MadgeTech IRTC101A User Manual

IRTC101A

Infrared Thermocouple
Data Logger

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Product Overview

2 Installation Guide

2 Device Operation

3 Device Maintenance

4 Need Help?

IRTC101A

PRODUCT USER GUIDE

Product Overview

The IRTC101A is a thermocouple based data logger
equipped with a Type K, infrared thermocouple. The
thermocouple measures surface temperature of objects in
the range of 25 °C to 80 °C (77 °F to 176 °F). The device has as
field of view of 60 ° with a minimum spot size of 8 mm. For
best results, install the thermocouple so that it is as close
to the surface area as possible. This will provide a more
accurate temperature reading.

Installation Guide

Installing the Interface Cable

IFC200 (sold separately) — Insert the device into a USB

port. The drivers will install automatically.

Installing the Software

The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech
website at madgetech.com. Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard.

Ordering Information

Device Operation

Connecting and Starting the Data Logger

1. Once the software is installed and running, plug the
interface cable into the data logger.

2. Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an
open USB port on the computer.

3. The device will appear in the Connected Devices list.
Highlight the desired data logger.

4. For most applications, select Custom Start from
the menu bar and choose the desired start method,
reading rate and other parameters appropriate for the
data logging application and click Start.

• Quick Start applies the most recent custom start
options

• Batch Start is used for managing multiple loggers at
once

• Real Time Start stores the dataset as it records
while connected to the logger

5. The status of the device will change to Running,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual Start,
depending upon your start method.

• 900326-00 — IRTC101A

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6. Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable
and place it in the environment to measure.

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

1. Connect the logger to the interface cable.

2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list.
Click Stop on the menu bar.

3. Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger
highlighted, click Download. You will be prompted to
name your report.

4. Downloading will offload and save all the recorded
data to the PC.

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