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UWTC-RPT1

Long Range

Wireless

Repeater/Receiver System

For UW Series Transmitters

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User’s Guide

Servicing North America:

U.S.A.: Omega Engineering, Inc., One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047

ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047 USA

Toll Free: 1-800-826-6342 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

Canada: 976 Bergar

Laval (Quebec), H7L 5A1 Canada
Toll-Free: 1-800-826-6342 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

For immediate technical or application assistance:

U.S.A. and Canada: Sales Service: 1-800-826-6342/1-800-TC-OMEGA

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Customer Service: 1-800-622-2378/1-800-622-BEST

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Engineering Service: 1-800-872-9436/1-800-USA-WHEN

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Mexico/ En Español: 001 [phone] FAX: [phone]
Latin America: [e-mail] e-mail: [e-mail]

Servicing Europe:

Benelux: Managed by the United Kingdom Office

Toll-Free: 0800 099 3344 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

Czech Republic: Frystatska 184

733 01 Karviná, Czech Republic
Toll-Free: 0800-1-66342 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

France: Managed by the United Kingdom Office

Toll-Free: 0800 466 342 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

Germany/Austria: Daimlerstrasse 26

D-75392 Deckenpfronn, Germany
Toll-Free: 0800 6397678 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

United Kingdom: OMEGA Engineering Ltd.

ISO 9001 Certified One Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre, Northbank

Irlam, Manchester M44 5BD United Kingdom
Toll-Free: 0800-488-488 TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

OMEGAnet®Online Service Internet e-mail

omega.com [e-mail]

It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.

The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.

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Table of Contents

Section Page

Section 1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Safety Warnings and IEC Symbols ........................................................ 1-1

1.3 Product Labeling ....................................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Receiver Front Label UWTC-REC1-915.......................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Repeater Front Label UWTC-REC1................................................. 1-2

1.4 Statement on FCC and CE Marking ....................................................... 1-4

1.4.1 FCC Marking ..................................................................................... 1-4

1.4.2 CE Marking ........................................................................................ 1-4

1.5 General Description & System Components ........................................ 1-4

1.5.1 General Description .......................................................................... 1-4

1.5.2 System Components ......................................................................... 1-4

Section 2 Hardware .............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Package Inspection ................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Included Items ........................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Accessories ................................................................................................. 2-1

Section 3 Software ................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Software Installation ................................................................................. 3-1

3.2.1 System Requirements ....................................................................... 3-1

3.2.2 Software Installation ......................................................................... 3-1

3.3 USB Driver Installation ....................................................................... 3-4

3.4 UWTC Connector/Transmitter Setup Utility Program

UWTC TC-Central Measurement and Recording Program .............. 3-6

Section 4 Receiver Setup...................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Antenna Connection ................................................................................. 4-1

4.4.1 Configure Your Receiver (UWTC-REC1-915) ............................... 4-2

Section 5 Repeater Setup .................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Connecting Your Receiver To Your PC ................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Configure Your Repeater ................................................................ 5-2

Section 6 Repeater Mounting and Installation .............................................. 6-1

6.1 Mounting .................................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 Installation ................................................................................................. 6-2

6.3 Antenna Connection ................................................................................. 6-3

Section 7 System Operation ............................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 RF Communication Basics ...................................................................... .7-1

7.3 Basic System Overview ............................................................................ 7-1

7.4 Connector/Transmitter Operation ........................................................ 7-2

7.4.1 Button Operations ............................................................................. 7-2

7.4.2 Ambient Temperature Readings ..................................................... 7-2

7.4.3 Indicator Lights ................................................................................. 7-2

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7.5 Repeater Operation ................................................................................... 7-3

