LOGTAG TRAINING FOR TRED30-16R LOGGER Unpacking the Loggers Each kit has been checked by our staff to ensure it is complete Each Kit Includes the following items: • TRED30 Data Logger • External Probe w/60ml Glycol Bottle • Label Stickers • Wall Mount Bracket • Spare Battery • 2 x Velcro Squares • 2 x Zip Ties • Calibration Certificate If you are unable to find anything listed on the checklist please contact through our website or by phone at 603-746-5524
Match the Probe & Logger – Important!! • Each logger and probe/vial must be matched by serial number • When unboxing take care to keep probe/vial & matching logger together
Remove protective film from front of logger by peeling it off
Each kit will come with a Fridge and Freezer adhesive label which you must affix to the front of the logger.
*label in image is only an example, your label may be different
Install the Vial and Probe Cable • Place vial in center of fridge/freezer unit secure with tape or with Velcro included place vial in tray if used with wire rack
• Run probe cable through hinge side of door
• Attach the cable with tape or with the zip ties included
• Allow 1 ½ to 2 hours for probe/vial to adjust to temperatures in fridge/freezer before starting to record with the logger
Example of installation on wire rack Installing the Logger
• Identify mounting location outside of fridge/freezer • Be sure it’s within reach of both freezer/fridge probes & is easily accessible • Attach LTI-MOUNT (clear plastic mount) using the included double sided tape (located in each mount) • Slide logger into mount without the probe attached
• Logger with probe attached in mount Software Installation • If you have an IT Department, we recommend that you have them install the software. • We recommend being logged in with full administrator rights before installing the software.
System Requirements To ensure that the software will work on your computer the following a minimum specifications are required: • PC capable of running Windows 7 or later, or Windows 2008 Server or later • 60MB free disc space (plus 30MB if .NET is not yet installed) • Internet Explorer 8.0 or later • 1 available USB port • 1024 x 768, or higher screen resolution • 256 screen colors
The recommended specifications are: • Processor equivalent to Pentium IV or later • 512MB of available RAM • Internet Explorer 9.0 or later • 65535 (16bit), or more, screen colors
If you are unsure of your computer’s specifications, please refer to your operating system’s documentation or help function
Install Software
• Download the LogTag Analyzer Software from the software downloads page on our website: www.MicroDAQ.com/software • There are two versions of software available – Version 3.1.x should be used in most cases – Version 2.9.x should only be used if directed by your administrator
Install Software
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
• Additional instructions can be found by downloading the LogTag Analyzer Software manual also located on the website.
• If you have an IT Department, we recommend that you have them install the software.
Install Software
• Once software is installed plug the docking station (LTI-HID) into your PC by inserting the USB plug into an available USB port on your PC
Launching and setting up the Software
• Locate the LogTag Analyzer (LTA) icon on your desktop and double click it to launch the software
General Software Settings
The software will displays temp in Celsius by default. If you want to display your data in Fahrenheit:
• Click on the “options” button to access the General Settings screen
General Software Settings
• You can change temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit by using the drop down menu next to the “Show temperatures in” field. • To exit without making changes click “Cancel”. If you made changes click “OK” to save them
Configuring the Logger
The loggers will need to be configured for Fridge or Freezer use using the recommended setting for your state. Please contact your VFC/DOH rep or office for the specific configuration settings for your state. • The settings shown in the following slides are for example only – the settings for your state may vary.
Configuring the Logger
• Open LogTag Analyzer Software (LTA) (If not already open) • Drop Logger into docking station – Push down until you hear logger click into place • If this is your first time inserting the logger, a notification box will pop up telling you that there is no data on the device • Message will time out or you can click “OK” to proceed
Configuring the Logger
• Launch the Configuration Wizard by clicking on the Wizard button • This will open the LogTag Wizard window.
