The primary differences between the CR300 and CR310 are that the CR310 offers removable connectors and a 10/100 Ethernet connection.

The CR310 has multiple radio options that are suitable for different regions:

CR310-RF407: US and Canada
CR310-RF412: Australia and New Zealand
CR310-RF422: Europe

Benefits and Features

Set up easily with PC software and USB connectivity
Measure with confidence analog and digital sensors
Internet ready–email, FTP, HTTP/web, TCP–with required add-ons
Trust in the Campbell Scientific quality, including integral surge and ESD protection
Save money and space using the integrated Ethernet port
Network wirelessly to another node or Internet gateway with integrated radio option
CR310-WIFI ideal for short-range, wireless IP communication
Wiring made easy through removable terminal block
Communicate from anywhere when using cellular or satellite peripheral
Charge batteries using the integrated 12 V battery solar charge regulator
Measure smart sensors using RS-232 or SDI-12
Connect with PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, GOES, and other standard communication protocols
Analyze and control with programmability and multiple general purpose I/O
Notify with event-driven communications and physical outputs

Detailed Description

One switched 12 V terminal (SW12V) for powering sensors or communication devices, 1100 mA @ 20°C
Two sensor excitation or continuous 0.15 to 5 V terminals (VX1, VX2) for sensor excitation or output control
Six multipurpose analog input terminals (SE1 – SE6)
Analog functions (SE1 – SE6)
Analog inputs: 6 single-ended or 3 differential inputs with -100 to +2500 mV and ±34 mV ranges 24 bit ADC
4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA inputs (SE1, SE2 only)
Digital I/O functions (SE1 – SE4) consist of 3.3 V logic levels for:
High frequency counter (35 kHz)
Pulse width modulation
Interrupts and timer input
Period average (200 kHz, amplitude dependent)
Two Pulse Counting Terminals (P_SW, P_LL)
P_SW
Switch closure (150 Hz)
High frequency counter (35 kHz)
P_LL
Low level ac (20 kHz)
High frequency counter (20 kHz)
Two Control Terminals (C1, C2): C terminals are software configurable for digital functions
Digital I/O functions consist of 5 V output and 3.3 V input logic levels for:
SDI-12
High frequency counter (3 kHz)
Switch closure (150 Hz)
General status/control
Voltage source 5 V: 10 mA @ 3.5 V
Interrupts
Serial asynchronous communication Tx/Rx pair

Compatibility

The CR310 is typically not used with measurement and control peripherals because of its limited number of control ports. It is also compatible with low on current and voltage solid-state relays.

The CR310 is not compatible with SDM or CDM devices.

Sensors

With several channel types, the CR310 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. 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.

Communications

The CR310 can communicate with a PC via its USB port. Compatible telemetry devices include our RS-485 converters, digital cellular gateways, RF telemetry, and satellite transmitters. Data can be viewed on an iOS device, an Android device, or CD295 DataView II Display. To use an iOS or Android device, go to the Apple Store or Google Play and download our free LoggerLink Mobile Apps.