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User’s Gui d e RoHS 2 Compliant Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product manuals: www.omegamanual.info UWBT Handheld Bluetooth Wireless ® Temperature, Humidity and pH Logger/Transmitter Series...
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Fax: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com For Other Locations Visit omega.com/worldwide The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
UWBT TABLE OF Handheld Bluetooth ® Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and CONTENTS pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH Section Page Section 1 - Getting Started .................. 1-1 1.1 Introduction ......................1-1 1.2 Where To Find And Download The UWBT App ..........1-1 1.3 Unpacking Your UWBT Shipment ..............
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UWBT TABLE OF Handheld Bluetooth ® Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and CONTENTS pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH Section Page Section 4 - Software Instructions (iOS) continued ............4.4.3 Sensor Settings .................... 4-22 4.4.4 Alarms & Offset ..................4-31 4.4.5 Languages ....................4-37 4.4.6 Restore Defaults ..................
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UWBT TABLE OF Handheld Bluetooth ® Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and CONTENTS pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH Section 10 - Communications Protocol .............. 10-1 10.1 Introduction ......................10-1 10.1.1 Purpose ......................10-1 10.2 Acronyms & Abbreviations ................10-1 10.3 Communication Interface ................. 10-1 10.3.1 Communication between Smartphone and UWBT Probe ....
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UWBT LIST OF ® Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and FIGURES pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH List of Figures Section Figure Description ............... Page Handle Diagram ..............2-1 Handle Diagram Detail ............2-1 UWBT Transmitter Dimensions ........2-2 UWBT Thermocouple Probe Connection ......
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UWBT LIST OF Handheld Bluetooth ® Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and FIGURES pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH List of Figures continued Section Figure Description ............... Page 4-14 Sample TXT File Opened In Notepad ......4-13 4-15 Temperature Gauge ............4-14 4-16 RH And Temperature Gauge ..........
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UWBT LIST OF ® Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and FIGURES pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH List of Figures continued Section Figure Description ................ Page Bluetooth Wireless Pairing Request Screen ...... 5-2 Bluetooth Wireless Signal Strength ........5-4 Digital Temperature Display ..........
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UWBT LIST OF Handheld Bluetooth ® Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and FIGURES pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH List of Figures continued Section Figure Description ................ Page 5-39 Viewing Alarm Conditions ..........5-26 5-40 Alarm Sound Options ............5-27 5-41 Keyboard Entry For Temperature Values ......
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UWBT LIST OF ® Handheld Bluetooth Wireless Temperature, Humidity, and FIGURES pH Transmitter Series UWBT-TC, UWBT-RTD, UWBT-RH, and UWBT-pH TABLES List of Figures continued Section Figure Description ................ Page 10.3.1 10-1 Slave Responding With Acknowledgement ....10-5 10.3.1 10-2 Slave With No Response ............10-6 10.3.1 10-3 Slave Responding With Busy/NACK .......
1.3 Unpacking Your UWBT Shipment Remove the packing list and verify that you have received all your equipment. If you have any questions about the shipment, please call OMEGA Customer Service at 1-800-622-2378 or 203-359-1660. Customer Service can also be reached online via chat at www.omega.com, or via email: cservice@omega.com.
Getting Started The following items are supplied in the UWBT package: • One (1) UWBT transmitter handle (in the sensor type ordered) • Two (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (installed) • One (1) AC power adapter • One (1) USB cable (mini-B to A connection) •...
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.2 Mounting The Transmitter On The Wall The UWBT has been designed to allow for easy wall mounting. On the rear of the case there is a keyhole that fits a #4 screw (M3 metric). See the diagram below for overall case dimensions.
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.3.2 M12 Connection (for UWBT-TC-M12 or UWBT-RTD-M12) Both the thermocouple and RTD models of the UWBT are available with M12 connections. To connect your M12 probe to the UWBT, see the diagram below: Figure 2-5. Connecting Your M12 Probe To The UWBT 2.
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.3.4 M12 Connection (for RH Model) The UWBT-RH model is supplied with its mating M12 RH sensor probe. See below for instructions on connecting the probe: 1. Pull the probe into the UWBT Handle, matching up the pins. 2.
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Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 1. Unplug the RTD terminal block from the UWBT handle. 2. Loosen the screws at the top of the terminals, to allow the wires to enter. 3. Insert the wires into the appropriate terminals. Strip the RTD wire leads by 1.6 mm (0.25") before inserting into the terminals.
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.4 LED Indication The UWBT transmitter has two LEDs on the front face; these LEDs indicate the status of the transmitter in relation to the app. See below for information on what each LED signal means. (The red & yellow colors come from one LED) Green LED Action...
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Omega Engineering is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. POWER Figure 2-13.
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.6 Batteries & Power 2.6.1 Charging The UWBT Transmitter In order to ensure maximum battery charge upon use, make sure to fully charge the UWBT before using the transmitter. You will know the transmitter is fully charged when the yellow LED blinks once every second. The UWBT transmitter handle is provided with two (2) AA NiMH rechargeable batteries installed.
