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Table of Contents
Section Page
Section 1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Safety Warnings and IEC Symbols ...................................................... 1-1
1.3 Product Labeling ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Statement on FCC and CE Marking .................................................... 1-4
1.5 General Description & System Components ..................................... 1-4
Section 2 Hardware ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Package Inspection .................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Included Items .......................................................................................... 2-1
Section 3 Software ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Getting Started ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Software Download and Installation ................................................... 3-1
3.3 USB Driver Installation ........................................................................... 3-4
3.4 UWTC Universal Wireless End Device Configuration Wizard ...... 3-6
3.5 TC-Central Measurement and Recording Program ......................... 3-6
3.6 Charting Tab ........................................................................................... 3-10
3.7 Charting Options ................................................................................... 3-12
3.8 Data Logging Tab .................................................................................. 3-14
3.9 Menu 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
4.5 Battery Installation or Replacement ................................................... 4-12
Section 5 Receiver Operation ............................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Connecting Your Receiver To Your PC ............................................... 5-7
5.2 Mounting, Installation, and Antenna Connection .......................... 5-11
Section 6 System Operation ............................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 RF Communication Basics .................................................................... .6-1
6.3 Basic System Overview ........................................................................... 6-1
6.4 Connector/Transmitter Operation ....................................................... 6-2
6.5 Receiver Operation .................................................................................. 6-3
6.6 Environment/Operating Conditions .................................................... 6-4
6.7 Determining and Maximizing Range .................................................. 6-5
6.8 Antenna Basics ......................................................................................... 6-7
6.9 Antenna Placement ................................................................................. 6-7
6.10 Factory Preset Values ............................................................................ 6-8
6.11 Transmit Rate vs. Battery Life ............................................................. 6-8
UWTC/UWRTD Series - The Smart Connector
TM
- Wireless Thermocouple/RTD
