User Manual - Data Loggers
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1. RFC1000 CE 2 500 max outdoors line of sight unobstructed 700 max indoors typical urban environment RFC1000 IP69K 4 000 max outdoors line of sight unobstructed 1 000 max indoors typical urban environment RFC1000 RFC1000 CE amp RFC1000 IP69K 2 000 max outdoors line of sight unobstructed 500 max indoors typical urban environment Transmission Distance to other RFC1000 s Transmission Distance to data loggers Battery Warning WARNING MAY LEAK FLAME OR EXPLODE IF DISASSEMBLED SHORTED CHARGED CONNECTED TOGETHER MIXED WITH USED OR OTHER BATTERIES AND OR EXPOSED TO FIRE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISCARD USED BATTERY PROMPTLY KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Specifications subject to change so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide RFC1000 Wireless Transceiver sol LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk RFC1000 Product Overview The RFC1000 is a high powered transceiver that has a substantially long transmission range providing enhanced performance in occluded environments ovens refrigerators etc The RFC1000 also features an external antenna allowing more flexibility with m2. Product User Guide RFCurrent2000A Kbless Current Data Logger Status Wireless Alarm Scroll Units Wireless j A MADGETECH y s WE BUILD DATA LOGGER RFCurrent2000A Wireless Current Data Logger MADGE TECH AN MADGETECH 00 LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide Table of Contents RFCurrent2000A Data Logger Quick Start STEDS ae ee es EENE 1 Prod ct OVeErViEW 0 2 Additional Features amp Operation 64 3 Mounting Instructions nn 4 FFOAUCL MAIRE NANCES 5 REC AMO AO aN 5 RMA Instructions vcs mn 5 General SOC CIFICAUONS ccssccosssceesecesasteateceacees 6 7 RFC1000 Transceiver PIOGUCE OVNI 9 Installation Guide ccc ciretanetusooceearasnanserceeccenateces 9 Mounting IASLEUCLION 2 de 10 Channel PO AMAINOES poncaenecare 11 Deployment amp Activation 12 General SD CIEATIONS 2 2 12 Comphance Intormationsss22 13 Troubleshooting Tips Back Cover stethnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Quick Start Steps Product Operation Wireless 1 Install the MadgeTech 4 Software and USB Drivers onto a Windows PC 2 The RFC1000 int
3. arms group click Manage Rules then select New 2 Enter a name in the Rule name box and select whether notifications will occur when All conditions are met or Any condition is met 3 Select the desired conditions to have met before notifications occur and select which notifications will occur from the drop down menus 4 If selecting to receive notifications by email or text message click Email settings and make sure the correct info has been entered Email and text message notifications will not be received if settings are incorrect 5 Click OK The OK button will be disabled if the Rule name box is empty Changing the Alarm Settings of a Device 1 In the Connected devices panel select the RFCurrent2000A device 2 Click the Properties button under the device tab at the top of the software and select the Alarm tab in the Properties window 3 The High and Low settings indicate reading thresholds at which the alarm becomes active 4 The Delay setting indicates how long to wait before the alarm becomes active after passing an alarm threshold 5 The Use cumulative alarm delay checkbox indicates whether the alarm delay should reset when reading values fall back within the alarm threshold 6 Once the alarm is configured appropriately click Apply to save the settings so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop
4. co uk Product User Guide Mounting Instructions The base provided with the RFCurrent2000A can be used in two ways e The bottom of the logger snaps in place to use and mount the unit on a table top or horizontal surface e The base can also securely snap to the backside of the logger for wall mounting if desired as shown below e There are two holes in the base to allow for screws for mounting ti LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk RFCurrent2000A Product Maintenance Battery Replacement Materials U9VL Battery 1 On the bottom of the enclosure open the battery compartment by pulling in on the cover tab 2 Remove the battery by pulling it from the compartment 3 Install the new battery taking note of the polarity 4 Push the cover closed until it clicks Recalibration Standard recalibration for the RFCurrent2000A 3A are two points OA and 1 00A For the RFCurrent2000A 20mA the standard calibration points are OmA and 25V For the RFCurrent2000A 160mA the standard calibration points are OmA and 100mA Recalibration is recommended annually for any data logger a reminder is automatically displayed in the software when the device is due so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales logger
5. distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation To ensure compliance operation at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter e This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement e Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication Conform ment la r glementation d Indu