Transmitter Instructions (Hardware) 2.6.3 Using The Power Switch To Restore Default Settings The UWBT transmitter has the option to restore factory defaults without needing app intervention. Follow the instructions below to restore defaults on the transmitter: 1. Switch the UWBT transmitter OFF. 2.
NOTE: Please see the UWBT spec sheet on omega.com for a full list of tested iOS and Android enabled devices. 3.1 Connecting To The UWBT Transmitter After downloading the Omega UWBT app, you will be able to connect your transmitter to your smart device.
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) Figure 3-1. Gmail Account Creation Select the account you want to send the file to and hit ok. You will then be returned to the UWBT app “Sign In, File Upload, Sign Out” menu. In this screen there is a lag as to when Google approves the sign in information.
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) 3.2.2 SugarSync If you don’t have a SugarSync account, go to the website, https://www. sugarsync.com/. If you wish to use a trial plan, select “Try Free for 30 Days” in the top of the registration form and then input your name and e-mail address. If you want to choose a paid plan, select the plan from the spinner menu and then input your name and email address.
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) After successful authentication you will see the previous pane with the “File upload” button enabled. You can now upload the log file you’ve selected to your SugarSync cloud drive. The file will appear in the “Mobile Photos/ UWBTLOGFILES”...
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) First you need to sign in. For the first time you upload a log file with UWBT you will see Dropbox sign-in page where you need to input your active Dropbox account credentials: Figure 3-6. Dropbox Account Information If you successfully log in for the first time you won’t have to input your credentials in the future during uploading file.
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) After successful authentication you will see the previous pane with “File upload” button enabled. You can now upload the log file you’ve selected to your Dropbox cloud drive. The file will be automatically saved under “Apps/UWBT- ANDROID”...
Software Instructions (iOS and Android) First you need to sign in. For the first time you upload a log file with UWBT you will see OneDrive sign-in page where you need to input your active OneDrive account credentials: Figure 3-9. OneDrive Account Information If you successfully log in for the first time you won’t have to input your credentials in the future during file upload.
Software Instructions (iOS) Section 4 - Software Instructions (iOS) NOTE: If you have upgraded to iOS version 8.0 or higher, you will need to reset settings in the smartphone or tablet’s settings. On a phone, go to Settings ➞ General ➞ Reset ➞ Reset Network Settings.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-1. iOS Tablet Settings Menu 4.1.2 Pairing Within The UWBT App. Follow the directions below to pair: 1. Make sure your UWBT transmitter is switched on. 2. Open the UWBT app. 3. In the UWBT app, go to the “Transmitter Pairing” settings Figure 4-2.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4. In the “Discovered Transmitter” list, select the transmitter you would like to pair with. 5. Click on the “Pair” button. Figure 4-3. Pairing Screen 6. You are ready to display and log data! 4.1.3 Pairing When Your Transmitter Is Not On The “Discovered Transmitter” List In the case that you have already paired in the iOS setting, but your UWBT transmitter does not show up in the “Discovered Transmitter”...
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.1.4 Pairing Multiple Transmitters With One Smart Device You are able to pair the UWBT iOS app with up to 3 different transmitters. After pairing with your first transmitter, repeat the steps above for each new transmitter you would like to use. NOTE: Make sure to pair with one transmitter at a time.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.1.7 Transmitter Bluetooth Wireless RF Range The UWBT transmitter may also unpair if you take your tablet out of its recommended Bluetooth wireless RF range. The UWBT transmitter may also unpair if you take your tablet out of its recommended Bluetooth wireless RF range.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.2 UWBT App Display The transmitter sensor value is displayed in 3 different formats: • Digital • Graph • Gauge 4.2.1 Digital Format The digital format displays the reading value in large numerical form. For relative humidity, the value resolution is zero decimal places. For temperature, the value resolution is one decimal place;...
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-6. Digital RH Display 4.2.2 Graph Format The transmitter data can be displayed in graph format. There are 3 options for the graph format: • Live Graph • Playback Graph • Download from Transmitter Live Transmitter Data The live graph shows data as it is being captured by the transmitter.
Software Instructions (iOS) At the bottom of the Live Graph screen, you have the option to either allow the app to automatically scale the Y-axis, or set the parameters on your own. Auto- Scaling allows you to always see your data line, on the screen. To manually set the y-axis scaling, simply un-check the box labeled “Y-Axis Auto Scaling”, and enter the preferred values.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-8. Live RH Graph With High And Low Alarms Playback Graph The playback graph option allows you to view graph files that have already been saved to your smart phone/tablet device. These may be files that were either logged directly to the phone/tablet, or that have been “downloaded from transmitter”...
