Campbell Scientific Unveil the CR6 Multi-Purpose Datalogger and Offer the Chance to Win One

Campbell Scientific is excited to announce the release of the CR6 Measurement and Control Datalogger. The launch coincides with the 40^th Anniversary of Campbell Scientific who launched their first product in 1974.  

The CR6 combines new technology with tried and tested features from Campbell Scientific’s legacy dataloggers to offer unsurpassed flexibility and substantial integrated functionality. Typical of all Campbell Scientific dataloggers, the CR6 is ruggedly designed to provide reliable and accurate measurement data—even in harsh, remote environments.

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Quality Analogue Measurements

Several years of research and testing have created a datalogger with better accuracy and precision than any of its predecessors. Laboratory-grade measurements are now achievable in the ­ field.

• 24-bit measurements: 24 bits of effective resolution.
• Three analogue ranges: Broad analogue input ranges of ±5 V, ±1 V, or ±200 mV maximize the 24 bits over almost any sensor output. Accuracy better than ±0.025% of reading.
• Filtering options: The synch filter, adjustable from 5 Hz to 93 kHz (Fnotch), offers almost in­finite ­filtering possibilities.
• Low noise: At 5 Hz Fnotch on the ±200 mV range, better than ±80 nV resolution is possible due to the low noise design of the CR6 analogue input.

Innovative Universal Terminals

The CR6 features ground breaking new ‘Universal Terminals’ which are software configurable to act as analogue or digital inputs or outputs making the logger extremely flexible. Under program control, U terminals can take on the role of analogue inputs or outputs to read virtually any analogue sensor. When confi­gured as a digital I/O, they can communicate with smart sensors, resolve frequency, or drive relays or VFDs.

Con­figurable Control and Relay Terminals complement the U terminals.  SW12 terminals provide higher current 12 V switches for turning on and of telecommunication or other devices. The C terminals add four more terminals that can function as digital I/O. They also support RS-485 sensors.

Integrated Functionality

Functionality previously available only through add-on peripherals is now integrated into the CR6. This includes:

• Power conditioning: Connect a solar panel or other dc source directly to the CR6 with a rechargeable battery. No need for an external charger/regulator.
• Card storage: Card slot allows up to 16 GB microSD industrial cards
• Serial sensor support: Measure (RS-232 and RS-485 half or full duplex) serial sensors natively.
• USB: USB port allows direct connection to a PC.
• Vibrating wire: Make static vibrating-wire measurements.
• Ethernet 10/100: Ethernet port with the added bene­fit of faster throughput for large data files, encryption, and IPV6.

Rugged, Reliable Design.

• Temperature testing from -55°C to 85°C: Every CR6 undergoes an extreme performance test over an extended temperature range.
• Surge ESD and overvoltage protection.
• Shock and Vibration Tested: The robust case and electronic design passed stringent vibration & shock testing.  

The CR6 is fully compatible with current Campbell Scientific dataloggers and will sit alongside the existing range.

Photo Competition – Win a CR6

Win a CR6 in the ‘Campbell Scientific in Action’ photo competition –for details visit our competition webpage.