6. e LCD screen as well as in the software The RFCurrent2000A is available in 20mA 160mA or a 3A measurement range The RFCurrent2000A features an LCD screen which provides instant access to the current reading minimum maximum and average statistics The statistics can be reset through the keypad of the device allowing customers to keep track of statistics over certain time periods This feature does not erase the data recorded but only resets the statistics count The RFCurrent2000A can be used as a standalone data logger or used with the RFC1000 wireless transceiver to transmit data back to a central PC The RFCurrent2000A transmits up to 500 line of sight to the RFC1000 transceiver Multiple RFC1000 s can be used as repeaters and transmit up to 1000 line of sight to other RFC1000 s This allows the data to be sent over a greater distance Selection Buttons The logger is designed with 3 direct selection buttons Scroll Units and Wireless e Scroll Allows user to scroll through current readings average stats and device status information displayed on the LCD Screen e Units Allows user to change displayed units of measurement A and mA Engineering Units e Wireless Push and hold this button for 5 seconds to activate or deactivate wireless communication e Manual Reset Option Allows user to manually reset the statistics within the device to 0 without needing to use the Data Logging software Any data recorded up to that point i
7. erface device comes with a USB cable Plug one end of the cable into an available USB port on the PC and plug the opposite end of the cable into the communication port on the RFC1000 3 Push and hold the wireless button on the RFCurrent2000A for 5 seconds to activate wireless communication The display will confirm Wireless ON and the blue LED will blink every 15 seconds 4 Launch the MadgeTech 4 Software All active MadgeTech Data Loggers that are within range will automatically appear in the connected devices window Each data logger in the list can be identified by serial number printed on the exterior of the logger 5 To claim a device select the desired data logger in the list and click the Claim icon 6 Select the start method reading rate and any other parameters appropriate for the desired data logging application Once configured deploy the data logger by clicking the Start icon 7 To download data select the device in the list click the Stop icon and then click the Download icon A graph will automatically display the data Product Operation Plugged In 1 Install the MadgeTech 4 Software and USB Drivers onto a Windows PC 2 Before plugging the data logger in the computer make sure the wireless setting on the device is set to Wireless OFF If wireless mode is on press and hold the Wireless button on the device for 5 seconds 3 The RFCurrent2000A comes with a USB cable Plug one end of the cable in
8. ework installation may be required Note To see if the NET 4 0 Framework is installed go to the Windows Control Panel and select Programs Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 would be listed as a Windows program Select Install Data Logger Software if NET framework is installed on the Windows PC or if installing on a Windows 8 machine so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide Mounting Instructions For best wireless performance both the RFC1000 and the data loggers should be mounted in the same orientation This usually means that the external antenna should be pointing straight up The antenna can pivot to accommodate either a wall mount or a desk mount ace Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk 10 RFC1000 Channel Programming The RFC1000 transmits data on the 2 4GHz band and is programmed by default on channel 11 Each wireless Data Logger and RFC1000 has a set of dip switches with which the channel may be programmed Different wireless channels may be used to create multiple networks in one area or to avoid wireless interference from other devices Any data logger or RFC1000 that is on the same network is required to use the same channel If all o
9. f the cable into the communication port on the RFCurrent2000A Step 3 Open the Data Logger Software Locate and select the RFCurrent2000A in the Connected Devices panel Step 4 In the Device tab click the Properties icon The Properties screen will display information about the device including Wireless setting Step 5 Under the Wireless tab select a desired channel 11 25 that will match with the RFC1000 Save all changes disconnect the data logger and return the device to wireless mode by holding down the Wireless button for 5 seconds Deploying and Activating Devices Step 1 Plug the RFC1000 into the USB port on the base station computer Additional RFC1000s can be used as repeaters to transmit over greater distances Step 2 If using multiple RFC1000s plug each one into a wall outlet in the desired locations If transmitting over a distance greater than 1000 feet indoors or 4000 feet outdoors or there are walls obstacles corners that need to be maneuvered around set up additional RFC1000s as needed Step 3 Verify that the data loggers are in wireless transmission mode See Channel Programming steps above Step 4 On a Windows PC launch the Data Logger Software program All active data loggers will be listed in the software showing that the device s are recognized Step 5 To activate the data loggers click on one to highlight then click the Claim icon and then click the Start button Do this for each logger in the list t
10. f the devices are not on the same channel the devices will not communicate with one another The images below show the orientations available of the switches for each channel Channel 26 all switches in the up position is not supported Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Channel 16 Channel 17 Channel 18 Channel 19 Channel 20 Channel 21 Channel 22 Channel 23 Channel 24 Channel 25 Channel 26 not supported Follow the instructions below to configure the channel settings of the RFC1000 1 To program the channel on an RFC1000 first unplug the RFC1000 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the enclosure 3 Find the dip switches located on the front of the PCB circuit board 4 Change the dip switches to match the the desired channel using the diagram above 5 Screw the enclosure back together and reconnect the RFC1000 Te Close up rochip Technology Inc 5 2 g 11 so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide RFCurrent2000A To program the channel on the RFCurrent2000A data logger start by switching the wireless mode to OFF by holding down the Wireless button on the data logger for 5 seconds Step 1 Use the USB Cable plug the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on the PC Step 2 Plug the opposite end o