Software Instructions (iOS) Download From Transmitter After using the internal logging setting on your UWBT transmitter to record information, you need to download the data from the transmitter to your smart device. After doing so, you can then view playback graphs or send the logged data to an e-mail/cloud service.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-12. Files Already Downloaded From Transmitter NOTE: If you are logging to your smartphone or tablet, you will not be able to view downloaded files. You will need to stop logging in order to view the log files. Figure 4-13.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-14. Sample TXT File 4.2.3 Gauge Format The gauge format displays readings by pointing at the current value on a dial. As the value changes, the dial will move either left or right to point towards the new number.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.2.4 Battery Level Display A transmitter battery level greater than 50% is indicated by a green battery graphic; the remaining battery percentage is also displayed next to the graphic. Figure 4-17. Indication of 92% Battery Level A transmitter battery level of 20 to 49% is indicated by a yellow battery graphic; the remaining battery percentage is also displayed next to the graphic.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.3 UWBT App Logging Logging settings refer to the logging in smartphone/tablet which include the following parameters: Logging Sampling Rate Logging sampling rate refers to smartphone/tablet logging, which is one of two options. There are 4 logging rates available, ranging from 1 sample/second to 1 sample/minute.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-21. Viewing Log File To Be Sent Enter email Address Enter a valid email address using the custom keyboard entry. Figure 4-22. Entry For E-mail Address 4-17 4-17...
Software Instructions (iOS) Send To Cloud Services There are 5 cloud services available for sending log files. They are Dropbox, SugarSync, OneDrive, and Google Drive and iCloud. Please note that your cloud service account must already be activated in order to send files. See section 3 for more information on cloud services.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-24. Internal Logging Options NOTE: If you have turned your internal logging on, the settings options for that feature will be greyed out. You will need to turn internal logging off to change the settings. Figure 4-24A. Internal Logging Options (Disabled when Internal Logging is on) Internal Logging Frequency You can log data to the internal memory of the transmitter in 5 different logging frequencies.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-25. Internal Logging Rate Options Circular Buffer Circular buffer is a very useful function which overwrites the oldest data when the transmitter’s internal memory is full. You can set the circular buffer on or off using the slider shown above. If you set to switch off the circular buffer, the internal logging will stop when the internal memory is full.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.4 UWBT App Settings You can pair with one or more UWBT Bluetooth wireless transmitters from the app. Once paired, you can change different settings of the device and save them back to the device. Here is a list of options under settings menu: •...
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.4.3 Sensor Settings Sensor settings allow you to set the desired time axis, date format, display frequency for the live data, engineering units and so on. A sample of the settings for a thermocouple sensor is displayed below. Figure 4-28.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-29. Time Axis Options Date Format You can pick the date format based on your personal preference. The formats available are DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY. The internal logging on the UWBT and logging on the tablet follows the date format selected. NOTE: Date and Time Format must be reset every time the transmitter is re-paired with the smart device.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-30. Date Format Options Sensor Type There are 4 sensor types: T/C, RTD, pH and RH. At the top of the sensor settings page, you can see the information of the sensor you are currently displaying. If you are connected to multiple sensors, and need to see the information for a different one, you must go to the “Display”...
Software Instructions (iOS) Display Frequency There are 5 types of display frequencies that can be displayed on the screen. They range from 10 samples/second to 1 sample/minute. If you are connected to multiple sensors, the 10 samples/second frequency is not available. Additionally, 10 samples/second is not available for the RH sensor.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-33. Device Date And Time Settings Bluetooth Wireless Signal Bluetooth wireless signal strength can be viewed under the sensor settings screen. See the section titled “Connecting to the UWBT App” for more information. NOTE: It may take up to 30 seconds for the Bluetooth signal strength to appear in the Sensor Settings screen.
Software Instructions (iOS) NOTE: Transmitter names cannot be saved in characters outside of the English alphanumeric set. Special characters (e.g. !@#.) also cannot be used. NOTE: Transmitter names are limited to 15 characters. Figure 4-34. Changing The Transmitter Name 4-27...
Software Instructions (iOS) Thermocouple Sensor Type Depending on the transmitter you are connected to, the settings for its sensor are available in the “Transmitter Settings” screen. Below are the different customizable settings for each sensor type. For example: There are 9 types of calibration for T/C sensors.
Software Instructions (iOS) RTD Settings There are two types of RTD selection, PT100 (100 Ohms RTD) and PT1000 (1000 Ohms RTD). Figure 4-36. Selecting RTD Value Sub type: There are two types of curves that can be selected for RTD sensor from the dropdown menu.
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Software Instructions (iOS) pH Fixed Solution Temperature You can select the fixed solution temperature by typing the temperature input in the fixed solution temperature tab. This selection is used when the pH sensor does not have a built-in RTD temperature sensor. For pH sensors with the RTD sensor, you do not need to select the fixed temperature option.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-39. Setting Temperature Units 4.4.4 Alarms And Offset Alarms and offset settings allow you to set the alarm on/off, high alarm, low alarm, dead band and so on for the live data. Figure 4-40. Viewing Alarm Conditions Alarm Setting For PH You can swap the button for pH or temperature depending on your preference of Alarm condition on the live data graph.
Software Instructions (iOS) NOTE: If you do not have an RTD temperature sensor connected on your UWBT-PH unit, the alarms for temperature will be greyed out. Alarm Setting For RH You can swap the button for RH or temperature depending on your preference of the Alarm condition on the live data graph.
