Wiring the Data Logger
Wiring Options
The Pulse101A has a two-position removable
screw terminal connection. It accepts 2-wire
configurations.
Warning: Note the polarity instructions. Do not attach wires to the wrong terminals.
The Pulse101A records the number of pulse inputs or contact closures on the input of the
device. The input is continuously sampled at 10 kHz, therefore, the input pulse must be at
least 10 microseconds in duration. The counter is reset at the beginning, and the count is
recorded at the end of each sample interval.
Note: An input voltage of greater than 30 volts DC on the input could cause loss of data or damage to data
logger.
Product Notes
LEDs
Green LED blinks:
10 seconds to indicate logging, 15 seconds to indicate delay start mode
Red LED blinks:
10 seconds to indicate low battery and/or memory
Engineering Units
Native measurement units can be scaled to display measurement units of another type.
This is useful when monitoring voltage outputs from different types of sensors such as
wind speed and flow rate. Please refer to the application note “Engineering Units”, found
on the MadgeTech website, for information on how to manage Engineering Units. Also
view the Engineering Units Video for step-by-step setup instructions.
Password Protection
An optional password may be programmed into the device to restrict access to
configuration options. Data may be read out without the password.
Multiple Start/Stop Mode Activation
To start device:
Press and hold the pushbutton and the green LED will flash twice a second. After three
seconds, the green LED will flash rapidly for two seconds. The device has started logging.
To stop the device:
Press and hold the pushbutton and the red LED will flash twice a second. After three
seconds, red LED will flash rapidly for two seconds. The device has stopped logging.
Product Quick Reference Card
Pulse101A
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Materials:
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver and Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)
- Puncture the center of the back label with the screw driver and unscrew the enclosure.
- Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the circuit board.
- Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it is secure.
- Screw the enclosure back together securely.
Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.
Recalibration
The Pulse101A has a digital input signal and cannot be calibrated. A certificate of
conformance can be provided.
To send the devices back, visit www.madgetech.com, select Services then RMA Process.
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface cable
- IFC200: Insert the Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive. If the autorun does not appear,
locate the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun.exe. Click on Drivers and
Third Party Tools, then Install USB Interface Drivers. Click Install to install the USB drivers.
Plug the IFC200 cable into an available USB port on the computer.
Installing the software
Insert the Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive. If the autorun does not appear, locate the
drive on the computer and double click on
Autorun.exe
. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Connecting the data logger
- Once the software is installed and running, plug the interface cable into the data logger.
- Click the
Communication Menu
, then
Auto Configure Port
.
- After a moment, a box will appear stating a device has been found.
- Click
OK
. The
Device Status
box will appear. Click
OK
.
- At this point, communications have been configured for your logger. These settings can
be found under the
Communication Menu
.
Note: For additional installation instructions refer to your “
Data Logger & Software Operating Manual”.
Device Operation
Starting the data logger
- Click
Device Menu
then
Start Device
.
- Choose the desired start method.
- Choose the start parameters by selecting a
Reading Rate
suitable for your application.
- Enter in any other desired parameters and click
Start
.
- A box will appear stating the data logger has been started. Click
OK
.
- Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable and place it in the environment.
Note: The device will stop recording data when the end of memory is reached or the device is stopped. At this
point the device cannot be restarted until it has been re-armed by the computer.
Downloading data from a data logger
- Connect the data logger to the interface cable.
- Click the
Device Menu
then
Read Device Data
. This will offload recorded data onto the PC.