A200 and Device Configuration Utility
The A200 Sensor-to-Computer Interface allows communications between a CS650 and a computer to change sensor settings through Device Configuration Utility software. Device Configuration Utility is included in installations of LoggerNet, RTDAQ, and PC400.
If the A200 has not been previously plugged into your computer and your computer operating system is not Windows 7 or above, the A200 driver needs to be installed.
Drivers should be installed before plugging the A200 into the computer.
To download the A200 drivers, go to www.campbellsci.com/downloads/a200-sensor-interface-usb-driver 
and click Download Now.
One end of the A200 has a terminal block, while the other end has a type B female USB port. The terminal block provides 12V, G, Tx, and Rx terminals for connecting the sensor (see A200 Sensor-to-Computer Interface and CS650 wiring code for RS-232 and A200).
A data cable that ships with the A200 has a USB type-A male connector for attaching to a computer USB port and a type B male connector for attaching to the A200 USB port.
|
Color |
Function |
A200 terminal |
|---|---|---|
|
Orange |
RxD |
Rx |
|
Green |
TxD |
Tx |
|
Red |
Power |
+12 VDC |
|
Black |
Reference |
G |
|
Clear |
Shield |
G |
The A200 provides power to the sensor when it is connected to a computer USB port. An internal DC/DC converter boosts the 5 VDC supply from the USB connection to a 12 VDC output that is required to power the sensor.