COM210

Power Considerations

The COM210 consumed 120 microAmps quiescent, 160 mA active (max). The datalogger's power supply was sufficient for most applications.

Cabling

Datalogger-to-COM210

An SC12 cable was provided for this purpose.

Phone Line-to-COM210

Typically, a length of phone line was run from the telephone company's junction box to the COM210s surge protector, and then to the Ground, Tip, and Ring terminals on the COM210. Alternately, if adequate surge protection was provided by the telephone company and the junction box supports it, a length of telephone wire with RJ11C connectors (#2365) could be run directly from the junction box to the socket on the COM210.

Surge Protection

If the local telephone company did not provide surge protection, either the 6362 or 4330 surge protector needed to be used. See "Ordering Info" tab for more information.

Enclosures

The COM210 required a desiccated, non-condensing environment; a Campbell Scientific enclosure was recommended. Grommets and screws were provided to attach the COM210 to the backplate of our enclosures.

Software

LoggerNet and PC400 software are compatible with the COM210. Both of these software packages provide automated error-checking or user-initiated contacts. LoggerNet also supports scheduled contact times. Our software can run unattended allowing the user to take advantage of lower off-hour telephone rates.

Datalogger Considerations

Compatible Contemporary Dataloggers

CR200(X) Series	CR800/CR850	CR1000	CR3000	CR5000	CR7X	CR9000X
						*

Compatible Retired Dataloggers

CR500	CR510	CR10	CR10X	21X	CR23X	CR9000
**	***					*

Notes:
*Although the CR9000X and CR9000 are compatible, the COM210 does not support their fastest communication rates, and is therefore not practical for most of their applications.

**Not compatible with CR500s with s/n 1764 or lower. Originally the 10704 Power Adapter was used to connect the COM210 to these dataloggers. The 10704 adapter is no longer available.

***Not compatible with the CR10's silver or 8032 black wiring panel. Originally the 10704 Power Adapter was used to connect the COM210 to these wiring panels. The 10704 adapter is no longer available.