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RDP500 Remote Data PlatformRevision: 8/10Copyright © 2007-2010Campbell Scientific, Inc.

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Dashpot Rod Dashpot Rod Removal ToolFIGURE 3.1-7. The parallelogram is stabilized with one hand while the dashpot rod is

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Gap Gap FIGURE 3.2-1. A gap of ~1/8” left under the bolt heads allows enclosure bracket to slide under bolt head. 3. In

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 5. Using the small 7/16” wrench provided, tighten the two bolts to firmly attach the enclosure to the base. The two bolt

RDP500 Remote Data Platform FIGURE 3.2-4. Properly installed internal enclosure. Notice it is slightly shifted to the right. 6. Once th

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Flat Blade Screwdriver FIGURE 3.2-5. Flat blade screwdriver turns the gain adjusting screw. 9. Lift the front member of

RDP500 Remote Data Platform For optimal operation, the arms of the parallelograms should be horizontal and parallel to the base of the rain gauge. If

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 2. Feed the solar panel cable and grounding wire through the plastic compression fitting and brass hex bushing into the b

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 4. Wire the red and black leads into the terminals labeled “charge” on the PS100 (see wiring diagram at the end of the ma

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 4. Calibration Instructions A two-point calibration is adequate because the load cell is linear to within 2.5 grams (0.00

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 4. Carefully reinstall the catch basin and wait for 5 minutes until the “Precip_in” field is stable. This delay is to al

Warranty and Assistance The RDP500 REMOTE DATA PLATFORM is warranted by Campbell Scientific, Inc. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 7. You must first tare the gauge by selecting “Tare Gauge” under “Step 1”. This will zero out the rain gauge and result

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Care should be taken when handling the catch basin and the lower cover of the rain gauge. Sideways pressure applied to th

RDP500 Remote Data Platform FIGURE 5.1-1. PC200W Setup/Connect Tab 5.2 DevConfig DevConfig (Device Configuration Utility) is the preferred tool for

RDP500 Remote Data Platform As shown in Figure 5.2-1, the DevConfig window is divided into two main sections: the device selection panel on the left s

RDP500 Remote Data Platform FIGURE 5.2-2. DevConfig OS download window for CR1000. The text at right gives the instructions for sending the OS. Fol

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 6. CompactFlash or removing the CFM100 module, first turn ® (CF) When installingoff CR1000 poCAUTION wer. arbled data and

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 7. RDP500 Wiring Diagram 16 22

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 8. Exploded View of RDP500 23

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Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 'CR1000 Series Datalogger 'FISCHER & PORTER/BELFORT WEIGHING RAINGAUGE RETROFIT. 'VERSI

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Table of Contents PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the Adobe Acro

Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 Public PrecipF_in 'inches. Precipitation amount in inches Public Precip_in 'inches. Rrecipitat

Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 DataTable (Accum_15m,1,96) TableHide DataInterval (0,15,Min,10) Sample (1,PrecipF_in,IEEE4) EndTable D

Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 'Main Program BeginProg 'If an old offset exists in a prior datarecord, then it will be load

Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 'Subtracts electronics offset and convert to grams assuming 9.81 m/s2 acceleration due to gravity

Appendix A. CRBasic Program for Version 18 A-6 'Measure PRT and convert to C and Deg F. 'The PRT was originally included so that we

Appendix B. Updating RDP500 Software B.1 Introduction During the lifetime of the RDP500, software updates and enhancements may become available. The

Appendix B. Updating RDP500 Software B.2.3 Send the CRBasic Program – Step 3 The RDP500 includes a CR1000 pre-programed to acquire and store measure

Appendix B. Updating RDP500 Software Connect the CD295 to the computer using a NULL modem cable. Open Device Configuration Utility and select CD295

Appendix B. Updating RDP500 Software B-4

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket C.1 Introduction A replacement mounting bracket may be required for RDP500 units shipped

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Table of Contents ii B.2.3 Send the CRBasic Program – Step 3 ... B-2 B.2.4 Send th

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Facing the CD295, slide the enclosure to the left and lift to remove. Place the enclosure

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket C-3

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Align the replacement bracket to the back of the fiberglass enclosure. Ensure that the tab

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Reinstall the enclosure onto the rain gauge base. See Section 3.2, steps 3 through 5, for

Appendix C. Exchanging Internal Enclosure Mounting Bracket Ensure that the load cell and parallelogram are properly aligned and oriented. Ensure the

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RDP500 Remote Data Platform 1. Introduction and Theory of Operation The RDP500 is a Remote Data Platform that provides a versatile measurement system

RDP500 Remote Data Platform (1) RDP500 ENCLOSURE MOUNTING BRACKET [p/n 21921] (1) RDP500 ENCLOSURE BACK PANEL [p/n 21922] (2) NUT ¼”-20 [p/n1132] (4)

RDP500 Remote Data Platform Zero Adjustment Knob Front Moving End of the Parallelogram FIGURE 3.1-1. Removal of the screws that hold on the pointer.

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 6. Take off the punch assembly and tape reel assembly (Figure 3.1-3). FIGURE 3.1-3. Bolts that will be loosened to re

RDP500 Remote Data Platform 8. Unscrew the zero adjustment knob (Figure 3.1-5) until the two load-supporting helical springs can be taken out (Figure