MadgeTech Volt101A Operating Manual

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Description Volt101A Volt101A-160mV

Range

Resolution 5 μV

Accuracy ±0.01 %FSR

Memory

Wrap Around Yes

Reading Rate 4 readings every second (4Hz) to 1 every 24 hours

LED Indicator Red & Green

Channels 1

Required Interface Package IFC200

Baud Rate 115,200

Typical Battery Life 10 years at a 15 minute reading rate

Operating Environment

Material ABS plastic

Dimensions 1.4 in x 2.5 in x 0.6 in (36 mm x 64 mm x 16 mm)

Weight 0.9 oz (24 g)

Approvals CE

*See Table for Details

1,000,000 readings

330,000 in enhanced start/stop mode

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

*Volt101A Range, Resolution and Calibrated Accuracy

Range 2.5 V 15 V 30 V

Measurement Range (VDC) -3 to +3 V -8 to +24 V -8 to +32 V

Accuracy +0.05%FSR

Resolution (mV) 0.1 mV 0.5 mV 1.0 mV

Overload Protection +50 V, indefinitely

±160 mVDC

Product Information Card

Volt101A-2.5V

2.5VDC Voltage Data Logger

Volt101A-15V

15VDC Voltage Data Logger

Volt101A-30V

30VDC Voltage Data Logger

Volt101A-160mV

+160mVDC Differential Voltage
Data Logger

Volt101A &

Volt101A-160

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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Volt101A and Volt101A-160mVDC

Wiring the Data Logger

Volt101A, 2.5V, 15V and 30V models
Single Ended Wiring

Two-position removable screw terminal
connections; accepts 2-wire configurations.

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

Volt101A-160mVDC
Differential Wiring

Connector for interface cable

Three position removable screw terminal
connections, accepts 3 wire configurations.

+ Input

- Input

Ground

Product Notes

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

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
temperature, CO2, flow rate and more. Please refer to the application note “Engineering
Units”, found on the MadgeTech website, for information on how to manage Engineering
Units. Also view the Engineering Units Video for step-by-step setup instructions.

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

User selectable high and low voltage limits.

Product Information Card

Device Operation

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 & 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 Volt101A and Volt101A-160 standard calibration depends on the range.

Voltage 160 mV 2.5 V 15 V 30 V

Range 0 V and 90-160 mV 0 V and 2.25-2.5 V 0 V and 13.5-15 V 0 V and 27-30 V

Installation Guide

Installing the Interface cable

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

Installing the software

Insert the Software USB Stick in an open USB port. If the autorun does not appear, locate
the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun.exe. Follow the instructions
provided in the Wizard.

Pricing:

Recalibration traceable to NIST $70.00
Recalibration $40.00

Additional Services:

Custom calibration and verification point options available, please call for pricing.

Call for custom calibration options to accommodate specific application needs.
Prices and specifications subject to change. See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com
To send devices to MadgeTech for calibration, service or repair, please use the MadgeTech RMA Process by visiting

www.madgetech.com, then under the services tab, select RMA Process.