CR510

Basic Datalogger

Frequently Asked Questions: CR510


  1. Why do I need an SC32B to connect my PC to my CR510, CR500, CR10(X), 21X, or CR7 datalogger?

    The SC32B provides isolation between the datalogger and PC. It also converts the CMOS logic levels of our dataloggers to the RS-232 logic levels required by most computers.

  2. Are CR510s and CR500s compatible with thermocouples?

    No. If you intend to measure thermocouples, you should purchase a CR10X, CR23X, CR5000, CR7, or CR9000(C).

  3. Are CR510s and CR500s compatible with SDMs and multiplexers?

    These dataloggers are NOT compatible with SDMs or multiplexers. If you need more channels or might need more channels in the future, you should probably purchase a CR10X instead.

  4. Can I use the manual for the CR510 to answer any questions I have regarding my CR5000?

    The CR510 has all the channels, features and instructions that the CR500 has in addition to the following: The scan interval resolution is1/64 in the CR510 and 1/8 in the CR500. There is a Final Storage Area 2, in the CR510 that is not in the CR500. Battery backed clock in the CR510, that is not in the CR500. Memory: 128K Flash and 128K SRAM in CR510, CR500 only has 32K SRAM and 128K Flash. There are several programs in the CR510 that are not in the CR500. You can get 1 Meg and 2Meg memory options for the CR510 that are not available in the CR500. Available Operating Systems in the CR510, were Standard, Modbus, Alert, Table Data and Pakbus. Only Standard Operating Software and Alert were available for the CR500.



  5. Which protocol do you use to communicate your CR500 datalogger with the modem?

    We communicate through the CS/IO port on the CR500 at 300, 1200 or 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.

    Refer to Appendix B of the CR510 Manual for more information.






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