LogTag TREL30-16 User Manual

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LogTag Recorders
TREL30-16
Ultra-Low
Temperature
Recorder with
Display
Product User
Guide
Document Release Version: 1.0
Published 27. February 2019
Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2004-2019
www.logtagrecorders.com

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  • Page 1 LogTag Recorders TREL30-16 Ultra-Low Temperature Recorder with Display Product User Guide Document Release Version: 1.0 Published 27. February 2019 Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2004-2019 www.logtagrecorders.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Marking a reading with an inspection mark Clearing an Alarm Paused Readings Sensor is disconnected Power Save Total Number of Days Statistics Collected Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures Resetting the Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures Stopping the TREL30-16 Automatically Push-button stop...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    For consequential loss. Battery Life The main battery in the TREL30-16 is designed to power the device for up to 12 months, provided ...  … a fresh battery from a reputable manufacturer is used,  … the device is not downloaded excessively (more than once a week),  …...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ® The LogTag TREL30-16 low temperature logger features a data logging memory storing up to 15,905 temperature readings and a separate statistical memory, storing maximum and minimum reading as well as alarm duration for each of the last 30 days.
  • Page 5: Display

    For configuration - a PC running Windows 7 or later and LogTag Analyzer installed. Optional Items In addition to the above, following items are useful accessories:   A wallmount bracket, which can be used, for example, to attach the TREL30-16 to the side of a cabinet.
  • Page 6: Configuring The Trel30-16

    Configuring the TREL30-16 TREL30-16 User Guide Configuring the TREL30-16 Before a TREL30-16 logger can be used, it must be configured with the parameters required for starting and ® recording temperature values . This is done using LogTag Analyzer software, which is also used for downloading and analyzing data.
  • Page 7: Trel30-16 Start Options

    You cannot combine a date/time start with pre-start readings or the start delay function. Audible Alarm The TREL30-16 is fitted with a buzzer, which can be turned on when an alarm event has been registered to ® provide extra feedback. This function is enabled or disabled when...
  • Page 8: Alarm Configuration Options

    Alarm Configuration Options The TREL30-16 can display an alarm if either of the configured alarm trigger conditions have been met. This is indicated on the display by showing the Alarm Indicator ( ) and the Day Alarm Marker for today (...
  • Page 9: Advanced Configuration Options

    Advanced Configuration Options Select Advanced Options for additional configuration settings. These settings decide how some of the elements are displayed on the screen and set certain options specific to the TREL30-16. Figure 3: TREL30-16 advanced configuration screen Parameters that influence the appearance of the display are  ...
  • Page 10: Display Overview

    OK. ALARM/OK indicator symbol is shown as soon as the TREL30-16 has registered an alarm event.  If no alarms have been registered, or if an existing alarm has been cleared, the symbol is shown.
  • Page 11 Display Overview TREL30-16 User Guide Time Value and Time Indicators The time value display is used to show one of the following:   a clock with the current time,   time remaining to start of logging with a delayed start or  ...
  • Page 12: Real Time Clock

    Adjusting the Display Clock ® The display clock of the logger can be set to the current local time, either by using LogTag Analyzer software or directly on the unit, using the buttons.
  • Page 13: Starting The Logger

    Once disappears, release the button within two seconds. will also disappear, and the READY STARTING symbol will be shown. The TREL30-16 now records temperature data. The logger will not start if you…  … release the button before disappears READY  … keep holding the button for more than 2 seconds after disappears.
  • Page 14: Push Button Start, Quickstart Disabled

    Starting the Logger TREL30-16 User Guide Push button start, quickstart disabled Again, the logger must be in mode for it to be started. READY Press and hold the button. The symbol starts flashing for about 4 seconds. START STARTING /CLEAR/STOP Then the symbol remains on permanently for 2 seconds.
  • Page 15: Push Button Start With Start Delay

    DELAY The delay time is shown in hours and minutes. The time counts down and the TREL30-16 starts recording when it reaches 0:00. The timer can be cancelled and the logger reset to READY...
  • Page 16: During Recording

    The day summary has shifted by 1 day as the display time has passed through midnight (00:00). Marking a reading with an inspection mark When you press the button, the next reading taken by the TREL30-16 will be identified in the downloaded data with an inspection mark.
  • Page 17: Clearing An Alarm

    Paused Readings During configuration of the TREL30-16 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 18: Sensor Is Disconnected

    Sensor is disconnected The display shows --.-, if the external sensor of the TREL30-16 is disconnected. This function is useful if the sensor is permanently mounted , but you wish to take the TREL30-16 to a computer for downloading its data.
  • Page 19: Total Number Of Days Statistics Collected

    Stopped Display. Figure 5: TREL30-16 recording, showing ‘18’ days of data has been collected. Figure 6: TREL30-16 stopped, showing ‘27’ days of data has been collected. Note, this is not always the number of days the logger has collected data. Depending on the...
  • Page 20: Reviewing Day Statistics Directly On The Trel30-16

    Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 User Guide TREL30-16 Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 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 21 Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 User Guide TREL30-16   an alarm was triggered, indicated by the , as this duration was longer than the allowed time above the threshold   The maximum temperature recorded yesterday was -58.9 °C. Pressing the button now displays yesterday’s minimum statistic:...
  • Page 22 Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 User Guide TREL30-16   The flashes and -07 is shown to indicate that the data being displayed is from seven days DAYS ago.   Seven days ago recordings above the upper threshold were recorded, indicated by the upper alarm threshold marker  ...
  • Page 23: Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures

    TREL30-16 User Guide TREL30-16 Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures You can configue the TREL30-16 so it tracks the minimum and maximum temperatures since it started logging. This feature needs to be enabled during configuration of the logger in the Advanced Configuration Options on page 9.
  • Page 24 As soon as the next reading is taken, both minimum and maximum values will be updated. ® You will be able to see in the chart in LogTag Analyzer when the min/max values were cleared, but you will not be able to review previous min/max values on screen once they have been cleared.
  • Page 25: Stopping The Trel30-16

    Stopping the TREL30-16 Automatically The TREL30-16 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 26: Push-Button Stop, Quick Stop Disabled

    Stopping the TREL30-16 TREL30-16 User Guide Push-button stop, quick stop disabled Press and hold the button. The symbol starts flashing for 4 seconds. START STOPPED /CLEAR/STOP Then the symbol turn on permanently: STOPPED Release the button within 2 seconds. The logger will now stop taking readings.
  • Page 27: Resetting The Logger

    (typ. 5 or more years). This is useful for conserving battery life when the logger is not used for extended periods . ® TREL30-16 loggers are placed into Hibernation using LogTag Analyzer by clicking Hibernate on the LogTag menu.
  • Page 28 Hibernating a TREL30-16 TREL30-16 User Guide A hibernated logger can be activated again by pressing and holding the buttons together for a period of 6 seconds. During this time the symbol flashes. Release the buttons when the flashing READY stops.
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    The audible alarm reduces battery life significantly. Sensor Compatibility All ST10 precision thermistor external probes can be interchangeably Size connected to the TREL30-16. Please refer to the dedicated sensor page on 93mm(H) x 54.5mm (W) x 8.6mm (T) (excluding probe) the LogTag Recorders website. Weight...
  • Page 30: Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement

    ®   Hibernate the unit using LogTag Analyzer. and make sure it covers the range of the TREL30-16. Failing to hibernate the logger may result in serious memory corruption. As a result you may   Put a new CR2032 cell into the battery no longer be able to use this product.

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