LogTag UTRED30-16 Product User Manual

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UTRED30-16
30-day
Temperature
Recorder with
Display
 
 
Product User
Guide
Document Release Version: 1.2
Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd.
Published 10 April 2019
www.MicroDAQ.com
Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2018-2019
(603) 746-5524
www.logtagrecorders.com

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  • Page 1 LogTag Recorders UTRED30-16 30-day Temperature Recorder with Display     Product User Guide Document Release Version: 1.2 Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. Published 10 April 2019 www.MicroDAQ.com Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2018-2019 (603) 746-5524 www.logtagrecorders.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Clearing the Min/Max Values Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16 Stopping the UTRED30-16 Automatically Manually Plugging the UTRED30-16 into a USB port Accessing the files Interpreting the Data Data Evaluation - Report Data Evaluation - Data List Data Evaluation - Day Summary...
  • Page 3 UTRED30-16User Guide Replacing the Batteries Technical Specifications Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd. www.MicroDAQ.com (603) 746-5524...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    For incorrect readings if the device was used with a low battery   For consequential loss Battery Life The main batteries in the UTRED30-16 are designed to power the device for up to 12 months, provided:   fresh batteries from a reputable manufacturer are used  ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The software also allows electronic archiving and exporting or transmitting data in support of sophisticated data management systems. Features ® The UTRED30-16 temperature logger features a large display and USB connectivity with a familiar LogTag feel.   Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd.
  • Page 6: Case

    The UTRED30-16 will generate a detailed PDF report when plugged into a USB port of a PC. The PDF report shows a summary of the trip, presents the data in chart and list format and also includes a day summary page, showing an overview of the statistics collected.
  • Page 7: What You Need

      a 5V/5W USB power supply, if you wish to power the unit permanently via the USB socket.   a wallmount bracket, which can be used, for example, to attach the UTRED30-16 to the side of a fridge   a Glycol buffer, which simulates environmental behaviour of a vaccine vial Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd.
  • Page 8: Preparing A Utred30-16 For First Use

    UTRED30-16User Guide Preparing a UTRED30-16 for first use Before your UTRED30-16 can record temperature data you need to perform a few setup steps. In the office These steps are completed in your office, using a PC connected to the internet.
  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparing a UTRED30-16 for first use UTRED30-16User Guide Inserting the Batteries The UTRED30-16 operates with two AAA batteries.  1. Remove the screw from the rear compartment lid.  2. Remove the lid, exposing the battery compartment.  3. Insert the AAA batteries in the correct orientation, as shown. The polarity is marked inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 10: Configuring The Utred30-16 For Logging

    You can configure more than one UTRED30-16 at the same time, however it is practical to limit the number of units to about 6, using a powered USB hub.
  • Page 11 UTRED30-16User Guide ® data using LogTag Analyzer.   If you configure the UTRED30-16 to start after a delay period, the logger will not immediately record temperature readings after you have pressed , but start a countdown timer START /CLEAR/STOP instead, and record readings only after the timer has ended. It will, however, continue to take pre-start readings, if enabled.
  • Page 12 Preparing a UTRED30-16 for first use UTRED30-16User Guide then it turns off and the marker for the previous day is shown ( ) to indicate the alarm was registered against what is now the previous day. When midnight passes next, this marker will move to and so on.
  • Page 13 UTRED30-16User Guide File Settings Select the File Settings tab for the settings that decide which files are generated when the UTRED30-16 is plugged into a computer's USB port, and what information these files contain. Select as many file formats as you wish to generate.
  • Page 14 When the configuration is complete, unplug the UTRED30-16 from the USB socket and replace the protective cap. If you wish to configure more UTRED30-16 units with the same configuration, insert the next recorder into the USB socket, wait until it is ready for configuration and click Repeat Configure.
  • Page 15: Display Overview

    Powering the UTRED30-16 on page 17 for details. ALARM/OK Indicator is shown as soon as the UTRED30-16 has registered an alarm event.  If no alarms have been registered, or if an existing alarm has been cleared, is shown. Distributed by MicroDAQ.com, Ltd.
  • Page 16 Recording State Indicators The recording state indicators show if the UTRED30-16 is currently recording data:   If the symbol is shown, the UTRED30-16 is ready to be started. Depending on the READY configuration it may already record pre-start readings.  ...
  • Page 17: Powering The Utred30-16

    When you remove the external USB power the display briefly turns off. Some low-quality USB power supplies are unable to deliver sufficiently stable power to the UTRED30-16. Please use a power supply from a reputable source that carries a UL or CE marking.
  • Page 18: Low Power Operation

    Powering the UTRED30-16 UTRED30-16User Guide Low power operation The UTRED30-16 enters low power operation when no external power is supplied, and the AAA batteries are empty. In low power mode…  … the audible alarm will sound only once, then be silent ®...
  • Page 19: Audible Alarm

    Audible Alarm UTRED30-16User Guide Audible Alarm The UTRED30-16 is fitted with a buzzer. You can choose to activate the buzzer when an alarm event has been registered to provide extra feedback. This is enabled or disabled in the Advanced Settings when ®...
  • Page 20: Starting The Logger

    Once disappears, release the button within two READY seconds. will now disappear, and the STARTING symbol will be shown. The UTRED30-16 now records temperature data.   The logger will not start if you…  … release the button before disappears READY  …...
  • Page 21: Push Button Start With Start Delay

