Summary of Contents for DeltaTRAK 101828
- Page 1 Instruction Manual In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger In-Transit FlashLink Software ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...1 In-Transit FlashLink Software Features ...2 Data Logger Features...3 SETUP ...4 Minimum PC Requirements...4 Connecting to Your Computer ...4 Software Installation...5 Instructions for Win 98/95/3.1 ...5 Instructions for Windows 2000, XP and NT ...7 Port Settings...8 Windows 98/95 ...10 Windows 3.1 ...10 Windows NT ...11... - Page 4 Downloading ... 20 Graphs and Reports... 24 Graphs ... 24 Reports ... 26 Current Status Screen... 27 Email... 28 LED INDICATORS ... 29 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES... 30 Current Status Logger Messages... 33 TROUBLESHOOTING... 34 APPENDICES Product Specifications ... 35 In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger Models Available ...
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Page 5: Introduction
The 25-pin cable (included) connects FlashLink to your computer’s parallel (printer) port. . (A Serial Port Adapter is available for computers that do not have a parallel port) The PC time and date is used to track data history to the last data point collected. -
Page 6: In-Transit Flashlink Software Features
In-Transit FlashLink Software Features Single Windows-based user-friendly program for downloading, graphing, and • reporting. Patented design downloads 3800 data points in 5 seconds on average. • Capable of communicating through either Parallel or Serial Ports. • Patented shadow logging design. (See page 17). •... -
Page 7: Data Logger Features
Non-volatile data memory – data can be recovered after power loss. • Standard 25-pin connector for downloading data to the PC; communicates • with PC through parallel printer port. (Optional Serial Port Adapter Available) Green and red LEDs indicate whether the data logger is in active mode or •... -
Page 8: Setup
Remove the printer cable from the PC. Connect male end of the data cable to the back of the computer. The female end can be connected to the printer or to the data logger as needed. -
Page 9: Software Installation
Software Installation Instructions for Win 98/95/3.1 1. Check the date and time setup in your computer. It is extremely important to have the correct information in your computer before installing the program disk or downloading the data to the PC. 2. -
Page 10: Choose Destination Location
6. Choose Destination Location: C:\Flash is automatically entered as the default directory. To change the destination, click on Browse. Select the directory you want, then click on Next to accept the settings and continue. 7. Select Program Folder: The “In-Transit FlashLink Software” folder is automatically entered as the default program folder. -
Page 11: Instructions For Windows 2000, Xp And Nt
Instructions for Windows 2000, XP and NT To install FlashLink Program Manager Software on Windows 2000, XP and NT: *Network Users: See your LAN Administrator. 1. Restart the computer and log on as the Administrator. (You cannot install the software in of these Windows NT based systems without having Administrator access). -
Page 12: Port Settings
Port Settings The parallel port drive will try to allocate the parallel port with FlashLink automatically with the first run of the FlashLink software under the following conditions: Standard port address assignment a) One parallel port configuration LPT1 address: 0x378 b) More than one parallel port configuration LPT1 address: 0x3BC LPT2 address: 0x378... - Page 13 1) First click “Customize” for the “Customize” setup screen 3) Click here to select the LPT and Base Address 4) Click here to use the optional Serial Port Adapter 2) Then click “SetPort” for “Port Settings” screen. Page 9...
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Page 14: Windows 98/95
Windows 98/95 To check your port settings in Windows 98/95/3.1, do the following: 1. Press start button, go to setting then control panel. 2. Double click on system icon. 3. Click on device manager tab. 4. Click on ports. 5. Double click on port you wish to use for FlashLink and write down port number. -
Page 15: Windows Nt
Windows NT To check your port settings in Windows NT, do the following: 1. Go to “Start”. 2. Choose “Programs”. 3. Choose “Administrative Tools”. 4. Choose “Window NT Diagnostic”. 5. Select the “Resources Tab”. 6. Select the “I/O port” button. This will display the port settings for LPT1 where the FlashLink can be accessed. -
Page 16: Windows Xp
5. Double click “Device Manager” in the left quadrant. 6. Double click “Ports (COM & LPT)” icon in the right quadrant. 7. Double click “Printer Port (LPT1)” icon in the right quadrant. 8. Click the “Resources” tab. This will display the port settings for LPT1 where the FlashLink can be accessed. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Data Logger The data logger must be started by the shipper by inserting a ballpoint pen or other small blunt object into the start switch hole on the front of the data logger. The green LED will flash rapidly three times to indicate it started. If the green LED does not flash, press the start switch again. - Page 18 Menu Bar File Open an existing Open Data File: (previously saved) data file on the computer. Download data Download Data: from a data logger to the PC. Proceed to page 15. Check the View Current Status: status of the data logger. Proceed to page 26.
