TEC DG-1000 Quick Manual

DG-1000

PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE

CONNECTING A SINGLE DG-1000 QUICK GUIDE

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Micro USB

The micro USB port on the
DG-1000 can be used to
create a wired two-way
communication link between
the gauge and a Windows
computer. Use of the micro
USB port requires you to

rst download and install

the appropriate USB Device
Driver to the computer
using the Windows Update
service.

See the DG-1000 Ports and Networking Basics Quick

Guide for instructions on downloading and installing the

appropriate device driver.

Enable the micro USB port

1. From the Home screen, touch Settings.

3. Touch USB. USB should show Not Connected on the
right half of the screen.

4. Plug the micro
USB cable
into the gauge
and computer
after
installing the
USB device
driver as
previously
mentioned. After the cable is plugged in the status
should change to Connected.

2. Touch Network Conguration.

TEC software installed on the PC will now be able to
detect the gauge and create a communication link. The
gauge and computer can be located up to 16 feet from
each other when using a USB cable.

Ethernet

The Ethernet port on the
gauge can be used to
create a wired two-way
communication link with a
router or switch (the router
or switch must be running
DHCP Server).

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Enable the Ethernet port

1. From the Home screen, touch Settings.

2. Touch Network Conguration.

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4. Plug in one end
of the Ethernet
cord into
the DG-1000
Ethernet port
and the other
end into the
Ethernet port
on a router or
switch.

5. The Network Conguration status should update to
show “Connected.”

3. Touch Ethernet. Ethernet should show Not Connected
on the right half of the screen.

If the status continues to show “Not Connected” after
two minutes, make sure the cables have been installed
correctly and that the router or switch is powered and
running DHCP Server.

6. Connect the computer to the same router or switch,
using either an additional Ethernet cable, or through
a wireless connection. Once this connection is made,
TEC software installed on the computer should be able
to detect the DG-1000 and create a communication
link. Ethernet cables can be up to 328 feet long and
still provide a robust communication link.

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WiFi (Create Network)

The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be congured

to create and broadcast a wireless network that can be
connected to directly from a computer or mobile device.

Enable WiFi (Create Network)

1. From the Home screen, touch Settings

2. Touch Network Conguration

4. The DG-1000 will begin broadcasting a secured
wireless network with the following settings

SSID: DG1000-(serial # of gauge)
Password: dg1000pw
WiFi Network Channel Setting: 1

Select and connect to the DG-1000’s wireless network
on a computer or mobile device. TEC software installed
on the computer or mobile device should now be able to
detect the gauge and create a communication link.

If interference on WiFi Channel 1 is suspected, follow
these steps to broadcast on a different AP Channel

• Select WiFi (Create Network). Then select

Conguration

3. Touch WiFi (Create Network)

• Touch AP Channel and enter in a different number

between 1 and 11

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WiFi (Join Network)

The DG-1000 can join a wireless network using one of
these methods.

1. The DG-1000 can search for nearby wireless networks
and populate a list so one can be selected and joined.

2. A wireless network name (SSID) can be manually
typed in, searched for and then joined.

Once the DG-1000 joins a wireless network, the gauge can be
accessed using TEC software if the computer or mobile device
running the software is also connected to the same network.

Enable WiFi (Join Network)

1. From the Home screen, touch Settings

2. Touch Network Conguration

4. Select which WiFi network the DG-1000 should
connect to from the populated list. A screen will popup
asking for the password. Use the keypad provided to
enter the password, then touch Connect.

• Notes: Should the password require a character

that is not part of the keyboard on the gauge,
connect a keyboard using the USB port on the
gauge and enter the info using the external
keyboard. In addition, the DG-1000 does not
have an option for entering a username, so
WiFi networks that require a username can’t be
connected to by the DG-1000. Older software
versions may need to manually enter the WiFi

network SSID. To do this, touch the Congure tab

after touching WiFi (Join Network) and provide
the required information.

3. Touch WiFi (Join Network), then touch
Select WiFi Network

5. The status on the Mode screen will say Joined if the
DG-1000 was able to connect.

6. Connect the computer or mobile device to the same
wireless network. Once the computer or mobile device
is connected to the network, TEC software installed
on the device should be able to detect the gauge and
create a communication link.

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Software Information

The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of Windows-based programs. These programs can be found and downloaded for free
at software.energyconservatory.com.

TEC also offers driver support for the DG-500, DG-700 and DG-1000. The drivers are designed to work with Windows-based
computers with the following operating systems:

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Windows 8 .1

• Windows 10

The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at

software.energyconservatory.com.

TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Instructional Videos

The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of online instructional videos, including

• Minneapolis Blower Door Quick Guide

• Minneapolis Duct Blaster Quick Guide

• Field Calibration Checks for Gauges

• Pressure and Airow Basics

• Exhaust Fan Flow Meter

• TECLOG3

• TECTITE 4.0

• And many more

Visit www.YouTube.com/EnergyConservatory to see all of TEC’s instructional videos.

More DG-1000 Guides

All DG-1000 guides are available online at energyconservatory.com/dg1000guides

Please refer to the guides listed below for further instructions.

• DG-1000 Overview Booklet

• DG-1000 Basic Use Quick Guide

• DG-1000 Ports and Networking Basics Quick Guide

• Connecting Multiple DG-1000’s Quick Guide

• Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Blower Door

• Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Duct Blaster (coming soon)

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