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Software Instructions (iOS) Low Temperature Alarm Value You can set this alarm value to lowest value of the particular sensor by using custom key board entry. For example, you can set up to -148°F for K-type thermocouple. If you type in an alarm value that exceeds the limit of your sensor, the UWBT app will automatically set your low alarm to the lowest possible value for that sensor.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-43. Temperature Deadband Of 1°F pH High Alarm You can set the alarm value to the highest measurable value for the pH device. For example, the highest value you can set for pH high alarm is 14 pH. pH Low Alarm You can set alarm value to the lowest measurable value for the pH device.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-44. pH Deadband Of 1 RH High Alarm You can set alarm value to the highest measurable RH percentage by using custom key board entry. For example, you can only set up to 98% for RH high alarm.
Software Instructions (iOS) Figure 4-45. RH Deadband Of 1% RH Offset Correction You can set a value for an offset correction number for reading your sensor input data. This could be a positive or negative number. The offset correction is added to the measured data, with the sum displayed and/or logged in the transmitter.
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.4.5 Languages The UWBT app is available in 9 languages; they are English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, German, French, Italian and Spanish. English is the default language selected in the app. You can easily switch from one language to another. In the iOS app, once you have selected your new language, the change will take place immediately.
Software Instructions (iOS) Factory Default Settings Settings Default Value Temperature Units °F Graph X-Axis Elapsed Time Display Frequency 1 sample/second Logging Frequency 1 sample/second Log File Format High Alarm Value Maximum of the sensor’s range Low Alarm Value Minimum of the sensor’s range Alarm Deadband 1°F, 1% RH, 0.1pH Alarm Sound...
Software Instructions (iOS) 4.4.7 Save All Settings Any time that you change a setting (sensor, logging, etc.), you need to save all the new settings inside the tablet as well as the transmitter to put the settings into effect. Figure 4-49. Save All Settings 4-39...
Software Instructions (Android) Section 5 - Software Instructions (Android) 5.1 Pairing Initial Pairing Instructions In order to start communicating with the UWBT transmitter, you need to pair it with your smart device via Bluetooth wireless. Android devices only require pairing from within the UWBT app. NOTE: A smart device cannot pair with the UWBT transmitter if there are multiple transmitters of the same name are discoverable.
Software Instructions (Android) 7. Click on the “Pair” button. 8. The smart device will create a prompt asking if you would like to pair with the specific transmitter. Click “OK”. (Please note that this prompt only pops up during your first time pairing with a transmitter.) Figure 5-2.
Software Instructions (Android) 5.1.3 Pairing Multiple Transmitters With One Smart Device You are able to pair the UWBT Android app with up to 4 different transmitters. After pairing with your first transmitter, repeat the previous steps for each new transmitter you would like to use. NOTE: Make sure to pair with one transmitter at a time.
Software Instructions (Android) The Bluetooth wireless signal strength indicator is only active in the Sensor Settings menu; it cannot be viewed from any other screen. Additionally, the signal strength is not displayed when logging onto your smart device. Figure 5-3. Bluetooth Wireless Signal Strength NOTE: The Bluetooth wireless signal strength bar does not indicate the connectivity of the smart device to its local antenna (e.g., WiFi,...
Software Instructions (Android) 5.2 UWBT App Display The transmitter sensor value is displayed in 3 different formats: • Digital • Graph • Gauge 5.2.1 Digital Format The digital format displays the reading value in large numerical form. For relative humidity, the value resolution is zero decimal places. For temperature, the value resolution is one decimal place;...
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-5. Digital RH Display 5.2.2 Graph Format The transmitter data can be displayed in graph format. There are 3 options for the graph format: • Live Graph • Playback Graph • Download from Transmitter Live Transmitter Data The live graph shows data as it is being captured by the transmitter.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-6. Live Temperature Graph With High And Low Alarms Figure 5-7. Live RH Graph With High And Low Alarms Playback Graph The playback graph option allows you to view graph files that have already been saved to your smart phone/tablet device. These may be files that were either logged directly to the phone/tablet, or that have been “downloaded from transmitter”...
Software Instructions (Android) For more precise movement, you can hold and drag the vertical line across the graph. When resting on a crosshair, the top of the graph displays the data value and timestamp for that point. Figure 5-8. Playback Sensor Data Graph For Temperature Figure 5-9.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-10. Downloading Log Data From Transmitter Figure 5-11. Files Already Downloaded From Transmitter NOTE: If you are logging to your smartphone or tablet, you will not be able to view downloaded files. You will need to stop logging in order to view the log files.
Software Instructions (Android) 5.2.3 Gauge Format The gauge format displays readings by pointing at the current value on a dial. As the value changes, the dial will move either left or right to point towards the new number. The value is also displayed in digital format at the bottom of the gauge.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-15. pH and Temperature Gauge 5.2.4 Battery Level Display A transmitter battery level greater than 50% is indicated by a green battery graphic; the remaining battery percentage is also displayed next to the graphic. Figure 5-16. Indication Of 92% Battery A transmitter battery level of 20 to 49% is indicated by a yellow battery graphic;...