7.5.1 Indicator Lights ................................................................................. 7-3

7.6 Receiver Operations .................................................................................. 7-3

7.6.1 Indicator Lights ................................................................................. 7-3

7.7 Environment/Operating Conditions ..................................................... 7-4

7.7.1 Environment ...................................................................................... 7-4

7.7.2 Operating Conditions ....................................................................... 7-4

7.8 Determining and Maximizing Range ..................................................... 7-5

7.8.1 Operation in Buildings ..................................................................... 7-6

7.8.2 Building Materials ............................................................................. 7-6

7.8.3 Penetration Angle of Radio Waves Through Walls ...................... 7-6

7.9 Antenna Basics ........................................................................................... 7-7

7.9.1 Antenna Basics ................................................................................... 7-7

7.10 Antenna Placement ................................................................................. 6-7

7.10.1 Horizontal Antenna Placement ..................................................... 6-7

7.10.2 Vertical Antenna Placement ........................................................... 6-8

7.11 Factory Preset Values .............................................................................. 6-8

7.12 Transmit Rate vs. Battery Life ............................................................... 6-9

Section 8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 8-1

8.1 Connector/Transmitter Troubleshooting .............................................. 8-1

8.2 Receiver Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 8-1

Section 8 Service and Calibration ..................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Service and Calibration ............................................................................ 9-1

Section 10 Specifications .................................................................................. 10-1

10.1 Repeater Specifications ......................................................................... 10-1

Section 11 Approvals, Regulatory Compliance, & Patent Notice ............. 11-1

11.1 FCC (Domestic Use: USA & Canada) .................................................. 11-1

11.2 International Usage & CE Marking (Pending)................................... 11-1

11.3 CE Declaration of Conformity (DOC) ................................................ 11-1

11.4 Patent Notice .......................................................................................... 11-1

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Table of Figures

Figure Description Page
Section 1 Introduction

1-1 IEC Symbols ........................................................................................ 1-1

1-2 Receiver Front Label UWTC-REC1-915 .......................................... 1-2

1-3 Repeater Front Label UWTC-RPT1 ................................................. 1-2

1-4 System Components .......................................................................... 1-3

Section 3 Software

3-1 Welcome Screen .................................................................................. 3-1

3-2 Select Install Screen ............................................................................ 3-2

3-3 Confirm Installation Screen .............................................................. 3-2

3-4 License Agreement Screen ................................................................ 3-3

3-5 Installation Complete Screen ............................................................ 3-3

3-6 Welcome To The New Found Hardware Wizard Screen .............. 3-4

3-7 Install Software Automatically Wizard Screen .............................. 3-5

3-8 Completing The New Found Hardware Wizard Screen .............. 3-5

Section 4 Receiver Setup

4-1 Receiver Setup - UWTC-REC1-915 .................................................. 4-1

4-2 Connecting Your Receiver ................................................................. 4-1

4-3 Configure Receiver Screen ................................................................ 4-2

Section 5 Repeater Setup

5-1 Repeater Setup - UWTC-RPT1 ......................................................... 5-1

5-2 Connecting Your Receiver ................................................................. 5-1

5-3 Setting Up The End Device ............................................................... 5-2

5-4 Establish A Link ...................................................................................5-2

5-5 Read Settings ....................................................................................... 5-3

5-6 Choose Options .................................................................................. 5-3

5-6 Send Setting To End Device .............................................................. 5-4

Section 6 Repeater Mounting and Installation

6-1 Mounting Dimensions ....................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Installation ........................................................................................... 6-2

6-3 Repeater Antennas ............................................................................. 6-3

6-4 Receiver Antenna ............................................................................... 6-4

Section 7 System Operation

7-1 Basic System Overview ..................................................................... 7-1

7-2 Connector/Transmitter Operation .................................................. 7-2

7-3 Transmit and Low Battery Lights .................................................... 7-3

7-4 Indicator Lights .................................................................................. 7-4

7-5 Determining Maximum Range ......................................................... 7-5

7-6 Operation In Buildings ...................................................................... 7-6

7-7 Horizontal Antenna Placement ........................................................ 7-7

7-8 Vertical Antenna Placement .............................................................. 7-8

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NOTES:

NOTE:

Introduction

1-1

Section 1 - Introduction

Please read this manual completely before installing and operating your wireless
repeater and receiver system. It’s important to read and follow all notes,
cautions, warnings and safety precautions before operating this device. “Device”
refers to your transmitter, repeater, or receiver unit.

1.1 Precautions

• This device is not designed for use in any medical or nuclear applications.

• Do not operate this device in flammable or explosive environments.

• Never operate with a power source other than the one recommended in this
manual or listed on product labels.

• This device has been designed for dry, moisture free indoor applications only.

• Do not operate this device outside of the recommended use outlined in this
manual.

• No co-location with other radio transmitters is allowed. By definition, co­location is when another radio device or it’s antenna is located within 20 cm
of your connector/transmitter and can transmit simultaneously with your
UWTC unit.

