3G Frequency Bands
850, 900, and 2100 MHz
4G Frequency Bands
800, 850, 900, 1800, 2100, and 2600 MHz
Antenna Connector
SMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

SIM Interface
3FF (6 position/contacts)


Supports SIMs that require 1.8 or 3 V.

Radio Output Power
23 dBm on LTE
Radio Output Power
24 dBm on UMTS
Radio Output Power
27 dBm on EDGE
Radio Output Power
33 dBm on GSM
Radio Sensitivity Range
-99.5 to 110.5 dBm

(10 M)

CR300-CELL220 Option

-NOTE-
The CR300-CELL220 option is intended for use in Australia and New Zealand.
Cell Technologies
3G

(UMTS/HSPA+)

Cell Technologies
4G

(LTE CAT-1)

3G Frequency Bands
850 and 2100 MHz

(EC-21AUT)

3G Frequency Bands
850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz

(EC-21AU)

4G Frequency Bands
700, 850, 1800, 2100, and 2600 MHz

(EC-21AUT)

4G Frequency Bands
700, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, and 2600 MHz

(EC-21AU)

Antenna Connector
SMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

SIM Interface
3FF (6 position/contacts)


Supports SIMs that require 1.8 or 3 V.

Radio Output Power
23 dBm on LTE
Radio Output Power
24 dBm on UMTS
Radio Sensitivity Range
-99.5 to 110.5 dBm

(10 M)

CR300-CELL225 Option

-NOTE-
The CR300-CELL225 option is intended for use in Japan.
Cell Technologies
4G

(LTE CAT-1)

4G Frequency Bands
800 (lower), 800 (upper), 850+, 900, 1800, and 2100 MHz
Antenna Connector
SMA

(External antenna required; see www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas.)

SIM Interface
3FF (6 position/contacts)


Supports SIMs that require 1.8 or 3 V.

Radio Output Power
23 dBm on LTE
Radio Sensitivity Range
-99.5 to 110.5 dBm

(10 M)

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