MadgeTech Rain101A Specification sheet

Rain101A
Rainfall Data Logging System
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USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2Product Overview
2Installation Guide
2Device Operation
4Device Maintenance
4Need Help?

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Product Overview
The Rain101A is a complete system to accurately measure
and record rainfall over long periods of time. It comes
complete with an Event101A data logger, weatherproof
enclosure, tipping bucket rain gauge, 50 feet of cable and
the IFC200 interface cable and software package.
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface Cable
IFC200 — Insert the device into a USB port. The drivers will
install automatically.
Installing the Software
The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech
website at madgetech.com. Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard.
Selecting a Location
It is necessary to shield the gage from the wind to obtain
an accurate measurement of precipitation. The following
should be taken into consideration with placing the
Rain101A:
• Trees, bushes, and shrubbery provide natural shields
from the wind. If natural protection is unavailable, a
wind shield should be constructed.
• The gage must be clear of obstruction or surfaces that
could splash water into the orifice.
• The gage should be located in the center of a circle clear
of obstructions.
• In locations where heavy snowfall occurs, the gage
should be mounted on a tower high above the average
snow level. Note: This unit does not measure snowfall,
this is a precaution to avoid burial.
• A stable, level mounting platform is required to attach
the rain gage.
Installation of the Rain101A
When installing the Wind101A, refer to the following:
1. Remove the funnel from the top of the gage and
remove all packing material from it.
2. Verify that the bucket moves freely on its pivot.
3. The gage must be level to operate properly. Use a
carpenter’s level to check that the gage is level in all
directions. Washers can be used under the feet as shims.
4. Attach it to the mounting platform with .25 inch bolts
(3 locations on a 9.5 inch bolt hole circle).
5. Run the 50 feet of provided cable to the location where
the data logger will be mounted, securing it roughly
every 2 feet. There are 4 mounting holes (0.2 inch
diameter spaced 2.5 inch square) on the water-resistant
enclosure.
Ordering Information
• 901377-00 — Rain101A
• 900352-00 — LTC-7PN (Replacement Battery)

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LED Indicators
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.
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.
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 Operation
Connecting and Starting the Data Logger
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. (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.)
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.
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. 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. 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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Product Support & Troubleshooting:
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MadgeTech 4 Software Support:
• Refer to the built-in help section of the MadgeTech 4 Software.
• Download the MadgeTech 4 Software Manual at madgetech.com.
• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Materials: Small Phillips Head Screwdriver,
3/32" HEX Driver and a Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)
1. Remove the data logger from the Waterbox101A using
the Allen Key.
2. Puncture the center of the back label with the screw
driver and unscrew the enclosure.
3. Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the
circuit board.
4. Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it
is secure.
5. Screw the enclosure back together securely.
Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.
Recalibration
The Rain101A system includes an Event101A data logger
and a tipping bucket rain gauge. The data logger is
programmed with engineering units to display in units
of rainfall. The Event101A has a digital input signal and
cannot be calibrated. A Certificate of Conformance can be
provided.