Logicbus BRIDGE101A Specification sheet

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE
BRIDGE101A
Bridge/Strain Gauge Data Logger
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2Product Overview
2Installation Guide
2Device Operation
3Device Maintenance
4Need Help?
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product User Guide | 2
Bridge101A
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Product Overview
Installation Guide
Device Operation
The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech
website at madgetech.com. Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard.
IFC200 — Insert the device into a USB port. The drivers
will install automatically.
The Bridge101A Data Logger measures and records
voltage, typically used in conjunction with strain gauges,
load cells or other low-level DC voltage sources. This
device is designed to accurately measure and record the
output of the gauge to determine parameter levels such as
stress, torque, strain, and pressure on a structure or item
over a period of time.
Available in three different measurement ranges (±32 mV,
±160 mV or ±1200 mV), the Bridge101A offers a reading
rate of up to 4 Hz with memory capacity of over 2,000,000
readings (memory wrap optional). The device can be
configured to start at a specified date and time up to 24
months in advance and the push-button start/stop feature
allows the user to initiate or cease logging data in the field
if desired.
5. The status of the device will change to Running,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual Start,
depending upon your start method.
6. Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable
and place it in the environment to measure.
1. Once the software is installed and running, plug the
interface cable into the data logger.
2. Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an
open USB port on the computer.
3. The device will appear in the Connected Devices list,
highlight the desired data logger.
4. For most applications, select Custom Start from
the menu bar and choose the desired start method,
reading rate and other parameters appropriate for the
data logging application and click Start.
1. Connect the logger to the interface cable.
2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list.
Click Stop on the menu bar.
3. Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger
highlighted, click Download.
4. Downloading will offload and save all the recorded
data to the PC.
*MadgeTechrecommendsusing350or1000Ωstraingages.120Ωstrain
gaugescanbeusedwiththeBridge101Abutitisnotrecommendedasit
willreducethebatterylife,potentiallyincreasenoiselevelandlimitthe
lowendtemperatureoperation.
Note:Thedevicewillstoprecordingdatawhentheendofmemory
isreachedorthedeviceisstopped.Atthispointthedevicecannotbe
restarteduntilithasbeenre-armedbythecomputer.
Installing the Software
Installing the Interface Cable
Downloading Data from a Data Logger
Connecting and Starting the Data Logger
(Quick Start
appliesthemostrecentcustomstartoptions,Batch
Startisusedformanagingmultipleloggersatonce,
Real Time Startstoresthedatasetasitrecordswhile
connectedtothelogger.)

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Bridge101A
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Set Password
LED Indicators
Recalibration
Trigger Settings
Multiple Start/Stop Mode Activation
To password protect the device so that others cannot
start, stop or reset the device;
1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device
desired.
2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click
Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.
3. On the General Tab, click Set Password.
4. Enter and confirm the password in the box that
appears, then select OK.
Status: Green LED blinks every 5
seconds to indicate the device is logging.
Alarm: Red LED blinks every 1 second to
indicate an alarm condition is set.
To change the settings for the alarm:
1. Select Alarm Settings from the Device Menu in the
MadgeTech Software. A window will appear allowing to
set the high and low alarms and warning alarms.
2. Press Change to edit the values.
3. Check Enable Alarm Settings to enable the feature
and check each high and low, warn and alarm box
to activate it. The values can be entered in the field
manually or by using the scroll bars.
4. Click Save to save the changes. To clear an active alarm
or warn, press the Clear Alarm or Clear Warn button.
5. To set an alarm delay, enter the duration of time into
the Alarm Delay box in which the readings can be
outside of the alarm parameters.
Materials: Small Phillips Head Screwdriver and a
Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)
1. Puncture the center of the back label with the screw
driver and unscrew the enclosure.
2. Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the
circuit board.
3. Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it
is secure.
4. Screw the enclosure back together securely.
• To start device: Press and hold the pushbutton for 5
seconds, the green LED will flash during this time. The
device has started logging.
• To stop the device: Press and hold the pushbutton for
5 seconds, the red LED will flash during this time. The
device has stopped logging.
Recalibration is recommended annually. To send
devices back for calibration, visit madgetech.com.
The device can be programmed to only record based off
user configured trigger settings.
1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.
2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click
Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.
3. Select Trigger in the Properties window.
4. Trigger formats are available in Window or Two Point
Mode. Window mode allows a high and/or low trigger set
point, and a trigger sample count or “window” of time
recorded when set points are exceeded to be defined. Two
point allows for different Start and Stop setpoints to be
defined for both the high and low triggers.
Refer to the Trigger Settings - MadgeTech 4 Data Logger
Software video on madgetech.com for instructions on
how to configure Trigger Settings.
Device Operation (cont’d)
Alarm Settings
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Note:Besurenottoovertightenthescrewsorstripthethreads.

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Bridge101A
Product Support & Troubleshooting:
MadgeTech 4 Software Support:
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