MadgeTech Process101A User manual

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Battery Warning
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CHARGE,
FORCE OVER DISCHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PENETRATE OR INCINERATE. BATTERY MAY
LEAK OR EXPLODE IF HEATED ABOVE 80 °C (176 °F).
Specifications subject to change.
See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions
Process101A
Process101A 20mA, Process101A +160mA
and Process101A +3A
Low Level Current Data Loggers with a 10 Year Battery Life
Description Process101A
Current Range
*See Table Below
Current Resolution
Calibrated Accuracy
Input Impedance
Memory 1,000,000 readings; software configurable memory wrap
333,000 readings in multiple start/stop mode
Reading Rate 4 Hz to 1 reading every 24 hours
LED Indicator Red and green
Required Interface Package IFC200
Baud Rate 115,200
Typical Battery Life 10 year battery life typical, at a 15 minute reading rate
Operating Environment -40 °C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F),
0 %RH to 95 %RH (non–condensing)
Material ABS plastic
Dimensions 1.4 in x 2.2 in x 0.6 in
(36 mm x 56 mm x 16 mm)
Weight 0.9 oz (24 g)
Approvals CE
*Current Series Range, Resolution and Calibrated Accuracy
Nominal Range 20 mA +160 mA +3 A
Measurement Range -2 mA to +30 mA +160 mA +3 A
Maximum Voltage Between
Inputs to Ground 0 V to 2.5 V
Resolution 0.5 µA 5 µA 100 µA
Calibrated Accuracy @ 25 °C +0.05 %FSR +0.15 %FSR
Input Impedence 10 Ω, +1% 1 Ω, +1% <0.05 Ω
Absolute Maximum Current 316 mA 1 A 6 A
Product Information Card

Wiring the Data Logger
Wiring Options
Three-position removable screw terminal
connections; accepts 3-wire configurations.
Warning: Note the polarity instructions. Do not attach wires to the wrong terminals.
Product Notes
LEDs
- Green LED blinks: 10 seconds to indicate logging and 15 seconds to indicate
delay start mode.
- Red LED blinks: 10 seconds to indicate low battery and/or memory and 1 second
to indicate an alarm condition.
Password Protection
An optional password may be programmed into the device to restrict access to
configuration options. Data may be read out without the password
Multiple Start/Stop Mode Activation
- 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.
Alarm Settings
Programmable high and low limits; alarm is activated when current reaches or exceeds set
limits.
Engineering Units
Engineering units are used to convert one measurement reading to another. The
MadgeTech software allows for software level Engineering Units (conversion applied to
data after download). Certain devices have device level Engineering Units, which upon
download automatically appear in the chosen unit of measure.
Please refer to the application note “Engineering Units”, found on the MadgeTech website,
for information on how to manage Engineering Units. Also view the Engineering Units
Video for step-by-step setup instructions.
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface cable
- IFC200
Insert the device into a USB port. The drivers will install automatically.
Installing the software
Insert the Software USB Stick in an open USB port. If the autorun does not appear, locate
the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun.exe. Follow the instructions
provided in the Wizard.
Product Information Card
Process101A
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the data logger
- Once the software is installed and running, plug the interface cable into the data logger.
- Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an open USB port on the computer.
- The device will appear in the Connected Devices list, highlight the desired data logger.
- 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.)
- The status of the device will change to “Running”, “Waiting to Start” or “Waiting to
Manual Start”, depending upon your start method.
- 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
- Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list. Click “Stop” on the menu bar.
- Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger highlighted, click “Download”. You will
be prompted to name your report.
- Downloading will offload and save all the recorded data to the PC.
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Materials: Small Phillips Head Screwdriver & Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)
- Puncture the center of the back label with the screw driver and unscrew the enclosure.
- Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the circuit board.
- Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it is secure.
- Screw the enclosure back together securely.
Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.
Recalibration
The Process101A standard
calibration is at two points.
The points are dependent on
the range of the data logger.
Pricing:
Recalibration traceable to NIST
Recalibration
+ Input
- Input
Ground
Connector for interface cable
Range 20 mA +160 mA +3 A
Calibration Points 0 mA and 25 mA 0 mA and 100 mA 0 A and 1 A