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Understanding the Ins and Outs of RF Connectors

Author: Sam Utley | Last Updated: 03/30/2016 | Comments: 4

understanding the ins and outs of rf connectors

While you may have no problem identifying which standard polarity RF connectors are pin (male) or socket (female), do you find it difficult to identify the gender of reverse polarity connectors? If so, don’t worry. You are certainly not alone. In addition to the gender... read more

Why Modbus Matters: An Introduction

Author: Paul Smart | Last Updated: 09/02/2015 | Comments: 2

why modbus matters: an introduction

You may have heard of Modbus (a widely used communications protocol), but do you know why it is often used with Campbell Scientific data loggers? Do you know how to use Modbus for communication between your data loggers and other Modbus-capable devices? Modbus is just one... read more

4 Ways to Make Your Data More Secure

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 07/15/2015 | Comments: 0

4 ways to make your data more secure

Your data is valuable, and sometimes that value is reduced if unauthorized users have access to it. For this reason, Campbell Scientific data loggers have numerous methods of restricting access to your data. This article is an overview of four available methods for securing your... read more

6 Common Communication Problems Involving Serial Connections

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 05/29/2015 | Comments: 9

6 common communication problems involving serial connections

Your data logger may record great data, but if you can't retrieve it, the data isn’t going to do you much good. To ensure your successful data retrieval, it’s essential that you can troubleshoot possible problems that may arise with PC-to-data-logger communication over a serial... read more