MadgeTech PR140 Specification sheet

PR140
High Temperature Pressure
Data Logger
PRODUCT
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2Product Overview
2Installation Guide
2Device Operation
3Device Maintenance
4Need Help?

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Product Overview
The PR140 can be used in both wet and dry applications
up to 140 °C indefinitely. Available with Flush or NPT
Pressure Port Top.
Water Resistance
The PR140 is fully submersible and is rated IP68. It can be
placed in environments with up to 230 ft (70 m) of water.
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) — Connect the device
into a USB port with the interface cable. The drivers will
install automatically.
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,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual 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. You will be prompted to
name your report.
4. Downloading will offload and save all the recorded
data to the PC.

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Device Operation (cont’d)
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.
Device Maintenance
O-Rings
O-ring maintenance is a key factor
when properly caring for the PR140.
The O-rings ensure a tight seal and
prevent liquid from entering the
inside of the device. Please refer to
the application note O-Rings 101:
Protecting Your Data, found at
madgetech.com, for information
on how to prevent O-ring failure.
Battery Replacement
Materials: ER14250MR-145 Battery
1. Unscrew the bottom of the logger and remove the
battery.
2. Place the new battery into the logger. Note the polarity
of the battery. It is important to insert the battery with
positive polarity pointing upward towards the probe.
Failure to do so could result in product inoperability or
potential explosion if exposed to high temperatures.
3. Screw the cover back onto the logger.
Recalibration
MadgeTech recommends annual recalibration. To send
devices back for calibration, visit madgetech.com.
Note: This product is rated for use up to 140 °C
(284 ºF). Please heed the battery warning. The
product will explode if exposed to temperatures
above 140 °C (284 ºF).

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