PQSense Passive Wireless Temperature Monitoring System Reader Utility Operating Manual Version: v3.2 (UT4.0) Date: 2021-10-12 PQSense Technology Co. Ltd.
FCC Compliance Information Part 15 Compliance Information 15.19 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. 15.21 * Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
1. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 2. Software installation Instructions ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3 1. Install: Reader USB Driver ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 2. Install: Setup_PQS_Reader_Utility �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 3.
2. Software installation Instructions 1. Install: Setup_PQS_Reader_Utility Double click on “Reader UT 4.x.x_Setup_PQSense”and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. 2.Connecting the Reader to Computer (See Pic.5) Step 1: Connect the reader to a power source, see below. The Reader supports a wide voltage input range, ranges 85~265V AC/DC are all suitable. Step 2: Turn on the electricity. Reader’s power signal light should turn on and flash in intervals.
3. Wireless Temperature Monitoring Software Instructions 1. Start Temperature Display, see steps below: 1.1 Double click on shortcut icon on Desktop to open to software; 1.2 After the software has started, open Device Manager. Check under Ports to find “Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UARTBridge(COMn)”.
1.3 Choose USB Port: COMn; Click on Open. 1.4 This should show up. Make sure FW Ver. displays version number normally. The above pics shows the Reader connected correctly; 1.5 Click on the Start button, Text shows UT scanning for Reader's paired sensors.
4. Wireless Temperature Display Software Instructions (PQS Reader_ Utility) 1. Reader UT Interface Instructions: 1.1 Reader UT’s Software version should be “Reader UT x.x.x” 1.
1.3 Displays temperature data for Sensor X84B: • When “Read Fail” is displayed: Failed to read the temperature. • When “No Setting” is displayed: Sensor ID was not set. • When “Disable” is displayed: This Sensor has been disabled. • When “----” is displayed: Still Initializing, hasn’t received temperature read. • When “ANT Disable” is displayed: The antenna for reading the sensor has been disabled. 1.
1.5 Real-time Data Logging Function: The folder “T_Log” will be generated on the first use of this software (on read temperature). Double click “Open Log Folder” and choose the folder “3.0” inside, you will find the according log file inside. Each read will generate a document accordingly; the file is named after the time in which the reading was stopped. File descriptions: Text File: “Export_Parameter_(Time)” - Log file for reader parameters at the start of the read.
1.6 Displays Reader firmware: RF refers to the Radio Module, uC refers to the Control Module. Note: Every time a new uC Firmware is provided, please make sure to test the Reader_UT software paired, to avoid equipment signal errors (Testing software will normally be sent alongside the newest uC firmware update) . 1.7 Start/Stop UT inquiry for Sensor information.
2. Base Setting Interface Instruction: Set ModBus Slave (Reader to Master Device) Communication Protocol 2.1 Reader RS485/Modbus Port parameter settings: Choose your desired settings from drop-down list. “Set” to overwrite, “Get” to get current parameters.
3. SensorID P1 Interface Instructions: Sets the ID for the Sensor read by the Reader. Sensor settings will be dvisabled when UT is enabled to inquire Reader for signals. 3.1 Click to check the sensors needed for the reader to scan.
3.2 Set Sensor ID: Edit the Sensor’s ID (As shown on the surface of the Sensor) and description, The Sensor column can be edited with only letters and number, Ex: X33A. The Sensor ID Column should be inputted with the ID of the according Sensor (As shown on the surface of the Sensor); Sensor ID is case-sensitive. Hidden Function: After Sensor ID is set, you may double click on the text “Sensor ID”, and you will copy the Sensor ID column to the Sensor column. 3.
3.5 Enable/Disable All Sensors Function: Click to Enable/Disable all Sensors at once. 3.6 Load/Export Sensor List Function: Load/Export previously set sensor settings from csv file. Export first for template. 3.7 Set/Get All Sensor Settings: Set all sensor settings at once. Get all sensor settings from Reader at once.
4.Antenna Setting Interface Instructions: Enable or Disable Reader’s Antenna ports 4.1 Antenna Enable: Enables Antennas with checkmark (ANT 1 ~ ANT 4) Note: ANT1~ANT4 doesnt show up until COM port is open. ANT 5~8 is only available on 8 port devices. 4.2 Get/Set Setting Parameters Function: Get: Gets the current setting parameter of the Reader. Set: Overwrites and updates the Reader’s settings with the parameters set.
5. Function Bar Instructions Icons inside picture: : RF Firmware Download RF Firmware Version Upgrade : Control Panel Control Panel : Language Settings Change Languages here.
1. RF CTRL Interface Instructions 1.1 Click , to open RF CTRL interface. 1. Sensor Quantity Sets the quantity of sensors to be shown.
2. RF Firmware Download Interface Instructions: 2.1 Click up. , RF/MainBoard Firmware Download Interface window should pop 2.2 Choose the desired Firmware you would like to upgrade, and click Select FW File, please contact us if further clarifications are needed. RF Firmware: V4.XX.....bin for 4 port Readers V8.XX.....bin for 8 port Readers MainBoard Firmware: Reader_FW_P4.....bin for PQS-RD-01 series Reader_FW_P8.....
