Madgetech Pulse101A Manual

Pulse101A

Pulse Data Logger

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Product Overview

2 Installation Guide

2 Wiring the Data Logger

2 Device Operation

3 Device Maintenance

4 Need Help?

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Product Overview

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.

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.

Wiring the Data Logger

Wiring Options

Three position removable screw terminal connections,
accepts 2-wire configurations.

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.

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.

Warning: Note the polarity instructions. Do not attach wires to the wrong
terminals.

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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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
Engineering Units Video on madgetech.com/resources/

videos for step-by-step setup instructions.

Alarm Settings

To change the settings for the alarm:

1. Select Alarm Settings from the Device Menu in the
MadgeTech Software. A window will appear allowing to
set the high and low alarms and warning alarms.

2. Press Change to edit the values.

3. Check Enable Alarm Settings to enable the feature
and check each high and low, warn and alarm box
to activate it. The values can be entered in the field
manually or by using the scroll bars.

4. Click Save to save the changes. To clear an active
alarm or warn, press the Clear Alarm or Clear Warn
button.

5. To set an alarm delay, enter the duration of time into
the Alarm Delay box in which the readings can be
outside of the alarm parameters.

Set Password

To password protect the device so that others cannot
start, stop or reset the device:

1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.

2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click

Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.

LED Indicators

Green LED blinks: 10 seconds to indicate

logging and 15 seconds to indicate delay
start mode.

Red LED blinks: 10 seconds to indicate

low battery and/or memory and 1 second
to indicate an alarm condition.

Multiple Start/Stop Mode Activation

• To start device: Press and hold the pushbutton for
5 seconds, the green LED will flash during this time. The
device has started logging.

• To stop the device: Press and hold the pushbutton for
5 seconds, the red LED will flash during the this time.
The device has stopped logging.

Device Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Materials: Small Phillips Head Screwdriver and a
Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)

1. Puncture the center of the back label with the screw

driver and unscrew the enclosure.

2. Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the

circuit board.

3. Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it

is secure.

4. Screw the enclosure back together securely.

Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.

3. On the General Tab, click Set Password.

4. Enter and confirm the password in the box that
appears, then select OK.

Recalibration

The Pulse101A has a digital input signal and cannot be
calibrated. A certificate of conformance can be provided.

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NEED HELP?

Product Support & Troubleshooting:

• Visit our Resources online at madgetech.com/resources.

• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

MadgeTech 4 Software Support:

• Refer to the built-in help section of the MadgeTech 4 Software.

• Download the MadgeTech 4 Software Manual at madgetech.com.

• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

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