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The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and

reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.

Servicing North America:

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Omega Engineering, Inc.

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Toll-Free: 1-800-826-6342 (USA & Canada only)

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Tel: (203) 359-1660

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For Other Locations Visit omega.com/worldwide

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Summary of Contents for UWTC-RPT1

Page 1: ...UWTC RPT1 Long Range Wireless Repeater Receiver System For UW Series Transmitters e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www omegamanual info Shop online at omega com User sGuide...

Page 2: ...pecifications without notice 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 Canada only Engineering Servi...

Page 3: ...tting Started 3 1 3 2 Software Installation 3 1 3 2 1 System Requirements 3 1 3 2 2 Software Installation 3 1 3 3 USB Driver Installation 3 4 3 4 UWTC Connector Transmitter Setup Utility Program UWTC...

Page 4: ...s 7 7 7 9 1 Antenna Basics 7 7 7 10 Antenna Placement 6 7 7 10 1 Horizontal Antenna Placement 6 7 7 10 2 Vertical Antenna Placement 6 8 7 11 Factory Preset Values 6 8 7 12 Transmit Rate vs Battery Lif...

Page 5: ...reen 3 5 Section 4 Receiver Setup 4 1 Receiver Setup UWTC REC1 915 4 1 4 2 Connecting Your Receiver 4 1 4 3 Configure Receiver Screen 4 2 Section 5 Repeater Setup 5 1 Repeater Setup UWTC RPT1 5 1 5 2...

Page 6: ...UTWC RPT1 Long Range Wireless Repeater Receiver System For UW Series Transmitters iv NOTES...

Page 7: ...ansmitter and can transmit simultaneously with your UWTC unit Never install UWTC transmitters repeaters or receivers within 20 cm or less from each other Never install and or operate your UWTC repeate...

Page 8: ...2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID MCQ XBEEXSC IC 1846AA XBEEXSC F ANTENNA ANTENNA USB OMEGA ENGINEERING INC Stamford...

Page 9: ...hile the standard repeater can extend the range up to 1 8 miles 3 km using the repeater with a high gain antenna accessory can increase the reading range up to 5 miles 8 km The UWTC RPT1 can only be u...

Page 10: ...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 exami...

Page 11: ...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 32bit Operating System Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 2 2 Soft...

Page 12: ...nue 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 the informa...

Page 13: ...ons 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 Congratulations You have just successfully in...

Page 14: ...puter Has 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 w...

Page 15: ...Install the 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...

Page 16: ...C Central Measurement and Recording Program For detailed information on setting up your connector transmitter as well as using the TC Central Measurement and Recording Program please refer to the manu...

Page 17: ...07 omega com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any inte...

Page 18: ...nnel as the transmitter and receiver in order for them to communicate Network ID This sets the ID of the Network that the transmitter will be joining It must match the setting of the receiver in order...

Page 19: ...Connect this end of your USB cable to your repeater Connect this end of your USB cable to your PC 2 1 4 ANTENNA ANTENNA USB OMEGA ENGINEERING INC Stamford CT 06907 UWTC SERIES WIRELESS RF RECEIVER RE...

Page 20: ...Setting Up the End Device If you have not already placed your End Device into SETUP mode you should do this now before continuing After your unit has been placed into the SETUP mode click the Next bu...

Page 21: ...gure 5 5 Read Settings Figure 5 6 Choose Options Choose the RF Network settings for the Repeater Be sure to match Receive settings to that of the transmitter connector and the Transmit to that of the...

Page 22: ...e 5 7 Send Setting To End Device Congratulations You have successfully programmed your repeater After your unit has been programmed click the Finish button to close the utility program Repeater Setup...

Page 23: ...NOTES Repeater Setup 5 5 5...

Page 24: ...se signal lose or possibly even the inability to communicate at all with your other devices Figure 6 1 Mounting Dimensions Repeater Mounting and Installation 6 64mm 2 5 89mm 3 5 76 3 0 MOUNTING HOLE C...

Page 25: ...eter 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 etc If new obstacles exist betw...

Page 26: ...ncrease the transmitting range from the repeater to the receiver On your repeater the antenna on the left receives data from the transmitter the antenna on the right side transmits that data to the re...

Page 27: ...at s supplied with your device will void all FCC and CE regulatory compliance Additional Information on installation and system operation can be found in Section 6 NOTE NOTE RECEIVING ANTENNA 5 12 Vdc...

Page 28: ...NOTES Repeater Mounting and Installation 5 6 5...

Page 29: ...and transmits it to the receiver The receiver then checks the incoming data for accuracy and processes it for use on your measurement software 7 3 Basic System Overview Figure 7 1 Basic System Overvie...

Page 30: ...is feature 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 cond...

Page 31: ...cates that the repeater is in the Standby mode and is waiting for incoming data from your connector transmitter 4 Power PWR Green Indicator Light 7 6 Receiver Operation 7 6 1 Indicator Lights 1 Transm...

Page 32: ...s specified in this manual Never operate your wireless device in flammable or explosive environments Never use your wireless device in medical nuclear or other dangerous applications were failure can...

Page 33: ...ansmitters position your repeater in a central space if possible in equal distance between the connector transmitters and your receiver Figure 7 5 Determining Maximum Range Test your system before per...

Page 34: ...creased by different types of materials found in the direction of the signals propagation Radio waves can penetrate most types of wall materials but they are dampened more than they would be by a dire...

Page 35: ...e to each other on the same wall the radio waves are likely to be subject to interfering dispersions or reflections The best positioning is to have the connector transmitter installed on the opposite...

Page 36: ...SS ON OFF UWTC UNIVERSAL WIRELESS THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR R R UWTC SERIES WIRELESS RF RECEIVER REPEATER OMEGA ENGINEERING INC omega com IC 1846A XBEEXSC TX RX PWR SB Stamford CT 06907 Made in U S A USB...

Page 37: ...NOTES System Operation 7 7 9...

Page 38: ...NOTES 7 10 UTWC RPT1 Long Range Wireless Repeater Receiver System For UW Series Transmitters...

Page 39: ...an be found in Section 2 of this manual or by visiting omega com 8 1 Connector Transmitter Troubleshooting Problem Solution 1 Unit will not enter Setup mode a Check USB cable connection b Contact Cust...

Page 40: ...e information on how to have your device serviced and also on how to re calibrate your unit in the field 9 1 Service Calibration If any of your wireless system components require service or calibratio...

Page 41: ...Europe RF Transmit Power 100 mW 20 dBm Indoor Urban Range Up to 1000 ft 305 m Outdoor RF Line of sight Range Up to 1 8 miles 8 km up to 5 miles 8 km with optional high gain antenna Setup Configuratio...

Page 42: ...nna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 11 2 International Usage CE Marking Pending The UWTC and UWRTD Series system components are CE...

Page 43: ...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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