Summary of Contents for LogTag Recorders LTI-WM-WiFi
- Page 1 LogTag Recorders LTI-WM-WiFi Real-Time Wireless Interface Product User Guide Document Release Version: 1.0 Published 4. August 2019 Copyright © 2004-2019, LogTag Recorders www.logtagrecorders.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Features Case Indicators Battery Life What's in the Box What you need to provide Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use In the office On-site Connecting the Interface to your PC LogTag® Online Connection Wizard Connecting to LogTag® Online Mounting the Interface Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag®... -
Page 3: Introduction
3 contact pin LogTag loggers. ® PC-Interface for use with LogTag Analyzer Use the LTI-WM-WiFi as a standard USB interface connected to your PC to exchange data ® with LogTag Analyzer for logger configuration, download and data analysis. Features... -
Page 4: Case
Introduction LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Case Durable polycarbonate case, IP50 Micro-USB socket for USB 2.0 PC connection and power supply Reliable gold-plated spring contacts Clip-in wall bracket for mounting with screws or double-sided tape. Indicators Indicator LEDs showfeedback about the data exchange between logger and interface, as well as network and cloud communication. -
Page 5: Battery Life
Battery Life The LTI-WM-WiFi contains a small lithium battery, designed to maintain the real time clock in case of a power failure. This battery is expected to last in excess of 5 years, provided: ... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide What's in the Box Please check that you have received the following items: the LTI-WM-WiFi Real-Time Wireless Interface the wall bracket used to mount the interface on the wall a micro-USB to USB-A 2.0 cable (Power, PC) ... -
Page 7: Preparing An Lti-Wm-Wifi For First Use
(you can also do this as part of the next step) set up the LTI-WM-WiFi so it connects to your wireless network. This is done using LogTag Online Connection Wizard ®... -
Page 8: Connecting The Interface To Your Pc
Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Connecting the Interface to your PC Plug the micro USB connector of the included cable into the interface's USB socket. Take note of the orientation of the plug. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB socket on your PC. All LED's will briefly blink and the Windows driver for the interface will now be installed. -
Page 9: Logtag® Online Connection Wizard
LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide ® LogTag Online Connection Wizard Configuring the Wireless Network connection parameters of your LTI-WM-WiFi requires a ® software tool called LogTag Online Connection Wizard. It is a self-contained program that requires no installation and can be downloaded from: logtagrecorders.com/download/connectionwizard.exe... -
Page 10: Connecting To Logtag® Online
® Connecting to LogTag Online The LTI-WM-WiFi Real-Time Wireless Interface is pre-configured to connect to the ® ® LogTag Online cloud server. To be able to use the interface, you need to have a LogTag Online account and register the interface against your account. -
Page 11: Mounting The Interface
Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Mounting the Interface Once the setup is complete, unplug the USB cable from your computer. You can now mount the interface in its designated location. To do this, you will need to: ... - Page 12 Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Remove the second protective cover and attach the bracket to the wall. Attaching the wall bracket using screws Mark two positions on the wall vertically above each other, 40mm apart. Use two #6 (3.5mm) pan head screws and screw the bracket to the wall.
- Page 13 Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Slide the interface onto the wall bracket. Slide until the retention clips are fully engaged. Plug the micro USB connector coming from the USB power supply into the interface's USB socket.
- Page 14 Preparing an LTI-WM-WiFi for first use LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide When you add a logger later for real- time monitoring you can secure it against accidental removal with a cable tie or similiar device: ...
- Page 15 LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Powering the LTI-WM-WiFi The LTI-WM-WiFi Real-Time Wireless Interface requires power to be supplied via its USB socket from a commercially available 5V USB power supply (5W). Some low-quality USB power supplies are unable to deliver sufficiently stable power to the LTI-WM-WiFi.
- Page 16 The Wireless Interface first negotiates security credentials with the wireless network of the configured SSID. Ex-factory, the LTI-WM-WiFi interface supports the wireless authentication WAP/WAP2 - PSK. To find out about other authentication methods such as RADIUS server authentication or open networks with logon pages please contact your distributor.
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Page 17: Using The Lti-Wm-Wifi With Logtag® Software
Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag® LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide software ® Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag software The Real-Time Wireless Interface can provide the same functionality as other USB ® interfaces when connected to a PC via a USB lead. When you start one of the LogTag ®... - Page 18 Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag® LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide software Green Action Visual (Ready) (Busy/Error) Logger being configured solid on … Configuration successful blinking … Logger being hibernated solid on … ...
