MadgeTech QuadTemp Data Logger - Manual (Page 5)

QuadTemp and OctTemp
Additional Features and Operation
Wiring the Data Logger
Wiring Options
The QuadTemp has four SMP connections and the
OctTemp has eight. These connections allow the user
to insert subminiature thermocouple plugs into the
connectors on the device. The diagram below shows
how to connect the individual thermocouples for each of the devices.
Warning: Note the polarity instructions. Do not attach wires to the wrong terminals.
Manual Start
Click the Custom Start button on the Device panel, or right-click on the device and hover
on the start selection, then chose custom start. Apply the options desired and select Start.
Once armed through the software, to activate the Manual Start, hold the recessed push
button, adjacent to the interface cable plug, down for 10 seconds. The green LED will begin
to blink rapidly for 10 seconds, which signifies the push-button start has been activated. The
green LED will continue to blink every 5 seconds. To see the change in the status, hit Refresh
Devices within the software.
Enable/Disable Channels
By default, all channels are enabled.
1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.
2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click Properties. Or, right-click the device
and select Properties in the context menu.
3. Toggle the Enable Data Recording options for the thermocouple channels as desired.
4. Apply these changes, there will be a prompt to reset the device, select yes.
Note: When the checkmark is empty, the channel is disabled and will not record data or appear in the downloaded datasets.
When the checkmark is clearly checked, it will be visible and record data.
Thermocouple Type
To change the thermocouple type
1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.
2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click Properties. Or, right-click the device
and select Properties in the context menu.
3. On the General Tab, change the Thermocouple type in the drop down menu.
4. Apply these changes, there will be a prompt to reset the device, select yes.
Please note that the same thermocouple type must be used on all of the channels.
LEDs
Once started, the green LED will flash at 5 second intervals to indicate that the device is running.
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