Summary of Contents for CONTROL SOLUTIONS LogTag VFC800-WiFi
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LogTag VFC800-WiFi Quickstart Guide Version A www.vfcdataloggers.com...
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Quickstart Guide Contents What's Included Battery Installation Downloading Control Solutions VTMC Confi guring your VFC800-WiFi Downloading the Connection Wizard Running the Connection Wizard Connecting to your WiFi Network LogTag Online Creating a Location Installing the Wall Mount Starting your VFC800-WiFi...
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What's Included Please check you have each of the items shown below before continuing with setting up your VFC800-WiFi. USB Cable AC Adaptor VFC800-WiFi Glycol Buffer with Acrylic Stand Installation & Mounting External Probe 2x AAA Battery Wall mount bracket (Included) Page 3...
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Battery Installation The USB cable is the main power supply to power the VFC800-WiFi unit permanently via the USB socket. AAA batteries is another power backup source to ensure your device continues to record in the event of a power outage or is unplugged.
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If your logger is not pre-configured, please follow the Downloading Control Solutions VTMC Configuring your VFC800-WiFi processes. To download the latest Control Solutions VTMC, open your browser and navigate to: https://vfcdataloggers.com/software-downloads/ 1. Click the latest VFC 400 Version 3 software (VTMC) download link 2.
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The USB socket on the device is located on the bottom, protected by a rubber seal. 1. Open Control Solutions VTMC 2. Click ‘Configure’ from the ‘LogTag’ menu or click the ‘Wizard’ icon 3. Adjust your logger configuration settings as required.
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Downloading the Connection Wizard Please ensure there is internet connection on your computer prior Please ensure there is internet connection on your computer prior to starting this process. to starting this process. Connect your VFC800-WiFi to your computer via the USB cable provided.
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Running the Connection Wizard Please ensure there is internet connection on your computer prior Please ensure there is internet connection on your computer prior to starting this process. to starting this process. This software doesn’t require any setup or installation. Simply double-click the connectionwizard.exe file that you downloaded.
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Connecting to your WiFi Network Type your LogTag Online account details and click “Sign In”, followed by “Next”. The Wizard will now scan for any connected LogTag devices. If the scan doesn't find any devices, double-check the device is plugged in to your computer with the USB cable provided and click “Scan Again”.
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1. Click the Network Name arrow to see nearby Wireless Networks options. Note: This process can take up to 2 minutes, please wait whilst the network scan is in progress. 2. Once you have selected your WiFi Network from the list, type the password for the network.
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The device is now being configured with the WiFi details you provided in the previous screen, which typically takes 10 seconds. The Connection Wizard is now checking that the VFC800-WiFi can connect to your WiFi network and to LogTag Online. 1.
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LogTag Online LogTag Online is a secure online service that stores the data recorded from your logger against your account. Signing in to your LogTag Online Account Open your browser and navigate to: https://logtagonline.com 1. Type your Email and Password 2.
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Creating a Location In order to upload real-time data to the cloud server, you will need to create a Location to the VFC800-WiFi. To create a Location, click the green “Add a Location” button from the Locations page. For more information on completing the fields, or to edit/delete Location please refer to the LogTag Online user guide.
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Installing the Wall Mount Setup of your VFC800-WiFi is complete. Attach the Wall Mount Bracket on the side of your refrigerator or freezer, preferably at eye-level with the adhesive strip provided with the Wall Mount. Before sticking on the Wall Mount, make sure the sensor cable and the USB cable from the VFC800-WiFi can both reach the device comfortably without obstruction or at risk of being accidentally disconnected if knocked.
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Starting your VFC800-WiFi Press and hold the START/ Clear/Stop button. STARTING will appear along with READY. Release the button once READY disappears. The VFC800-WiFi now records temperature data. The Logger will not start if you: • Release the button before READY disappears.
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