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UWTC/UWRTD SERIES 

The Smart Connector

TM

Wireless Thermocouple/RTD  

Connector/Transmitter & Receiver

User’s Guide

UWTC-1/UWRTD-1 have been obsoleted.  
Please use the UWTC-2/UWRTD-2 for the substitute.

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Summary of Contents for Smart Connector UWRTD Series

Page 1: ...ess Thermocouple RTD Connector Transmitter Receiver User sGuide UWTC 1 UWRTD 1 have been obsoleted Please use the UWTC 2 UWRTD 2 for the substitute e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www...

Page 2: ...pecifications without notice omega com info omega com Servicing North America U S A Omega Engineering Inc Headquarters Toll Free 1 800 826 6342 USA Canada only Customer Service 1 800 622 2378 USA Cana...

Page 3: ...u Tabs 3 15 Section 4 Transmitter Connector Operation 4 1 4 1 Setup and Configuration 4 2 4 2 Mounting Installation and Antenna Connection 4 9 4 3 Thermocouple Connections 4 11 4 4 RTD Connection 4 12...

Page 4: ...cifications Thermocouple Versions 9 1 9 2 RTD Connector Transmitter Specifications 9 2 9 3 UWTC REC1 UWTC REC2 Receiver Specifications 9 4 9 4 UWTC REC4 Specifications 9 5 Section 10 Approvals Regulat...

Page 5: ...ew Found Hardware Wizard Screen 3 5 3 9 TC Central Program Screen 3 6 3 10 Channel Configuration Screen 3 7 3 11 Configuration Channel 1 Screen 3 7 3 12 Channel Display Box Screen 3 8 3 13 Charting Sc...

Page 6: ...B Receiver Operation UWTC REC2 D TC NEMA 5 4 5 5C Receiver Operation UWTC REC2 D NEMA 5 4 5 6 Receiver Operation UWTC REC4 5 5 5 7 Power Supply Connection 5 5 5 8 Alarm Output Connections 5 5 5 9 Anal...

Page 7: ...r and can transmit simultaneously with your UWTC unit Never install UWTC connector transmitters within 20 cm or less from each other Never install and or operate your UWTC connector transmitter closer...

Page 8: ...ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO IC 4214A XBEEPRO Figure 1 2B UWTC 1 UWTC 2 Connector Front Label Figure 1 2A UWRTD 1 UWRTD 2 Connector Fro...

Page 9: ...nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation TX RX SB PWR PWR 2 4 GHz ANTENNA USB I O UWTC SERIES WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER 12 16 Vdc OMEGA ENGINEERING INC Stamford CT 06907 Made...

Page 10: ...or 3 wire configuration with a 0 00385 or 0 00392 curve When activated the connector will transmit readings continuously at a pre set time interval that was programmed by the user during the initial s...

Page 11: ...s necessary 2 2 Included Items The following items are supplied in the box With UWTC 1 UWTC 2 UWTC 2 NEMA UWRTD 1 UWRTD 2 or UWRTD 2 NEMA Connector Transmitter 1 Connector Transmitter w Antenna 1 UWTC...

Page 12: ...Drive Space 210 meg Ram 256 meg or higher 1 Available USB Port 1 CD ROM Drive Windows 2000 XP Vista or Windows 7 Operating System Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 2 2 Software Installation Download and install...

Page 13: ...ga To continue with installing the program click the Next button Program folders in a new folder named Omega To continue with installing the program click the Next button The setup wizard now has all...

Page 14: ...xt button The setup wizard will now install the software Congratulations You have just successfully installed the TC Central Program on your PC To end installing the program and close the setup wizard...

Page 15: ...Found New Hardware 2 Your computer will then launch the Found New Hardware Wizard Follow the instructions indicated on the Wizard boxes and the additional instructions noted in this manual with each...

Page 16: ...software automatically button Then click the Next button to continue Figure 3 8 Completing The Found New Hardware Wizard Screen This screen will be displayed to indicate that the software drivers hav...

Page 17: ...older click on the TC Central program link This will start the software running 3 5 1 Channels TAB When TC Central starts up the Channels tab is displayed This view allows you to see temperatures and...

Page 18: ...configure This will open the program settings table were you can make selections on how you want your system to operate 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 8 Figure 3 11 Configuration Channel 1 Screen Description Field In...

Page 19: ...e box is checked the particular box that you are configuring will become inactive and will not show up on the screen when running the TC Central program This is used to remove unused boxed when less t...

Page 20: ...eing measured by your thermocouple or RTD sensor Ambient This is the actual ambient temperature connector inside the body of your Connector Transmitter If the unit is exposed to temperatures outside t...

Page 21: ...t you can save and print Figure 3 13 Charting Screen Start Button The Start button will open the dialog box shown below This dialog allows you to set all parameters related to logging and plotting dat...

Page 22: ...choose to have the data logging chart recording session end after 1000 data points or have the session run continuously After 1000 data points have been collected in the continuous mode the oldest da...

Page 23: ...right click anywhere on the chart itself to bring up this menu Figure 3 16 Charting Options Screen Zoom In Zoom Out Allow you to change the size of the chart on the screen You can also use the Contro...