Configuring the Logger
• The LogTag Wizard will then scan for available loggers
Configuring the Logger
• Once the logger is discovered the “Configure” button becomes active • Click “Configure” to access the configuration options
Configuring the Logger
• Description: Give each logger a unique name for easy identification • We do not recommend using either password option
• Choose “Push button start” in the drop down Configuring the Logger
Confirm the following settings • “Record readings so that:” is selected • Set “Record a reading every” to your desired sample rate (HH:MM:SS) • Optional - Set “Begin recording after a delay of” to X minutes – This feature creates a delay from the time you start the logger to the time it starts recording. This can give you time to plug in the sensor cable before the logger starts recording data. Please check with your local VFC/DOH Office to see if this feature is approved for your state. Configuring the Logger
Confirm the following settings • Check box enabling the Audible alarm • Box checked next to “Trigger alarm when readings above/equal” • 46.5°F (8.1°C )* is in the field for Fridge or 5.1°F (-14.9°C)* for Freezer • Box checked next to “Trigger alarm when readings below/equal” • 35.5°F (-1.9°C)*is in the field for Fridge or -40°F (-40°C)* for Freezer
• *All values are for example purposes only – Please confirm settings with local DOH Representative Configuring the Logger
• Click “Advanced Settings” button to continue Configuring the Logger
Suggested settings* • Box is checked for “Alarm remains on even if readings return to non-violation range” • Box is checked for “Switch off display after 30 seconds (Power save)” • Box is checked for “Allow logging to stop with STOP button” • Box is checked for “Show total summary days collected” Click the “OK” button to continue • *Always confirm settings with VFC/DOH Office Configuring the Logger
• With “Power Save” enabled the logger display will turn off after 30 seconds in order to maximize battery life. To turn on the display simply press the “Review” button on the logger • The logger continues to record even when the display is off
Configuring the Logger
• Once settings are complete click the “Configure” button
Configuring the Logger Configuration is now being transferred to the logger
Progress bar
Configuring the Logger
• When status bar shows “Configured” logger can be removed from docking station • If you are done configuring click “Close” or if you have another logger to configure insert it and click “Restart Wizard” Configuring the Logger
• You can now bring the logger back to it’s proper location and carefully reattach the probe
• Important – Loggers must be plugged into serial number matched probe
Attach Probe to Logger • Important! - Make sure serial number on Logger matches serial number on Probe/Vial • Insert probe end into plug on logger. You should hear the probe “Click” into place • Care must be taken not to damage the probe tip. Inserting the probe into the logger at an angle will damage it
Temperature - Temperature value (in °C or °F)
Reading Type - CURRENT = The temperature of the last reading taken MAX = The maximum reading in a given 24hr period MIN = The minimum reading in a given 24hr period
ALARM/OK Indicator – X appears when an alarm is triggered Check Mark = Ok Status Time value - The time (in HH:MM) can be current time, time remaining to start of delayed start, or duration of a given max/min value above/below the specified limits.
Alarm Threshold Markers- The up-arrow is shown if the temperature displayed is above the specified upper temperature threshold. The down-arrow is shown when the temperature displayed is below the specified lower temperature threshold. The value displayed is indicated by the following:
TIME Indicators Time: Represents the current time in hours and minutes (24- hour format)
Delay: The time represents a start delay in hours and minutes
Duration: The time represents the length of time in hours and minutes an alarm threshold was exceeded, for example the time above the upper alarm threshold
Battery Low Symbol – The battery low symbol will appear if the battery is low and requires changing. If the symbol is not shown while the display is turned on, the battery is OK.
Temperature Unit – Displays last recorded temperature while the logger is recording. Once the logger has stopped, nothing will be displayed.
Recording State Indicators READY = Ready to start recording
STARTING = Preparing to start recording. If a delayed start is configured then displays time remaining to recording start along with word DELAY
REC = Logger is recording (logging data) Recording State Indicators PAUSED = Max/Min statistics paused due to button press activity (if so configured) Logger is still recording but values are not taken into account when calculating alarm events and durations.