11. hat needs to be activate RFC1000 General Specifications Interface Type USB to PC Wireless to Data Logger Operating Environment 20 C to 85 C 0 to 95 RH non condensing LED Indicators Red amp Green Enclosure Materials ABS Plastic body PVC Plastic antenna Dimensions Enclosure 3 8 x 1 6 x 0 8 Antenna 7 2 Approvals FCC ID OA3MRF24J40MC IC 7693A 24J40MC Transmission Distance To other RFC1000s 4000 max outdoor line of sight unobstructed 1000 max indoors typical urban environment Transmission Distance To data loggers 2000 max outdoor line of sight unobstructed 500 max indoors typical urban Maximum number of connected data loggers 64 Frequency 2 405GHz 2 475GHz Ingress Protection IP40 12 sol LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk RFC1000 Compliance Information e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation e To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices a separation
12. itioning the cursor on the edge of the Connected Devices panel until the resize cursor appears then dragging the edge of the panel to resize it The screen layout may also be reset in the options menu by selecting File Options and scrolling to the bottom Troubleshooting Interface Cable problems Check that the software properly recognizes the connected RFC1000 wireless transceiver If the wireless data logger is not appearing in the Connected Devices list it may be that the RFC1000 is not properly connected 1 In the software click the File button then click Options 2 In the Options window click Communications 3 The Detected Interfaces box will list all of the available communication interfaces If the RFC1000 is listed here then the software has correctly recognized and is ready to use it Check that Windows recognizes the connected RFC1000 wireless transceiver If the software does not recognize the RFC1000 there may be a problem with Windows or the USB drivers 1 In Windows click Start right click Computer and choose Properties or press Windows Break as a keyboard shortcut Click Device Manager in the left hand column Double click Universal Serial Bus Controllers Look for an entry for Data logger Interface ma Bh WN If the entry is present and there are no warning messages or icons then windows has correctly recognized the connected RFC1000 6 If the entry is not present or has an exclamation point ico
13. n next to it the USB drivers may need to be installed These are available on the software flash drive included with the RFC1000 Ensure that the USB end of the RFC1000 is securely connected to the computer 1 Locate the USB A plug of the RFC1000 2 If the interface cable is connected to the PC unplug it Wait ten seconds 3 Reconnect the cable to the PC 4 Check to make sure that the red LED is lit indicating a successful connection so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk
14. ounting positions in both orientation and proximity to metal walls The device may be used as a repeater or directly plugged into the Windows PC Transmission Distance The RFC1000 transmits to other RFC1000s up to 4000 feet maximum typical outdoors line of sight 1000 feet maximum typical indoors urban The RFC1000 transmits to data loggers up to 2000 feet maximum typical outdoors line of sight 500 feet maximum typical indoors urban The RFC1000 can connect to a maximum of 64 data loggers The RFC1000 transmits on a frequency of 2 405GHz 2 475 GHz Operating Environment The RFC1000 is rated for use in an environment with temperatures from 20 C to 85 C and a humidity range of 0 to 95 RH non condensing The RFC1000 is rated IP40 and is protected against solids that are greater than 1mm in size This device is not water resistant LEDs The red LED indicates that the device has power The green LED will blink when communicating with other devices Installation Guide Installing the MadgeTech 4 Software Insert the Data Logger Software Flash Drive into an open USB port on a Windows PC If the autorun does not appear locate the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun exe Follow the instructions provided in the Installation Wizard 1 Locate the Autorun exe file on the Software Flash Drive 2 Select Data Logger Software in the Installer Options window panel 3 If the Windows PC doesn t already have NET 4 0 Fram
15. ration Digital Calibration through software Calibration Date Automatically recorded through the device Battery Type Ultralife 9V Lithium included user replaceable Battery Life Approximately 4 years typical for 15 minute reading rate Data Format uA mA A Time Accuracy 1 minute month Computer Interface USB to mini USB 250 000 baud for standalone operation or RFC1000 RFC1000 CE RFC1000 IP69K required for wireless operation Software XP SP3 Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 MadgeTech 4 only Operating Environment 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 to 95 RH non condensing Dimensions 3 3 x 3 5 x 0 95 82 6mm x 88 9mm x 24 1mm Data logger only Weight 4 1 oz 0 2563 Ibs Enclosure Material ABS Plastic Approvals US FCC CA IC CE South Korea KCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation To ensure compliance operation at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna s used for thi
