MadgeTech RFC1000 Product Information Card
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Product NotesMadgeTech has designed an RFC1000 with a higher powered transceiverthan the standard RFC1000 model. This RFC1000 has a substantially longertransmit range, meaning better performance in occluded environments (ovens,refrigerators, etc.). This new RFC1000 also includes an external antenna, allowingmore flexibility with mounting positions in both orientation and proximity tometal walls. This may be used as a repeater, or directly plugged into the PC.Transmission DistanceThe RFC1000 transmits to other RFC1000s up to 4000 feet maximum typicaloutdoors/line of sight, 1000 feet maximum typical indoors/urban. The RFC1000transmits to data loggers up to 2000 feet maximum typical outdoors/line ofsight, 500 feet maximum typical indoors/urban. The RFC1000 can connectto a maximum of 64 data loggers. The RFC1000 transmits on a frequency of2.405GHz - 2.475 GHz.Operating EnvironmentThe RFC1000 is rated for use in an environment with temperatures from -20°Cto 85°C and a humidity range of 0% to 95% RH non-condensing.The RFC1000 israted IP40 and is protected against solids that are greater than 1mm in size. Thisdevice is not water resistant.LEDsThe red LED indicates that the device has power. The green LED will blink whencommunicating with other MadgeTech devices.Installation GuideInstalling the SoftwareInsert the Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive. If the autorun does not appear,locate the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun.exe. Installthe MadgeTech Software, USB Interface Drivers (under Drivers and ThirdParty Tools) and MadgeTech MadgeNET Software. The software can also bedownloaded from www.madgetech.com.Channel ProgrammingThe new RFC1000 transmits data on the 2.5GHz band, channel 11. EachMadgeTech Wireless Data Logger and RFC1000 has a set of dip switches withwhich the channel may be programmed.Any MadgeTech data logger or RFC1000 that is on the same network arerequired to use the same channel. If they are not on the same channel, thedevices will not communicate with one another.RFC1000 Product Quick Reference CardThe default wireless channel for MadgeTech wireless devices is channel 11.Different wireless channels may be used to create multiple networks in one area,or to avoid wireless interference from other devices. The images below show theorientations avaliable of the switches for each channel. Channel 26 (all switchesin the up position) is not supported.Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14Channel 15 Channel 16 Channel 17 Channel 18Channel 19 Channel 20 Channel 21 Channel 22Channel 23 Channel 24 Channel 25 Channel 26(not supported)Follow the instructions below to configure the channel settings of yourMadgeTech Data Loggers.RFC1000: To program the channel on an RFC1000, first unplug the RFC1000.Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the enclosure. The dip switches arelocated on the front of the PCB circuit board. Change the dip switches to matchthe photo. Reconnect the RFC1000. |
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