Vaisala RFL100 User Manual
M211861EN-A
User Guide
Vaisala VaiNet Wireless Humidity and
Temperature Data Logger
RFL100
PUBLISHED BY
Vaisala Oyj
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. About This Document................................................................................... 5
1.1 Version Information..........................................................................................5
1.2 Related Manuals................................................................................................5
1.3 Documentation Conventions...........................................................................5
1.4 Trademarks........................................................................................................ 6
2. Product Overview........................................................................................... 7
2.1 RFL100 Overview..............................................................................................7
2.2 RFL100 Parts..................................................................................................... 8
2.3 RFL100 Batteries.............................................................................................10
2.3.1 Battery Level Indicator............................................................................10
2.4 Alarm Indicators............................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Alarm Examples........................................................................................12
2.5 Service Port......................................................................................................13
2.6 Delays in a VaiNet Network............................................................................13
2.7 Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................14
2.7.1 FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................14
2.7.2 ISED Compliance Statement...................................................................15
2.7.3 EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................15
2.8 Safety................................................................................................................ 17
2.9 Symbols in RFL100 Product Markings.......................................................... 17
2.10 ESD Protection.................................................................................................18
3. Installation........................................................................................................19
3.1 Setting Up RFL100 Data Logger....................................................................19
3.2 Mounting RFL100...........................................................................................20
3.3 Connection Indicators....................................................................................22
3.3.1 Connection Examples............................................................................. 23
4. Operation......................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Remote Management.....................................................................................24
4.2 Releasing RFL100 from a viewLinc Monitoring System.............................25
4.3 Speeding Up Radio Scanning Temporarily..................................................26
5. Maintenance....................................................................................................28
5.1 Cleaning RFL100.............................................................................................28
5.2 Changing the Probe Filter............................................................................. 28
5.3 Disconnecting the Probe...............................................................................29
5.4 Connecting the Probe....................................................................................29
5.5 Calibration and Adjustment..........................................................................29
5.5.1 Field Checking Using a Reference Instrument.................................... 30
5.5.2 Calibration and Adjustment Using HM40............................................30
5.5.3 Calibration and Adjustment using MI70...............................................36
5.6 Changing RFL100 Batteries...........................................................................37
5.7 Changing RFL100 Clock Battery...................................................................38
5.8 Updating RFL100 Firmware.......................................................................... 38
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6. Troubleshooting............................................................................................40
6.1 Problem Situations........................................................................................ 40
6.2 Error Codes...................................................................................................... 41
6.3 Verifying Operation of RFL100.....................................................................42
6.4 Downloading Data Using Service Port........................................................ 42
7. Technical Data............................................................................................... 44
7.1 RFL100 Technical Specification....................................................................44
7.2 Spare Parts and Accessories.........................................................................48
7.3 RFL100 Dimensions....................................................................................... 49
Technical Support...................................................................................................... 51
Warranty........................................................................................................................ 51
Recycling....................................................................................................................... 51
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Connecting RFL100 to the viewLinc Monitoring System........................ 7
Figure 2 Front and Display...............................................................................................8
Figure 3 Under the Silicone Plug.................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Rear and Inside................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5 Mounting Bracket...............................................................................................9
Figure 6 Alarm Indicators on RFL100 Display............................................................ 11
Figure 7 RFL100 with High Alarm Active on Channel 1...........................................12
Figure 8 RFL100 with High-High Alarm Active on Channel 1................................12
Figure 9 RFL100 Mounting Methods...........................................................................20
Figure 10 RFL100 Remote Management using viewLinc Enterprise Server...... 24
Figure 11 RFL100 Properties in viewLinc.....................................................................25
Figure 12 RFL100 Data Logger Dimensions with Mounting Bracket...................49
Figure 13 RFL100 Data Logger Dimensions................................................................50
Figure 14 RFL100 Mounting Bracket Dimensions......................................................50
List of Figures
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List of Tables
Table 1 Document Versions.............................................................................................5
Table 2 Related Manuals...................................................................................................5
Table 3 Battery Level Indicator.....................................................................................10
Table 4 Alarm Symbols.....................................................................................................11
Table 5 Specifications for a USB Power Supply........................................................13
Table 6 Symbols Used in RFL100 Product Markings...............................................17
Table 7 Symbols................................................................................................................22
Table 8 Connection States.............................................................................................22
Table 9 Troubleshooting Table.....................................................................................40
Table 10 RFL100 Error Codes.......................................................................................... 41
Table 11 Wireless............................................................................................................... 44
Table 12 Memory................................................................................................................44
Table 13 Operating Environment...................................................................................45
Table 14 General.................................................................................................................45
Table 15 Mechanical Specifications.............................................................................. 45
Table 16 HMP110/T Probe Measurement Performance........................................... 46
Table 17 HMP115/T Probe Measurement Performance............................................47
Table 18 RFL100 Spare Parts and Accessories..........................................................48
Table 19 HMP110/T Probe Spare Parts and Accessories......................................... 48
Table 20 HMP115/T Probe Spare Parts and Accessories..........................................49
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Chapter 1 – About This Document
1. About This Document
1.1 Version Information
This document provides instructions for installing, using, and maintaining the RFL100 Data
Logger.