2.3 Update should proceed after FW file is chosen. Loading bar below indicates its progress. 2.4 After update is complete, a notification window should pop up showing "Update Complete" Warning: 1. Please confirm with our technicians the version and the possibility of upgrading before proceeding. 2. During the upgrade process, do not unplug the power source of the Reader or USB connecting cables...
6. Unlock Hidden Interface Instructions Hidden interfaces are for more advanced user settings. Please follow the below steps to reveal the hidden interfaces. Step 1: Click on RF CTRL icon, the CTRL panel on the right should pop up. Step 2: Double click on the RF CTRL Tab to reveal the password locked hidden interface. Note: Please contact your local distributor or PQSense partner for password.
Hidden Interface: 1. Top Panel Full Hidden Interface 1. New Top Panel 1.1 Manual Adjust Temperature Function 1.2 Base Settings Tab with advanced options 1.3 Auto Scan Function 1.4 Advanced Sensor Status Display 1.5 ALC Function 1.
1.1 Adjust Temperature Interface Instructions Click , Adjust Temperature Interface window should pop up. 1. Input the temperature value you wish to adjust into. 2. Click the drop down menu and choose the Sensor you wish to adjust temperature values (For calibrating a single sensor) 3. Click and choose adjust all sensor temperature values.
4. Click Ok to confirm calibration. 5. If you wish to return to unadjusted temperatures for the Sensor, choose the following option and click ok.
1.2 Advanced Base Setting Interface Instruction: 1. Reader RS485/Modbus Port parameter settings: Choose your desired settings from drop-down list. “Set” to overwrite, “Get” to get current parameters.
2. Test Mode Enable/Disable: When Test mode is enabled, temperature filter function will be stopped. 3. Read Fail Report Delay Reader reads (receiving signals) error response (report) delay settings: counted in minutes. 4.
5. Temperature Average Function Note: ①Turn on function if needed. ②Sudden changes in temperature could take longer to be noticed, due to temperatures being averaged of latest eight readings. 6. Sensor Scan Mode Note: ①Turn on function if needed, default is “Run ②This function’s parameter can be set/controlled through register address. 7. Get/Set Setting Parameters Function: Get: Gets the current setting parameter of the Reader. Set: Overwrites and updates the Reader’s settings.
1.3 Auto Scan Function The main function of Auto Scan is to automatically scan all detectable sensors within range. 1. Sensor Details Interface: Display interface for details of sensors scanned. 2. Antenna/Output Power Settings: Change parameters for scanning sensors. 3. Scan Sensor Button: Scans detectable sensors for 2 seconds. 4. Set Sensor ID / Set Cal Data Button Click on button to write changes into sensor memory.
1.4 Advanced Sensor Status Display 1.3 Displays temperature data for Sensor X84A: Tx* represents the send signal strength, Rx represents the receive signal strength, Fx represents the fail count. The digit “*” of TX* represents the antenna (port), representing the antenna reading the sensor signals. • • • • • When “Read Fail” is displayed: Failed to read the temperature. When “No Setting” is displayed: Sensor ID was not set. When “Disable” is displayed: This Sensor has been disabled.
1.5 ALC Interface Instructions The main function of the ALC is to maintain the Sensor's receive (RX) in a certain area (Currently set as 10~19). This allows the Reader to be able to adjust the emissive power of the Sensor (TX) automatically, to prevent the Sensor from not working due of the large amounts of electromagnetic waves caused by large emissive power of the TX, as well as other possible problems. Note: It is recommended that the ALC Function is enabled while use.
1.6. Redundant Mode Function The main function of Redundant Mode is to have sensors 13~24 act as a secondary sensor of sensors 1~12. The primary and secondary sensor should be placed at the same location (sensor 13 is substitute of sensor 1...etc.). All sensors will be operating properly, but data will be gathered and shown on the primary sensor’s display. When this function is enabled, sensors 13~24 will be greyed out and the data gathered will be merged to show on the primary sensor’s display.
Hidden Interface: 2. New Side Panel Full Hidden Interface 2. New Side Panel 2.1 Advanced RF CTRL Tab 2.2 Advanced CTRL Tab 2.
2.1 Advanced RF CTRL Tab 1. Region Control 2. RF Transmitter Control 3. Sensor Quantity 4. Frequency Control 1. Region Control Choose settings for the region of the Reader's work frequency. It is required to set it onto "USA" Frequency (Is also preset settings) 2. RF Transmitter Control Sets RF Transmitter’s output power. Note: While ALC Status is Enabled, manually adjusting the Reader’s emissive power is not possible.
3. Sensor Quantity Sets the quantity of sensors to be shown. (Only available on 8 port Reader) 4. Frequency Control Frequency and Frequency Hopping settings and parameters can be changed here.
2.2 Advance CTRL Settings Interface Advanced control settings for the reader can be found here. For more details please contact us. 2.3 RF Event Interface RF Event info can be found here. For more details please contact us.
Hidden Interface: 3. Comm Dialog Full Hidden Interface 3.