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Page 19: Using The Lti-Wm-Wifi With Logtag® Online
Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag® Online LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide ® Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag Online ® During use the interface is connected to your LogTag Online account, indicated by the flashing blue network LED. The green 'ready' LED is on, indicating the interface is ready to download a logger. - Page 20 Using the LTI-WM-WiFi with LogTag® Online LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide For more information about ongoing data upload please see Real-Time Operation on the next page. If an error occurred the red 'busy' LED blinks. The most common causes for this are ...
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Page 21: Real-Time Operation
Real-Time Operation LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Real-Time Operation One of the benefits of the LTI-WM-WiFi is the ability to transmit real-time temperature ® ® data from an inserted LogTag logger to LogTag Online. When you first insert a logger into the interface, the readings recorded since the logger ®... - Page 22 Real-Time Operation LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LED Signals - Activity LEDs Amber Green Action Visual (Real- (Ready) (Busy/Error) time) Waiting for a logger solid on … Logger being downloaded solid on … Download successful, real- flashing … time operation active...
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Page 23: Configuring The Logger With Logtag® Analyzer
Real-Time Operation LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide ® Configuring the logger with LogTag Analyzer ® Before real-time data can be transmitted, the logger must be configured with LogTag Analyzer. You can use any interface model to configure the logger, including the LTI-WM- WiFi. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
LogTag Online Connection Wizard, you can use the network status LEDs to help narrow down which part of the upload process fails. The LTI-WM-WiFi is trying to access the wireless network, but The red network LED double-flashes has not yet successfully connected. -
Page 25: The Blue Network Led Double-Flashes
the network requires confirming a logon screen on a web browser At this stage, the LTI-WM-WiFi is unable to connect to a network that requires completing a logon process, such as is present on many guest networks. Your network administrator will need to add an exception for your device. -
Page 26: The Blue Network Led Flashes
The red 'busy' LED is permanently on, but all other LED's are off Using a special program, the LTI-WM-WiFi interface can be upgraded, if LogTag Recorders release new products or add new functionality. When the red 'busy' LED is on, the interface is ready to receive an upgrade. - Page 27 Troubleshooting LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Only the green activity LED is on, but no Network LED This can have two reasons: 1. You have not configured a Wireless network. Both network LEDs remain off, if you have not provided an SSID. Ex factory, the ®...
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide Technical Specifications Model Number LTI-WM-WiFi Operating Temperature Range -25 °C to +40 °C (-13 °F to +104 °F) Storage Temperature Range -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) Ambient humidity range during transport... -
Page 29: Appendix 1 - Logtag® Online Connection Wizard
Appendix 1 - LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LogTag® Online Connection Wizard ® Appendix 1 - LogTag Online Connection Wizard ® After you have dowloaded and started the LogTag Online Connection Wizard you will be presented with the start-up screen: Click Start when you are ready to proceed. -
Page 30: Providing Your Logtag® Online Sign-In Details
Appendix 1 - LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LogTag® Online Connection Wizard WiFi Only Setup If you have already configured and registered your device and only need to change the device's wireless network details, use this option to skip the connection tests for ®... -
Page 31: Scanning For Device(S)
Appendix 1 - LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LogTag® Online Connection Wizard Scanning for Device(s) In this step any connected wireless logger or interface is registered to your ® LogTag Online account. This is required for a new device, so any data that are uploaded are only available to you and cannot be viewed by anyone outside your team. -
Page 32: Entering The Wireless And Network Settings
Appendix 1 - LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LogTag® Online Connection Wizard Entering the Wireless and Network Settings As soon as you see this screen, your wireless logger or interface begins searching for wireless networks in range. Click the arrow for the Network Name to reveal a list of discovered wireless networks. -
Page 33: Uploading Network Settings
Appendix 1 - LTI-WM-WiFi User Guide LogTag® Online Connection Wizard Once you have entered your password, you can click to show the password characters. Please verify that your password is correct. An incorrectly entered password is the main reason why a connection to ®... -
Page 34: Finalizing The Configuration
Wizard from the beginning, if you wish to repeat the configuration for other devices. Click Close to end the Wizard. If you wish to upload real time data from the LTI-WM-WiFi interface you will need to ® ® complete further setup steps in LogTag Online.