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Event101A

PRODUCT USER GUIDE

Product Overview

The Event101A offers an input range of up to 30 V, a 
reading rate of 4 Hz and a storage capacity of 825,753 
readings with ultra-high speed data download capability. 
Using the MadgeTech Data Logger Software, the Event101A 
can be also be configured to utilize the memory wrap 
option to extend deployment capability or program the 
device for delayed start up to 18 months in advance.

Installation Guide

Installing the Interface Cable

IFC200 (sold separately) 

— 

Insert the device into a USB 

port. The drivers will install automatically.

Installing the Software

The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech 
website a

madgetech.com

. Follow the instructions 

provided in the Installation Wizard. Compatible with 
Standard Software version 2.03.06 or later and Secure 
Software version 4.1.3.0 or later.

Wiring the Data Logger

Wiring Options 

The Event101A has a two-position removable screw 
terminal connection. The Event101A accepts 2-wire 
configurations.

Warning:

 Note the polarity instructions. Do not attach wires 

to the wrong terminals.

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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