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RFCurrent2000A Data Logger

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Product Overview  ..........................................  

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Mounting Instructions  ...................................  

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Product Maintenance .....................................  

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Recalibration  ..................................................  

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RMA Instructions .............................................

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General Specifications .................................. 

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RFC1000 Transceiver

Product Overview  ..........................................  

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Installation Guide  ...........................................  

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Mounting Instruction  ...................................

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Channel Programming .................................

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Deployment & Activation ..............................

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General Specifications ...................................  

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Compliance Information ................................

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Troubleshooting Tips

 

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Back Cover

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for RFC1000

Page 1: ...RFCurrent2000A To view the full MadgeTech product line visit our website at www madgetech com RFCurrent2000A Wireless Current Data Logger Product User Guide ...

Page 2: ...tional Features Operation 3 Mounting Instructions 4 Product Maintenance 5 Recalibration 5 RMA Instructions 5 General Specifications 6 7 RFC1000 Transceiver Product Overview 9 Installation Guide 9 Mounting Instruction 10 Channel Programming 11 Deployment Activation 12 General Specifications 12 Compliance Information 13 Troubleshooting Tips Back Cover Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...e 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 Quick Start Steps 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 hol...

Page 4: ...FC1000 wireless transceiver to transmit data back to a central PC The RFCurrent2000A transmits up to 500 ft line of sight to the RFC1000 transceiver Multiple RFC1000 s can be used as repeaters and transmit up to 1000 ft 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 W...

Page 5: ...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 Changin...

Page 6: ...ottom of the logger snaps in place to use and mount the unit on a table top or horizontal surface The base can also securely snap to the backside of the logger for wall mounting if desired as shown below There are two holes in the base to allow for screws for mounting Mounting Instructions 4 ...

Page 7: ...the blank fields 3 Complete the applicable fields on the form including customer Billing and Shipping information even if they are the same Please see the field explanation below for a more detailed description about questions asked in the Device Information section 4 When all of the fields are complete click Generate RMA 5 Print out the confirmation page that follows containing the RMA number and...

Page 8: ... 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 µA 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 ...

Page 9: ... Battery Warning WARNING BATTERY 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 See MadgeTech s terms and conditions at www madgetech com 7 Sensor Type Current Sensing Circuitry Nominal Range 20 mA 160 ...

Page 10: ...Product User Guide RFC1000 Wireless Transceiver 8 Other models available RFC1000 CE Approved for European markets RFC1000 IP69K Splash Proof for harsh environments ...

Page 11: ... 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 a...

Page 12: ...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 10 ...

Page 13: ...ata logger or RFC1000 that is on the same network is required to use the same channel If all of 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 11 Follow the instructions below to configure the channel settings of th...

Page 14: ... 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 MadgeTech 4 software program All active data loggers will be listed in the software showing that the device s are recognized Step 5 To activate the dat...

Page 15: ...pplicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an an...

Page 16: ...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 the...

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