Page 24: ...nd time The status bar displays the data point number the time and the temperature where the crosshairs meet If the horizontal cursor line is touching a data plot line the corresponding channel number...

Page 25: ...n Start Button The Start button opens the dialog box shown in figure 3 14 and described in section 3 6 Clear Button The Clear button will delete all data from the data log Adjust Button Resizes the co...

Page 26: ...Excel Workbook xls which you can then modify Start Data Recording Performs the same function as the Start button on the Chart and Data Log Tabs A dialog box is displayed allowing you to select one or...

Page 27: ...nter icon in the upper left corner If the Channels Tab is displayed before choosing this option a screen snapshot of the Channels Tab will be previewed If the Chart Tab is displayed before choosing th...

Page 28: ...6 for an explanation of this menu Data Log Performs the same functions as the Auto Scroll Rows checkbox and the Adjust button on the data log See Data Log Menu Section 3 8 for an explanation of these...

Page 29: ...are using and will automatically connect to it the next time TC Central is started Manual Connect Receiver Is available if you do not want TC Central to send to all of your serial ports If you know t...

Page 30: ...ESS INDUSTRIAL TRANSMITTER C FC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 2 This device must accept any interference received including in...

Page 31: ...t Indicator 4 Battery Indicator 5 USB Port 6 Sensor Input 4 1 Setup and Configuration 4 1 1 Connecting your device Connect the USB cable to your connector transmitter unit and also to an available USB...

Page 32: ...in your TC Central software See Examples below For the first receiver Set the addresses on your connector transmitters to 101 102 103 104 etc Then set the addresses in your TC Central user software to...

Page 33: ...ton is being held press the SETUP button one time and then release the ON OFF button The green TX indicator on the front of your device should be blinking at a steady rate This indicates your connecto...

Page 34: ...connector transmitter Each screen will provide instruction details on how to proceed If you have not already connected your connector transmitter to a USB port on your PC you must do this now before...

Page 35: ...successful communication between your connector transmitter has been established you can click the Next button to proceed and continue setting up your connector transmitter If you did not receive this...

Page 36: ...Connector Operation 4 4 7 Figure 4 9 Read Settings Screen Figure 4 10 Choose Options Screen...

Page 37: ...eceiver After making your selections click the Next button to proceed and program your settings into connector transmitter Congratulations You have successfully programmed your connector transmitter A...

Page 38: ...taken to make sure it is as far away from any metal objects If nearby metal gets too close to your connector transmitter it has the potential to interfere with the way the unit radiates and may cause...

Page 39: ...ed By definition co location is when another radio device or it s antenna is located within 20 cm of your connector transmitter and can transmit simultaneously with your UWTC unit Never install UWTC c...

Page 40: ...care should be taken to make sure your connector transmitter will not be operated in an environment outside the specifications outlined in Section 9 4 3 3 Recommended Placement For applications were...

Page 41: ...in an environment outside the specifications outlined in Section 9 4 4 3 Recommended Placement For applications were the ambient temperature around the RTD probe has the possibility of exceeding the o...

Page 42: ...lined here A Remove the two screws that secure the main circuit board assembly B Lift the circuit board just high enough to allow you to unplug the connector that attaches the battery assembly to the...

Page 43: ...ammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet Do no...

Page 44: ...nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO IC 4214A XBEEPRO F 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 UWTC RPT1 SIDE VIEW ANTENNA USB I O 12 16 Vdc UWTC SERIES WIRELESS...

Page 45: ...Output Pin 2 No Connection Reserved Pin 3 No Connection Reserved Pin 4 No Connection Reserved Pin 5 Alarm Ground Pin 6 No Connection Reserved Pin 7 Alarm Power 0 to 24 Vdc Pin 8 Alarm Output Open Dra...

Page 46: ...y not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO IC 4214A XBEEPRO 4 UWTC REC1 NEMA 1 An...

Page 47: ...log Output White Wire Analog Output Orange Wire Alarm Power Yellow Wire Alarm Output Blue Wire Digital Ground 6 12 Vdc Power Adaptor 1 6 7 2 5 3 4 UWTC REC2 D TC NEMA 1 Antenna 2 USB NEMA 4X Connector...

Page 48: ...OUTPUT 3 ANALOG OUTPUT 2 ANALOG OUTPUT 1 ANALOG OUTPUT 4 ANALOG OUTPUT 3 ANALOG OUTPUT 2 ANALOG OUTPUT 1 RX PWR STATUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 5 9 Analog Output Connections 1 2 3 4...

Page 49: ...4004 RX PWR STATUS Figure 5 12 Alarm Example System Powered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY 0 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY ALARM RELAY 200 mA MAX 1N4004 RX PWR STATUS Figure 5 13A A...

Page 50: ...Connect this end of your USB cable to your receiver Connect this end of your USB cable to your PC Figure 5 14 Connecting Your Receiver to Your PC 9 1N4004 DRIVING A RELAY OR LOW IMPEDANCE INPUT OPEN...

Page 51: ...D NEMA Only To complete this procedure your UWTC REC transceiver must be connected to a USB port on your PC and power must be supplied so that the green PWR LED is illuminated During this procedure y...

