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PCONNECT Palm Datalogger Software with Connector and Cable
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Overview

PConnect software supports communications between a Palm OS-based PDA and a Campbell Scientific data logger. It allows you to carry only your PDA and cables instead of a laptop computer to interface with your data logger and collect your data.

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Detailed Description

The software is supplied on CD-ROM. The connection between the PDA and data logger is supported by a variety of mechanisms (direct serial connection, RF401-series spread spectrum radio, SC-IRDA Infrared interface, and Bluetooth). Please see the information under the Compatibility tab for details.

PConnect can be used to collect data from the data logger, and transfer the data to an office PC. Collected data is transferred to the PC during the HotSync process. This process also synchronizes program files between the PDA and PC.

Functions supported by PConnect include the capability to:

  • Communicate at baud rates of 38,400 bps (CR1000, CR800, CR850, CR23X, CR3000) and 9,600 bps (all other data loggers)
  • Create unique station files for each data logger
  • Collect data from the data logger
  • Transfer data logger programs between the data logger and PDA
  • Display real-time and historical data. Real-time data is updated every two seconds
  • Graph one element from any array
  • Set data logger flags, ports, and clock
  • Access the data logger terminal mode
  • Use memory expansion cards to augment the PDA's memory

 

Specifications

Current Version Version 3.4 began shipping in December 2009.
Software Requirements
  • One copy of PConnect software per PDA
  • Palm Desktop Software installed on the PC
PDA Operating System Palm OS Version 3.3 or later (Pocket PC OS-based PDAs require PConnectCE.)
Operating Temperature -25° to +50°C
PDA to RS-232 Cable Length 38.0 cm (15.0 in.)
PDA to RS-232 Cable Weight 75 g (2.6 oz)
PDA to CS I/O Connector Dimensions 2.3 x 4.1 x 7.6 cm (0.9 x 1.6 x 3.0 in.)
PDA to CS I/O Connector Weight 41 g (1.6 oz)

Compatibility

Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.

Data Loggers

Product Compatible Note
21X (retired)
CR10 (retired)
CR1000 (retired) The CR1000 requires PConnect version 3.1 or higher.
CR10X (retired) For the CR510, CR10X, and CR23X, support for both the mixed-array and PakBus® data logger operating systems is provided in PConnect version 3.0 or higher; prior versions only supported the mixed-array OS.
CR200X (retired) The CR200X-series dataloggers require PConnect version 3.0 or higher.
CR206X (retired) The CR200X-series dataloggers require PConnect version 3.0 or higher.
CR211X (retired) The CR200X-series dataloggers require PConnect version 3.0 or higher.
CR216X (retired) The CR200X-series dataloggers require PConnect version 3.0 or higher.
CR23X (retired) For the CR510, CR10X, and CR23X, support for both the mixed-array and PakBus® data logger operating systems is provided in PConnect version 3.0 or higher; prior versions only supported the mixed-array OS.
CR295X (retired) The CR200X-series dataloggers require PConnect version 3.0 or higher.
CR3000 (retired) The CR3000 requires PConnect version 3.2 or higher.
CR500 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR510 (retired) For the CR510, CR10X, and CR23X, support for both the mixed-array and PakBus® data logger operating systems is provided in PConnect version 3.0 or higher; prior versions only supported the mixed-array OS.
CR800 (retired) The CR800 and CR850 require PConnect version 3.3 or higher.
CR850 (retired) The CR800 and CR850 require PConnect version 3.3 or higher.
CR9000 (retired)
CR9000X (retired)

Additional Compatibility Information

Data Logger Considerations

Data Logger Interfacing
  • PDA-to-CS I/O connector or PDA-to-RS232 cable.

                              --OR--

  • SC-IRDA Infrared Interface connects to the CS I/O port (not compatible w/CR200(X)-series)

PDA Requirements

  • Operating system: Palm OS Version 3.3 or later (Pocket PC OS-based PDAs require PConnectCE)
  • Must be capable of serial communication
  • Memory: 2 MByte if collecting data from one standard data logger; 8 MByte recommended when collecting from many stations or from data loggers with extended memories
  • If using the SC-IRDA, the PDA must have an IRDA port and an IR chip set compatible with the SC-IRDA.
  • For Bluetooth communication, the handheld must be Bluetooth enabled.

Communication Requirements

PDA Connection for Serial Communication

PDA-to-serial cable or cradle (one end of the cable/cradle must terminate in a 9-pin serial connector) is required. The cable/cradle connects to the PDA-to-CS I/O connector or PDA-to-RS232 cable via the 9-pin serial connector. This cable/cradle may be included with the PDA, or it may need to be purchased as a separate accessory from the PDA manufacturer or a third party supplier.

Bluetooth Communication

Third-party Bluetooth serial adapter is required. The interface and/or cables that are used to connect the adapter to the data logger will vary, depending upon whether the device acts like a DTE (computer) device or DCE (PDA) device. In some instances, this is evident by the pin-out of the adapter, but not always. A general rule is if the adapter has a 9-pin female connector, then the adapter is connected to the data logger using the PDA-to-CS I/O connector for the CS I/O port or the PDA-to-RS232 cable for the RS-232 port. If the adapter has a 9-pin male connector, then the adapter is connected to the data logger using an SC32B for the CS I/O port or it can be connected directly to the RS-232 port.

Software

  • Palm Desktop Software installed on the PC
  • One copy of PConnect software per PDA

Downloads

PCONNECT Patch v.3.4 (1.5 MB) 12-22-2009

RETIRED PRODUCT

Upgrade PConnect 3.0 thru 3.3 to version 3.4. PConnect 3.0 or newer must be installed on your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Number of FAQs related to PCONNECT: 4

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  1. If a Palm device and a PC are HotSynced, does PConnect have to be installed on both the Palm device and the PC?

    PConnect is installed on the PC. When the HotSync utility is used with the Palm device, PConnect is transferred to the Palm device. For more information, refer to the instruction manual. 

  2. How many devices can one copy of PConnect software be installed on?

    One.

  3. How can data be retrieved from a data logger using a Windows Mobile or Palm device?

    Use PConnect software for Palm devices or PConnectCE software for Windows Mobile devices.

  4. Is there a version of PConnect that works with an iPad?
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