16. s recorded and saved LED Indicators e Status Green LED blinks every 5 seconds to indicate unit is logging e Wireless Blue LED blinks every 15 seconds to indicate unit is operating in wireless mode e Alarm Red LED blinks every 1 second to indicate an alarm condition Connecting Information Port Information f The RFCurrent2000A data logger terminal il HH ports are located on the bottom of the device one positive one negative and a ground terminal port En Ra GND ARE EL LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk RFCurrent2000A Additional Features and Operation Alarm Settings Rules In the Data Logging Software alarms can be created on two levels in the software itself l and programmed specifically to the data lt V logger Creating alarm rules in the software allows the user to utilize alarms while 4 Alarm real time recording and have the added benefit of features such as e mail and SMS Wireless Current Data Logger Scroll Units Wireless notification An alarm that is programmed amp Pa Q on the data logger will only alert the user pi er from the device itself whether that is by a flashing LED audible alarm or local LCD notification Creating a Real time Alarm Rule 1 Within the Device tab in the Data Logging Software in the Al
17. s transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter sol LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk RFCurrent2000A Measurement Sensor Type Current Sensing Circuitry Nominal Range 20mA 160mA 3A Measurement Range 2mA to 30mA 160mA to 160mA 3A to 3A Maximum Voltage Between Inputs to 2 5 V 2 5 V 2 5 V Ground Measurement Resolution 0 0005mA for 20mA 0 01mA for 160mA 0 0001A for 3A Calibrated Accuracy 0 0025mA 0 01mA 0 0001A Input Impedance 1070 TO 0 02 Q Absolute Maximum 232 mA 707 mA Current 5A for 2 Seconds for 2 Seconds for 2 Seconds Input Connection Terminal Ports one positive one negative and a ground terminal port Analog Conversion Time 150 mS Frequency Rejection 50 60 Hz Temperature Coefficient lt 50 ppm C typical Response Time 0 15 Seconds at Sensor Wireless 2 45GHz IEEE 802 1 5 4 ultra low power wireless transceiver with fully bi directional communication ISM band 2 405 2 475 GHz Operation channels 11 through 25 250 kbps RF Frequency Band Receiver Sensitivity RFC1000 95dBm typical RFC1000 4 000 max outdoors line of sight unobstructed 1 000 max indoors typical urban environment
18. shop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide RFCurrent2000A General Specifications Reading Rate 1 reading every second up to 1 reading every 24 hours Memory 32 256 readings Memory Wrap Around Yes Start Modes Immediate Start amp Delayed Start Stop Modes e Manual through software e Delayed Stop e Timed specific date and time Real Time Recording The device may be used with PC to monitor and record data in real time User configurable audible on screen email and text SMS alarms Alarm Alarm Delay A cumulative alarm delay may be set in which the device will activate the alarm via LED only when the device has recorded a user specified time duration of data Audible Alarm Functionality 1 beep per second for reading alarm above below threshold LED Functionality e Green LED blinks every 10 seconds to indicate unit is logging e Blue LED blinks every 30 seconds to indicate unit is in wireless mode e Red LED blinks every 1 second to indicate alarm condition Password Protection An optional password may be programmed into the device to restrict access to configuration options Data may be read out without the password Engineering Units Native measurement units can be scaled to display measurement units of another type This is useful when monitoring voltage outputs from different types of sensors such as temperature CO2 flow rate and more Calib
19. strie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante 13 a0 LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Troubleshooting Tips Why is the wireless data logger not appearing in the software If the RFCurrent2000A doesn t appear in the Connected Devices panel or an error message is received while using the RFCurrent2000A try the following e Check that the RFC1000 is properly connected For more information see Troubleshooting Interface Cable problems below e Ensure that the battery is not discharged For best voltage accuracy use a voltage meter connected to the battery of the device If possible try switching the battery with a new 9V lithium e Ensure that no other software is running in the background e Ensure that the most current data logger software is being used e Ensure that the Connected Devices panel is large enough to display devices This can be verified by pos
20. to an available USB port on the PC and plug the opposite end of the cable into the communication port on the RFCurrent2000A 4 Launch the Data Logger Software The RFCurrent2000A will appear in the connected devices window indicating the device has been recognized 5 Select the start method reading rate and any other parameters appropriate for the desired data logging application Once configured deploy the data logger by clicking the Start icon 6 To download data select the device in the list click the Stop icon and then click the Download icon A graph will automatically display the data so LSTechnology Distributor LoggerShop Technologies Dorset Tel 44 0 845 520 0202 Fax 44 0 845 520 0203 Email sales loggershop co uk www loggershop co uk Product User Guide Product Overview The RFCurrent2000A is a wireless data logger with display designed to measure and record DC current signals The data logger can connect directly to low level DC current sources which makes it ideal for battery usage studies energy monitoring studies and other DC current monitoring applications The RFCurrent2000A can also be interfaced with a wide range of current output sensors such as flow meters pH transmitters and more Through the software the device can be programmed with engineering units which convert the current readings into a different unit of measure such as flow rate The engineering unit is available for display on th
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