• Never install UWTC transmitters, repeaters, or receivers within 20 cm or less
from each other.

• Never install and/or operate your UWTC repeater closer than 20 cm to nearby
persons.

• Never use your UWTC repeater as a portable device. Your unit has been
designed to be operated in a permanent installation only.

There are no user serviceable parts inside your device. Attempting to repair or
service your unit may void your warranty:

1.2 Safety Warnings and IEC Symbols

This device is marked with international safety and hazard symbols in
accordance with IEC standards. It is important to read and follow all precautions
and instructions in this manual before operating or commissioning this device as
it contains important information relating to safety and EMC. Failure to follow
all safety precautions may result in injury and or damage to your device. Use of
this device in a manner not specified will void your warranty

IEC symbols Description

Caution, refer to accompanying documentation

EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Compliance

Figure 1-1. IEC Symbols

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1-2

Introduction

1.3 Product Labeling

1.3.1 Receiver Front Label

Figure 1-2. Receiver Front Label UWTC-REC1-915

1.3.2 Repeater Front Labels

Figure 1-3. Repeater Front Label UWTC-RPT1

1

ANTENNA

USB

I/O

5-12 Vdc

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
Stamford, CT 06907

UWTC SERIES

WIRELESS RF RECEIVER

915 MHz

omega.com

Made in U.S.A.

-

+

!

TX
RX
SB
PWR

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;

2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC ID: MCQ–XBEEXSC
IC #1846AA–XBEEXSC

F

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ANTENNA

ANTENNA

USB

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
Stamford, CT 06907

UWTC SERIES

WIRELESS RF RECEIVER/REPEATER

RECEIVER: 2.4 GHz
TRANSMIT: 915 MHz

omega.com

Made in U.S.A.

TX
RX
SB

PWR

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;

2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

RECEIVE
FCC ID: OUR–XBEE
IC #4214A–XBEE

TRANSMIT
FCC ID: MCQ–XBEEXSC
IC #1846A–XBEEXSC

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5-12 Vdc

-

+

!

1-3

Introduction

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1.4 Statement on FCC and CE Marking

1.4.1 FCC Marking

RECEIVE: FCC ID: OUR-XBEE IC #4214A-XBEE
TRANSMIT: FCC ID: MCQ-XBEEXSC IC#1846A-XBEEXSC

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.

2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

1.4.2 CE Marking

It is the policy of OMEGA

®

to comply with all worldwide safety and EMI/EMC
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its
products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE
mark to every appropriate device upon certification. For additional information
see Section 10 - Approvals & Regulatory Compliance.

1.5 General Description & System Components

1.5.1 General Description

The UWTC-RPT1 long range wireless repeater extends the transmitting range of
the Omega UW Series wireless connectors, probes and industrial transmitters.
The UWTC-RPT1 collects transmitted data from Omega UWTC, UWRTD,
UWIR, UWPH, UWPC, UWRH and UWXL end devices and instantaneously re­transmits the data to your USB base receiver. While the standard repeater can
extend the range up to 1.8 miles (3 km), using the repeater with a high-gain
antenna accessory can increase the reading range up to 5 miles (8 km).

The UWTC-RPT1 can only be used with the UWTC-REC1-915 Receiver.

1.5.2 System Components

Figure 1-4. System Components

NOTE:

!

CONNECTOR/TRANSMITTER

REPEATER

RECEIVER

R

UWTC SERIES

WIRELESS RF RECEIVER / REPEATER

OMEGA ENGINEERING INC. omega.com

IC #1846A-XBEEXSC

TX
RX

PWR

SB

Stamford, CT 06907 Made in U.S.A.

USB

FCC ID: MCQ-XBEEXSC

5-12 Vdc

ANTENNA

+

-

ANTENNA

RECEIVE

IC #4214A-XBEEPRO

FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO

TRANSMIT

LOW BATT

TX

SETUP

PRESS

PRESS

ON/OFF

UWTC

UNIVERSAL WIRELESS THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR

R

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired

TRANSMIT: 915 MHz

1) This device may not cause harmful interference;

operation.

RECEIVE: 2.4 GHz

ANTENNA

USB

I/O

5-12 Vdc

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
Stamford, CT 06907

UWTC SERIES

WIRELESS RF RECEIVER

915 MHz

omega.com

Made in U.S.A.

