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Connector Operation
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4.1.2 Configure Your Connector/Transmitter
Now that you have connected your USB cable to your PC and connector/
transmitter you will complete the following steps to configure your connector/
transmitter before placing the unit into operation. You will be using the
configuration software utility that you installed onto your PC in Section 3.2.
If you have not installed the configuration software utility you should do so
now.
During this procedure you will be setting the following parameters in your
connector/transmitter.
Connector Options:
For UWTC
- Thermocouple Type:
This will program your device to provide the correct temperature readings to
your receiver for the type of thermocouple you will be using. Available types
are J, K, T, E, R, S, N, B.
For UWRTD - RTD Type:
This will program your device to provide the correct temperature readings to
your receiver for the type of RTD you will be using.
If you will be using more than one receiver unit in your area it is important to set
the connector/transmitter address numbers to be a corresponding number 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 match.
For the second receiver:
Set the addresses on your connector/transmitters to 201, 202, 203, 204, etc. Then
set the addresses in your TC-Central user software to match.
This numbering scheme can be expanded to match the number of receivers you are using.
Transmitter Address:
This sets a unique address number for your connector/transmitter. Later,
when you set up your measurement software you will again set address
numbers to receive readings from the corresponding unit(s). Each connector
must be set for a different address number for your system to operate
correctly.
Sample Rate:
This will program your device to transmit 1 data reading to your receiver at
a specified time interval. Available settings are 2, 3, 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90
seconds.
The sample rate you set will have the most direct effect on the life of the battery in
your connector/transmitter. It is recommended that you set the longest sample time
that your application can live with to extend time between battery replacement. See
Section 6 for more information on battery life.
RF Network Settings:
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