Campbell CCFC Instruction Manual - page 88
CCFC Field Camera
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Communications using the PakBus protocol enables remote
retrieval and/or storage of photos or video to external devices
such as compatible Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Meaning,
photos can be stored on the datalogger, which allows for remote
retrieval using the datalogger’s communication device. Both RS-
232 and RS-485 are available. The preferred setting is determined
at the time of ordering. Contact Campbell Scientific for more
information.
Additionally, the PakBus neighboring address allows for
communication with devices that are several hops away on the
PakBus network. Further information on PakBus is available in
Section 15 Send via PakBus: PakBus Communications.
Table 12-22 PakBus Settings
Variable
Allowable
Values
Description
Not editable. Displays as RS-232 or RS-485, depending on the option selected
at the time of purchase. (see Section 13 RS-232 Communications
and Section 14 RS-485 Communications). This value will appear
when setting up a Capture Mode (see Section 12.4 Capture
Modes).
PakBus
Address
1 to 4095
Enter PakBus Address from 1 to 4095. The factory default is 55.
This should be a unique address in the PakBus network.
PakBus
Destination
1 to 4095
The PakBus address of the device the camera will communicate
with or send files to.
PakBus
Neighbour
0 to 4095
Physically enter the address of the PakBus device to connect to
the CCFC PakBus communication lines. This allows the neighbor
to relay communication between the CCFC and the final
destination for the data. 0 is autodetect.
Communication
Delay
1 to 16
Extra delays may be required for certain communication links
such as satellite.
Security Code
0 to 65535
The factory default is 0. If a security code is not required by the
PakBus destination device, set this parameter to 0. Otherwise set
the security code as required by the destination service.