MadgeTech RFC1000 User Manual

RFC1000

Wireless RF Transceiver & Repeater

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Product Overview

2 Software Installation

3 Activating & Deploying the Data Logger

3 Mounting Instructions

4 Channel Programming

5 Troubleshooting

6 Compliance Information

7 Need Help?

RFC1000

PRODUCT USER GUIDE

Product Overview

The RFC1000 is a high powered wireless transceiver for
use with the RFOT and 2000A series data loggers. It has
a long transmit range, providing optimal performance in
occluded environments, such as ovens and refrigerators.
The RFC1000 has an external antenna, allowing more
flexibility with mounting positions in both orientation and
proximity to metal walls. The RFC1000 may be used as a
repeater, or directly plugged into a Windows PC.

Operating Environment

The RFC1000 is rated for use in an environment with
temperatures from -20 °C to +85 °C (-4 °F to +185 °F) and a
humidity range of 0 %RH to 95 %RH non-condensing. The
RFC1000 is rated IP40 and is protected against solids that are
greater than 1 mm in size. This device is not water resistant.

LED Indicators

Data: Green LED blinks when

communicating with other MadgeTech
devices.

Power: Red LED Indicates that the device

has power.

Extending Wireless Transmission Distance

Additional RFC1000 wireless transceivers (sold separately)
can be used as repeaters to transmit over greater
distances. If transmitting over a distance greater than
1,000 feet indoors, 4,000 feet outdoors or there are walls,
obstacles or corners that need to be maneuvered around,
set up additional RFC1000’s as needed. Plug each one into
an electrical outlet in the desired locations.

Software Installation

Installing MadgeTech 4 Software

The MadgeTech 4 Software makes the process of
downloading and reviewing data quick and easy, and is
free to download from the MadgeTech website.

1. Download the MadgeTech 4 Software on a Windows PC
from madgetech.com/software.

2. Locate and unzip the downloaded file (right click on the
file and select Extract).

3. Open the MTInstaller.exe file.

4. Select a language, then follow the instructions
provided in the MadgeTech 4 Setup Wizard to finish the
MadgeTech 4 Software installation.

Wireless Transmission

The RFC1000 can connect to a maximum of 64 data
loggers. The RFC1000 transmits on a frequency of

2.405 GHz - 2.475 GHz.

Transmission distance to data logger:

• Unobstructed line-of-sight (outdoors): Up to 2,000 feet
maximum

• Typical urban environment (indoors): Up to 500 feet
maximum

Transmission distance to other RFC1000 wireless
transceiver:

• Unobstructed line-of-sight (outdoors): Up to 4,000 feet
maximum

• Typical urban environment (indoors): Up to 1,000 feet
maximum

Installing the USB Interface Driver

Follow the instructions provided in the Installation
Wizard to install the USB Interface Drivers. Drivers can
also be downloaded from the MadgeTech website at

madgetech.com.

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RFC1000

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Activating & Deploying the Data
Logger

1. Connect the RFC1000 wireless transceiver to the

Windows PC with the provided USB cable.

2. Additional RFC1000’s can be used as repeaters to

transmit over greater distances. Plug each one into an
electrical outlet in the desired locations.

3. Verify that the data loggers (sold separately) are in

wireless transmission mode.

4. On the Windows PC, launch the MadgeTech 4 Software.

5. All active data loggers will be listed in the Device tab

within the Connected Devices panel.

6. To claim a data logger, select the desired data logger in

the list and click the Claim icon.

7. Once the data logger has been claimed, select a start

method in the Device tab.

For steps to claim the data logger and view data
using MadgeTech Cloud Services, refer to the
MadgeTech Cloud Services Software Manual at
madgetech.com.

Mounting Instructions

The RFC1000 has a pivoting external antenna to
accommodate either tabletop or wall mounted
orientation. For best wireless performance, RFC1000
wireless transceivers and the MadgeTech data loggers
should be mounted in the same orientation. This usually
means that the external antenna will be pointing straight up.

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