Stopped = Recording has stopped
Day Alarm Markers – Grid shows 3 rows of 10 markers, named Today [T] to Day - 29, which are switched on when an alarm event occurred on that day.
Day Number – Default is the day number of the current selected day statistic is displayed when in review mode. TODAY is DAY “0”, yesterday is DAY “-1” all the way to -29.
Your loggers are configured to display the total number of days collected while recording
Starting the Logger
It is recommended that you read through the next few slides before attempting to start your logger. Once done please go through them again while you follow along with your logger. 1. Confirm that “Ready” is displayed on the LCD Screen 2. Press and hold the start button and observe that the “STARTING” icon starts flashing – Hold button down and release as soon as “Starting” stops flashing. (Typically 4 seconds)
Starting the Logger
• Once released “STARTING” icon stops flashing – If it doesn’t or goes back to “Ready” try again. • If correctly started the logger should show the current temperature and display the REC (record) symbol • If a Start Delay was used it will be shown on this screen – see below – Once the start delay times out (after 5 min) the logger will enter recording “REC” mode. At this time the display will show current temperature, current time, and any alarm triggers. This information is updated each time a log is taken • *Time/Temp data shown in images below are examples only – your time/temp data will be different
Starting the Logger
• It is important to release the start button as soon as the “starting” icon stops flashing. • Holding the button too long or releasing the button too soon will revert the logger back to “ready” status. It can take some practice to get your timing right. • The start button on the logger, especially when new, requires a fair bit of force to activate it • If using a delayed start it’s a good idea to wait until the 5 min delay times out so you can confirm the logger goes into “Record” mode the first few times you configure it
During Recording
During normal operation the display shows the most recently recorded temperature. This temperature is updated at the same rate as the logging interval. The current time is also displayed (in 24 hour format). A tick symbol is shown as long as no alarm event has occurred. If an alarm event is registered, a cross symbol X is shown instead of the tick. At the bottom of the display you can see an alarm day summary, where any days on which an alarm was recorded are highlighted. Following are some display screens: At 1:29 pm the display shows the following:
• Alarm events were recorded 7, 19, 20, & 25 days ago. • The current temperature is over the upper alarm threshold, as indicated by the upper alarm marker (). • The duration, however, of this temperature excursion has not yet triggered an alarm.
During Recording
Clearing Alarms – Alarms are cleared by stopping the logger, downloading the data, and reviewing the excursion.
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• Press the “Review” button to display the current day’s max temperature • Document this max temperature on your paper temperature log
• The “T” marker flashes and 00 DAYS is shown to indicate that today’s data is being displayed.
NOTE: With the Power Save feature enabled the display will go blank after 30 seconds. Pressing the “Review” button will wake the logger and bring up the display
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• Pressing “Review” again displays the day’s minimum temperature • Document this min temperature on your paper temperature log
• The “T” marker flashes and 00 DAYS is shown to indicate that today’s data is being displayed.
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• Pressing “Review” again displays the next previous day’s max statistic
• The -1 marker flashes and -01 DAYS is shown to indicate that yesterday’s data is being displayed • Yesterday, recordings above the upper threshold were recorded, indicated by the upper alarm threshold marker
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• The duration value shows the amount of time recorded above the limit yesterday, which was 12 hours and 30 minutes • An alarm was triggered, indicated by the X, as this duration was longer than the allowed time above the threshold • The maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 12.9°C
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• Pressing “Review” again displays the next previous days minimum temperature
• -1 still flashes and -01 DAYS still shows, as we are still looking at yesterday’s data • Yesterday, no temperature values were recorded below the lower alarm threshold. The alarm for the day -1 was generated by the upper alarm, not the lower alarm, so a check is displayed with the minimum statistic. • The minimum temperature recorded yesterday was 2.0°C
Reviewing Daily Statistics
• Pressing “Review” again displays the next previous days maximum temperature • With each press of the “Review” button the logger will cycle through each previous days Min and Max temperature.
