MadgeTech RFOT Product User Manual - page 5
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RFOT
1.
Connect the RFC1000 wireless transceiver (sold separately) to the Windows PC with the
provided USB cable.
2.
Additional RFC1000’s can be used as repeaters to transmit over greater distances. If
transmitting over a distance greater than 500 feet indoors, 2,000 feet outdoors or there are
walls, obstacles or corners that need to be maneuvered around, set up additional RFC1000’s
as needed. Plug each one into an electrical outlet in the desired locations.
3.
Activate wireless transmission mode on the RFOT by
unscrewing the end cap and gently separating the end from
the body of the data logger 2-3 inches. Flip the black switch
located inside to the wireless position to ‘1’ (‘0’ indicates
non-wireless mode, ‘1’ indicates wireless mode).
4.
On the Windows PC, launch the MadgeTech 4 Software.
5.
All active data loggers will be listed in the Device tab within the Connected Devices panel,
showing that the data loggers are recognized.
6.
To claim a data logger, select the desired data logger in the list and click the
Claim icon.
7.
Once the data logger has been claimed, select a start method in the Device tab.
Activating & Deploying the Data Logger
Mounting Instructions
For best performance, the RFOT should always be hung by the hook in an
upright position. This will allow for the best path for the wireless signal.
Transmission Distance
Typical transmission distance from an RFC1000 to an RFOT:
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Unobstructed line of sight (outdoors): 2,000 feet max
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Typical urban environment (indoors): 500 feet max
Obstacles
Obstacles will decrease the line-of-sight from an RFC1000 to another
RFC1000 as well as from an RFC1000 to an RFOT. Obstacles that interfere
with or decrease the wireless signal could include but are not limited to
smokehouse doors, freezer/refrigerator doors, building structures such as walls and metal
beams and internal traffic such as forklifts and metal racks or carts. Additional RFC1000's can
be placed near obstacles to lengthen and strengthen the wireless signal.
Deflection
When a wireless signal “hits” an object such as a metal wall, the wireless signal will not just
stop but rather it could turn a corner, bend or slow down. When installing the RFC1000's
obstacles and possible deflection should also be considered.
For steps to claim the data logger and view data using MadgeTech Cloud Services, refer to the
MadgeTech Cloud Services Software Manual at: www.madgetech.com/mt-cloud-manual.pdf