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Page 19: Customize Screen
Click here to search and select from available .bmp files. Click here to select the temperature scale. Click here to change the port setting for the printer. Page 15... -
Page 20: Auto Backup
Auto Backup Data files are automatically saved when they are downloaded. The directory is named Databack, and is automatically created in the program’s “Flash” directory with your first download. If the custom option “Always ask for backup file name” is checked (to check: click “Customize”... -
Page 21: Download Data
Download Data Downloading can be done several ways. Connect the data logger to the data cable and do one of the following. Click on the Data Logger illustrated on the Main Screen, or • Select File, Download Data, or • Click the icon. -
Page 22: Time Zone Map
Time Zone Map Time zone information is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also known as Coordinated Universal Time. The field will accept decimals for those areas with fractional time zones. 1. Choose either “Shipper” or “Receiver” classification for the time zone of your data, graphs, printouts, etc. -
Page 23: Data Tag Information
Data Tag Information 1. Enter the data tag information. It can be edited later, if desired. 2. Click Next to start the download. Note: The Receiver field must be filled in before downloading will start unless the “One Click Download” option is selected in the “Customize” screen. Using the One Click Download option will skip both the Time Zone Map and the Data Tag screens and go directly to the Data screen. -
Page 24: Downloading
Downloading The data will immediately download. Menu Bar See page 19. Icon Bar See page 21. Data Grid – Use the scroll bar to move up or down through the downloaded data. Select Options, Statistics Range, then click on desired beginning and ending sequence numbers, or enter the sequence numbers in the FROM and TO boxes. - Page 25 Menu Bar File View Open Download Data Open an existing data Download another file on the computer. FlashLink Data Logger. Save… Update the backup file Graph Data of the displayed data. Show downloaded Note: You can only data in a graph. update or modify after Maximum downloading the Data...
- Page 26 Email Proceed to page 27. Close Close the current screen. Printer SetUp Open the printer setup screen Print, Selection Print a selected range of data points. Print, Report Page Print the Data Summary Report Page.
- Page 27 Icon Bar Same as File, Save Same as File, Print, Print Selection Same as View, Graph Data Open a previously saved data file on the computer View current status of data logger Same as View, Maximum Same as View, Minimum Email data Download data from the data logger...
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Page 28: Graphs And Reports
Graphs and Reports Graphs 1. After downloading a data logger or opening an existing data file, report and graph windows appear. * If no graph appears, select View, Graph Data or click on the icon. Use the arrow keys to move the sequence marker. Information about the individual data points will be displayed in the Help Line if Options, Show Sequence Marker is turned on. - Page 29 Menu Bar Edit Zoom Copy as Full Color Zoom In MetaFile Click and drag your mouse over the area 16 Bit Color Clipboard you want to zoom in File. Most Colors, on. You can Largest Size File. continue zooming in Copy as Color to see details.
