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UWPC-2-NEMA

Wireless Process

Voltage/Current Transmitter

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Page 1: ...UWPC 2 NEMA Wireless Process Voltage Current Transmitter MADE IN e mail info omega com For latest product manuals omegamanual info Shop online at omega com User sGuide ...

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Page 3: ...llation 4 1 Section 5 End Device Operation 5 1 5 1 Setup and Configuration 5 1 5 2 Mounting Installation 5 7 5 3 Battery Replacement 5 9 5 4 Input Connections 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 Environment Operating Conditions 6 2 6 5 Transmit Rate vs Battery Life 6 3 Section 7 Service and Calibration 7 1 7 1 S...

Page 4: ...4 5 3 Launch Setup Utility 5 3 Section 5 1 4 5 4 Utility Program Welcome 5 4 Section 5 1 4 5 5 Utility Program Connect To Transmitter 5 4 Section 5 1 4 5 6 Utility Program Setup Transmitter 5 5 Section 5 1 4 5 7 Utility Program Establish Link 5 5 Section 5 1 4 5 8 Utility Program Choose Options 5 6 Section 5 1 4 5 9 Utility Program Send Setting To Transmitter 5 6 Section 5 2 1 5 10 Mounting 5 7 Se...

Page 5: ...re free indoor applications only Do not operate this device outside of the recommended use outlined in this manual No co location with other radio transmitters is allowed 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 UWPC unit Never install wireless transmitters within 20 cm or ...

Page 6: ...e European New Approach Directives OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification 1 3 General Description System Components 1 3 1 General Description Model UWPC 2 NEMA Wireless Process transmitter features a stand alone compact battery powered NEMA design that transmits measurements back to a host receiver up to 90 m 300 away When activated the wireless transmitter will ...

Page 7: ...om e mail cservice omega com When you receive the shipment inspect the container and equipment for any signs of damage Note any evidence of rough handling in transit Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent The carrier will not honor any damage claims unless all shipping material is saved for inspection After examining and removing contents save packing material and carton in the event ...

Page 8: ...Section 3 Operation 3 1 Main Transmitter Board Figure 3 1 Main Transmitter Board 3 1 Operation 3 ON OFF SETUP USB STATUS LOW BATTERY ...

Page 9: ...and Data Logging Software 4 2 Software Installation 4 2 1 System Requirements Your PC should meet the following minimum requirements Pentium Class processor Hard Drive Space 210 meg Ram 256 meg or higher 1 Available USB Port 1 CD ROM Drive Windows 2000 XB or Vista 32 bit Operating System 4 2 2 Software Installation Insert the TC Central User CD that was included with your receiver unit into the CD...

Page 10: ...he program files installed on your PC The default setting will install the software under your Program folders in a new folder named Omega To continue with installing the program click the Next button Figure 4 3 Software Confirm Installation Screen The setup wizard now has all the information to complete the installation of the software on your PC To continue with installing the program click the ...

Page 11: ...er making your selection click the Next button The setup wizard will now install the software Figure 4 5 Software Installation Complete Screen Congratulations You have just successfully installed the TC Central Program on your PC To end installing the program and close the setup wizard click the Close Button Software 4 4 3 ...

Page 12: ...ure you will be setting the following parameters in your transmitter 5 1 3 Button Operation 1 PRESS ON OFF The PRESS ON OFF button on the front of your connector transmitter is used to turn your unit ON or OFF 2 PRESS SETUP The PRESS SETUP button on the front of your connector transmitter is only 5 1 4 Indicator Lights 1 Transmit TX Green Indicator Light The green indicator light marked TX on the ...

Page 13: ...annels in your TC Central user software to match For the second receiver Set the channels on your transmitters to 201 202 203 204 etc Then set the channels in your TC Central user software to match This numbering scheme can be expanded to match the number of receivers you are using Sample Rate This will program your End Device to transmit 1 data reading to your receiver at a specified time interva...

Page 14: ...r on the front of your device should be blinking at a steady rate This indicates your End Device is ready to run the configuration utility software STEP 2 Launch Setup Utility Program To launch the End Device setup utility program on your PC begin by accessing the Programs list under your Start Menu Scroll through the list of to find the Omega TC Central folder then select the End Device Configura...

Page 15: ...oceed and continue setting up your End Device Each screen will provide instruction details on how to proceed Figure 5 5 Utility Program Connect To Transmitter Screen If you have not already connected your End Device to a USB port on your PC you must do this now before continuing After your unit has been connected click the Next button to proceed and continue setting up your unit End Device Operati...

