MadgeTech TC101A Information Manual

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Description TC101A

Internal Channel Temperature Sensor Semiconductor

Internal Channel Temperature

Internal Channel Accuracy +0.5 °C

Remote Channel Temperature Sensor,

Range, Resolution & Accuracy

Cold Junction Compensation Automatic

Required Interface Package IFC200

Operating Environment

Resolution

Channels 1 internal & 1 remote

Memory

Wrap Around Yes

Reading Rate 1 reading every second up to 1 reading every 24 hours

LED Indicator Red and Green

Baud Rate 115,200

Typical Battery Life 10 years at a 15 minute reading rate

Material ABS plastic

Dimensions 1.4 in x 2.2 in x 0.6 in (36 mm x 56 mm x 16 mm)

Weight 0.9 oz (24 g)

Approvals CE

1,000,000 readings; 500,000 readings in multiple start/stop

-40 °C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F),
0 %RH to 95 %RH non–condensing

mode or trigger settings mode

0.01 °C

*See Table for Details

Product User Guide

TC101A

* Remote Channel Range, Resolution & Accuracy

Thermocouple Range (°C) Resolution Accuracy

J -210 to +760 0.1 °C +0.5 °C
K -270 to +1370 0.1 °C +0.5 °C
T -270 to +400 0.1 °C +0.5 °C
E -270 to +980 0.1 °C +0.5 °C
R -50 to +1760 0.5 °C +2.0 °C
S -50 to +1760 0.5 °C +2.0 °C
B +50 to +1820 0.5 °C +2.0 °C
N -270 to +1300 0.1 °C +0.5 °C

Battery Warning

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CHARGE,
FORCE OVER DISCHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PENETRATE OR INCINERATE. BATTERY MAY
LEAK OR EXPLODE IF HEATED ABOVE 80 °C (176 °F).

See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com

Specifications subject to change.

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TC101A

Thermocouple Based Temperature Recorder

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TC101A

Product Notes

Thermocouple Type

To change the thermocouple type:

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

- On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click Properties. Or, right-click the device
and select Properties in the context menu.

- On the General Tab, change the Thermocouple type in the drop down menu.

- Apply these changes, there will be a prompt to reset the device, select yes.

LEDs

- 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

Password Protection

An optional password may be programmed into the device to restrict access to
configuration options. Data may be read out without the password.

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 this time. The device has stopped logging.

Alarm and Cumulative Alarm Delay

To change the alarm setting of a device:

- In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to change the alarm settings.

- On the Device tab, in the Information group, click Properties. Users can also right-click
on the device and select Properties in the context menu.

- Click the Alarm tab. If the Alarm tab is missing, the device does not have any alarm settings.

Configure the alarm settings:

- The High and Low settings indicate reading thresholds at which the alarm becomes active.

- The Warn high and Warn low settings indicate reading thresholds at which the alarm
warning becomes active.

- The Delay setting indicates how long to wait before the alarm becomes active after
passing an alarm threshold.

- The Use cumulative alarm delay checkbox indicates whether the alarm delay should reset
when reading values fall back within the alarm threshold. Note: Available settings vary per model.

- Click the Apply button. Note: Time durations between 12 hours to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds may

not be programmed. Only time durations up to 11 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds may be set in the hh:mm:ss field
and the day field represents a 24 hour period.

Trigger Setting

The device can be programmed to only record based off user configured trigger settings.
Choose Trigger Settings from the Device Menu: Start Device or Identify Device and Read
Status. Trigger formats are available in Window and Two Point (bi-level) mode. Window
allows for one range of temperature monitoring and two point mode allows for two ranges.

Wiring the Data Logger

MP Model Wiring

The standard connector is the SMP connection
which allows for the user to insert a subminiature
thermocouple plug into the connector on the device.

Product User Guide

to be connected to most 3-wire thermocouples with lead wires. Note: Be sure to connect the

thermocouple with the right polarity as marked on the device case.

The TC101A-ST and TC101A-TB have the ability to shield the thermocouple with the
ground connection. When using a 2-wire thermocouple, leave the ground input unconnected.

Installation and Operation

Installing the software

Software can also be downloaded from the MadgeTech website at the following link: www.
madgetech.com/software-download. Double click the zipped download file and follow the
steps to finsh downloading

Installing the Interface Cable

- IFC200: Insert the device into a USB port. The drivers will install automatically.

Starting the Data Logger

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

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

- The device will appear in the Connected Devices list, highlight the desired data logger.

- 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.)

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

- 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

- Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list. Click “Stop” on the menu bar.

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

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

Device Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Materials:

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

- Puncture the center of the back label with the screw driver and unscrew the enclosure.

- Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the circuit board.

- Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it is secure.

- Screw the enclosure back together securely.

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

Recalibration

The TC101A standard calibration is two points at 25 °C and 60 °C for the internal sensor
and 0 mV for the Thermocouple channel.

Prices and specifications subject to change. See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com.
To send the devices back, visit www.madgetech.com, select Services then RMA Process.

ST and TB Model Wiring

The TC101A-ST and TC101A-TB have a three position
removable screw terminal. This enables the data logger