Software Instructions (Android) 5.3 UWBT App Logging Logging settings refer to the logging in smartphone/tablet which include the following parameters: Logging Sampling Rate Logging sampling rate refers to smartphone/tablet logging, which is one of two options. There are 4 logging rates available, ranging from 1 sample/second to 1 sample/minute.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-20. Viewing Log Files To Be Sent Enter E-Mail Address Enter a valid email address using the custom keyboard entry. Figure 5-21. Custom Keyboard Entry For E-Mail Address Send To Cloud Services There are 4 cloud services available for sending log files. They are Dropbox, SugarSync, OneDrive and Google Drive.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-22. Cloud Service Options NOTE: After ‘File Upload’ is selected, there is a lag as to when the file is actually sent. Please wait 5-10 seconds for the data to be uploaded; pressing the ‘Send’ button multiple times will result in multiple e-mails being sent.
Software Instructions (Android) NOTE: If you have turned your internal logging on, the settings options for that feature will be greyed out. You will need to turn internal logging off to change the settings. Figure 5-23A. Internal Logging Options (Disabled when Internal Logging is on) Internal Logging Frequency You can log data to the internal memory of the transmitter in 5 different logging frequencies.
Software Instructions (Android) Circular Buffer Circular buffer is a very useful function which overwrites the oldest data when the transmitter’s internal memory is full. You can set the circular buffer on or off using the slider shown above. If you set to switch off the circular buffer, the internal logging will stop when the internal memory is full.
Software Instructions (Android) 5.4 UWBT App Settings You can pair with one or more UWBT Bluetooth wireless transmitters from the app. Once paired, you can change different settings of the device and save them back to the device. Here is a list of options under the settings menu: •...
Software Instructions (Android) 5.4.3 Sensor Settings Sensor settings allow you to set the desired time axis, date format, display frequency for the live data, engineering units and so on. A sample of the settings for a thermocouple sensor is displayed below. Figure 5-27.
Software Instructions (Android) Date Format You can pick the date format based on your personal preference. The formats available are DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY. The internal logging on the UWBT and logging on the tablet follows the date format selected. NOTE: Date and Time Format must be reset every time the transmitter is re-paired with the smart device.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-30. Viewing Transmitter Name Display Frequency There are 5 types of display frequencies that can be displayed on the screen. They range from 10 samples/second to 1 sample/minute. If you are connected to multiple sensors, the 10 samples/second frequency is not available. Additionally, 10 samples/second is not available for the RH sensor.
Software Instructions (Android) Set Transmitter Date And Time The UWBT transmitter can adopt the time and date settings that have been selected for your smart device. In order to change the date/time on your transmitter, you will need to change it on your smart device first. 1.
Software Instructions (Android) Transmitter Name The UWBT Bluetooth wirelesss transmitter comes with a factory set default sensor name. You can change to a preferred sensor name by typing the new name in the field shown below, and then clicking the “Done” button. You also need to save the new name to the transmitter by clicking the “Save all Settings”...
Software Instructions (Android) Thermocouple Sensor Type Depending on the transmitter you are connected to, the settings for its sensor are available in the “Transmitter Settings” screen. Below are the different customizable settings for each sensor type. For example: There are 9 types of calibration for T/C sensors.
Software Instructions (Android) Sub type: There are two types of curves that can be selected for RTD sensor from the dropdown menu. They are either American curve or European curve. Figure 5-36. Selecting RTD Sub-type PH Fixed Solution Temperature You can select the fixed solution temperature by typing the temperature input in the fixed solution temperature tab.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-38. Setting Temperature Units 5.4.4 Alarms And Offset Alarms and offset settings allow you to set the alarm on/off, high alarm, low alarm, dead band and so on for the live data. Figure 5-39. Viewing Alarm Conditions Alarm Setting For PH You can swap the button for pH or temperature depending on your preference of Alarm condition on the live data graph.
Software Instructions (Android) Alarm Setting For RH You can swap the button for RH or temperature depending on your preference of the Alarm condition on the live data graph. Alarm Sound There are 5 different types of alarm tones. Once you drop down the menu to select the particular sound, a two-second sample tone will be played.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-41. Keyboard Entry For Temperature Values Temperature Deadband Deadband is the range through which the sensor reading can vary without prompting a change in alarm state. Once the sensor reaches a high or low alarm state, the alarm stays active until the reading reaches a value of either “high alarm value –...
Software Instructions (Android) pH High Alarm You can set the alarm value to the highest measurable value for the pH device. For example, the highest value you can set for pH high alarm is 14 pH. pH Low Alarm You can set alarm value to the lowest measurable value for the pH device. For example, the lowest value you can set for pH low alarm is 0 pH.
Software Instructions (Android) RH High Alarm You can set alarm value to the highest measurable RH percentage by using custom key board entry. For example, you can only set up to 98% for RH high alarm. RH Low Alarm You can set alarm value to the lowest measurable RH percentage by using custom key board entry.
Software Instructions (Android) Offset Correction You can set a value for an offset correction number for reading your sensor input data. This could be a positive or negative number. The offset correction value is added to the measured data, with the sum displayed and/or logged in the transmitter.
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-46. Language Options 5.4.6 Restore Defaults The “Restore Defaults” option enables you to go back to the factory set default conditions in the UWBT transmitter. Below is a table of factory default settings. Factory Default Settings Settings Default Value Temperature Units...
Software Instructions (Android) Figure 5-48. Restore Default Settings 5.4.7 Save All Settings Any time that you change a setting (sensor, logging, etc.), you need to save all the new settings inside the tablet as well as the transmitter to put the settings into effect.
