2102 Wireless Communication Module Section 1 Quick Start Guide
1.3 System Connections
Connections for the 2102 Wireless modules are described as a base module and remote module. The base wireless module allows a personal computer running Flowlink for Windows (v4.11 or later) to communicate with a remote site that is also using a wireless module. Although base and remote modules function dif- ferently, they are identical. Designed to be
Typical system connections are shown in Figure
1.3.1 | Base Module | The base Wireless Module connects to the computer’s COM port |
| Connections | with a communication cable (Isco Part Number |
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| The base module will also require 12 VDC power. The application |
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| will determine which of the three power options you select. For a |
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| more permanent installation using a desktop PC, an AC to DC |
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| power converter |
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| choice. Mobile data collection from a vehicle would require the 12 |
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| VDC cigarette lighter adapter |
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| where an external power source is not available, use the Model |
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| 2191 Battery Module |
1.3.2 | Remote 2100 Site | To configure the 2100 site with a Wireless Communication |
| Connections | Module, simply attach the module to the stack. The Wireless |
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| Communication Module will draw power from the Battery |
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| Module. If battery life is a concern, a second Battery Module |
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| should be added to the stack. |
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| Make sure the 2150 Firmware version is 1.04 or higher. Prior to |
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| version 1.04, the unit cycled every two minutes. To change this, |
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| the unit must be reconfigured. This is done by holding down the |
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| Shift key and connecting through the Quick Connect dialog. |
| CAUTION |
| Reconfiguration will cause all settings and previously collected |
| data to be lost on the unit. |
1.3.3 Remote | The 2102 may also be used with Teledyne Teledyne Isco’s 4100 |
4100/4200/6700 Site | series Flow Loggers, 4200 series Flow Meters, and 6700 series |
Connections | Samplers. |
| Software versions for the 4200, 4100, and 6700 series instru- |
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| 4100 - 1.49 or higher |
| 4200 - 2.21 or higher |
| 6700 - 3.22 or higher |