Page 16: ...button to proceed and continue setting up your unit Figure 5 7 Utility Program Establish Link Screen After 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 confirmation of proper communication you should click the Back button to try connecting agai...

Page 17: ... address number for proper operation After making your selections click the Next button to proceed and program your settings into your unit Figure 5 9 Utility Program Send To Transmitter Screen Congratulations You have successfully programmed your end device After your unit has been programmed click the Finish button to close the utility program End Device Operation 5 5 6 ...

Page 18: ...cate at all with your receiver 5 2 2 Installation When installing your End Device it is important to position your device in such a way as to optimize the antenna location within what s known as the Fresnel Zone The Fresnel Zone can be thought of as a football shaped invisible tunnel between two locations that provides a path for RF signals between your End Device and your receiver Figure 5 11 Fre...

Page 19: ...led building construction etc If new obstacles exist between your End Device and receiver the devices can be raised on one end or on both ends to hopefully clear the Fresnel Zone of obstructions No co location with other radio transmitters is allowed By definition co location is when another radio device or the device s antenna is located within 20 cm of your connector transmitter and can transmit...

Page 20: ...ure 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 bottom of the circuit board C Remove the old power cell D Install your new battery assembly into the housing in the same position as the old battery was located E Connect the battery assembly connector to the mating connector on the bottom of ...

Page 21: ...aves travel must be free of all obstructions Obstacles in the path especially metal will decrease the communication range between your connector transmitter and receiver Also If the antennas are mounted just barely off the ground over half of the Fresnel zone ends up being obstructed by the earth resulting in significant reduction in range To avoid this problem the antennas should be mounted high ...

Page 22: ...ss to the transmitting signal strength The longer the cable the more signal will be lost over that cable Because of this the length of the cable should be kept as short as possible Use of any other antenna then what s supplied with your End Device will void all FCC IC and CE regulatory compliance 5 4 Input Connection Figure 5 14 Input Connections End Device Operation 5 5 11 NOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 V 0 5 ...

Page 23: ...ls like a wall they are dampened more than when a direct line of sight between the transmitting and receiving antenna exist 6 3 Basic System Overview A basic wireless thermocouple system is comprised of only two main components a signal conditioner with a built in battery powered 2 4 GHz radio transmitter and a USB powered 2 4 GHz radio receiver Figure 6 1 End Device Receiver Up to 48 end devices ...

Page 24: ...vironments Never use your wireless end device or receiver in medical nuclear or other dangerous applications where an interruption of readings can cause damage or harm Never operate your end device or receiver with any other battery or power source than what s specified in this manual or on the battery compartment label No co location with other radio transmitters is allowed By definition co locat...

Page 25: ...he battery in your device 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 end device and under normal operating conditions For Model UWPC 2 NEMA Transmit Time Estimated Battery Life 1 Sample 2 Seconds 235 days 1 Sample 3 Seconds 341 days 1 Sample 4 Seconds 438 days 1 Sample 5 Seconds 530 days 1 Sample 10 Second...

Page 26: ...vided below on how to have your unit service 7 1 Service and Calibration If any of your wireless system components require service or re calibration please call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 622 2378 or 203 359 1660 They will assist you in arranging the return of your device We can also be reached on the Internet at www omega com e mail cservice omega com 7 1 Service and Calibration 7 ...

Page 27: ...ier ISM 2 4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum RF Output Power 10Bm 10 mW Range of RF Link Up to 120 m 400 outdoor line of sight Up to 40 m 130 indoor urban RF Data Packet Standard IEEE 802 15 4 open communication architecture Software Included Free Requires Windows 2000 XP or Vista 32 bit operation system Power One 3 0 V lithium C cell included Battery Life Typical 3 years 1 sample minute readin...

Page 28: ...fy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 9 2 FCC Int...

Page 29: ...NOTES N 1 UWPC 2 NEMA Wireless Process Voltage Current Transmitter ...

Page 30: ...NOTES N 2 UWPC 2 NEMA Wireless Process Voltage Current Transmitter ...

Page 31: ...otherwise shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based In no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequential incidental or special damages CONDITIONS Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used nor shall it be used 1 as a Basic Component under 10 CFR 21 NRC used in or with any nuclear installation or activity or 2 in medical applications or used on humans...

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