M. C. Miller VoltTab Users Guide

VoltTab

User Manual

Last Updated: 3/16/2021

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Table of Contents

1 What’s Included ....................................................................................................................... 2

2 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 2

3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Getting to know the VoltTab ........................................................................................... 4

4 Applications ............................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Getting the VoltTab Applications .................................................................................... 6

4.2 Link to VM Lite Application Manual ................................................................................ 6

4.3 Link to VoltTab PLS Application Manual ......................................................................... 6

4.4 Link to VoltTab Site Survey Application Manual ............................................................. 6

5 Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Charging the VoltTab....................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Turning on the VoltTab ................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Sleep Mode ...................................................................................................................... 7

5.4 Powering Off .................................................................................................................... 7

5.5 Opening applications ....................................................................................................... 8

6 Connection Diagrams .............................................................................................................. 8

6.1 CIS Survey ........................................................................................................................ 8

6.2 DCVG Survey .................................................................................................................... 9

6.3 Combined CIS/DCVG Survey .......................................................................................... 10

7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 10

7.1 VoltTab Hardware ......................................................................................................... 10

8 Regulatory Information ......................................................................................................... 11

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1 What’s Included

Parameter

Accuracy / Impedance

DC Ranges:

40mV

0.1%, 10 MΩ

400mV

0.1%, 10 MΩ

5.7V

0.1%, 400 MΩ

57V

0.1%, 400 MΩ

40VDC

0.1%, 75 MΩ

57VDC

0.1%, 75 MΩ

5400VDC

0.1%, 75 MΩ

570VDC

0.1%, 75 MΩ

AC Ranges:

4VAC

1.0%, 75 MΩ

40VAC

1.0%, 75 MΩ

400VAC

1.0%, 75 MΩ

 Rugged Tablet with Battery
 VoltTab Datalogger Module
 GPS Antenna
 Red and Black 6’ Test Leads
 Hand Strap
 Tablet Charger and USC-C Cable with International Power

Adapters

 VoltTab Charger with USB Micro Cable
 Waterproof Carrying Case

2 Electrical Specifications

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3 Introduction

This chapter covers the items that you will need to know before using the VoltTab,
including the names of all physical parts and their functions.

3.1 Overview

Thank you for your purchase of the M.C. Miller VoltTab Datalogger. To get the most of
the VoltTab’s functionality, please read through this manual and make sure to store it
somewhere where others who use the VoltTab can access and read it.

Removing and installing the tablet

If the tablet must be removed from the holder, loosen the thumb screw at the top of the
tablet and rotate the retaining tab 90 degrees clockwise. The tablet can be removed by
tipping it out from the top first.

To reinstall the tablet, place the tablet into the holder bottom first, tip it back into position,
rotate the retainer back 90 degrees counterclockwise and tighten the thumb screw.

Do NOT use excessive force when tightening the thumb screw.

Serial Number Location

The VoltTab serial number may be found in two places.

 On the underside of the VoltTab enclosure – if the hand strap is in place, the serial

number may be partially covered.

 Underneath the tablet, the serial number appears near the bottom of the holder.

Additionally, the VoltTab applications will also identify the unit’s serial number.

Camera location

The tablet offers both a front and rear camera.

At the top right there is a forward facing “selfie” camera and on the back side is a higher
resolution camera. These can be activated by the camera icon on the main screen, or
from a prompt within the Pipeline or Test Site applications.

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3.2 Getting to know the VoltTab

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GPS Antenna Connector (SMA)

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Power On Indicator LED (Green)

2

5-Pin Input Connector

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Tablet Power Button

3

Red and Black Input Banana Jacks

8

Tablet USB-C Port

4

VoltTab Charge Jack (USB Micro)

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Tablet Volume Up/Down buttons

5

Charge Indicator LED (Red)

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F1, F2, F3 Function keys, used to
select applications

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The VoltTab has a simple front panel interface for quick and easy operation. Elements of
the front panel and its functionality are listed below:

1) GPS Antenna Connector – SMA connector for attaching a GPS antenna.

2) 5-Pin Input Connector for connection to MCM Data Probe Cables

3) Red and Black Input Banana Jacks - Positive and negative inputs

4) VoltTab Charge Jack (USB Micro)

5) VoltTab Charge indicator – Red while charging – Off when complete

6) Power On Indicator – Green

7) Tablet Charging LED – Red while charging – Blue when complete

8) Tablet Power Button

9) Tablet USB-C port for charging and PC connection

10) Tablet Volume Up/Down buttons

11) F1, F2, F3 Function keys– Used to open applications

4 Applications

This chapter explains the procedures of accessing the various Android applications, as
well as explaining the function of each parameter and how it works with the VoltTab.

4.1 Getting the VoltTab Applications

All licensed applications will be installed on the tablet before being shipped. As and when
updates become available, they may be downloaded from the M.C. Miller website.

If additional applications are desired, one of our sales staff will assist you with additional
licensing information.

4.2 Link to VM Lite Application Manual

4.3 Link to VoltTab PLS Application Manual

4.4 Link to VoltTab Site Survey Application Manual

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5 Basic Operation

5.1 Charging the VoltTab

Included with the VoltTab are two (2) chargers and two (2) charger cables. One is marked
“VoltTab” and the other marked “Tablet”. Neither of the chargers or cables should ever
be interchanged due to their charger capacities and cable connections being different.

To charge the tablet, insert the “Tablet” cable into the USB-C port at the bottom of the
tablet (Referencing #8 on Page 5). An LED will illuminate at the top of the tablet,
indicating charge status. RED indicates charge in progress and BLUE indicates charging is
complete. Note that if the tablet battery is fully discharged, it may take several minutes
for the RED charger indicator to appear.

Plug the “VoltTab” charge cable into the VoltTab USB port (Referencing #4 on Page 5).
The RED charge indicator (Referencing #5 on Page 5) should illuminate and will turn off
when charging is complete.

5.2 Turning on the VoltTab

Press and hold the power button at the bottom right corner of the tablet until the tablet
turns on (Referencing #7 on Page 4). At this point, the VoltTab is still powered off and
will be turned on when a VoltTab application is started.

5.3 Sleep Mode

To extend battery life, press the tablet power button once to turn the screen off and put
it in sleep mode. This is done when the VoltTab is temporarily not being used (traveling
between test sites, etc.).

5.4 Powering Off

To power the VoltTab off, press and hold the tablet power button until the power off
screen appears and tap “Power Off” to confirm. This should be done when the VoltTab
is not being used (overnight, etc.). When the tablet powers down, the VoltTab will remain
active for several minutes and then power off automatically.

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5.5 Opening applications

 Press the F1 function key to start the Pipeline Survey application
 Press the F2 function key to start the Site Survey application
 Press the F3 function key to start the VM Lite application

6 Connection Diagrams

6.1 CIS Survey

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6.2 DCVG Survey

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Problem

Solution

- Tablet will not turn on

- Charge the tablet battery

- VoltTab will not turn on

- Charge VoltTab

application

6.3 Combined CIS/DCVG Survey

7 Troubleshooting

7.1 VoltTab Hardware

- Make sure the tablet is correctly
seated in the holder

- Open the appropriate Android

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8 Regulatory Information

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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