Table 1 Document Versions
Document Code Date Description
M211861EN-A May 2018 First version.
1.2 Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
Document Code Name
M211822EN RFL100 Data Logger Quick Guide
M211821EN AP10 Access Point Quick Guide
M211860EN AP10 Access Point User Guide
M211820EN viewLinc Monitoring System Setup Guide
M211975EN viewLinc Enterprise Server User Guide
1.3 Documentation Conventions
WARNING!
follow instructions carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
CAUTION!
follow instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and
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Tip gives information for using the product more eciently.
Lists tools needed to perform the task.
Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task.
1.4 Trademarks
Vaisalaâ and HUMICAPâ are registered trademarks of Vaisala Oyj.
The LoRa™ name and associated logo are trademarks of Semtech Corporation or its
subsidiaries.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade
names, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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viewLinc
Enterprise Server
AP10
Access Point
RFL100
Data Loggers
VaiNet wireless
>100 m (328 ft) range
NTP Server
Wired
network
Chapter 2 – Product Overview
2. Product Overview
2.1 RFL100 Overview
Vaisala RFL100 Data Logger is a completely wireless, battery powered humidity and
temperature data logger. It is intended as a data collection point in a Vaisala viewLinc
Monitoring System.
Figure 1 Connecting RFL100 to the viewLinc Monitoring System
RFL100 requires a connection to a Vaisala AP10 Access Point. AP10 can connect up to 32
loggers to the viewLinc Monitoring System. In a typical indoor space, install the AP10 within
100 meters of the RFL100. In an open space without many interfering structures, the range
significantly higher.
may be
RFL100 is optimized for low power operation. It reads the probe once a minute, and transmits
measurement data to the access point every four minutes. Because the radio link is not
continuous, remote management actions and system joining status may take some time to be
updated on the display of the data logger.
Before you start installing RFL100 Data Loggers, install the viewLinc Enterprise
Server and at least one AP10 Access Point within range of the RFL100. This way
RFL100 can immediately discover your access point and join your system.
For more information on viewLinc Monitoring System installation, see viewLinc
Setup Guide.
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2.2 RFL100 Parts
Figure 2 Front and Display
1 Service port connection indicator.
2 Battery level indicator.
3 Currently measured values.
4 Connection indicators.
5 Status LED. Blinks green for normal
operation, red for error or alarm.
6 Signal strength of access point
connection.
7 Alarm indicators. Alarms are
configured in viewLinc Enterprise
Server software.
8 Detachable probe or probe cable.
Figure 3 Under the Silicone Plug
1 Service port (Micro-USB).
2 Refresh button. Push to enable a faster
wireless scanning interval for one hour.
Also wakes up the display if it has
been turned o remotely, and shows
firmware version and currently
connected VaiNet channel.
