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Magna Systems ThermoBiscuit Quick Start Manual

Wireless 8-channel thermocouple monitor for extreme temperature environments

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Quick Start Guide
for
ThermoBiscuit
Wireless 8-Channel
Thermocouple Monitor
for
Extreme Temperature Environments
Copyright  2008 by Magna Systems, L.L.C.
Revision 0.2
(03/2009)

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide ThermoBiscuit  Wireless 8-Channel Thermocouple Monitor Extreme Temperature Environments Copyright  2008 by Magna Systems, L.L.C. Revision 0.2 (03/2009)
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  • Page 3 10. Prolonged exposure of the ThermoBiscuit to extreme temperatures will damage the device. If extended exposure to high temperature has occurred, immediately open ThermoBiscuit cover to allow air cooling of the electronics and batteries. Be careful to wear protective clothing (hot mitt) when handling a hot ThermoBiscuit™ unit.
  • Page 4 Installation Procedure for DataLink Software Step 1. Check your system requirement at Control Panel/System/General for Window XP Service Pack 2 or later version Excel Application/Help/About Microsoft Excel for Microsoft Excel 2002 or later version Step 2. Install DataLink software. Step 3. Connect GateWay and USB cable to your computer Step 4.
  • Page 5 Step 5. A window [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears. Select [No, not this time] Step 6. Select [Install the software automatically] Rev. 0.2...
  • Page 6 Step 7. Window operating system shall locate [USBXpress Device] automatic ally. Step 8. USB driver shall now be Installed successfully. Rev. 0.2...
  • Page 7 Installation Procedure for ThermoSleeve Step 1. Before positioning ThermoBiscuit inside an environment chamber, install ThermoSleeve onto ThermoBiscuit. Step 2. Remove ThermoSleeve away from ThermoBiscuit after the set of hardware is out of the environment chamber. Rev. 0.2...
  • Page 8 DataLink Data-logger Starter Guide Step 1. In the [Data Display] window, select [Data Logger]. Step 2. If an existing test configuration file exists, select [Repeat an existing test]. Otherwise, select [Start a new test]. Step 3. Position the module* near GateWay such that there is a direct radio communication path. Step 4.
  • Page 9 *Note 1. Module can be a ThermoBiscuit, a ThermoSpyder, or other radio-communication products from Magna Systems. 2. The data count in the test report does not start from count number 0. The starting count number depends on when the module is switched to a data -logger mode.
  • Page 10 Diagnosis Procedure for Module Communication Step 1. Verify the battery voltage to be at least 1.3 volts each. Step2. Verify the battery installation orientation is correct. Wrong installation orientation will cause damage on the module. Step 3. Make sure that no other module is powered by batteries except the target module, i.e. S/N 6051.
  • Page 11 Step 17. The resistance value shall be greater than 1000 Ohms. Otherwise, it indicates that the power circuitry is damaged due to wrong battery installation. Step 18. Send the module S/N 6051 back to Magna Systems for an evaluation. End of Document...