CR300

Name: CR300
Brand: Campbell Scientific
SKU: CR300
Availability: Discontinued

Measurement and Control Datalogger

CR300

Retired

Measurement and Control Datalogger

No longer available to order

This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.

Replaced by

CR350
Measurement and Control Datalogger

Model:: CR300
Item Number:: CR300
Warranty:: 3 years

Overview

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)
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
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.
±(0.04% of measurement + offset) at 0° to 40°C
±(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.)
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)
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+)
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
24 dBm on UMTS
27 dBm on EDGE
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)
3G
(UMTS/HSPA+)
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
24 dBm on UMTS
27 dBm on EDGE
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+)
4G
(LTE CAT-1)
3G Frequency Bands: 850 and 2100 MHz
(EC-21AUT)
850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz
(EC-21AU)
4G Frequency Bands: 700, 850, 1800, 2100, and 2600 MHz
(EC-21AUT)
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
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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31972
CR300 Calibration with Documentation (-40° to +70°C)
The 31972 requires an RMA (Return Material Authorization) from Campbell Scientific. When ordered, we recalibrate the CR300 to meet original specifications. Recalibration includes standard temperature testing (-40° to +70°C). Before and after calibration sheets are supplied with the CR300.
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Compatibility

Sensors

With several channel types, the CR300 is compatible with nearly every available sensor. This includes analog output voltage (0 to 2.5 V) and current (0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA) sensors, thermistors, and RTDs to name a few. It is also compatible with pulse or frequency output sensors such as anemometers, rain gauges, and flow meters. CR300 dataloggers are not capable of applying reverse excitation, and they cannot be used with some conductivity or soil matric potential sensors.

SDI-12, Modbus, and other serial sensors are supported with the RS-232 port and C1 and C2 as a Tx/Rx pair. The CR300 does not directly support RS-485 sensors.

Measurement & Control Peripherals

The CR300 is compatible with low current and voltage solid-state relays but not with SDM or CDM devices.

Software

The CR300 series is compatible with CRBasic (version 3.6 or higher).

Enclosures

An ENC10/12 or ENC12/14 enclosure is adequate for most CR300-based systems.

Communications

The CR300 can communicate with a PC directly via its USB port. Compatible telemetry devices include our RS-485 converters, digital cellular gateways, RF telemetry, and satellite transmitters (HDR GOES, Argos, Meteosat, Iridium, and Inmarsat). Data can be viewed on an iOS or Android device (requires our free LoggerLink app), CD295 DataView II Display, or other third-party devices.

Data Logger Option	Communications Type	Integrated Communications Are Compatible with
CR300-WIFI	2.4 GHz, 20 MHz bandwidth	Most other Wi-Fi devices, such as the CR310-WIFI, CR6-WIFI, NL240
CR300-RF407	902 to 928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum	RF407, CR6-RF407, CRVW3-RF407
CR300-RF412	915 to 928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum	RF412, CR6-RF412, CRVW3-RF412
CR300-RF422	868 MHz SRD860 LBT+AFA	RF422, CR6-RF422, CRVW3-RF422
CR300-CELL	2G Frequency Bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900 3G Frequency Bands 800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100	GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) UMTS/HSPA+ (3G)

Power

The CR300 uses an external power source and has a built-in charger/regulator. Intelligent power sourcing autoselects the highest voltage from three input sources (CHG, BAT, or USB) to operate in one of the following four modes:

UPS (recommended) - A 16 to 32 Vdc source, solar panel (SP10, SP20), or power converter (29796) is used to charge a 12 Vdc battery, such as our BP7 or BP12.
12 Vdc battery or other reliable 12 Vdc source
Charge only - DC power supply (16 to 32 Vdc)
USB - Powered over 5 Vdc USB port for setup, programming, and testing (will not charge battery or boost USB power to provide 12 Vdc to the switched battery terminal SW12)