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Figure 4 Rear and Inside
1 Type label.
2 On/o switch.
3 Clock battery.
4 Probe orientation mark. When
connecting the probe, line up the
markings on the probe and above the
connector before pushing the probe to
the connector.
5 Humidity and/or temperature sensors
under the filter.
6 Release button. Push to release
RFL100 from its current viewLinc
system, and allow it to connect to any
viewLinc system.
7 Main batteries. Use only non-
rechargeable, AA size, 1.5 V alkaline
(LR6) or lithium (FR6) batteries.
8 Battery cover.
Figure 5 Mounting Bracket
1 6 mm (0.23 inch) hole for hook
mounting.
2 Holes for mounting with zip ties.
3 Strong magnet (in magnetic mounting
bracket only). Handle with care.
4 Suitable area for attaching labels.
5 3.80 mm (0.15 inch) holes for screw
mounting.
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2.3 RFL100 Batteries
Main Batteries
RFL100 Data Logger is powered by two AA size primary (non-chargeable) batteries with 1.5 V
nominal voltage. Operation of the data logger always requires that compatible batteries with
sucient voltage are in place. When replacing batteries, always use new batteries, not partially
discharged ones. Minimum battery voltage for operation is 2.15 V in series.
Compatible battery types are:
• 1.5 V alkaline batteries, designation IEC-LR6, ANSI 15A. Standard choice for most
applications.
• 1.5 V lithium batteries, designation IEC-FR14505 (FR6), ANSI 15-LF. Typically higher
capacity, better in cold temperatures.
Do not use batteries with a nominal voltage higher than 1.5 V.CAUTION!
Use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended. RFL100 will not charge
batteries even if the service port is connected to a power supply.
Clock Battery
RFL100 also has a separate 3 V lithium battery (type CR1/3N button cell) to keep the real-time
clock powered when the device is otherwise turned o. This battery is good for 10 years, and
should only be replaced if the data logger gives the low clock battery error.
2.3.1 Battery Level Indicator
Battery level indicator displays an estimate of the capacity remaining in the main batteries of
the data logger. It is based on typical behavior of batteries in this application.
Table 3 Battery Level Indicator
Symbol on Display Description
Full batteries.
One quarter of battery capacity used.
Half of the battery capacity used.
Low battery alarm is activated by viewLinc at this level.
Remaining battery capacity is typically enough for 2 … 4 weeks of
normal operation. Replace the batteries.
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Symbol on Display Description
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Battery voltage is too low to support radio communication. Data
logging continues locally for 2 … 4 weeks until device shuts down
completely. Replace batteries immediately.
2.4 Alarm Indicators
Figure 6 Alarm Indicators on RFL100 Display
1 Alarm indicators for channel 1
2 Alarm indicators for channel 2
Chapter 2 – Product Overview
Table 4 Alarm Symbols
Symbol on Display Description
High-high threshold alarm active.
High threshold alarm active.
Alarm bell symbol that is always shown when any threshold
alarm is active on this channel.
Low threshold alarm active.
Low-low threshold alarm active.
RFL100 can show active threshold alarms on its local display. When a threshold alarm is active
on RFL100, the appropriate alarm indicators will be shown on the display. Additionally, the LED
flash red for high-high and low-low threshold alarms.
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Threshold alarms cannot be configured locally on the RFL100 itself; they are configured using
viewLinc Enterprise Server software. When applying a threshold alarm template to a Location,
you can choose to show the alarms on the data logger that is linked to the location. To show
the alarms, enable the Send to device setting, and then enable Alarm on Device for each
threshold that you want to generate an alarm on the RFL100.
On the RFL100, only one set of thresholds can be active at a time for one channel. The latest
set that is pushed to the device replaces the previous one. The Send to device setting of any
previously sent threshold alarm is automatically set to No.
RFL100 does not implement the Alarm Delay and Alarm o margin settings of
viewLinc threshold alarms. Local alarm status on RFL100 changes as soon as the
measured values cross the thresholds.
