Setup with 2 temperature probes - RFL100

RFL100 User Guide
Document code
M211861EN
Revision
J
Language
English
Product
RFL100
Document type
User guide
1
Power switch
2
Probe splitter
3
Latch of the battery cover
4
Instruction label with short version of this setup instruction
5
Probe connectors of the probe splitter
6
Temperature probes
7
Numbering labels for TMP115 probes (included in the probe mounting accessories)
  • 2 temperature-only probes of following models: HMP110T, HMP115T and TMP115 (any combination)
  • Probe splitter M8 (Vaisala item code CBL210834)
  • Optional: probe extension cable(s)
CAUTION

To support operation with 2 temperature probes, the RFL100 data logger must have firmware version 1.2.0 or higher. Additionally, make sure the following components of your viewLinc Monitoring System are updated to at least the following firmware and software levels:

  • AP10 firmware version 3.0
  • viewLinc 5.0.2
CAUTION

You must follow the procedure below to set up RFL100 with the probe splitter. The procedure includes steps to label the probes to make it easy to identify the channel assignment later. You can also use the info mode of the RFL100 to check which probe serial number is connected to which channel.

  1. If any cable is connected to the service port of the data logger, disconnect it.
  2. Open the battery cover of the data logger.
  3. Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  4. If the probe splitter is not yet connected to the data logger, connect it:
    1. If a probe or cable is currently connected to the probe connector, pull it straight out without rotating it.
    2. Align the orientation mark on the probe splitter with the line above the probe connector. Push the probe splitter straight in all the way, do not rotate.
  5. Connect the first temperature probe to the probe splitter, using an extension cable if necessary. The first connected probe will be assigned to channel 1.
  6. Move the power switch to the On position.
  7. Look at the display and wait for the data logger to start up. You should see the word NEW on channel 1 for a few seconds, after which it is replaced by the temperature reading.
  8. Attach a label with number 1 to the probe you just connected.
    If you are using TMP115 probes, use the included probe labels. Connect the label to the thin cable between the probe body and the sensor tip.
  9. Move the power switch to the Off position.
  10. Connect the second temperature probe to the probe splitter, using an extension cable if necessary.
  11. Move the power switch to the On position.
  12. Look at the display and wait for the data logger to start up. You should see the word NEW on channel 2 for a few seconds, after which it is replaced by the temperature reading.
  13. Attach a label with number 2 to the probe you just connected.
  14. Look at the display:
    • If dashes "- - -" are shown instead of measurement readings, check that the probe and probe splitter are properly connected. It is possible to disconnect the probe splitter accidentally by pulling it with the battery cover open.

    • Battery indicator should show full batteries .

    • There should be no error codes shown. If there are, see Error codes.
  15. Close the battery cover of the data logger. Push the latch down until you hear a click. If the cover does not close easily, push the probe splitter in and try again.

Once the data logger has been set up for 2 temperature probes using the probe splitter, it requires a factory reset before it can be set up for one-probe mode or operation with a CO2 probe.