Vaisala VaiNet RFL100, User Manual

Page 1: ...M211861EN A User Guide Vaisala VaiNet Wireless Humidity and Temperature Data Logger RFL100...

Page 2: ...pplicable at any given time and hereby disclaims any and all responsibilities related thereto This manual does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards customers or end users All...

Page 3: ...ngs 17 2 10 ESD Protection 18 3 Installation 19 3 1 Setting Up RFL100 Data Logger 19 3 2 Mounting RFL100 20 3 3 Connection Indicators 22 3 3 1 Connection Examples 23 4 Operation 24 4 1 Remote Manageme...

Page 4: ...erifying Operation of RFL100 42 6 4 Downloading Data Using Service Port 42 7 Technical Data 44 7 1 RFL100 Technical Specification 44 7 2 Spare Parts and Accessories 48 7 3 RFL100 Dimensions 49 Technic...

Page 5: ...11 Figure 7 RFL100 with High Alarm Active on Channel 1 12 Figure 8 RFL100 with High High Alarm Active on Channel 1 12 Figure 9 RFL100 Mounting Methods 20 Figure 10 RFL100 Remote Management using viewL...

Page 6: ...9 Troubleshooting Table 40 Table 10 RFL100 Error Codes 41 Table 11 Wireless 44 Table 12 Memory 44 Table 13 Operating Environment 45 Table 14 General 45 Table 15 Mechanical Specifications 45 Table 16...

Page 7: ...860EN AP10 Access Point User Guide M211820EN viewLinc Monitoring System Setup Guide M211975EN viewLinc Enterprise Server User Guide 1 3 Documentation Conventions Warning alerts you to a serious hazard...

Page 8: ...k 1 4 Trademarks Vaisala and HUMICAP are registered trademarks of Vaisala Oyj The LoRa name and associated logo are trademarks of Semtech Corporation or its subsidiaries All other product or company n...

Page 9: ...10 within 100 meters of the RFL100 In an open space without many interfering structures the range may be significantly higher RFL100 is optimized for low power operation It reads the probe once a minu...

Page 10: ...strength of access point connection 7 Alarm indicators Alarms are configured in viewLinc Enterprise Server software 8 Detachable probe or probe cable 1 2 Figure 3 Under the Silicone Plug 1 Service po...

Page 11: ...n Push to release RFL100 from its current viewLinc system and allow it to connect to any viewLinc system 7 Main batteries Use only non rechargeable AA size 1 5 V alkaline LR6 or lithium FR6 batteries...

Page 12: ...not recommended RFL100 will not charge batteries even if the service port is connected to a power supply Clock Battery RFL100 also has a separate 3 V lithium battery type CR1 3N button cell to keep th...

Page 13: ...able 4 Alarm Symbols Symbol on Display Description High high threshold alarm active High threshold alarm active Alarm bell symbol that is always shown when any threshold alarm is active on this channe...

Page 14: ...the RFL100 On the RFL100 only one set of thresholds can be active at a time for one channel The latest set that is pushed to the device replaces the previous one The Send to device setting of any pre...

Page 15: ...sufficient voltage must always be in place inside the data logger even when supplying external power through the service port When using an external power supply the main batteries will be drained ver...

Page 16: ...utes This means that when access points become available after an outage it may take several hours for data loggers to discover them This is why you should always keep your access points powered up an...

Page 17: ...tionnement Le pr sent appareil dispose d une antenne F invers e int gr e la carte avec un gain de 1 dBi 2 7 3 EU Declaration of Conformity BG Vaisala Oyj RFL100 2014 53 www vaisala com declarationofco...

Page 18: ...ara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio RFL100 conforme alla direttiva 2014 53 UE Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformit UE disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet www vaisala com decl...

Page 19: ...t ndiga texten till EU f rs kran om verensst mmelse finns p f ljande webbadress www vaisala com declarationofconformity 2 8 Safety The optional magnetic mounting bracket of the RFL100 has a strong mag...

Page 20: ...ge ESD can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits Vaisala products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use However it is possible to damage the product by deliveri...

Page 21: ...verify that Battery indicator shows full batteries Display shows measurement readings instead of dashes or error codes If measurement readings are not shown after a few seconds check that the probe is...

Page 22: ...ounting with screws Screws and wall plugs are included with the data logger B Mounting with zip ties Zip ties are included with the data logger C Magnetic mounting with optional magnetic mounting brac...

Page 23: ...20 Orient the bracket vertically so that the probe or probe cable points down after installation Do not attach the RFL100 without the mounting bracket If you are mounting the data logger higher than 2...

Page 24: ...ess point but there is no connection between the access point and viewLinc server Data logger has not been accepted to a viewLinc system yet Data logger is successfully connected to an access point bu...

Page 25: ...an access point but viewLinc Enterprise Server not discovered yet Signal strength indicator shows the strength of the access point connection Full connectivity Data logger has discovered a viewLinc E...

Page 26: ...c Monitoring System it can be remotely managed using viewLinc Enterprise Server software Remote management operations can be performed directly from the Sites Manager Hosts and Devices tree Figure 10...

Page 27: ...te 4 2 Releasing RFL100 from a viewLinc Monitoring System Pen or a small screwdriver After RFL100 Data Logger has been accepted to a viewLinc Monitoring System by a viewLinc Enterprise Server administ...