6.1 Installing PC Application To install the UWBT PC application on your computer follow these steps: 1. Download the latest UWBT PC application release from the Omega website. 2. After download is completed, open the directory where the download was saved 3.
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-1. UWBT PC App Launch Screen Figure 6-2. UWBT PC App Home Screen After being discovered, only one UWBT transmitter can be connected with the PC app at a time. You can connect to any of the discovered transmitters by clicking the “Select”...
Software Instructions (PC App) NOTE: The “Discover Transmitter” button’s name changes to “Disconnect Transmitter” after an UWBT transmitter is connected. Digital Display: Clicking the “Digital Display” button will display real time sensor data in a digital format. “Sensor Open” will be displayed when no sensor is connected to the UWBT transmitter inputs Figure 6-3.
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-4. Digital Display - RH/Temperature Transmitter Firmware Update: Clicking the “Firmware Update” button allows you to update the firmware of the connected UWBT transmitter. When the “Firmware Update” button is clicked, the “Status” box will display the type of UWBT transmitter that is connected.
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-5. Firmware Update Download From Transmitter: This function allows you to download any logged data from the UWBT transmitter internal memory to your PC. This data can be downloaded in .txt or .csv formats. Each logging session saved in the transmitter internal memory is downloaded with its own file name by the PC app.
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Although the UWBT-RH transmitter sensor cannot be field calibrated, you can replace the RH sensor in the field. The replacement sensor is Omega part number TH-SP. Thermocouple Model – UWBT-TC: This is a 3 point calibration. You need to calibrate the input for K type thermocouple.
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-7. Thermocouple Model Calibration RTD Model – UWBT-RTD: This is a two point calibration. You can calibrate the device using 4 different engineering units: Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Celsius and Rankine. Below example uses degrees Celsius as an Engineering unit. In order to change the engineering units go to the settings screen, select the engineering unit and click save all settings button.
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-8. RTD Model Calibration pH/ Temperature Model – UWBT-PH You need to calibrate for pH and the RTD temperature input. You can calibrate the device using 4 different temperature engineering units: Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Celsius and Rankine. Below example uses degrees Celsius as an Engineering unit.
Software Instructions (PC App) The unit is now calibrated for pH and RTD input. You can always go back to Factory calibration by pressing the Restore Defaults button. Figure 6-9A. pH/Temperature Model Calibration Figure 6-9B. pH/Temperature Model Calibration...
Software Instructions (PC App) 6.3 Settings Description The “Settings” screen allows you to change the UWBT transmitter settings such as sensor name, sensor sub-type, engineering units, alarm settings, start/stop internal memory logging and restore factory default settings. You can access these functions by clicking on the “Settings”...
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-11. pH Sensor Settings Screen NOTE: After all the changes to the sensor input, alarm and logging settings, the “Save All Settings” button must be clicked for the new changes to get saved/updated in the transmitter’s internal memory.
Software Instructions (PC App) Alarms & Offset: The “Alarms & Offset” screen allows you to set the low/high alarm set point values, deadband and sensor offset corrections. The images below show the “Alarms & Offset” screen after the button is clicked for the thermocouple and pH transmitters.
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Software Instructions (PC App) temperature measurement reaches 240°F or below (“high alarm value – deadband value”). 2. Low alarm state - If you set the temperature deadband to 10°F and the low alarm value to 50°F, the transmitter will be in alarm state when the temperature measurement reaches 50°F or below.
Software Instructions (PC App) • Offset Correction: You can set a value for an offset correction for reading your sensor input data. This offset can be a positive or a negative number. Figure 6-13. pH Alarms And Offset Screen Logging Settings: The “Logging Settings”...
Software Instructions (PC App) Figure 6-14. Logging Settings Screen To start an internal logging session: 1. Select “Transmitter Internal Logging” to On. 2. Set the “Internal Logging Sampling Rate” from the dropdown menu 3. Select “Circular Buffer” to ON/OFF. • If the circular buffer is ON, after the transmitter internal memory is full, new measurements will be overwritten over previously saved measurements starting with the oldest saved data point.
Software Instructions (PC App) • Temperature offset correction: 0°F • Device Internal logging: OFF • Internal logging sampling rate: 1 sample/10 seconds • Circular buffer: OFF Figure 6-15. Restore Defaults Screen Save All Settings: The “Save All Settings” button allows you to save all updated settings in the transmitter’s internal memory.
UWBT transmitter. If the problems and solutions outlined here do not solve your problem, please contact Omega’s customer service department. Contact information can be found on the last page of this manual or by visiting omega.com 7.1 App Display Issues...
Troubleshooting/Help 7.2 App Logging Issues 1. Q: Where do I find the log files that I have already saved or downloaded from the transmitter? A: The files can be found in the Display ➞ Graph ➞ View Playback Graph. A list of all of your available log files will appear, and you can select to view them from that screen.
Troubleshooting/Help A: For an Amazon Kindle Fire device: 1. Go to the Settings menu of your device 2. Click on Device Options ➞ Storage 3. Click on Miscellaneous 4. In this folder, you can select and remove the UWBT files. A: For iOS devices: 1.