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Page 30: Reports
Edit Zoom Customizing a Graph’s Appearance: Reports 1. After downloading a data logger or opening an existing data file. 2. Select File, Print Report Page to print the data and the information found on the Data Tag, Data Info, and Statistics panels on the Download Screen. 3. -
Page 31: Current Status Screen
Current Status Screen The Current Status Screen allows you to check a data logger’s status without disturbing the operation. If the logging interval is 20 seconds or less, the time data will be off by one second. Select File, View Current Status, or click on the icon For Setup Status Logger Messages see page 32... -
Page 32: Email
Email You can send a file attached to an email message without leaving the FlashLink Program Manager program if you have access to the internet. You can also attach a data file using your own email program. Before you can email a file from within the FlashLink Program Manager you will be asked to enter in your Mail Account Information. -
Page 33: Led Indicators
LED INDICATORS LED ACTIVITY WHAT IT MEANS 3 green flashes: Data logger activated 1 green flash every Logging 12 seconds: 1 red flash every Alarm limits exceeded, logging continues 12 seconds: No flashing Manual Start waiting or logging completed Page 29... -
Page 34: Error And Warning Messages
ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES Corrupted Configuration Data EEPROM Failure! Page 30 WHAT THEY MEAN The data logger will not communicate. This might be a sign of a serious internal hardware problem. Contact DeltaTRAK, Inc., Technical Support for further assistance. - Page 35 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES WHAT THEY MEAN FlashLink Not Accessible! This message appears when there is no connection between PC and the data logger. Check for good contact between the data logger, cable, and computer. Use only a 25-pin “male-female” extension cable Check the parallel port settings on your computer.
- Page 36 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES Process not Completed! Page 32 WHAT THEY MEAN This message follows critical errors to let you know the download was not completed.
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Page 37: Current Status Logger Messages
Current Status Logger Messages MESSAGE Logging Interruption! Manual Start Waiting! Startup Failure! *Shadow Logging Finished! *See page 15 Manual Start Waiting! *Shadow Logging… Data Downloaded, Logging Stopped Data Complete! Logging Finished! Logging… Logging Failure! WHAT THEY MEAN Logging unexpectedly stopped. Data may not be present. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 1) Software Installation Problems a) Make sure the FlashLink Data Logger is not connected to the PC. b) Close all applications and shut down the PC completely. Restart the computer* and install the software again. c) If you are still experiencing problems installing the software contact DeltaTRAK Inc., Technical Support for assistance. -
Page 39: Appendices
APPENDICES Product Specifications Instrument Operating Range: -40°F~150°F (-40C°~66°C) Ext. Probe Cable: -112°F~230°F (-80°C~110°C) Temperature Resolution: 0.1°F or °C Logged Data Capacity: 3,800 data points Two LED indicators: 12 second flashing red for alarm / green for logging Battery Type / Life: 18 months with typical use Enclosure: ABS plastic case construction... -
Page 40: In-Transit Flashlink Data Logger Models Available
In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger Models Available Model # Description 20011 05-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20012 15-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20013 45-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20014 75-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20041 05-Day In-Transit External Temperature Blunt Probe -80°C 20042 15-Day In-Transit External Temperature Blunt Probe -80°C 20043 45-Day In-Transit External Temperature Blunt Probe -80°C Page 36... -
Page 41: Hardware Compatibility
Hardware Compatibility The following laptop computers have been tested for compatibility with the FlashLink Data Logger and In-Transit FlashLink Software: Chicony NP Series Compaq Armada Series CTX EZ Book Hewlett Packard Omnibook Contact DeltaTRAK for the latest compatibility information IBM ThinkPad NEC Versa Series Toshiba Satellite Series Sony VAIO Series... -
Page 42: Additional Connection Options
Additional Connection Options • Add a PC card with a dual parallel port. SIIG Inc. Model 101828 allows the FlashLink Data Logger to function simultaneously with your printer. • Add a data switch with a 25 pin parallel port to manually switch between the FlashLink Data Logger and the printer. -
Page 43: Warranty
Warranty DeltaTRAK instruments have a limited warranty period of 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. Accessory items and sensors have a limited warranty of 3 months. DeltaTRAK, Inc. shall, at its option, either repair or replace hardware products that prove to be defective, if a notice to that effect is received within the warranty period. -
Page 44: Contacting Deltatrak, Inc
Contacting DeltaTRAK, Inc. Post Trip Calibration and Technical Support DeltaTRAK Technologies 9260 Isaac Street, Suite D Santee, CA 92071 Phone: (619) 596-4830 Toll Free: (800) 390-0804 Fax: (619) 596-4829 Email: techsupport@deltatrak.com Customer Service DeltaTRAK, Inc. P.O. Box 398 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 249-2250 Toll Free: (800) 962-6776 Fax: (925) 249-2251...
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