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USER MANUAL
PakSense Ultra Contact User Manual
Rev. 7/10/2014
© PakSense, Inc. 2005 - 2014. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED. PakSense, GreenSense and
XpressPDF are registered trademarks of
PakSense, Inc. Covered by U.S. Patent
#7,057,495 and 7,248,147. Other
U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd.
www.MicroDAQ.com
P/N: User Guide - Contact
(603) 746-5524

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL PakSense Ultra Contact User Manual Rev. 7/10/2014 © PakSense, Inc. 2005 - 2014. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PakSense, GreenSense and XpressPDF are registered trademarks of PakSense, Inc. Covered by U.S. Patent #7,057,495 and 7,248,147. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
  • Page 2 PakSense Ultra Contact User Manual PakSense Inc. 6223 N Discovery Way Suite 120 Boise, ID 83713 PHONE (208) 489-9010 FAX (208) 441-7426 www.paksense.com Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. www.MicroDAQ.com (603) 746-5524...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Downloading Labels to the Ultra Contact Reader................7 Downloading Data to a PC ......................8 How to Install your PakSense Ultra Software..................9 Downloading Data from the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader to a Computer..........12 Interpreting Time ........................16 Label Placement Scenarios ......................18 PakSense GreenSense™...
  • Page 4: Ultra Contact Label Overview

    Reader and PakSense Software to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet through a USB connection to a computer. Detailed instructions on the use of the PakSense Software can be found by clicking the “Help” button located on the upper right hand corner of the software’s home screen.
  • Page 5: Understanding The Ultra Contact Label

    This area also displays the number of days the label will record data. 2. Data Download Point – the circles indicate the proper points where the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader can pierce the label to download information. The Ultra Contact Reader provides a secondary method to download data.
  • Page 6: Quick Install Guide

    Quick Install Guide Quick Install guide for Ultra Contact Labels 1. Install PakSense Software on PC 2. Read PakSense Ultra Contact Labels with PakSense Ultra Contact Reader 3. Connect PakSense Ultra Contact Reader to PC with USB cable 4. Start PakSense Software 5.
  • Page 7: Interpreting Led Alert Indicators

    Introduction to the Ultra Contact Reader The PakSense Ultra Contact Reader is specifically designed to read, store, and upload data from PakSense Ultra Contact Labels to a computer. The reader can read and hold up to 16 labels before a computer upload is required.
  • Page 8: Downloading Labels To The Ultra Contact Reader

    5. Probe Pins – pins should be pressed down fully and fully on to the corresponding red circles on the PakSense Ultra Contact Label to insure a successful read. The label’s plastic pouching should be pierced. Note that the pins have sharp tips and must be handled with care.
  • Page 9: Downloading Data To A Pc

    Each reader can hold up to 16 labels. When the reader memory is full, the Read Status LED flashes AMBER. Note Label data cannot be read if the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader is connected to the computer with the USB cable. Always check to make sure that you have disconnected the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader from your computer before attempting to read data from the label.
  • Page 10: How To Install Your Paksense Ultra Software

    PakSense Ultra Software. 2. If there are no old versions of PakSense Ultra Software, the installation moves on to step 4. If the Setup Wizard finds older versions on your computer, it will help you find and remove these previous versions.
  • Page 11 Note The Installer will automatically detect previous installations and start the “Add or Remove Programs” Control Panel. For security reasons, please manually select the old PakSense Software from the list and remove it. d. The “Add or Remove Programs” window appears i.
  • Page 12 4. The PakSense Ultra Software End User License Agreement is presented in this next screen. Please read this agreement. If you agree with the disclosed terms and conditions, select the “I accept the license agreement” option and click on the “Next” button.
  • Page 13: Downloading Data From The Paksense Ultra Contact Reader To A Computer

    USB cable to the USB connector point on the front of the reader. Connect the other end of the provided USB cable to the USB port on a PC where the PakSense Ultra Software was installed. The USB status LED on the reader will turn solid GREEN.
  • Page 14 Labels Ready to Download 4. Select Desired User Settings – Select the “Settings” tab located next to the “Download” tab in the upper left corner of the PakSense Ultra Software window. • Temperature Scale: Confirm the desired temperature scale: degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.
  • Page 15 Note: Arizona and Daylight Savings Time Adjustments If the receiving location is in Arizona, but the PakSense Ultra Contact Label is being read and uploaded at a PC that is not located in Arizona, adjustments will need to be made to compensate for Daylight Savings Time.
  • Page 16 Label Receipt Status Bar 9. Click Finish- on the lower right hand side. Click the checkbox labeled “Clear Reader” to automatically clear the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader when exiting the Download Labels Wizard. The reader memory will be erased and it will be ready to read new labels.
  • Page 17: Interpreting Time

    Label Receipt Status Bar Note The PakSense Ultra Software will automatically detect when new updates are available for the PakSense Contact Reader. If new updates are available, the software will guide the user through the update process. Interpreting Time Interpreting Time With an Ultra Contact Label Ultra Contact Labels display time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
  • Page 18 UTC value with Corresponding Time Zone Chart Step by Step Process to Convert UTC to Your Local Time 1. Take the UTC time from the Ultra Wireless file. 2. Determine your GMT variable. Account for daylight saving time if this applies. 3.
  • Page 19: Label Placement Scenarios

    Label Placement Scenarios Ways to Place PakSense Labels The form factor of the PakSense Label promotes its use in a variety of scenarios including at the pallet, carton and product level. Pallet Level - Many customers apply PakSense Labels to the side of a pallet. PakSense provides signage...
  • Page 20: Paksense Greensense

    PakSense Labels can be easily recycled through the PakSense GreenSense program. PakSense GreenSense is a recycling program that facilitates the return of PakSense temperature monitoring labels for proper battery and component recycling. Through the GreenSense program, PakSense provides customers with eco-friendly return boxes and pre-paid postage return labels free of charge.
  • Page 21: Regulatory Approvals

    188 of §173.185(f) and §173.185 (g) (1) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR Sections 171-180). Additional Regulatory Information PakSense Ultra Contact Labels are CE, C-Tick, RoHS, Chinese RoHS, and WEEE compliant. Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. www.MicroDAQ.com...
  • Page 22: North American Utc Conversion Chart

    North American UTC Conversion Chart See Below World UTC Conversion Chart See Below For a world map of UTC time conversions, please visit http://www.worldtimezone.com/. Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. www.MicroDAQ.com (603) 746-5524...
  • Page 23: Technical Support

    Technical Support Contact Information Please call 208-489-9010 or email: support@paksense.com Please indicate that you have questions specifically related to the Ultra Contact Label. Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. www.MicroDAQ.com (603) 746-5524...

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