Page 28: ...eady to join any compatible viewLinc Monitoring System The connecting access point must be in installation mode 5 Close the battery cover of the data logger Push the latch down until you hear a click...

Page 29: ...rently connected VaiNet channel alternating with measurement results and firmware version 1 Open the plug that covers the service port 2 Push the small button next to the service port using a pen or a...

Page 30: ...e it with a new one See Changing the Probe Filter page 28 5 Insert the data logger back in the mounting bracket 5 2 Changing the Probe Filter New filter for the probe Filter on the probe should be rep...

Page 31: ...n the orientation mark on the probe with the line above the probe connector Push the probe straight in all the way do not rotate c Close the battery cover of the data logger Push the latch down until...

Page 32: ...Field Checking Using a Reference Instrument page 30 To calibrate and adjust the probe using humidity and temperature references connect the probe to compatible Vaisala humidity and temperature meter...

Page 33: ...humidity references must be at least 30 RH 1 Disconnect the probe to be calibrated from the RFL100 Data Logger See Disconnecting the Probe page 29 2 Connect the probe to the HM40 hand held meter using...

Page 34: ...e number of calibration points at menu item 2 Points 7 Place the probe in the first reference environment first calibration point Wait 20 40 minutes for the reading to stabilize RFL100 User Guide M211...

Page 35: ...using the arrow buttons and press the OK button The correction to the measurement at point 1 is now shown in the text for menu item 3 Point 1 If you are only doing a 1 point calibration skip to step 1...

Page 36: ...ow shows the currently measured value of the selected parameter Set the reference value using the arrow buttons and press the OK button The correction to the measurement at point 2 is now shown in the...

Page 37: ...ext To exit without saving press the Cancel button 12 Select menu item 6 Apply to view the calibration result Verify the applied corrections in the confirmation screen and press the Apply button to ap...

Page 38: ...t the probe to be calibrated to port I of the MI70 measurement indicator using the connection cable 3 If you want to calibrate by comparing to the reading of a reference probe connect it to port II of...

Page 39: ...EADY f Give the reference RH value by using the arrow buttons and select OK g To confirm the adjustment select YES If you select NO you return to the adjustment mode display and no changes are made h...

Page 40: ...ket 4 Take the new clock battery and verify the and markings of the battery itself and the clock battery socket Insert the new clock battery in the clock battery socket 5 Replace the clock battery cov...

Page 41: ...een your computer and the service port of the RFL100 After the computer detects the RFL100 and installs the appropriate driver it is available for file transfer 3 Copy the firmware update file supplie...

Page 42: ...has capacity to add more data loggers RFL100 is connected to an AP10 that is not connected to viewLinc Verify the following AP10 is connected to the network and has an IP address AP10 is configured t...

Page 43: ...rror persists contact Vaisala Err 101 Factory parameter bank checksum failure Turn the data logger off and on again If the error persists contact Vaisala Err 102 Real time clock of the data logger has...

Page 44: ...dings are not shown after a few seconds check that the probe is properly connected It is possible to disconnect the probe by pulling on the probe with the battery cover open In that case the display w...

Page 45: ...nt data from the past hour Log_24h txt Measurement data from the past 24 hours Log_30d txt Measurement data from the past 30 days 5 Copy the files in the folder to retrieve the data 6 Disconnect the U...

Page 46: ...ew Zealand Safety Electrical safety EN UL IEC 61010 1 RF exposure KDB 447498 United States RSS 102 Issue 5 Canada EMC and Radio Standards EMC compliance EN IEC 61326 1 industrial environment 868 MHz m...

Page 47: ...Specification Compatible probes HMP115 HMP115T HMP110 HMP110T cabled only Compatible viewLinc versions 5 0 and above Batteries 2 AA sized 1 5 V LR6 or FR6 Clock battery CR 1 3N 3 V lithium button cel...

Page 48: ...0 Materials Housing PC ABS blend Display window PMMA acrylic Sealings TPE HMP110 Probe Materials Body Stainless steel AISI 316 Grid filter Chrome coated ABS plastic HMP115 Probe Materials Body PC ABS...

Page 49: ...6 F Temperature sensor Pt1000 RTD Class F0 1 IEC 60751 1 Includes non linearity hysteresis and repeatability 2 Small variations possible see also calibration certificate Table 17 HMP115 T Probe Measur...

Page 50: ...ries Table 18 RFL100 Spare Parts and Accessories Description Vaisala Item Code Mounting bracket 5 pcs DRW244769SP Magnetic mounting bracket 5 pcs ASM211527SP Battery cover 5 pcs DRW244766SP Mounting k...

Page 51: ...Probe Spare Parts and Accessories Description Vaisala Item Code Spare HMP115 probe HMP115 Spare HMP115T probe HMP115T Plastic grid filter DRW240185SP Plastic grid with membrane filter ASM210856SP PTFE...

Page 52: ...2 62 2 4 31 1 22 12 0 47 mm in Figure 13 RFL100 Data Logger Dimensions 68 2 68 146 5 75 68 2 65 6 0 23 3 80 0 15 3 80 0 15 mm in Figure 14 RFL100 Mounting Bracket Dimensions RFL100 User Guide M211861E...

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