2.4.1 Alarm Examples
Figure 7 RFL100 with High Alarm Active on Channel 1
Figure 8 RFL100 with High-High Alarm Active on Channel 1
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2.5 Service Port
The service port of the data logger provides a local interface for performing service actions
that cannot be done over the air, such as updating the device firmware. The service actions are
based on file transfer using Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), so no special software is needed.
The service port connector is a standard micro-USB connector.
The service port can be used to supply operating power to the data logger. Use a power
supply that fulfills the requirements listed in Table 5 (page 13).
Table 5 Specifications for a USB Power Supply
Property Specification
Output voltage 5 VDC
Output current min. 100 mA
Output connector Micro-USB
Certifications and approvals • Certified to IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1
Batteries with a sucient voltage must always be in place inside the data logger, even when
supplying external power through the service port.
• Approved for use in your country
CAUTION!
drained very slowly. As alkaline batteries may leak when left in place for a long
time, always use compatible 1.5 V lithium batteries instead of alkaline batteries
when using an external power supply.
When using an external power supply, the main batteries will be
2.6 Delays in a VaiNet Network
VaiNet protocol and VaiNet devices are designed for power-ecient operation. Some of the
design choices that enable long battery life also create significant delays that the users should
be aware of.
Intermittent Radio Connections
Radio connections between VaiNet access points and data loggers are not continuous. Access
points take turns communicating in a two-minute cycle, and connected data loggers send their
measurement data to their connected access point every four minutes. This introduces various
delays:
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• Data loggers that are not currently connected (new devices or ones that have fallen out of
radio contact) have to scan for available access points for a complete cycle before they
can decide what is the optimal access point for them. This means that connection
attempts typically take at least a couple of minutes. Additionally, some joining scenarios
may take multiple attempts. For example, when filling a single access point up to its full
capacity of 32 data loggers, it may take an hour for the last data logger to successfully
connect to the access point.
• Access points request missing data and issue management commands to data loggers
within their communication window. Transferring a full month's worth of measurement
data from 32 data loggers using one access point takes several hours.
Data Logger Scanning Interval
Scanning for available access points consumes power. To prevent repeated scanning from
draining their batteries, RFL100 Data Loggers shut down their radio temporarily if they can
find no access points to join. They will resume scanning after a waiting interval that gets
progressively longer if they keep failing to find an access point. The maximum interval is 8
hours and 30 minutes.
This means that when access points become available after an outage, it may take several
hours for data loggers to discover them. This is why you should always keep your access points
powered up, and why you should start your network installation by installing the viewLinc
Enterprise Server and access points
You can manually wake up the radio of an RFL100 Data Logger by pressing its
Refresh button. The button is located next to the service port under the silicone
plug.
first.
2.7 Regulatory Compliance
2.7.1 FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
WARNING!
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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WARNING!
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
2.7.2 ISED Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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.
This device has a PCB integrated inverted F-antenna with a gain of 1 dBi.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie 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.
Le présent appareil dispose d'une antenne F inversée intégrée à la carte avec un gain de 1 dBi.
2.7.3 EU Declaration of Conformity
BG: С настоящото Vaisala Oyj декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение RFL100 е в
съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС. Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за
съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: www.vaisala.com/
declarationofconformity
CS: Tímto Vaisala Oyj prohlašuje, že typ rádiového zařízení RFL100 je v souladu se směrnicí
2014/53/EU. Úplné znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této internetové adrese:
www.vaisala.com/declarationofconformity
DA: Hermed erklærer Vaisala Oyj , at radioudstyrstypen RFL100 er i overensstemmelse med
direktiv 2014/53/EU. EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde tekst kan
internetadresse: www.vaisala.com/declarationofconformity
DE: Hiermit erklärt Vaisala Oyj , dass der Funkanlagentyp RFL100 der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU
entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden
Internetadresse verfügbar: www.vaisala.com/declarationofconformity
EL:Με την παρούσα ο/η Vaisala Oyj , δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξοπλισμός RFL100 πληροί την
οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην
ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο: www.vaisala.com/declarationofconformity
EN: Hereby, Vaisala Oyj declares that the radio equipment type RFL100 is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.vaisala.com/declarationofconformity
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