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TagTemp 

TEMPERATURE LOGGER – INSTRUCTIONS V 1.1x

 

 

 

1

 

INTRODUCTION 

TagTemp 

is  a  small  portable  electronic  temperature  logger.  Its 

internal  sensor  measures  local  environment  temperature  and  logs 
such  values  in  an  electronic  memory.  Logged  data,  or 
ACQUISITIONS,  can  be  later  viewed  and  analyzed  on  a  PC  where 
they can be opened in tabular and graph forms. 

The logger is supplied with

 LogChart-II 

software, which enables to set 

up the logger operation mode. It is also used for viewing acquisitions. 
Other parameters such as end of measurements, logging interval, etc., 
are easily defined through the 

LogChart-II

 software. 

Acquisitions  can  also  be  exported  to  be  analyzed  in  other 
applications, such as spreadsheet programs. 

1.1

 

UNPACKING 

The following items must be included in the package: 

-

 

The electronic logger TagTemp; 

-

 

A CD-ROM with the LogChart-II software and a USB driver; 

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Quick logger operation guide. 

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A communication interface upon request. 

1.2

 

IDENTIFICATION 

The  identification  label  is  on  the  logger  body.  Check  if  the  features 
described are in accordance with your order. 

The following elements are shown in the logger front. 

 

Figure 01 – Logger Front 

Start/stop button (S)

: This button “wakes up” the logger whenever a 

communication  between  logger  and  PC  is  intended  to  start.  It  can 
also  be  configured  to  start  or  stop  the  temperature  measurement 
process. 

IR  communication  Window

:  PC  -  Logger  communication  area. 

During  download,  the  communication  interface  must  be  directed 
towards this window. 

Status  indicator  (LOG):

  While  in  stand-by  (not  logging)  or  after  a 

series  of  measurements,  it  flashes  once  at  every  four  seconds. 
During logging it flashes twice at every four seconds. 

Alarm  Indicator  (AL):

  Warns  the  user  as  to  alarm  conditions. 

Whenever  an  alarm  situation  takes  place  it  will  flash  once  at  every 
four seconds, until a new configuration is applied to the logger. 

2

 

TECHNICAL DATA 

Measure Range 

Temperature: –20.0 °C to 70.0 °C.

 

Accuracy

 

±

 

0,5 ºC @ 25 ºC. 

±

 

2 ºC max. along the entire measured range. 

Note:  A  measure  error  can  be  fixed  using  the 

OFFSET 

parameter in the LogChart-II software.

 

Measurement 
Resolutions

 

Temperature: 0.1 °C.

 

Memory capacity

 

16,000 (16 k) logs.

 

Measurement Interval

 

1 second min. 

18 hours max.

 

Supply

 

3.6 V lithium battery (CR2032), built-in

 

Estimated autonomy

 

Higher  than  365  days,  with  weekly  data 
reading.  Frequent  logged  data  readings  may 
shorten battery life.

 

Operating temperature

 

From -20°C to 70°C

 

Case

 

Polycarbonate

 

Protection

 

Suitable for products with protection level 

IP67

See “Special Care” section.

 

Dimensions

 

30 x 47 x 0.47 mm

 

Logger-PC data transfer 
time

 

According  to  the  number  of  logs.  40  seconds 
for 16,000 logs.

 

PC Interface

 

Ir/USB or Ir/Serial

 

LogChart-ll software 
operation environment

 

Set up Software for Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 
and XP. 
Menus in Portuguese, English or Spanish. 
Sets  up,  reads  and  displays  data  on  the 
screen.

 

3

 

OPERATION 

It is only possible to operate the logger after the LogChart-II software 
is installed to a PC, according to the steps described in 

LogChart-II 

Software 

section of this manual. The communication between logger 

and PC is performed with the aid of the 

IR-Link wand

The logger must be “waken up” before communication is attempted. 
To do so, press the 

Start/Stop 

button.  

The  logger  starts  flashing  the 

Status  Indicator

  according  to  his 

current status: 

 

One 

flash  at  every  four  seconds  (stand-by)  indicates  the 

logger  is  waiting  to  start  measuring  or  that  a  series  of 
measures was concluded and the logger is waiting for  a new 
command. 

 

Two

 flashes, measures ongoing. 

The logger operation mode set up is defined in advance by using the 

LogChart-II 

software

.

  Each  setting  must  be  defined  and  the 

consequences observed. 

The logger starts and stops logging as defined in settings. 

Summary of Contents for TagTemp

Page 1: ...Warns the user as to alarm conditions Whenever an alarm situation takes place it will flash once at every four seconds until a new configuration is applied to the logger 2 TECHNICAL DATA Measure Range Temperature 20 0 C to 70 0 C Accuracy 0 5 ºC 25 ºC 2 ºC max along the entire measured range Note A measure error can be fixed using the OFFSET parameter in the LogChart II software Measurement Resolu...

Page 2: ...neral information Area with information about the logger such as Model Serial Number Logger Date Time PC Date Time firmware version memory capacity and number of acquisitions stored in memory etc In this field time is constantly updated while the communication between logger and computer is taking place 3 Readings Presents a series of parameters that define the acquisition process Interval Defines...

Page 3: ...lable USB port Windows will request the proper driver installation which is found in the CD ROM that is provided with the logger 5 1 USB DRIVES INSTALLATION The drives installation steps may vary according to the machine even for the same version of an operating system The following screenshots and steps are only to provide guidance 1 Insert the CD shipped with the logger in the CD ROM drive 2 Con...

Page 4: ...ART WINDOW It is possible to select a region of the chart to zoom in Zoom commands can be accessed through the View menu or through zoom icons from the task bar It is also possible to select an area from the chart to zoom in by clicking and dragging the mouse thus creating a zoom region starting from the upper left corner on the chart area The graphic curves can be vertically dragged with a right ...

Page 5: ... a new Monitoring screen Download Offload logged data Download can be partial and it does not interfere in the ongoing measurement process More Info Displays further information on the connected logger such as model serial number version and memory capacity Settings Accesses the Settings screen which allows for modifying the logger configuration Data Base Displays the Recorded Data screen listing ...

Page 6: ...ownloaded Should the PDA batteries be discharged all readings will be lost 7 4 FILE VISUALIZATION The Recorded Data screen lists the data base logged and stored in the PDA To access data select the desired data base and press Details Recorded Data Details screen shows several information about the data base View Data shows in table format the logged values and the date and time they were performed...

Page 7: ...letrônicos Ltda products are covered by a 12 month warranty provided the purchaser presents the sales receipt and the following conditions are met Products are covered for one year from the original date of purchase Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service Within this period warranty against defects in material and workmans...

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