Measurement quickstart using SURVEYOR

Campbell Scientific SURVEYOR software is an easy way to quickly see measurement results and store data from a GRANITE Measurement Module. The module configuration can be saved on the computer or exported as a CRBasic data logger program. SURVEYOR is available as a download from www.campbellsci.com/cs-surveyor . A video tutorial is available at www.campbellsci.com/videos/surveyor.

If your data acquisition system does not include a GRANITE Measurement Module such as the VOLT 100 series proceed to Programming quickstart using Short Cut.

This section will guide you through reading a differential Type-T thermocouple on a VOLT 100 series Measurement Module. With minor changes, these steps can apply to other compatible measurements and Measurement Modules.

  1. Open SURVEYOR .

  2. Connect a USB cable between your computer and the VOLT 100 series USB port.

  3. Apply 9.6 to 32 VDC external power using the green Power connector on the side of the VOLT 100 series.

  4. Select Connect Now .

  5. Select the communications port, it will be labeled similar to VOLT 100 series (COM3).

  6. Make selections for Speed or Noise Rejection and CAN enabled. See the SURVEYOR help for more information on all settings.

  7. Click Apply.

  8. Select a Sample Rate. For this exercise, select 10 Hz. (1/2 Hz is typical for thermocouple measurements.)

  9. Add Measurement(s). For this exercise, add a Type-T differential thermocouple on DIFF1.


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  10. Wire the sensor according to the given wiring diagram.


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  11. Complete the rest of the form and Apply to save the configuration.

  12. Check the resulting measurements in the numeric and graphic displays.


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  13. Click Start Storing Data . While data is being stored the options to stop and pause data storage become available.