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TC101A

PRODUCT USER GUIDE

Product Overview

The TC101A temperature data logger, is a compact 
versatile device to be used with thermocouple probes for 
accurate temperature monitoring and profiling.
Compatible with eight different types of thermocouple 
probes, the TC101A can measure temperatures as low 
as -270 °C (-454 °F), and up to as high as 1820 °C (3308 °F) 
(probe dependent), with an environmental operating 
temperature range of -40 °C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F) for 
the data logger body.

Installation Guide

Installing the Interface Cable

IFC200 (sold separately) 

— 

Insert the device into a USB 

port. The drivers will install automatically.

Installing the Software

The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech 
website a

madgetech.com

. Follow the instructions 

provided in the Installation Wizard. Compatible with 
Standard Software version 2.03.06 or later and Secure 
Software version 4.1.3.0 or later.

Wiring the Data Logger

MP Model Wiring

The standard connector is the SMP connection which 
allows for the user to insert a subminiature thermocouple 
plug into the connector on the device.

ST and TB Model 

WiringThe TC101A-ST and TC101A-TB have a three 
position removable screw terminal. This enables the data 
logger to be connected to most 3-wire thermocouples 
with lead wires. 

Note:

 Be sure to connect the thermocouple 

with the right polarity as marked on the device case.

The TC101A-ST and TC101A-TB have the ability to shield the 
thermocouple with the ground connection. When using a 
2-wire thermocouple, leave the ground input unconnected.

Device Operation

Connecting and Starting the Data Logger

1.  Once the software is installed and running, plug the 

interface cable into the data logger.

2.  Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an 

open USB port on the computer.

3.  The device will appear in the Connected Devices list. 

Highlight the desired data logger.

4.  For most applications, select 

Custom Start

 from 

the menu bar and choose the desired start method, 
reading rate and other parameters appropriate for the 
data logging application and click 

Start

• 

Quick Start

 applies the most recent custom start 

options 

• 

Batch Start

 is used for managing multiple loggers  

at once 

• 

Real Time Start

 stores the dataset as it records 

while connected to the logger

5.  The status of the device will change to 

Running

Waiting to Start

 or 

Waiting to Manual Start

depending upon your start method.

6.  Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable 

and place it in the environment to measure.

Note:

 The device will stop recording data when the end of memory 

is reached or the device is stopped. At this point the device cannot be 

restarted until it has been re-armed by the computer.

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