Page 52: ...arm Setpoint before the alarm will be activated again Decimal Places Number of decimal places in the Alarm Setpoint and Alarm Deadband values SCALING Enter one value in Process Units that will set the...

Page 53: ...REC2 Figure 5 15B UWTC REC2 Setup Screen REC4 Figure 5 15C UWTC REC4 Setup Screen Receiver Operation 5 5 10...

Page 54: ...s antenna it has the potential to interfere with the way the unit receives data and may cause signal lose or possibly even the inability to communicate at all with your connector transmitter For UWTC...

Page 55: ...on a wall away from your PC will provide better signal strength and help to maximize system range When mounting your receiver care should be taken to make sure it is as far away from any metal objects...

Page 56: ...terfere with the central diameter of the Fresnel zone It is important to understand that the environment may change over time due to new equipment or machinery being installed building construction et...

Page 57: ...5 14 Receiver Operation 5 NOTES...

Page 58: ...h a built in battery powered 2 4 GHz radio transmitter and a USB powered 2 4 GHz radio receiver Figure 6 1 Basic System Overview Up to 48 each of UWTC 1 or UWTC 2 connector transmitters can be used wi...

Page 59: ...ture as sole protection Additional protection should be taken by you the user to protect your unit from extreme conditions Operating your connector transmitter outside the specified ambient conditions...

Page 60: ...e light will no longer blink Note this may happen very fast and will not be noticeable 2 Receive RX Red Indicator Light The red indicator light marked RX on the front of the receiver will blink each t...

Page 61: ...ronments Never use your wireless device in medical nuclear or other dangerous applications were failure can cause damage or harm Never operate your transmitter connector with any other battery or powe...

Page 62: ...installation achieves the best signal strength Move your system components higher off the floor and away from exterior walls Avoid installing your system components to close to the floor or near your...

Page 63: ...s of how different types of wall material may reduce your signal Material Type Possible Signal Reduction Wood Plaster Sheetrock Uncoated 0 to 10 Glass w o Metal Fiberglass Brick Pressboard 5 to 35 Rei...

Page 64: ...ortant and will allow you to achieve maximum performance and range between your connector transmitter and receiver unit Your connector transmitter should not be installed on the same side of the wall...

Page 65: ...will last The table below give some estimates on how long the battery should last vs the transmit rate you selected when you setup your connector transmitters and under normal operating conditions Tr...

Page 66: ...1 Sample 45 Seconds 135 days 1 Sample 60 Seconds 180 days Transmit Time Estimated Battery Life 1 Sample 2 Seconds 134 days 1 Sample 3 Seconds 195 days 1 Sample 5 Seconds 305 days 1 Sample 10 Seconds...

Page 67: ...Service 2 Analog output stays a Verify that none of the following conditions exist at maximum value 1 The end device selected for this analog channel has a 5 05V 10 10V 20 20mA defective or open sens...

Page 68: ...Copy to Clipboard button do the following before c Paste to a text file contacting Customer d Next select Configure Receiver from thee Service Tools menu in TC Central e When at the screen where all t...

Page 69: ...to have your device serviced and also on how to re calibrate your unit in the field 8 1 Service Calibration If any of your wireless system components require service or calibration please call our Cus...

Page 70: ...UWTC 2 NEMA Types T E and N 0 5 rdg or 2 0 C 3 6 F whichever is greater Types R S B and C 0 5 of Full Scale UWTC NB9 Type J K T E and N 0 5 of Reading or 2 0 C 3 6 F whichever is greater Type R S B a...

Page 71: ...BATT UWTC 2 One Standard 3 6 V lithium Battery 2 4 Ah capacity AA Omega No UWTC BATT or One High Pulse 3 6 V lithium Battery 1 2 Ah capacity AA Omega No UWTC BATT HP UWTC 2 NEMA UWTC NB9 One Standard...

Page 72: ...e cable included with receiver Transmit Sample Rate Programmable from 120 seconds sample to 2 seconds sample Radio Frequency RF Transceiver Carrier ISM 2 4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum license...

Page 73: ...A Polycarbonate NEMA 4X UWRTD NB9 Bakelite Glass Fiber IP65 9 3 UWTC REC1 UWTC REC2 Receiver Specifications Power UWTC REC1 USB bus 5V powered 300 mA consumption UWTC REC1 NEMA max UWTC REC1 915 NEMA...

Page 74: ...ted Steel UWTC REC1 NEMA UWTC REC1 915 NEMA UWTC REC2 D NEMA NEMA 4x ABS plastic 9 4 UWTC REC4 Specifications Power 12 to 24 Vdc 250 mA Analog Output 4 independent non isolated retransmission 0 to 5 V...

Page 75: ...in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 10 2 International Usage CE Marking Pending The UWTC and UWRTD Series system components are CE marked and certified for use in several European co...

Page 76: ...otice Product is covered by patents for Super MCJ Uniconnector and pending wireless connector PATENT NOTICE U S PAT NO 6 074 089 Canada 2 228 333 UK GB 2 321 712 Israel 123052 Other U S and internatio...

Page 77: ...y OMEGA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limite...

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