-

+

!

TX
RX
SB
PWR

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;

2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC ID: MCQ–XBEEXSC
IC #1846AA–XBEEXSC

F

®

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NOTE:

Section 2 – Hardware

It is important that you read this manual completely and follow all safety
precautions before operating this instrument.

2.1 Package Inspection

Remove the packing list and verify that you have received all your equipment. If
you have any questions about the shipment, please call our Customer Service
Department at 1-800-622-2378 or 203-359-1660. We can also be reached on the
Internet at omega.com, e-mail: [e-mail]. When you receive the
shipment, inspect the container and equipment for any signs of damage. Note
any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately report any damage to
the shipping agent.

The carrier will not honor any damage claims unless all shipping material is
saved for inspection. After examining and removing contents, save packing
material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary.

2.2 Included Items

The following items are supplied in the UWTC-RPT1 box:

• 1 Wireless Repeater with two Antennas attached (UWTC-RPT1)

• 1 UWTC-RPT Manual (M4938)

• 1 PC-Based User Software

• 1 AC Wall Adaptor

• 1 USB Programming Cable

2.3 Accessories

The UWTC-RPT1 is offered with the following accessory:

• UWTC-RPT-ANT-900 (or 868): High Gain Antenna, used to increase range of
repeater readings up to 5 miles (8 km).

Please see Section 6.3 for more information

Hardware

2

3-1

Software

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Section 3 – Software

3.1 Getting Started

The following program files are included on the UWTC User Software CD
supplied with your Receiver. These files can also be downloaded from the
omega.com website should you misplace your CD.

• UWTC Connector/Transmitter Setup Utility Program

• UWTC TC-Central Measurement and Data Logging Program

3.2 Software Installation

3.2.1 System Requirements

Your PC should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Pentium Class processor

• Hard Drive Space: 210 meg

• Ram: 256 meg or higher

• 1 Available USB Port

• 1 CD-ROM Drive

• Windows 2000, XB, or Vista (32bit) Operating System

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

3.2.2 Software Installation

Insert the UWTC Series User CD that was included with your receiver unit into
the CD-ROM drive on your PC. Your system should begin the installation
process automatically. If the software installation does not start automatically
please see the “Troubleshooting” Section 7.

This welcome screen should be visible on your computer screen. To continue
with installing the program click the “Next >” button.

Figure 3-1.
Welcome Screen

3-2

From this screen you select the folder were you want the program files installed
on your PC. The default setting will install the software under your “Program”
folders in a new folder named “Omega” To continue with installing the program
click the “Next >” button.

“Program” folders in a new folder named “Omega” To continue with installing

the program click the “Next >” button.

The setup wizard now has all the information to complete the installation of the
software on your PC. To continue with installing the program click the “Next >”
button.

Figure 3-2.
Select Install Screen

Figure 3-3.
Confirm Installation
Screen

Software

3

3-3

Software

3

From this screen you must select “Agree” to continue installing your program.
After making your selection click the “Next >” button. The setup wizard will
now install the software.

Congratulations! You have just successfully installed the TC-Central Program on
your PC. To end installing the program and close the setup wizard click the
“Close” Button.
Congratulations! You have just successfully installed the WTC Central Program
on your PC. To end installing the program and close the setup wizard click the
“Close” button.

Figure 3-4.
License Agreement
Screen

Figure 3-5.
Installation
Complete
Screen

Software

3

3-4

NOTE:

NOTE:

3.3 USB Driver Installation

To install the USB software drivers that are required for your UWTC system
components to operate correctly follow these procedures.

You need to have the TC-Central User Software CD that was supplied with your
receiver loaded into the CD drive on your PC.

1. Connect your UWTC receiver to your computer with the USB cable

provided in the box with your device. You should get a notice box that
indicates that your computer “Has Found New Hardware”

2. Your computer will then launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow

the instructions indicated on the Wizard boxes and the additional
instructions noted in this manual with each box.

After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard your system will ask that you
repeat this process. This is normal. You should repeat the steps outlined here
twice. After the second driver is installed you should then get the “New Hardware
Ready For Use” notice.

Figure 3-6. Welcome To The Found New Hardware Wizard Screen

From this box you should check the “No, not at this time” button. Then click the
“Next >” button to continue with the driver installation process.