View/Save Logger Data
• Slide logger out of mount
• Stop the recording process by pressing and holding the “Start/clear/stop” button
• When “STOPPED” is no longer flashing release the button
• You should see “STOPPED” on screen
• It is important to confirm that the logger is stopped before continuing to the next step of unplugging the probe
View/Save Logger Data
• Unplug probe from Logger – Important: Do not pull on the probe cable to unplug the probe from the logger as this can permanently damage the probe • To remove the probe grasp with fingers on probe end (blue band) and pull straight back from the Logger
View/Save Logger Data
• IMPORTANT – Loggers must be plugged back into the proper serial number matched probe. Take care to return each logger to it’s original location
• Open LogTag Analyzer Software (LTA)
• Insert Logger into docking station – Be sure Logger “clicks” into place
View/Save Logger Data
• Data is automatically saved to computer and Analyzer launches data window and displays the “Chart” tab
View/Save Logger Data
• Additional views and report options can be chosen from the tabs at the bottom of the window
View/Save Logger Data
• Once graph is visible the data has been saved and the logger can be re- launched.
• To re-launch the logger click on the Wizard button
View/Save Logger Data
• The logger can now be re-launched by following the same procedure described in the “Configuring the Logger” section
• Analyzer will retain the configuration settings, however we recommend double checking that they are correct before sending the configuration to the logger and re-launching the logger – see “Configuring the Logger” section
• Once configuration is complete and sent to the logger you can remove the logger from the docking station and return it to it’s proper location
• Broken Record - Loggers must be plugged into serial number matched probe – Do not mix and match probes and loggers as this will void the calibration certificate
Changing The Battery
The battery life on your LogTag Logger is up to 1-year. If you see the low battery indicator on the LCD screen or get a pop up warning when downloading the logger you will need to replace the battery. Your logger kit included a spare coin cell battery which is to be used when a replacement is needed.
Prepare the Logger • Step 1: Insert the logger into the docking station to save any recorded data
• Step 2: With the logger still in the docking station and your software open click on “LogTag” > “Hibernate” from the top menu
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Changing The Battery
• Step 2 (cont.): Once you click on “Hibernate” you will get a pop-up warning you that all the data on the recorder (logger) will be deleted. Click “YES” to place the logger into Hibernation.
Note: Failure to hibernate the logger may result in serious memory corruption. As a result this may cause unrepairable damage to the logger. (Continued)
Changing The Battery
• Step 2 (cont.): Once you click “YES” and see a green check in the Hibernated column your logger will be in Hibernation mode – Once complete click “Close” and remove your logger from the docking station
Changing The Battery
• Step 3: Remove the old Battery
Changing The Battery
• Step 4: Insert the new battery
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Changing The Battery
• Step 4 (cont.): Insert the new battery
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Changing The Battery
• Step 4 (cont.): Insert the new battery
• Step 5: Replace battery cover & reconfigure logger
Troubleshooting
• Issue: Display or data shows --.- as temperature reading – Cause: Probe is/was not plugged into logger or not properly attached > reattach probe to logger
• Issue: Logger doesn’t start after pressing “Start” button – Solution: Review section on Starting the Logger
• Issue: Software/PC doesn’t recognize that Logger is plugged into dock – Solution 1: Ensure cardboard insert is removed from logger slot on docking station – Solution 2: Ensure logger is firmly seated in docking station – Solution 3: Ensure contacts on back of logger are clean
Additional Support
• Detailed instructions on using the logger and Analyzer Software can be found in the LogTag Analyzer manual
• Manual can be downloaded from the website or by clicking on the “help” option from inside the LTA software
• Technical support is available from MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 4:30 EST by calling 603-746-5524 or by using our support form found at www.microdaq.com/support