Key settings
[TabName > SettingName]
Main > Station Name
(Optional) Enter a unique name for each . This can be beneficial in networks with multiple devices.
Main > Measurement Interval
Specifies how often the should measure the sensors connected to its active channels. The will automatically make measurements at this interval and store the results until it is turned off or reconfigured.
For one active channel, the smallest (fastest) measurement interval is 1 Second. For two channels, 2 Seconds is required, and for three channels, 3 Seconds is the smallest interval. The longest allowable interval between measurements is 24 Hours.
PakBus > PakBus Address
Give each a unique PakBus address.
Valid PakBus addresses are 1 to 4094. Generally, addresses between 4000 and 4094 are reserved for use by software such as LoggerNet, PC400, or Device Configuration Utility. Therefore, it is recommended that addresses 1 to 3999 be used for the .
When deploying multiple devices to the field, plan carefully so no two devices share the same address.
Network Planner can be used to manage PakBus addresses and ensure each device has a unique value for this setting.
PakBus > Is Router
Sometimes a is not only used to make measurements, but it is also used as a communications relay device in a radio network. This can extend the spatial range of the network by allowing distant stations to communicate back to a base station via multiple radio links or “hops.” When a station performs these relay functions, it is known as a radio repeater and functions as a PakBus router. Set the Is Router setting to True when the will be used in this way.
Since a station configured as a router must communicate with multiple remote stations, an omnidirectional antenna is usually required instead of a directional antenna. For more information about repeater stations and routing, refer to the specific radio manual: RF407-Series manual 
or RF451/452 manual .
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Name
Give each measurement channel (sensor) a unique name. This helps to distinguish data from multiple sensors, as it is stored in the final storage table and eventually collected into data files by LoggerNet or PC400.
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Enabled
This setting is used to specify whether the channel will be actively measured or not. When set to False, any sensor connected to the channel will be ignored.
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Excitation Voltage
This setting controls how much electrical excitation is applied to the vibrating-wire sensor just before being measured for its natural frequency. The excitation waveform is a frequency-rich sweep, containing frequencies from the lowest to the highest desired frequencies required for the sensor being measured. The amplitude of the input sweep waveform is controlled by this setting. Amplitudes of 2 VDC, 5 VDC, and 12 VDC can be selected. Longer sensor cable lengths may require a higher voltage setting. Sensors measured on intervals three seconds or shorter may require the lowest (2 VDC) voltage setting to avoid loss of resolution.
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Begin Frequency
This setting controls the lower frequency boundary that is used for the excitation sweep waveform. It also controls the high-pass digital filtering that is used on the measurement of the sensor. Any frequency detected on the sensor lower than this value will be ignored during processing.
Refer to your sensor documentation for guidance on what frequencies can be expected from your sensor during both usual and extreme environmental conditions. Sensors measured on intervals three seconds or shorter should use as narrow a window as possible to minimize the range between Begin Frequency and End Frequency and avoid a loss of resolution.
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > End Frequency
This setting controls the higher frequency boundary that is used for the excitation sweep waveform. It also controls the low-pass digital filtering that is used on the measurement of the sensor. Any frequency detected on the sensor higher than this value will be ignored during processing.
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Thermistor Enabled
Set this setting to True if you have connected a built-in resistive temperature device from your sensor. If the temperature sensor is a thermistor that follows the Steinhart-Hart scaling equation, you can also specify the proper coefficients A, B, and C (given as the three settings following the Thermistor Enabled setting). This will result in a temperature output in units of degrees Celsius. Setting the three coefficient values to 0 will result in only the resistance in ohms as an output from the temperature sensor. Refer to your sensor documentation to confirm whether the temperature sensor follows the Steinhart-Hart equation and to obtain the three coefficients to be used (A, B, and C).
Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 > Calculate Engineering Output
Set this to True to output engineering units for sensor frequency and sensor temperature (if a thermistor is used). The applies a polynomial that works with most vibrating-wire sensors. For details about the polynomial-based calculation process, refer to Engineering output and calibration.
To use a current barometric pressure reading as part of the calculation of water height, pressure, or related measurements, refer to Engineering output and calibration.
Radio, Radio Power Schedule, and Radio Advanced
When using a radio option, some key settings on the Radio, Radio Power Schedule, and Radio Advanced tabs should be set. See Validating radio connectivity in the lab and Validating CRVW3 radio operation for more details about these settings.