
Using Campbell AVW2xx Vibrating Wire Interfaces – MultiLogger Application Note #21 – Page 4 of 13
Configuring the RF4xx with CSI Device Configuration Software
For wireless applications the RF4xx spread spectrum radio must be configured for use with the AVW2xx.
Use Campbells Device Configuration software to configure the radio. The Device Configuration software
is included with LoggerNet or may be downloaded from the Campbell Scientific website at
http://www.campbellsci.com/downloads
Follow these steps:
1. Connect a 12V power supply to the RF4xx, either using an AC Adaptor or the coax power cable
which allows you to wire to the CR800 /CR1000 12V & G connections on the wiring panel.
Alternately you may connect the CS I/O connectors on the RF4xx and CR800/CR1000 using the
supplied SC12 cable.
2. Connect a standard RS-232 cable between the RF4xx RS-232 port and the computers COM port.
3. Launch the Device Configuration software. Scroll down the Device Type list to find the The
AVW2xx is the first device in the Device Type list so it will display by default when launching the
software.
4. Press the Connect button in Device Configuration
then press the green Configuration Mode button on
the RF4xx, located between the RS-232 connection
and antenna connection.
If you receive the error shown at right then check
connections and try again. The red power LED
should be illuminated on the RF4xx.
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