Troubleshooting/Help To activate the Circular Buffer when the Transmitter’s memory is full, follow these steps: Turn on the circular buffer in the ‘Logging Settings’ menu. Select ‘Save all Settings’. From the display screen, select ‘Start Logging’. NOTE: If you choose to download the same log file in a different language, it will overwrite the current file you have saved (because it uses the same file name).
Troubleshooting/Help 1. Turn off the UWBT transmitter. 2. In the iOS device’s settings menu, ‘forget’ the UWBT transmitter: a. Go to ‘Settings’ ➞ ‘Bluetooth’➞ select the ‘Information’ icon for your transmitter ➞ click ‘Forget this device’. 3. Restart the iOS device’s Bluetooth functionality a.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Marking: It is the policy of OMEGA® to comply with all worldwide safety and EMI/EMC regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives.
North America, the European Union, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, and Australia. The rear label of the UWBT indicates the country that your transmitter is certified for use in OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. UWBT-TC-M12-NA Serial No. FCC ID: T9JRN41-3 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
Approvals And Regulatory Compliance OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. UWBT-TC-M12-MX IFETEL: RCPOMUW15-0375 Serial No. Figure 9-4. Rear Label for UWBT-**-MX, certified for use in Mexico OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. UWBT-TC Serial No. Complies with IDA Standards DA107041 Figure 9-5. Rear Label for UWBT-**-SEA, certified for use in Singapore and Australia OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
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Communication Protocol Section 10 - Communication Protocol 10.1 Introduction 10.1.1 Purpose The scope of this document is to provide the detailed design on the communication of UWBT Device with Smartphone and PC application. 10.2 Acronyms & Abbreviations UWBT - Universal Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter - End of Frame - Carriage return NACK...
Communication Protocol Sl No Master Slave Description Usage Request Response Commands Commands 0x01FC Get MAC Address PC Only and Alias Name 0x0200 Erase Log Memory PC & Smartphone 0x03E8 Set Device Name PC & Smartphone 0x0202 End Of Memory PC Only Status 0x0203 PC Application...
Communication Protocol General Slave To Master Communication Frame Format Is Described Below. Slave sends a response back to the Master. The data are separated by either a Space or Semicolon. The data is ASCII encoded. Packet Entry Description Notes Start Packet Header (0xA5) Start of frame Identifier (Mandatory for streaming data)
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Communication Protocol On receiving the request from the master the slave sends any one of the response as listed below 1. Slave Requested Data Normal Slave response 2. Slave Response No Data With Acknowledgement 0xA5 0x00 0x00 0x03 0xE8 0x01 0x01 Checksum 3.
Communication Protocol Checksum Calculation: Checksum is calculated for the entire frame by adding the bytes from packet header to Byte N. If the checksum value exceeds 16 bits (greater than 0xFFFF), then the MSB 16 bits are added to the LSB 16 bits, until the MSB 16 bits become zero.
Communication Protocol Slave Slave Master Master Data request 100 ms Busy/NACK Data request 100 ms Busy/NACK Data request Busy/NACK 100 ms Data request Busy/NACK Data request 100 ms Busy/NACK Figure 10-2 - Slave With No Response Figure 10-3 - Slave With Busy/NACK 10.3.2 Read Device Settings This frame is used to Read the device settings and the Smartphone/PC will send this under following conditions.
Communication Protocol Byte 25 Byte 26 - Byte 28 Byte 29 Byte 30 Byte 31 Byte 32 – Checksum Byte 27 Byte 47 RTD sensor Reserved UWBT-L UWBT-L UWBT-L Device Serial present status temperature Device Device Device number for pH/Temp value for pH/ internal internal...
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Communication Protocol Field Values And Description Byte 8 – Byte Data bytes for pH/RH Model is calculated as shown in the example. (Refer Note: 1) E.g. for pH Model Consider user set the pH value as 12.01 Now multiply 12.01 by 100 to convert into integer and then calculate the hex value.
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Communication Protocol Field Values And Description Byte 16 – High Alarm (Refer Note: 1) Byte 17 E.g. for pH Model Consider user set the low alarm ph value as 12.50 Now multiply 12.50 by 100 to convert into integer and then calculate the hex value.
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Communication Protocol Field Values And Description Byte 23 Sampling interval, 1 - for 10samples/1sec 2 - for 1sample/1sec 3 - for 1sample/10sec 4 - for 1sample/30sec 5 - for 1sample/60sec Byte 24 For Thermocouple Model, RH/Temp Model and for pH/Temp Model will have value 0.
Communication Protocol 10.3.3 Write Device Settings This frame is used by the Smartphone/PC to write user settings to the UWBT Device. Write Device Settings String format (PC/Smartphone) %0 0 502 <18 elements><CR> E.g. Element 1 - Sensor subtype (1 Byte) Element 2 - Temperature Zero Offset correction Value (2 Bytes)
Communication Protocol 10.3.4 Read Live Data This frame is used to initiate the device to send the Live data. On sending this frame consecutively the UWBT device sends the Live data to Smartphone. Read Live Data String Format (Smartphone) %0 0 503<CR> UWBT Device Response To Read Live Data String Packet Command...
