All current RBR instruments support USB as standard. In the Compact Logger family (RBRsolo, RBRduet) the micro USB connector is used internally, whereas for the Standard Logger family (RBRvirtuoso, RBRduo, RBRconcerto, RBRmaestro) the 30 pin Apple connector is used. Cables for both these connectors are available globally from any consumer electronics source, in case you need to replace the cable … Read More about What communications options are available?

RBR uses generic RS-232 protocol. The maximum length depends on the quality of the cable used and the baud rate but we have had success over greater than 200m at 9600 baud

First, verify that you have a connection through the com port on your computer. Ruskin automatically connects to the logger by searching for the COM port the CPU has assigned to the USB port. This process may take a few seconds, so please wait at least 30 s to one minute to ensure that Ruskin has found the logger. When … Read More about My logger doesn’t communicate

An external waterproof connection can be fitted to most RBR data loggers as an optional extra at the time of manufacture.

Yes, instruments can be configured to transmit real-time using full-duplex RS-485.  On RBRvirtuoso, RBRduo and RBRconcerto instruments, the logger needs to have the appropriate external battery endcap (either USB, RS-232 or RS-485) for the required external communication mode, as the wiring differs between the options.  Ruskin is then used to configure the instrument with the appropriate streaming data serial option.  For … Read More about Can I use RS-485 transmission?