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LORD QUICK START GUIDE

TC-LINK-200

Wireless 12 Channel Analog Input Sensor Node

Wireless Simplicity, Hardwired Reliability™

The TC-Link-200 is a 12-channel wireless sensor used for the precise 

measurement of thermocouples. There is no calibration required, users need 

only select the desired thermocouple type and the node will output accurate, 

low-noise temperature or mV data.

In this document we explain how to deploy the TC-Link-200 for data collection. 

This includes electrical wiring, mounting of the device, and using SensorConnect 

software to configure the node, start sampling, and display data.

Item

Description

Quantity

A

TC-Link-200

1

B

Antenna with right angle adapter

1

C

AA Lithium batteries (3.6 V dc, 2.4 Ah)

4

D

DIN rail clip

1

#6-32 x 3/8” Thread forming screws

3

Table 1 - TC-Link-200 Configuration Options

Cycle power to the TC-Link-200 using the “on/off” button. A quick push will 

power the device on or off. A longer push (approximately two seconds) will 

initiate sampling, indicated by the blue light illuminating. A very long push 

(approximately 10 seconds) will perform a hardware reset.

Figure 1 - Interface and Indicators

Indicator

Behavior

Node Status

Device status indicator

OFF

Node is OFF

Rapid green flashing on start-up

Node is booting up

1 (slow) green pulse per second

Node is idle and waiting for a command

1 green blink every 2 seconds

Node is sampling

Blue LED during sampling

Node is resynchronizing

Red LED

Built-in test error

Table 2 - Indicator Behaviors

Summary of Contents for TC-LINK-200

Page 1: ...B Antenna with right angle adapter 1 C AA Lithium batteries 3 6 V dc 2 4 Ah 4 D DIN rail clip 1 6 32 x 3 8 Thread forming screws 3 Table 1 TC Link 200 Configuration Options Cycle power to the TC Link...

Page 2: ...t optimizes wireless communications Figure 4 Mounting the Node 1 Pinout and Sensor Wiring Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 S1 16 S7 2 S1 17 S7 3 S2 18 S8 4 S2 19 S8 5 S3 20 S9 6 S3 21 S9 7 S4 22 S10 8 S4 23 S1...

Page 3: ...cted and powered on 2 Open the SensorConnect software 3 The gateway should appear in the Controller window automatically with a communication port assignment If the gateway is not automatically discov...

Page 4: ...frequency automatic node discovery on a different frequency and add node manually A Automatic Node Discovery on Same Frequency If the base and node are on the same operating frequency the node will po...

Page 5: ...ppear and it will be listed under the Base Station Figure 11 Add Node Confirmation If the node failed to be added a failure message will appear This means the node did not respond to the base station...

Page 6: ...Lithium batteries contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment Disposal is subject to federal and local laws Do not discard the battery or the node in the trash Follow proper...

Page 7: ...nterference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications including antenna changes not expressly approved by LORD Corporation could void the user s...

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