    STOPPED disappears. Automatic date/time start If you configured the UTRED30-16 for a date/time start, it will start recording temperature values as soon as the entered start time is reached. Until then the logger will display the screen on the right.
  • Page 22: During Recording

    During Recording UTRED30-16User Guide 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.
  • Page 23 During Recording UTRED30-16User Guide Day Alarm Matrix Display while recording During normal recording, symbols marked with are shown if an alarm occurred on that day.   Today                     Day -1    ...
  • Page 24: Marking A Reading With An Inspection Mark

    During Recording UTRED30-16User Guide Marking a reading with an inspection mark When you press the button, the next reading taken by the UTRED30-16 will be identified in the downloaded data with an inspection mark. Clearing an Alarm ® During configuration with LogTag Analyzer you can allow a user to clear an alarm on the display.
  • Page 25: Paused Readings

    UTRED30-16User Guide Paused Readings During configuration of the UTRED30-16 you can set the option to ignore up to 15 readings for alarm and statistics calculations after either button is pressed. The readings are still shown on the graph and in the data listing, but they are labelled as paused, and their value is ignored when determining alarm trigger conditions, minimum/maximum values and other statistical calculations.
  • Page 26: Power Save

    LogTag Analyzer. Clearing the Min/Max Values The UTRED30-16 tracks the minimum and maximum temperatures since it started logging and displays them below the last recorded temperature. These values can be reset any time while the unit is recording, but not once the unit has been stopped.
  • Page 27: Reviewing Day Statistics On The Utred30-16

    Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16User Guide UTRED30-16 Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16 The review of day statistics history is accessed by pressing the button REVIEW /MARK You can review the data regardless of whether the logger is still logging data, or has already been stopped.
  • Page 28 Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16User Guide UTRED30-16 Pressing the button now displays yesterday’s minimum statistic:   flashes, 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...
  • Page 29 Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16User Guide UTRED30-16 Data from 7 days ago After pressing the button twice (skipping the minimum statistics for day -6) the maximum statistic from seven days ago is displayed:   flashes to indicate that the data being displayed are from seven days ago.
  • Page 30 Reviewing Day Statistics on the UTRED30-16User Guide UTRED30-16 Day Alarm Matrix Display while reviewing During review, symbols marked with are shown to indicate for which day review data are being displayed on screen.   Today          ...
  • Page 31: Stopping The Utred30-16

    Stopping the UTRED30-16 Automatically The UTRED30-16 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 automatically when it is downloaded. This option needs to be set up at the factory and cannot be changed during configuration ®...
  • Page 32: Plugging The Utred30-16 Into A Usb Port

    In this case, a tick will be shown for the alarm status once the logger has stopped. Plugging the UTRED30-16 into a USB port What happens when you plug your UTRED30-16 into a USB port depends on the operating system of the ® computer, the settings made during configuration and whether or not LogTag Analyzer is running.
  • Page 33: Accessing The Files

    If the logger was configured to generate files, a new drive letter or mounted device will appear. The device name will be created from the serial number of the UTRED30-16. You can access the files by browsing to the newly created drive and double-clicking the PDF, CSV or LTD files. For PDF files you need Adobe ®...
  • Page 34: Interpreting The Data

    UTRED30-16User Guide Interpreting the Data Data Evaluation - Report Alarm Status ✖ This shows at a glance if the UTRED30-16 recorded alarm conditions during the trip (showing a red ) or if ✔ no alarms were recorded (green File Information...
  • Page 35 A green circle ( ) will be shown where the Min/Max values have been manually cleared. USB Paused Readings A gap is shown in the graph where the UTRED30-16 was plugged into a USB port at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading.
  • Page 36: Data Evaluation - Data List

    Interpreting the Data UTRED30-16User Guide Data Evaluation - Data List File Information The information from the report page is repeated here. Recorded Data list The Data list shows a single row for each recorded reading, showing the date, time and temperature values, plus any special events that were recorded against this reading.
  • Page 37 In the data list readings are marked with a special character after the temperature value.   Symbol Meaning ® The UTRED30-16 was downloaded with LogTag Analyzer between this reading and the one before. An inspection mark was placed with the button between this reading and...
  • Page 38: Data Evaluation - Day Summary

    Interpreting the Data UTRED30-16User Guide Data Evaluation - Day Summary File Information The information from the report page is repeated here. Day Summary The Day summary shows a single row for each day for which data were recorded. Each row contains:  ...
  • Page 39: Resetting The Logger

    If you hibernate the logger for longer than a week, please remove the AAA batteries from the logger to avoid them leaking. ® UTRED30-16 loggers are placed into Hibernation using LogTag Analyzer by clicking Hibernate on the LogTag menu. Initially, the display shows SLP on the display until you remove the logger from the USB port.
  • Page 40 After a few seonds SLP will be shown on the display, and the display will turn off. The logger reverts to being hibernated. ® A hibernated logger cannot be reactivated via the buttons - it must be reconfigured with LogTag Analyzer.    ...
  • Page 41 All ST100 precision thermistor external probes can be interchangeably normal use pattern is followed (6 minute logging, statistics reviewed on the connected to the UTRED30-16. Please refer to the dedicated sensor page on display no more than once daily for no longer than 30 seconds each time, the LogTag Recorders website.

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