Loggernet Setup to Connect to a Soil Instruments D1 Datalogger


1. Introduction
This guide details the operations needed to setup a Soil Instruments Data Acquisition System (DAS), using the datalogger support software Loggernet software (D2-1.1), for connection.

2. Loggernet setup


Figure 1. Highlight “Main” then select “Setup”

Note: The following screen is the “EZ View” which guides through the setup. If your view is not the same please select the icon in the top right of the screen:
 

  
Figure 2. Select “Add”
 
 
Figure 3. Select “Next”
 


Figure 4. Select the logger type and assign a name.

This will either be a CR800 or CR1000. If unsure please either physically inspect the data logging system or view the wiring diagram to identify your logger type.
 
 
Figure 5. Select the connection type. Select “Next”.

 
Figure 6. Select the “Com Port” the logger is connected to.
 
Note: If the cable is correctly attached to the PC and the driver has been installed correctly it will be listed in the drop down box. If the cable is not shown please use “Device Manager” in windows to identify the correct Com port or diagnose any issues. Once this has been done close and then reopen the Setup window and the EZSetup wizard.
 



Figure 7. Select the applicable baud rate.

This may differ depending on the setup of the logger. Please refer to the wiring diagram as the ports on the logger will have their baud rates labelled on them. 
 


Figure 8. Select “Finish”