LogTag Recorders UTRID-16, Product User Manual

Page 1: ...Recorder with Display Product User Guide Document Release Version 1 Published 1 May 2016 Copyright 2004 2016 LogTag Recorders LogTag Recorders Ltd www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...corder 9 Configuring the Recorder 9 Starting the Recorder 9 During Recording 10 Stopping the UTRID 16 11 Reviewing Alarms 12 Plugging the UTRID 16 into a USB port 13 Accessing the files 14 Interpreting the Data 15 Data Evaluation Report with multiple alarms 15 Data Evaluation Data List 17 Tips and Tricks 17 UTRID 16 Factory Presets 18 Technical Specifications 21 Appendix 1 Battery Replacement i Re...

Page 3: ...incorrect readings if the device was used with a low battery l For consequential loss Useful Life The operational life of the UTRID 16 is approx 12 months after configuration provided the device was not stored for over 2 years12 months prior to activation the device is not downloaded excessively more than once a week The recording interval is not shorter than 5 minutes the device is stored and ope...

Page 4: ...ecorders com software download php Follow the instruction to install and start the software l If you only plan on evaluating data plug the UTRID 16 into a computer s USB socket Depending on the settings made during configuration a number of files will be generated1 and made available to you in a new drive o A PDF file you can open the file directly from the recorder s USB memory storage with Acrob...

Page 5: ... Parameters that influence the appearance of all files are l setting of the temperature units used in the files l date and time format l Time zone and MKT values Parameters specifically influencing the appearance of the PDF file are l scaling parameters for the chart l showing or hiding gridlines l showing or hiding alarm threshold lines l creation of the data list You can also set whether or not ...

Page 6: ...ure 5 Representation in LogTag Analyzer You need to observe some basic rules when entering alarm conditions into the configuration screen in LogTag Analyzer l A primary alarm condition must be entered before the corresponding secondary alarm condition l Equally primary and secondary alarm conditions must be entered before the corresponding tertiary alarm condition l You can enter a different numbe...

Page 7: ...ocessed while pre start readings are being taken pre start readings will not appear in the PDF file and no PDF file will be generated Using pre start readings is a good way do avoid data loss if you forget to start the unit as you can stillaccess the data using LogTag Analyzer l If you configure the UTRID 16 to start after a delay period the recorder will not immediately record temperature reading...

Page 8: ...ng uploaded to the UTRID 16 The word USb appears when the unit is plugged into a USB port MIN MAX indicator The word MAX is shown when the temperature on the display represents the maximum recorded temperature for the current trip The word MIN is shown when the temperature on the display represents the minumum recorded temperature for the current trip Alarm Threshold Markers The upper alarm thresh...

Page 9: ...tart quickstart enabled Press the START Mark button until READY disappears and the symbol is shown The UTRID 16 now records temperature data This start option works the same as in LogTag s LED products Push button start quickstart disabled Press and hold the START Mark button READY immediately disappears and the symbol blinks for 4 seconds The symbol then shows permanently for 2 seconds If you rel...

Page 10: ...ly shows that the most recent temperature recorded was above or below the corresponding alarm threshold value and the alarm was configured with a delay value In this example the most recently recorded temperature is above the primary high alarm threshold but below a secondary threshold an alarm event has not been triggered Here the temperature was below the secondary alarm threshold but above the ...

Page 11: ...ry is low while the UTRID 16 is still recording temperatures the battery low symbol is shown in addition to any other currently displayed information Stopping the UTRID 16 Automatically The UTRID 16 automatically stops recording temperature when the maximum number of readings specified during configuration has been reached Your unit can also be set up to stop when it is inserted into a USB socket ...

Page 12: ...ing alarm settings are used Figure 7 Alarm configuration settings in LogTag Analyzer On first press of STOP Review the Maximum Reading screen appears The clock disappears and the MAX symbol is shown along with the maximum temperature recorded If this temperature was above or below one of the alarm thresholds the corresponding alarm marker is also shown Here the maximum was above the primary thresh...

Page 13: ...all alarm arrows In this example the temperature was not lower than the tertiary threshold Plugging the UTRID 16 into a USB port As soon as you plug the UTRID 16 into a USB port the word USb appears and remains permanently on until all files have been generated When complete USb starts blinking once per second What happens on your computer depends on the operating system of the computer the settin...

Page 14: ...ed Adobe Acrobat Reader or a similar PDF viewer To open the LTD file you need to install the free LogTag Analyzer software CSV files can be opened with a text editor or imported into a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft ExcelTM The file names contain information about the recorded data which is detailed in the section about Interpreting the Data on page 1 If a recorder has only taken pre start ...

Page 15: ...oaded º or where an inspection mark has been placed with the START Mark or STOP button It also shows Paused marks where a button press has prevented readings from being used for statistics and alarm calculations USB Paused Readings A gap is shown in the graph where the UTRID 16 was plugged into a USB port at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading High Alarm and Low Alarm Information Thes...

Page 16: ...ections marks and paused marks if they appear in the readings Page 16 of 21 UTRID 16 Product User Guide Revision 1 copyright 2004 2016 LogTag Recorders All rights reserved www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 17: ...of pages appear on every page Tips and Tricks Configuration When configuring a USB recorder allow enough time for the unit to acclimatise to the target environment particularly if you have configured an upper alarm This can be best achieved with a start delay or a date time start if you know when the shipment takes place Make sure you remove your UTRID 16 from the USB socket when you use a date ti...

Page 18: ...abled Generate CSV file disabled enabled or disabled Temperature units C C or F Time Zone UTC 0 00 12 00 to 14 00 in 15min steps Time format 24 hour 24 hour or 12 hour am pm Date format DD MM YY DD MM YY or MM DD YY Calculate MKT enabled enabled or disabled Activation Energy default default or custom value please specify PDF Options Generate Data List enabled enabled or disabled Y Axis scaling Ran...

Page 19: ...F to 140 F Alarm activation type instant instant accumulative or consecutive Activation delay time 1 minute to 45 days Alarm 6 Alarm direction upper or lower Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled Temperature threshold value 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Alarm activation type instant instant accumulative or consecutive Activation delay time 1 minute to 45 days Advanced Display Options Alarm ...

Page 20: ...ms please see Alarm Configuration Options on page 6 Page 20 of 21 UTRID 16 Product User Guide Revision 1 copyright 2004 2016 LogTag Recorders All rights reserved www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 21: ...floor without loss of function or calibration EMC compliance l EC EMC directives EN 61000 6 1 2005 EN 61000 6 3 2006 l Includes electrostatic discharge as prescribed in EN 61000 4 2 l Complies with FCC Part 15 Subparts A and B Environmental IEC 60529 IP64 with USB cap fitted Fits into IP67 Protective Enclosure 200 000020 Case Material Polycarbonate Power source CR2032 3V Li MnO2battery User replac...

Page 22: ...e range of the battery and make sure it covers the range of the UTRID 16 l Put a new CR2032 cell into the battery compartment as shown the right hand edge of the battery is inserted first against the contact l Press firmly down on the left hand side of the battery to click the battery into place l Replace the battery door turn clockwise to lock it into place l Cover the battery door with either a ...