Product Notes
MadgeTech has designed an RFC1000 with a higher powered transceiver
than the standard RFC1000 model. This RFC1000 has a substantially longer
transmit range, meaning better performance in occluded environments (ovens,
refrigerators, etc.). This new RFC1000 also includes an external antenna, allowing
more flexibility with mounting positions in both orientation and proximity to
metal walls. This may be used as a repeater, or directly plugged into the PC.
Transmission Distance
The RFC1000 transmits to other RFC1000s up to 4000 feet maximum typical
outdoors/line of sight, 1000 feet maximum typical indoors/urban. The RFC1000
transmits to data loggers up to 2000 feet maximum typical outdoors/line of
sight, 500 feet maximum typical indoors/urban. The RFC1000 can connect
to a maximum of 64 data loggers. The RFC1000 transmits on a frequency of
2.405GHz - 2.475 GHz.
Operating Environment
The RFC1000 is rated for use in an environment with temperatures from -20
°C
to 85°C and a humidity range of 0% to 95% RH non-condensing.
The RFC1000 is
rated IP40 and is protected against solids that are greater than 1mm in size. This
device is not water resistant.
LEDs
The red LED indicates that the device has power. The green LED will blink when
communicating with other MadgeTech devices.
Installation Guide
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
. Install
the
MadgeTech Software
,
USB Interface Drivers (under Drivers and Third
Party Tools)
and
MadgeTech MadgeNET
Software.
The software can also be
downloaded from www.madgetech.com.
Channel Programming
The new RFC1000 transmits data on the 2.5GHz band, channel 11. Each
MadgeTech Wireless Data Logger and RFC1000 has a set of dip switches with
which the channel may be programmed.
Any MadgeTech data logger or RFC1000 that is on the same network are
required to use the same channel. If they are not on the same channel, the
devices will not communicate with one another.
RFC1000
Product Quick Reference Card
The default wireless channel for MadgeTech wireless devices is channel 11.
Different wireless channels may be used to create multiple networks in one area,
or to avoid wireless interference from other devices. The images below show the
orientations avaliable of the switches for each channel. Channel 26 (all switches
in the up position) is not supported.
Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14
Channel 15 Channel 16 Channel 17 Channel 18
Channel 19 Channel 20 Channel 21 Channel 22
Channel 23 Channel 24 Channel 25 Channel 26
(not supported)
Follow the instructions below to configure the channel settings of your
MadgeTech Data Loggers.
RFC1000:
To program the channel on an RFC1000, first unplug the RFC1000.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the enclosure. The dip switches are
located on the front of the PCB circuit board. Change the dip switches to match
the photo. Reconnect the RFC1000.