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Communication Protocol Field Values And Description Byte 2 Bit 6 – Bit 0 This byte indicates the Battery charge level in %. Bit 7 – indicates Battery Charger Status Possible value 0 – Charger not connected 1 – Charger connected Byte 3 –...
Communication Protocol If sensor out of range indication is sent to the Smartphone, it has to request the Device health frame to identify whether the sensor value has really gone out range or due to sensor open/short condition. 10.3.5 Download Records – 5 Blocks Download Records string format (PC/Smartphone) %0 0 504 <Block No><CR>...
Communication Protocol UWBT Response To Device Name And MAC Address String Packet Command Length Byte 1 - Byte Byte 13 - Byte 33 Checksum Header 0xA5 0x00 0x00 0x20 MAC address Device alias name Table 10-10. Frame Format Of Get MAC Address And Alias Name Field Descriptions: Field Values And Description...
10.3.11 Get Device Health The Master will send this request every 30sec to get the Battery status and the Bluetooth signal strength. Get Device Health String Format (Smartphone) %0 0 5001 2<CR> - Device health request in which the UWBT device will send valid RSSI value UWBT Response To Get Device Health String Packet...
Communication Protocol Field Values And Description Byte 5 – 0x00, 0x00 – No Error Byte 6 0x00, 0x01 – Battery Fault 0x00, 0x02 – Temperature sensor open (for all sensor models, even for pH/Temp Model and RH/Temp Model has temperature sensor for compensation) 0x00, 0x04 –...
Data Logging Section 11 - Data Logging 11.1. Data Logging (LOG) Data logging module is responsible for data recording into the EEPROM of the UWBT device, the logged data is further made available for retrieving through the USP (User Smart Phone) or PC for the End-User processing. This module interacts directly with RTC &...
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Data Logging The ‘Record Interval’ stores sensor subtype of Thermocouple or RTD based on the configuration of the device. The record Interval byte details are given in the table below. Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0...
Data Logging The number of record blocks in the 128K EEPROM is projected in the table below. System System 0x00 Reserved Variables Variables 0x01 R_Block1 R_Block2 R_Block3 R_Block4 R_Block5 R_Block6 R_Block7 R_Block8 0x02 R_Block9 R_Block10 R_Block11 R_Block12 R_Block13 R_Block14 R_Block15 R_Block16 0x03 R_Block17 R_Block18...
Data Logging 11.1.2. Records Storage Space and Time Calculation Records storage space and time calculations are illustrated in table below. TC/RTD Sensor Samples Record Per Block 500 Block Time in Time in Time in Hours Size Records Records Seconds Minutes 100mS 60000 6000...
Data Logging 11.1.3. Data Logging DFD Figure 11-1: Data Logging Data Flow Diagram • Whenever the record block is full or Power down event has occurred or stop recording has happened, then the firmware will write the current record block into the EEPROM.
Data Logging 11.1.4. Logged Data Recovery Communication Frames Two command frames are defined for recovering data from EEPROM. They are Download Record Blocks (504) and Download Records (505). 11.1.4.1. Download Record The UWBT Device supports internal logging up to 125 Kbytes. The PC application can download internally logged data from the UWBT Device using this frame.
Data Logging 11.1.5. Approximate Download Time Calculation. • The data will be downloaded at a baud-rate of 115200 bps, at 8N1 • Communication time per Byte is (9 bits), = 78.125uS • Communication time per Block is (256+8 = 264Bytes) = 20625 uS = 20.625 mS •...
START Data Logging …. …. …. …. 340 …. …. • The session starts at point A (100th block), and ends at point B (141st block). • While downloading, the smart phone receives, 142nd Block (oldest data) first START …. ….
Data Logging 11.1.6.7. Erase EEPROM and End of Memory Indication • Whenever the USP / PC application writes “Internal logging - On” and “Circular buffer – Off”, then the UWBT device will start the device internal logging. If internal memory is full then “End of Memory” indication will be shown.
Appendix A Appendix A: UWBT-RH Sensor Information A.1 Accuracy Figure A-1. RH Accuracy Chart Figure A-2. Temperature Accuracy Chart Accuracies are tested at Manufacturer’s Outgoing Quality Control at 25°C (77°F) and 3.3V. Values exclude hysteresis and non-linearity, and is only applicable to noncondensing environments.
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Appendix A sensors that have been removed from the original packaging we recommend to store them in ESD bags made of PE-HD8. In manufacturing and transport the sensors shall be prevented of high concentration of chemical solvents and long exposure times. Out-gassing of glues, adhesive tapes and stickers or out-gassing packaging material such as bubble foils, foams, etc.
Appendix B Appendix B: pH vs. Temperature Table For UWBT-PH Temperature 0°C 10°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 40°C 50°C 60°C 70°C 80°C 90°C 379.4 393.3 407.1 434.9 448.8 462.7 476.6 490.5 504.4 352.3 365.2 378.1 384.4 403.9 416.8 429.7 442.5 455.5 468.3 325.2 337.1...
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Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
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Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! Shop online at omega.com TEMPERATURE M U Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies M U Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor M U Calibrators & Ice Point References M U Recorders, Controllers &...
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