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1. free evaluation of the unit s before contacting you with a quote if requested We shall await your confirmation before proceeding with any work Product User Guide Troubleshooting Tips Why are my devices not appearing If your RFTCTemp2000A isn t showing up in the Connected devices panel or you receive an error mes sage while using the RFTCTemp2000A try the following e Check that your RFC1000 is properly connected For more information see Troubleshooting Interface Cable problems below e Ensure that the battery is not discharged For best voltage accuracy use a voltage meter connected to the battery of the device If you have one available try switching the battery with a fresh 9V lithium e Ensure that no other MadgeTech software such as MadgeTech 2 or MadgeNET is running in the background e Ensure that you are using MadgeTech version 4 MadgeTech 2 and MadgeNET are not the correct software for connecting with the RFTCTemp2000A e Ensure that the Connected Devices panel is large enough to display devices This can be verified by positioning the cursor on the edge of the Connected Devices panel until the resize cursor appears then dragging the edge of the panel to resize it Troubleshooting Interface Cable problems Check that the software recognizes your RFC1000 wireless receiver If your device is not appearing in the Connected Devices list it may be that the RFC1000 is not properly connected 1 In the software cl2. NECTED TOGETHER MIXED WITH USED OR OTHER BATTERIES AND OR EXPOSED TO FIRE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISCARD USED BATTERY PROMPTLY KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Specifications subject to change See MadgeTech s terms and conditions at www madgetech com MadgetTech Inc 6 Warner Road Warner NH 03278 Phone 603 456 2011 Fax 603 456 2012 www madgetech com info madgetech com DOC 1260036 00 REV 2 2013 01 02
3. Product User Guide Witktess Thermocouple Temperature Data Logger Status p Wireless Alarm Scroll Units Wireless AD MadgeNET VTMS Vaccine Temperature Monitoring System A MADGE TECH To view the full MadgeTech product line M visit our website at www madgetech com WE BUILD DATA LOGGERS To view the full MadgeTech product line visit our website at www madgetech com Quick Start Steps Product Operation Wireless 1 Install the MadgeTech 4 Software and USB Drivers onto a PC 2 Plug an RFC1000 sold separately into a USB port on the base station computer For transmissions over distances longer than 500 indoors line of sight 2 000 outdoors plug additional RFC1000s into electrical outlets in between the base station computer and the RFTCTemp2000A The red LED will illuminate on the RFC1000 to signify that it has been connected correctly Push and hold the wireless button on the RFTCTemp2000A for 5 seconds to activate wireless communication The display will confirm Wireless ON and the blue LED will blink every 40 seconds 4 Launch the MadgeTech Software the RFTCTemp2000A icon will automatically ap pear in the connected devices list showing that the device has been recognized Select the logger in the connected devices list and click the claim button wait for the device to finish updating Select the Realtime Start method from the device tab and choose a desired reading
4. er the device tab at the top of the software 3 Under the Trigger tab in the Properties window you can select a single point window or two point trigger 4 To enable a high trigger select Enable High Trigger and enter the desired high setpoint 5 To enable a low trigger select Enable Low Trigger and enter the desired low setpoint 6 To disable a high or low trigger simply uncheck the applicable box 7 Click Apply to apply the trigger settings to the RFTCTemp2000A Product Maintenance Mounting Instructions The base provided with your RFRHTemp2000A can be used in two ways The bottom of the logger snaps in place to use and mount the unit on a table top or horizontal surface The base can also sucurely snap to the backside of the logger for wall mounting if desired as shown right There are 2 holes in the base to allow for screws for mounting VTMS Battery Replacement Materials U9VL J Battery 1 On the bottom of the enclosure open the battery compartment by pulling in on the cover tab 2 Remove the battery by pulling it from the compartment 3 Install the new battery taking note of the polarity 4 Push the cover closed until it clicks Recalibration Standard recalibration for the RFTCTemp2000A is two points 25 C and 60 C for the internal channel ambient and OmV for the thermocouple remote channel Recalibration is recommended annually for any MadgeTech data logger a reminder is automatica
5. ick the File Button then click Options 2 In the Options window click Communications 3 The Detected Interfaces box will list all of the available communication interfaces If your RFC1000 is listed there then the software has correctly recognized and is ready to use it Check that Windows recognizes your RFC1000 wireless receiver If the software does not recognise your RFC1000 there may be a problem with Windows or the USB drivers 1 In Windows click Start right click Computer and choose Properties or you can press Windows Break as a keyboard shortcut 2 Click Device Manager in the left hand column 3 Double click Universal Serial Bus Controllers 4 Look for an entry for Datalogger Interface 5 If the entry is present and there are no warning messages or icons then windows has correctly recognized your RFC1000 6 If the entry is not present or has an exclamation point icon next to it you may need to install the USB drivers These are available on your software flash drive and on the MadgeTech website Ensure that the USB end of the RFC1000 is securely connected to the computer 1 Locate the USB A plug of your RFC1000 2 If the interface cable is connected to your PC unplug it 3 Wait ten seconds then reinsert it 4 Check to make sure that the red LED is lit indicating a successful connection Still need help For more troubleshooting tips and information refer to the built in help section of the MadgeTech 4 soft
