MadgeTech RFC1000 Operating Manual

RFC1000-CE

Wireless Transceiver for the RFOT, Therm•A•lert

and RF2000A data loggers

Product User Guide

Product User Guide

Table of Contents

Product Overview .................................................... 3

Soware Installation ................................................ 4

Activating & Deploying the Data Logger ................. 4

Mounting Instructions .............................................. 5

Channel Programming ......................................... 6-7

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 8

Compliance Information .......................................... 9

General Specifications ........................................... 10

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RFC1000-CE

Product Overview

The RFC1000-CE is a high powered wireless transceiver with substantially long transmit range,
providing optimal performance in occluded environments, such as ovens and refrigerators. The
RFC1000-CE has an external antenna, allowing more flexibility with mounting positions in both
orientation and proximity to metal walls. The RFC1000-CE may be used as a repeater, or directly
plugged into a Windows PC.

Operating Environment

The RFC1000-CE 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-CE is
rated IP40 and is protected against solids that are greater than 1 mm in size. This device is not
water resistant.

LED Indicators

» Red (Power): Indicates that the device has power.

» Green (Data): Blinks when communicating with other MadgeTech devices.

Wireless Transmission

The RFC1000-CE can connect to a maximum of 64 data loggers. The RFC1000-CE
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-CE wireless transceiver:

» Unobstructed line-of-sight (outdoors): Up to 2,500 feet maximum

» Typical urban environment (indoors): Up to 700 feet maximum

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 700 feet indoors,
2,500 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.

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Product User Guide

Software Installation

MadgeTech 4 Soware

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

Installing the MadgeTech 4 Soware

1. Download the MadgeTech 4 Soware on a Windows PC by going to:

www.madgetech.com/soware-download.

2. Locate and unzip the downloaded file (typically you can do this by right clicking on the file

and selecting Extract).

3. Open the MTInstaller.exe file.

4. You will be prompted to select a language, then follow the instructions provided in the

MadgeTech 4 Setup Wizard to finish the MadgeTech 4 Soware installation.

Installing the USB Interface Driver

USB Interface Drivers can easily be installed on a Windows PC, if they are not already available
and running.

1. Download the USB Interface Driver on a Windows PC by going to:

www.madgetech.com/soware-download.

2. Locate and unzip the downloaded file (typically you can do this by right clicking on the file

and selecting Extract).

3. Open the PreInstaller.exe file.

4. Select Install on the dialog box.

Activating & Deploying the Data Logger

1. Connect the RFC1000-CE wireless transceiver to the Windows PC with the provided USB cable.

2. Additional RFC1000-CE’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 Soware.

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 Soware Manual at:

www.madgetech.com/mt-cloud-manual.pdf

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