MadgeTech RFC1000-IP69K User Manual

RFC1000-IP69K

Splash-Proof Wireless Transceiver for the RFOT,

Therm•A•lert and RF2000A data loggers

Product User Guide

Product User Guide

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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

Table of Contents

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Product Overview

For environments that require high pressure, high temperature washdown, MadgeTech has
designed the RFC1000-IP69K. This new splash-proof transceiver can be installed directly in the
wash down location, ensuring 100% communication throughout the entire process. This device
includes a high powered transceiver with an IP69K ingress protection rating. The RFC1000­IP69K has a substantially longer transmit range, providing better performance in occluded
environments such as ovens, and refrigerators. This new The RFC1000-IP69K also includes an
external antenna which is protected by a neoprene boot, allowing more flexibility with mounting
positions in both orientation and proximity to metal walls.

Operating Environment

The RFC1000-IP69K 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 100 %RH. The device has been specifically
tested to ensure its ability to resist water ingress as well as dust. The RFC1000-IP69K will
withstand high pressure and high temperature wash down cycles using caustic chemicals, as
the enclosure is made of Acetal plastic.

Note: The power supply of the RFC1000-IP69K is not rated as splash-proof. Exposing the power
supply to moisture will potentially damage the unit. Additional precautions should be taken
by the user if the power supply will be exposed to a condensing environment.

LED Indicators

» Power (Red): Indicates that the device has power.
» Data (Green): Blinks when communicating with other MadgeTech devices.

Wireless Transmission

The RFC1000-IP69K can connect to a maximum of 64 data loggers. The RFC1000-IP69K
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-IP69K wireless transceiver:

» Unobstructed line-of-sight (outdoors): Up to 4,000 feet maximum
» Typical urban environment (indoors): Up to 1,000 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 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.

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1. Connect an RFC1000-IP69K 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 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.

Activating & Deploying the Data Logger

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.

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