
Product User Guide | 3
HiTemp140X2 Series
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Installation Guide
Installing the Software
The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech
website at madgetech.com. Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard.
Installing the Docking Station
IFC400 or IFC406 (sold separately) — Follow the
instructions provided in the Installation Wizard to install
the USB Interface Drivers. Drivers can also be downloaded
from the MadgeTech website at madgetech.com.
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the Data Logger
1. Once the software is installed and running, plug the
interface cable into the docking station.
2. Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an
open USB port on the computer.
3. Place the data logger into the docking station.
4. The data logger will automatically appear under
Connected Devices within the software.
5. 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. (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.)
6. The status of the device will change to Running or
Waiting to Start, depending upon your start method.
7. Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable
and place it in the environment to measure.
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.
Downloading Data from a Data Logger
1. Place the logger into the docking station.
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.
Trigger Settings
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.
Set Password
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.