COMPONENT

CR300-Series
Measurement and Control Datalogger

Compact Datalogger
Ideal for small applications

Overview
The CR300 is a multi-purpose, compact, low-cost measurement and over varied networks and deliver it using your preferred protocol. The
control datalogger. This entry level datalogger, with its rich instruction CR300 also performs automated on-site or remote decision making
set, can measure most hydrological, meteorological, environmental for control and M2M communications. The CR300 is ideal for small
and industrial sensors. It will concentrate data, making it available applications requiring long-term, remote monitoring and control.

Benefits and Features

Setup easily with PC software and USB connectivity Save money and space using the integrated 12 V-battery solar-
Measure with confidence, analog and digital sensors charge regulator
Internet ready—Email, FTP, HTTP/Web, TCP Measure smart sensors using RS-232 or SDI-12
Trust in the Campbell Scientific quality including integral surge Connect with PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, GOES, and other standard
and ESD protection communication protocols
Network wirelessly to another node or Internet gateway with Analyze and control with programmability and multiple general
integrated radio option purpose I/O
Communicate from anywhere when using a cellular or Notify with event driven communications and physical outputs
satellite peripheral

General Specifications
CPU: ARM Cortex M4, running at 144 MHz RS-232 for connecting RS-232 modems or serial sensors
Internal Memory: 10 MB flash for data storage, 5 MB flash for Battery Terminal Pair (-BAT+) for regulated 12 V power input or
CPU drive / programs, 2 MB flash for operating system rechargeable 12 V VRLA for UPS mode
Clock Accuracy: ±1 min per month Charge Terminal Pair (-CHG+) for 16 to 32 V from dc power
USB micro B for direct connection to PC (limited power source converter or 12 or 24 V solar panel (10 W)
during configuration), 2.0 full speed, 12 Mbps

More info: 435.227.9120

www.campbellsci.com/cr300
General Specifications Continued
One Switched 12 V Terminal (SW12V) for powering sensors or Two Control Terminals (C1, C2): C terminals are software con-
communication devices, 500 mA @ 20°C figurable for digital functions
Two Sensor Excitation or Continuous 0.15 to 5 V Terminal  Digital I/O functions consist of 5 V output and 3.3 V input logic
(VX1, VX2) for sensor excitation or output control levels for:
Six Multipurpose Analog Input Terminals (SE1 - SE6)  SDI-12
 Analog functions (SE1 - SE6)  High frequency counter (3 kHz)
 Analog inputs: 6 single-ended or 3 differential inputs with  Switch closure (150 Hz)
-100 to +2500 mV and ±34 mV ranges 24 bit ADC  General status/control
 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA inputs (SE1, SE2 only)  Voltage source 5 V: 10 mA @ 3.5 V
 Digital I/O functions (SE1 - SE4) consist of 3.3 V logic levels for:  Interrupts
 High frequency counter (35 kHz)  Serial asynchronous communication Tx/Rx pair
 Pulse width modulation Best Analog Accuracy: ±(0.04% of reading ±6 µV), 0° to 40°C
 Interrupts and timer input
Best Effective Resolution: 0.23 µV (±34 mV range, differential
 Period average (200 kHz, amplitude dependent)
measurement, input reversal, 50/60 Hz fN1)
Two Pulse Counting Terminals (P_SW, P_LL)
Operating Temperature Range: -40° to +70°C
 P_SW
 Switch closure (150 Hz) Weight
 High frequency counter (35 kHz) CR300: 242 g (0.53 lb)
 P_LL CR300-RF407/412/422: 249.5 g (0.55 lb)
 Low level ac (20 kHz) Dimensions: 14.0 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm (5.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 in)
 High frequency counter (20 kHz) Compliance Information: View the CR300 EU Declaration of
Conformity at: www.campbellsci.com/cr300

Terminal Functions
Each terminal may only take on one function.

Analog Input Function C1 C2 P_SW P_LL VX1 VX2 SE1 SE2 SE3 SE4 SE5 SE6 RS-232 SW12 Max
Single Ended Voltage       6

Differential Voltage H L H L H L 3

4 to 20 or 0 to 20 mA   2

Analog Output Function C1 C2 P_SW P_LL VX1 VX2 SE1 SE2 SE3 SE4 SE5 SE6 RS-232 SW12 Max
Switched-Voltage Excitation   2

5 V Source     4

12 V Source  1

Digital I/O Function C1 C2 P_SW P_LL VX1 VX2 SE1 SE2 SE3 SE4 SE5 SE6 RS-232 SW12 Max
RS-232  1

RS-232 0-5V Tx Rx 1

SDI-12   2

Pulse-Width Modulation     4

Timer Input     4

Period Average     4

Interrupt       6

General I/O        7

Pulse Counting Function C1 C2 P_SW P_LL VX1 VX2 SE1 SE2 SE3 SE4 SE5 SE6 RS-232 SW12 Max
Switch Closure    3

High Frequency         8

Low Level AC  1
CR300-RF407, CR300-RF412 Specifications
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Radios (FHSS) Average Additional Current Contribution @ 12 Vdc
Transmit Transmit: 45 mA
 Output Power: 5 to 250 mW, user selectable Idle On: 12 mA
 Frequency Idle 0.5 s Power Mode: 4 mA
 RF407: 902 to 928 MHz (US, Canada)
Idle 1 s Power Mode: 3 mA
 RF412: 915 to 928 MHz (Australia, New Zealand)
 Channel Capacity Idle 4 s Power Mode: 1.5 mA
 RF407: Eight 25-channel hop sequences sharing
Compliance Information
64 available channels
CR300-RF407
 RF412: Eight 25-channel hop sequences sharing
 United States: FCC Part 15.247: MCQ-XB900HP
31 available channels
 Industry Canada: IC: 1846A-XB900HP
 RF Data Rates: 200 kbps
CR300-RF412
Receive Sensitivity: -101 dBm
 ACMA RCM
Antenna Connector: RPSMA (external antenna required; see  United States: FCC Part 15.247: MCQ-XB900HP
www.campbellsci.com/order/cr300 for Campbell Scientific antennas)  Industry Canada: IC: 1846A-XB900HP

CR300-RF422 Specifications
F868 MHz SRD 860 Radio with Listen Before Talk (LBT) and Average Additional Current Contribution @ 12 Vdc
Automatic Frequency Agility (AFA) Transmit: 20 mA
Transmit Idle On: 9.5 mA
 Output Power: 2 to 25 mW, user selectable Idle 0.5 s Power Mode: 3.5 mA
 Frequency: 863 to 870 MHz (European Union) Idle 1 s Power Mode: 2.5 mA
 Channel Capacity: 30 channels (default), software configurable
Idle 4 s Power Mode: 1.5 mA
for meeting local regulations; 10 sequences for reducing
interference through channel hop Compliance Information
 RF Data Rates: 10 kbps View the CR300-RF422 EU Declaration of Conformity at:
Receive Sensitivity: -106 dBm www.campbellsci.com/cr300
Antenna Connector: RPSMA (external antenna required)

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