Datalogger Support Software for Palm OS-based PDAs PConnect 2.1 PConnect software supports communications between a Palm OS-based PDA and a Campbell Scientific datalogger via a USB-to-serial connection. PConnect 2.1 is compatible with Palm OS-based PDAs with OS version 3.3 or greater, includ- ing Palm™ Inc., handhelds, and Handspring™ Visor Neo and Platinum. Compatible dataloggers are our CR500, CR510, CR10(X), 21X, CR23X, and CR7. The software uses a binary, error-checked, data retrieval protocol. It stores the data in the PDA using a binary format which conserves memory. The data is converted to an ASCII comma-separated format on the PC as part of the HotSync process. The HotSync process also synchronizes datalogger programs between the PDA and PC. New Features in Version 2.1 • Supports communications with Campbell Scientific’s RF400-series Spread Spectrum Radio Modems. This allows the PDA to communicate with remote dataloggers, over distances supported by our spread spectrum telemetry. • Supports communications with the SC-IRDA. The SC-IRDA is an infrared device that fits into an enclosure compression fitting. It allows a PDA to communicate with a datalogger over a distance of a few feet. One possible application is to use the PDA to communicate with a datalogger housed in an enclosure without opening the enclosure door. The SC-IRDA is not yet available. • Allows use of memory expansion cards to expand the PDA’s memory. • Upgrade PConnect version 2.0 to version 2.1 via the PConnect patch available at no charge from www.campbellsci.com/resource.html Functions Supported PConnect 2.1 retains all the functionality of the previous versions including the capability to: • Create unique station files for each datalogger • Collect data from the datalogger (Since Last Time, All, Last # of Records) • Transfer datalogger programs between the datalogger and PDA • Communicate at baud rates of 38,400 bps (CR23X datalogger) and 9,600 bps (all other dataloggers) via a USB-to-serial cable • Display real-time datalogger measurements. Measurements are updated every two seconds • Display Final Storage data in tabular or comma-separated format • Graph one element from any array • Set datalogger flags, ports, and clock Note: Requirements are listed on the back page. Requirements • Campbell Scientific CR500, CR510, CR10(X), 21X, CR23X, or CR7 datalogger. The CR510, CR10X, and CR23X must have the standard, array-based, operating system. • One copy of PConnect software per PDA • Palm OS Version 3.3 or later (Pocket PC OS-based PDAs such as iPAQs require PConnectCE) • USB-to-serial cable or cradle (USB-to-USB not supported) • Palm Desktop Software installed on the PC • Special interface connector (shipped with PConnect software; connector is not provided with the PConnect Patch) • 2 MByte PDA for collecting data from one standard datalogger; 8 MByte PDA recommended when collecting from many stations or from dataloggers with extended memories. PConnect is a trademark of MeasureTek, Inc.; Palm OS and HotSync are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc.; Visor and Handspring are trademarks of Handspring, Inc. Copyright © 2001, 2003 Campbell Scientific, Inc. Printed March 2003.