WiFi Connector. Instructions. Introduction. Safety. XWWarning

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1 WiFi Connector Instructions Introduction The WiFi Connector (the Product or Connector) makes a wireless connection between Fluke Biomedical instruments and a PC with Ansur Software. If the Ansur version on the PC is not 1 or later, then download the latest Ansur software from: Safety A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Product, the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data. XWWarning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire or personal injury, follow these guidelines: Read all safety information before you use the Product. Carefully read all instructions. Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised. Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments. Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. Use this Product indoors only. Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the Product. Do not put metal objects into connectors. Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, non-flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 C) during the charge period. Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily. PN April 2016, Rev Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notification. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

2 Table 1 shows the symbols used on the Product and in this document. Table Symbols Symbol Description W WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. Consult user documentation This product contains a lithium-ion battery. ) Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards. Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards. ~ This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Unpack the Connector Carefully unpack all items from the box and check that you have the items in Table Table Replaceable Parts 2 Item Fluke Biomedical Part Number Strap Magnet Power Supply Bluetooth dongle (optional) CD with Utility

3 Setup the Connector Table 3 shows the indicators and controls on the Connector. Table Product Indicators Power switch Selector for the type of wireless connectivity: B or W WiFi USB port (micro B) for charging and upgrading firmware Power indicator: Flashing green the Connector is on and not fully charged Solid green the Connector is fully charged Wireless indicators: B and W - WiFi, Flashing green the Connector is waiting for a connection Solid green the connection is stable (on or off) 3

4 Table 4 shows the connections for Fluke Biomedical devices. Table 4. Product Connectors 1 2 RS-232 port USB ports (type A) Charge the Connector You must charge the batteries prior to the first use. Always use the correct charger and follow the charging instructions. To charge the Connector, attach the USB cable to the Connector and to a charging port on the PC or to the power adapter provided and turn on the Connector. Install the Connector Application Before you use the Connector, set up the WiFi Connector Utility (the App) on the PC. Download the App from Browse to the installation folder and double-click Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application. When the installation is complete, a message appears and the icon for the App shows on the desktop. 4

5 Wireless Communication Setup Use the App to view or change settings for the Connector. For best results make sure the battery is charged before you configure or load software on the Connector. If necessary, temporarily disconnect or disable wireless devices that interfere with the setup. Use the USB cable to attach the Connector to the PC. On the Connector: a. Set the Wireless Connectivity to W or B. b. Turn on the Connector. Wait until the indicator (W or B) flashes. On the PC: a. Double-click the App icon. The status shows in the bottom of the App window. b. When the status shows as Connected, click CONFIGURE. To configure communications, click Settings. Make a note of the Device name and Device PIN (Device PIN is the pairing code). Follow the instructions in Communications. To configure WiFi, communications, click WiFi Settings. Make a note of the WiFi SSID and the Password. Follow the instructions in WiFi Communications Communications Instructions may vary for different versions of Windows. If the PC has built-in Bluetooth communication, make sure it is turned ON and enabled. If the PC does not have built-in communication, insert the dongle into the PC. For best results use the dongle available from Fluke. Click in the notification area or go to the Control Panel and select Devices and Printers. Click Add a Device. 4. Select the device name for the Connector and click Next. 5. Select the option to add the device using a pairing code. 6. At the prompt for the pairing code, enter the Device PIN and click Next. 7. At the confirmation message, click Close. 5

6 WiFi Communications Instructions may vary for different versions of Windows. If the PC does not have built-in WiFi: a. Connect a WiFi dongle to the PC and install the drivers. b. Right-click the network icon on the desktop tool bar and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings then right-click the WiFi adapter and make sure the adapter is enabled. Right-click the network icon on the desktop toolbar or from the Control Panel and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks or Setup a new connection or network > Manually connect to a wireless network. Make these settings: Field Procedure Network name The SSID of the Connector. Security type Select WPA2-Personal. Encryption type Leave AES selected. Security key The password for the Connector Connect a Device to Ansur Turn on the Connector. Wait for the power indicator to show solid green. Attach the Fluke Biomedical instrument to the Connector with a USB cable or an RS-232 cable. The Connector can support only one VT305 connection at a time. Use Ansur to communicate to the device through the Connector. If the Connector is added and paired with the PC, the Connector is listed on the Devices and Printers in the Control Panel. 6

7 Upgrade the Connector Firmware For best results, make sure the battery is charged before you configure or load software on the Connector. On the PC, download the latest firmware from Use the USB cable to attach the Connector to the PC. Turn on the Connector. 4. On the PC, double-click the App icon. a. Click FIRMWARE UPGRADE. b. Click Start Upgrade. c. Browse to the latest firmware file. d. Click Upgrade. Keep the device connected until the load completes. 5. Turn off the Connector, then turn on the Connector. Maintenance XWWarning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire or personal injury, follow these guidelines: Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks. Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery. Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid. Do not disassemble the battery. Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs. Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight. Do not short the battery terminals together. Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted. Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible. Remove the input signals before you clean the Product. Use only specified replacement parts. Have an approved technician repair the Product. 7

8 Troubleshoot the Connector After troubleshooting or maintenance, restart the Connector and make sure that it starts without errors. Table 5 explains possible resolutions. Table 5. Troubleshoot the Connector Problem Resolution Make sure you used the Device PIN or WiFi password to pair the Connector to the PC. Connector cannot communicate with the PC PC automatically connects to a different WiFi 8 Increase the baud rate of the test instrument for Ansur communication. The baud rate should be 2400 or higher. Disable auto-connect for other WiFi connections.

9 Specifications Temperature Operating C to 40 C (50 F to 104 F) Storage C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) Humidity % to 90 % non-condensing Altitude m Ingress Protection Rating... IP-20 Weight kg (0.5 lb) Size... 9 cm x 7 cm x 3 cm Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, internal... 7 V, 2 Ah, 8.2 Wh, 1 IPC6/65/66 Safety... IEC :Pollution Degree 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) International... IEC : Basic Emissions Classification... IEC CISPR11: Group 2, Class A. Group 2 Equipment contains ISM RF equipment in which radiofrequency energy in the frequency range 9 khz to 400 GHz is intentionally generated and used or only used, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive coupling, for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes. Class A equipment is suitable for use in nondomestic locations and/or directly connected to a low voltage power supply network. USA (FCC)... Intentional Radiators This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.(15.19) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fluke could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. (15.21) Wireless Module Listing FCC (United States) compliant (Class A)... FCC ID: X3ZBTMOD3 IC (Industry Canada) compliant... IC: 8828A-MOD3 CE (European) certified... CE qualified... QD ID: B Wireless Radio Frequency range MHz to 2483 MHz Output Power mw 9

10 Warranty and Product Support Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, we will repair or at our option replace, at no charge, a product that proves to be defective, provided you return the product, shipping prepaid, to Fluke Biomedical. This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or has been serviced or modified by anyone other than an authorized Fluke Biomedical service facility. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. This warranty covers only serialized products and their accessory items that bear a distinct serial number tag. Recalibration of instruments is not covered under the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions. Since some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. 7/07 Fluke Biomedical 6920 Seaway Blvd. Everett, WA, U.S.A. To find the nearest service center, go to or: In the U.S.A. and Asia: In Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Cleveland Calibration Lab Tel: x globalcal@flukebiomedical.com Eindhoven Calibration Lab Tel: ServiceDesk@fluke.com 10

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