Dry Contact Module (External Sensor)
38 Administrator Guide v 2.2 Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue
®
Wireless Monitoring Solution
8 Dry Contact
Module (External
Sensor)
8.1 Package Contents • Smart-Vue wireless monitoring module with battery – 3.6 V Lithium,
3600 mA and attached 2-wire cable to connect to the dry contact sensor
• Smart-Vue mounting kit with plastic holder, magnet, screws, cable ties
and plastic cable holders and Velcro®
• Documentation CD-ROM
8.2 Product Overview The Smart-Vue dry contact wireless module can be connected to any
industry-standard device with a dry contact output. Dry contact devices do
not generate any power. The Smart-Vue module emits a low current to
detect whether the switch on the other device is open or closed.
Typical devices that provide a dry contact output include alarm units, door
open/close sensors, and switches. The Smart-Vue module can be configured
to detect either a “normally closed” or “normally open” state to correspond
with the device to monitor. The Smart-Vue module indicates open or closed
in large characters on its LCD display.
8.2.1 Main Features • Configurable data logging, wireless transmission and alerts
• Automatic wireless set-up
• Wireless range indoors: 25-100 meters (82-328 ft); up to 400 meters
(1,312 ft) with 3 repeaters
• Operating temperature range for wireless module: 0°C to +50°C
Smart-Vue modules for dry contact monitoring are generally installed in a
convenient location at room temperature.