6. lly displayed in the software when the device is due Use the RMA system to submit your device for recalibration Steps below Pricing RFTCTemp2000A MP and TB models Recalibration traceable to NIST 70 00 Recalibration 40 00 RMA Instructions To send a device back in to MadgeTech we ask that our customers go to the MadgeTech website and create an RMA To start this process please follow the steps outlined below 1 Visit www madgetech com click on the Services tab and select RMA Process 2 When the web page opens please sign in If this is your first time creating an RMA select Create an Account and follow the on screen instructions Once signed in click on the Make New RMA button and fill in all the blank fields 3 Complete the applicable fields on the form including customer Billing and Shipping information even if they are the same 5 Print out the confirmation page that follows containing the RMA number and MadgeTech s address for shipping A Return Merchandise Authorization must be accom panied by a copy of the confirmation page and shipping is prepaid by the customer The RMA number should be clearly marked on the outside of the package 6 Please ship the package via UPS FedEx TNT or DHL to the address listed on your confir mation page USPS will not ship MadgeTech data loggers A notification email will be automatically sent when MadgeTech has received your RMA Once we receive your device s we will perform a
7. rate from the drop down menu and click start To set up or choose an Alarm for a Realtime Session select the alarm rules tab Refer to the Alarm Settings section Product Operation Plugged In 1 Install the MadgeTech 4 Software and USB Drivers onto a PC 2 Plug the USB to Mini USB cable included with your logger into a USB port on your computer With the wireless mode turned OFF on your device plug the op posite end of the cable into the communication port on your RFTCTemp2000A Launch the MadgeTech Software the RFTCTemp2000A icon will automatically appear in the software showing that the device is recognized Select the logger in the software and choose your desired start method To download your data select the device click the stop button and then click the download button to view your report in the graph Questions For more details and instructions please refer to the rest of this guide visit us online at www madgetech com or contact us for support at 603 456 2011 1 VTMS Product Overview The RFTCTemp2000A is a wireless thermocouple based temperature monitoring and alarming system with LCD A docking base is included with the data logger for mounting purposes Selection Buttons The logger is designed with 3 direct selection buttons Scroll Units and Wireless e Scroll Allows user to scroll through information displayed on the LCD Screen e Units Allows user to change displayed units of meas
8. ure to either F or C e Wireless Push and hold this button for 5 seconds to activate wireless communication LED Indicators Status Green LED blinks every 5 seconds to indicate unit is logging Wireless Blue LED blinks every 40 seconds to indicate unit is operating in wireless mode Alarm Red LED blinks every 1 second to indicate an alarm condition Remote Thermocouple Channel A female subminiature SMP or pluggable screw terminal is located on the bottom of the logger to connect a thermocouple The RFTCTemp2000A will accept thermocouple types J K T E R S B or N Wiring the Thermocouple For MP Model For TB Model Warning Note the polarity instructions Do not attach wires to the wrong terminals Product User Guide Additional Features and Operation Alarm Settings Rules 1 To create an alarm rule select Manage Rules in the device tab of the software 2 Select New and enter a Rule name Enter alarm the parameters using the drop down menus and selection circles 3 Select OK and choose the alarm to enable The alarm bell is green when enabled and red when disabled Please refer to the Help file in the MadgeTech software for more information regarding alarm settings Trigger Settings Application of trigger settings to the RFTCTemp2000A allows the device to omit excess and or unnecessary data 1 Select the device from the Connected Devices section in the software 2 Click the Properties button und
9. ware visit our Knowledge Base online at www madgetech com kbase or contact us for customer support at 603 456 2011 Internal Temperature Sensor Internal Temperature Range Internal Temperature Resolution Remote Channel Temperature Sensor Range Resolution amp Accuracy Cold Jct Compensation Semiconductor 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 1 C 0 18 F See Table below for Details Automatic based on internal channel Memory 16 128 channel Sample Rate 1 second up to 24 hours Channels 1 Internal amp 1 Remote Required Interface Package RFC1000 wireless USB to Mini USB Cable Baud Rate 250 000 Typical Battery Life 3 years typical at 1 minute reading rate Operating Environment 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Material ABS Plastic Dimensions 3 0 x 3 5 x 0 95 76 2mm x 88 9mm x 24 1mm Data logger only does not include docking base Wireless Range 2000 max outdoors line of sight unobstructed 500 max indoors typical urban Remote Channel Range Resolution amp Accurac Thermocouple Range C Resolution Accuracy J 210 to 760 0 1 C 0 5 C 270 to 1370 0 1 C 0 5 C 270 to 400 0 1 C 0 5 C T E 270 to 980 0 1 C 0 5 C R 50 to 1760 0 5 C 2 0 C S B N 50 to 1760 0 5 C 2 0 C 50 to 1820 0 5 C 2 0 C 270 to 1300 0 1 C 0 5 C Battery Warning WARNING MAY LEAK FLAME OR EXPLODE IF DISASSEMBLED SHORTED CHARGED CON
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