Controls Solutions VFC300 User manual

Instructions for getting your VFC300/350 data loggers and the
Cloud account operating
VFC300/350 WiFi Data Loggers
VFC Vaccine Montoring Solution

Contact Information and Resources
Controls Solutions, Inc.
35851 Industrial Way
St. Helens, OR 97051
Toll Free 1-888-311-0636
Local phone [phone]
Website: www.vfcdataloggers.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

VFC300 Vaccine Monitoring Kit

VFC300/350 Vaccine Monitoring Kit
The VFC300 Kit includes:
•VFC300 data logger
•Stainless steel temperature sensor with 10’ cable in a
shatter-proof glycol filled bottle
•Acrylic stand so your glycol bottle can stand upright
in the fridge or freezer
•Mounting bracket to be attached to the side of your
fridge/freezer
•Adhesive backed cable tie mounts with tie wraps so
you can secure the cable to the side of the
fridge/freezer
•NIST traceable Certificate of Calibration compliant to
ISO 17025:2005, with 1 year re-certification
The VFC350 Kit includes:
•VFC350 data logger
•Two stainless steel temperature sensors with 10’
cables in shatter-proof glycol filled bottles
•Two acrylic stands so your glycol bottles can stand
upright in the fridge or freezer
•Mounting bracket to be attached to the side of your
fridge/freezer
•Adhesive backed cable tie mounts with tie wraps so
you can secure the cables to the side of the
fridge/freezer
•NIST traceable Certificate of Calibration compliant to
ISO 17025:2005, with 1 year re-certification

Installing probe/acrylic stand into fridge/freezer
ZipTie

Securing probe cable in fridge/freezer
Zip Tie

Attach wall mount to fridge/freezer

Downloading the software
You can download the software from Control Solutions website at
www.vfcdataloggers.com

Downloading the software
The software is now installed.
It will put an ICON on your
desktop.

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
To sign-up for your Cloud account you need to contact Control Solutions sales,
[e-mail] or call 888-311-0636
You will receive Cloud service information forms that need to be completed and
returned
Within 1-2 days an automated e-mail will be sent to you with a link and instructions
for signing into your Cloud account
Control Solutions website address for the Cloud account is
https://vfc.wifisensorcloud.com

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
Sign into your Cloud account by clicking on the Sign In button and then enter your e-mail and
password that you created
Click Sign In

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
After your Cloud account has been set-up click “Set-up Devices”, then click “On The Cloud”

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
You will now be prompted to connect your device to the PC with the shorter micro-USB cable
provided
The USB port on the VFC300 is protected by a rubber cover, remove this to gain access to the USB
port

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
After you connect the VFC300/350 to the PC you will see the next two screens
The second screen shows a list of available networks. If the list is blank press the “Refresh
Connections” button

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
Now select the wireless network that you want to communicate to and type in the password
If you use a hidden network scroll to the bottom of the list and select “Join Other Network”

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
If you need to configure additional network settings such as static IP address, tick the “Enter
Advanced Network Options” box before clicking “Next”

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
The following information applies if you selected “Advanced Network Options”
Enter the IP address to configure the device along with the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
It is also possible to lock the device so that it will only connect to one wireless access point. This may
be necessary if you have multiple access points with the same SSID. Enter the MAC address of the
access point.

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
Enter your device name. This page shows the default settings for your VFC300/350, any changes you
wish to make can be done through your FilesThruTheAir™ Cloud account. Once you have entered your
VFC300/350 name click ‘Next’.

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
Once your VFC300 is associated with your FilesThruTheAir™ Cloud account you will get this
confirmation screen.
Click ‘Finish’ to return to the start screen

VFC300/350 Set-up Configuration
At the start screen select “View Devices” then select “On The Cloud”
This will take you to the device page of the Cloud