DG-1000
PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE
CONNECTING MULTIPLE DG-1000’S QUICK GUIDE
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Ethernet 3. Ethernet should show Not Connected on the right half
of the screen
The Ethernet port on the
DG-1000 can be used
to create a network of
gauges that can be used
for specialized testing
applications, such as
big building airtightness
testing. Using the gauge’s
Ethernet port to create a
wired multi-gauge network
requires a router. A standard
Ethernet switch can also be used as long as it is connected
to a device running DHCP Server.
4. Plug in one end of
Enable the Ethernet port the Ethernet
cord into the
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings DG-1000 Ethernet
port and the other
end into the
Ethernet port
on a router or
switch.
5. The Network Configuration status should update to
show “Connected.”
2. Touch Network Configuration
6. Configure and connect additional gauges to the same
router or switch.
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7. Connect the computer to this same router or switch. 3. Touch WiFi (Join Network), then touch
This can done by connecting the Ethernet port on the Select WiFi Network
computer to the router or switch, or by wirelessly
connecting the computer to the wireless network
being broadcast by the router. Once the computer is
connected to the network, TEC software installed on
the computer should be able to detect all gauges on
the network and create the necessary communication
links. Ethernet cables in the network can be up to 328
feet long and still provide a robust communication link.
Wireless connection
4. Select which WiFi network the DG-1000 should
The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be configured to connect to from the populated list. A screen will popup
join an existing wireless network (typically created by asking for the password. Use the keypad provided to
a router). By setting up multiple gauges to join the same enter the password, then touch Connect.
wireless network, a network of gauges can be created • Notes: Should the password require a character
that is not part of the keyboard on the gauge,
that can be accessed from a single computer and used
connect a keyboard using the USB port on the
for specialized testing applications, such as big building gauge and enter the info using the external
airtightness testing. keyboard. In addition, the DG-1000 does not
have an option for entering a username, so
Enable WiFi (Join Network) WiFi networks that require a username can’t be
connected to by the DG-1000. Older software
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings versions may need to manually enter the WiFi
network SSID. To do this, touch the Configure tab
after touching WiFi (Join Network) and provide
the required information.
2. Touch Network Configuration
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5. The status on the Mode screen will say Joined if the 3. Touch WiFi (Create Network)
DG-1000 was able to connect.
4. The DG-1000 will begin broadcasting a secured
6. Configure additional gauges to join the same network. wireless network with the following settings
7. Connect the computer or mobile device to the same SSID: DG1000-(serial # of gauge)
wireless network. Once the computer or mobile device Password: dg1000pw
is connected to the network, TEC software installed on WiFi Network Channel Setting: 1
the device should be able to detect all gauges on the
network and create the necessary communication links. Select and connect to the DG-1000’s wireless network
on a computer, mobile device or other DG-1000s. If
WiFi (Create Network) connecting additional DG-1000s to this network, follow the
steps described in the Join Network section starting on
The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be configured to page 3.
create and broadcast a wireless network that can serve as
a router in order to create a network of gauges.
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings
2. Touch Network Configuration
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Software Information
The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of Windows-based programs. These programs can be found and downloaded for free
at software.energyconservatory.com.
TEC also offers driver support for the DG-500, DG-700 and DG-1000. The drivers are designed to work with Windows-based
computers with the following operating systems:
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 10
The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at
software.energyconservatory.com.
TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Instructional Videos
The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of online instructional videos, including
• Minneapolis Blower Door Quick Guide
• Minneapolis Duct Blaster Quick Guide
• Field Calibration Checks for Gauges
• Pressure and Airflow Basics
• Exhaust Fan Flow Meter
• TECLOG3
• TECTITE 4.0
• And many more
Visit www.YouTube.com/EnergyConservatory to see all of TEC’s instructional videos.
More DG-1000 Guides
All DG-1000 guides are available online at energyconservatory.com/dg1000guides
Please refer to the guides listed below for further instructions.
• DG-1000 Overview Booklet
• DG-1000 Basic Use Quick Guide
• DG-1000 Ports and Networking Basics Quick Guide
• Connecting a Single DG-1000 Quick Guide
• Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Blower Door
• Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Duct Blaster (coming soon)
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Updated May 2017, V3
