LogTag UHADO-16 Product User Manual

LogTag UHADO-16 Product User Manual

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LogTag Recorders
UHADO-16
USB PDF
Temperature and
Humidity Logger
with Display
Product User
Guide
Document Release Version: 1.2
Published 24. October 2019
Copyright © 2004-2019, LogTag Recorders
www.logtagrecorders.com

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  • Page 1 LogTag Recorders UHADO-16 USB PDF Temperature and Humidity Logger with Display Product User Guide Document Release Version: 1.2 Published 24. October 2019 Copyright © 2004-2019, LogTag Recorders www.logtagrecorders.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the Logger After the Logger is configured Starting the Logger During Recording Stopping the UHADO-16 Plugging the UHADO-16 into a USB port Accessing the files Interpreting the Data Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms Data Evaluation - Data List...
  • Page 3 UHADO-16 User Guide Hibernating a UHADO-16 Maintenance Technical Specifications Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement Appendix 2 - Humidity Reconditioning Exposure to Chemicals Applications in extreme environments Reconditioning Procedure Appendix 3 - Accuracy Temperature accuracy Humidity Accuracy Humidity Accuracy Offsets Humidity Operating Range...
  • Page 4   Battery Life The main battery in the UHADO-16 is designed to power the device for up to 12 months of operation, provided   the device was not stored for more than 12 months prior to activation;...
  • Page 5 This text contains important information for the correct operation of your UHADO-16. This text contains information that explains some aspects of a feature in more detail. This text contains tips that help you get the best out of your UHADO-16 logger...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    PC. The logger can be configured using LogTag Analyzer, and is then placed with the goods to be monitored. At the destination the UHADO-16 can be plugged straight into a computer’s USB port and generates a PDF file, which can be accessed using PDF software such as Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 7: Case

    The UHADO-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 and presents the data in chart and list...
  • Page 8: Required Equipment

    LogTag USB interface. Depending on the configuration, the UHADO-16 may produce all, some or none of the files. PDF files generated by any USB logger can be opened directly in LogTag Analyzer.
  • Page 9: Configuring The Uhado-16

    Configuring the UHADO-16 UHADO-16 products can be ordered pre-configured, ready to start. Different profiles are available; if none of these suit or the UHADO-16 needs different configuration settings to ® those already installed, the unit can be configured using LogTag Analyzer: ®...
  • Page 10: Standard Configuration Options

    Using a standard USB interface: Insert the UHADO-16 into the interface, contacts towards the rear. You can now use the UHADO-16 like any other logger with the 3 contact pins at the rear, both for configuration and for downloading data.
  • Page 11 (see Audible Alarm on page 26). The alarms will be shown on the PDF and reported to the software. The UHADO-16 can have one or two upper alarms, and one or two lower alarms. Figure 2: Alarm ranges and thresholds ®...
  • Page 12: Humidity Alarm Configuration Options

    (see Audible Alarm on page 26). The alarms will be shown on the PDF and reported to the software. The UHADO-16 can have one upper alarm, and one lower alarm. Figure 4: Alarm ranges and thresholds ® Figure 5: Representation in LogTag...
  • Page 13: Advanced Settings

    Power Save on page 27)   allowing a user to reset the trip's minimum and maximum values on the display during recording Parameters influencing specific behavior of the UHADO-16 are:   clearing and resetting alarms when the button is pressed START /CLEAR/STOP  ...
  • Page 14: File Settings

    When the configuration is complete, unplug the UHADO-16 from the USB socket and replace the protective seal, or remove it from the interface. If you wish to configure more UHADO-16 units with the same configuration, insert the next loggers into USB sockets, wait until they are ready for configuration and click...
  • Page 15: Uhado-16 Start Options

    PDF file after the logger was started, and no PDF file will be generated if only pre-start readings are present in the logger. Using pre-start readings is a good way to avoid data ® loss if you forget to start the unit, as you can still access the data using LogTag Analyzer. Start delay...
  • Page 16: Display Overview

    42. If the symbol is not shown while the display is turned on, the battery is still OK. ALARM/OK indicator symbol is shown as soon as the UHADO-16 has registered an alarm event.  While there are no alarms, the symbol is shown.
  • Page 17 DURATION the upper alarm limit. The word boot appears in place of the clock if new firmware is being uploaded to the UHADO-16. The word USb appears when the unit is plugged into a USB port. Above/Below Threshold Arrows The up-arrow is shown when the temperature displayed (i.e.
  • Page 18: Operating The Logger

    Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide Operating the Logger The following sections show how to operate the product, and what information you can expect to see on the display. After the Logger is configured Push Button Start ® After configuration with LogTag...
  • Page 19: Starting The Logger

    The delay time is shown in hours and minutes. The time counts down and the UHADO-16 starts recording when it reaches 0:00. If the start delay is longer than 199 hours 59 minutes, the clock will show 199:59 until the remaining delay is shorter than 199 hours 59 minutes.
  • Page 20: During Recording

    Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide During Recording During normal operation the display shows the most recently recorded humidity and temperature values. The current time is also displayed in 24-hour format. A tick symbol is shown as long as no alarm event has occurred.
  • Page 21 UHADO-16 User Guide Marking a reading with an inspection mark When you press the button while the UHADO-16 is recording, the next REVIEW /MARK reading taken will be identified in the downloaded data and on the PDF report with an inspection mark.
  • Page 22 Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide After the first press of the button, the REVIEW /MARK highest recorded humidity during the trip so far is shown, indicated by and the %RH unit. If this humidity was above or below one of the alarm thresholds, the corresponding alarm threshold arrow is also shown.
  • Page 23 Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide was longer than allowed for the alarm trigger condition, the cross is shown to indicate this duration caused an alarm. The example screen shows:   The highest recorded temperature was 23.9 °C, which was within the allowed thresholds.
  • Page 24 Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide Resetting the Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperature and Humidity Values The currently stored Min/Max temperature and humidity values can be reset at any time while the unit is recording, but not once the unit has been stopped.
  • Page 25 ® You will be able to see in the chart in LogTag Analyzer and in the PDF report when the min/max values were cleared, but you will not be able to review previous min/max values...
  • Page 26 Operating the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide Clearing an Alarm A UHADO-16 can be configured so you can clear an alarm from the display. To do this, press and hold the button. START /CLEAR/STOP After 2 seconds the alarm will be cleared and the will change to a .
  • Page 27 UHADO-16 User Guide Paused Readings During configuration of the UHADO-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 28: Stopping The Uhado-16

    UHADO-16 User Guide Battery Low while recording If the battery is low while the UHADO-16 is still recording, the battery low symbol shown in addition to any other currently displayed information. At this point you must replace the battery (see Battery Replacement on page 42).
  • Page 29: Plugging The Uhado-16 Into A Usb Port

      Plugging the UHADO-16 into a USB port As soon as you plug the UHADO-16 into a USB port, the word USb appears. If you have configured the logger to generate files, USb remains turned on until all files have been generated.
  • Page 30 Typically, in these operating systems a new drive will be mounted, from which you can open the PDF file. You will not be able to configure the UHADO-16 using either of these operating systems, unless you use virtualization software such as Fusion or VirtualBox to create a hosted Windows environment.
  • Page 31: 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 UHADO-16. You can access the files by browsing to the newly created drive and double-clicking the PDF, CSV or LTD files.
  • Page 32: Interpreting The Data

    Figure 7: Sample report page with Multiple Alarm Thresholds Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms The UHADO-16 only generates this PDF if it is connected to a PC via the USB cable. ® If connected via a 3-pin USB interface, data must be downloaded using LogTag Analyzer.
  • Page 33 USB Paused Readings USB loggers cannot take a reading while plugged into a USB port. A gap is shown in the graph or list where the UHADO-16 was plugged in at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading.
  • Page 34 Analyzer. Recorded Data Chart The chart shows a graphical representation of the data during the trip. As part of the UHADO-16 configuration process you set the parameters that influence how the chart is presented. Upper Threshold values Upper alarm thresholds are shown with red dashed lines so you can see at a glance where temperatures went above set limits.
  • Page 35: Data Evaluation - Data List

    Interpreting the Data UHADO-16 User Guide Data Evaluation - Data List Figure 8: Sample Data List File Information This section shows general information about the PDF file, such as generation time, date and time formats used in the chart and the data list as well as the file name, which is compiled from information about the data it contains: LogTag_[serial_number]_[trip number]_[file creation date]_file creation time]_[OK or ALM].pdf...
  • Page 36 USB Paused Readings USB loggers cannot take a reading while plugged into a USB port. A gap is shown in the graph or list where the UHADO-16 was plugged in at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading.
  • Page 37: Resetting The Logger

    Resetting the Logger UHADO-16 User Guide Resetting the Logger You can reset a UHADO-16 back to its original state. Once reset, recording can be READY started again. When performing this procedure all recordings and statistics stored in the logger are deleted and cannot be recovered. Please ensure your data has been saved! All settings in the logger are retained.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Cleaning The sensor in the UHADO-16 is sensitive to chemicals. Therefore, it is recommended that you clean the product with a damp cloth, only using clean (distilled) water. Under no circumstances should you use any alcohol or solvent based cleaning materials, as their vapors will greatly affect the accuracy of the sensor, or potentially damage it, even when not in direct contact.
  • Page 39 UHADO-16 User Guide Battery replacement Using the UHADO-16 when the battery is low can cause recorded readings to be inaccurate, or, at the worst, lead to a loss of readings. When the battery indicates low on the display, during configuration or download, replace it immediately with a high-quality CR2032 cell from a reputable manufacturer.
  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications UHADO-16 User Guide Technical Specifications Model Number UHADO-16 Temperature Measurement -30  °C to +70  °C (-22  °F to +158  °F) Range Operating Temperature -30  °C to +70  °C (-22  °F to +158  °F) Range Humidity Measurement 0  %RH to 100  %RH (non-condensing)
  • Page 41 Typically with full memory (16,129 readings) less than 30 seconds from time of insertion to availability of PDF report. ® Typically less than 10 seconds from time of insertion to availability of LTD file in LogTag Analyzer (if configured) ®...
  • Page 42: Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement

    Please recycle or dispose of the old covers the range of the UHADO-16. battery according to your local environmental regulations. Page 42 of 45 UHADO-16 Product User Guide, Revision 1.2, copyright © 2004-2019, LogTag Recorders. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43: Appendix 2 - Humidity Reconditioning

    Applications in extreme environments Some applications require the exposure of humidity and temperature sensors to harsh ® environments. This must be carefully tested and qualified. LogTag qualifies its humidity and temperature logging products to work properly within ambient clean air –...
  • Page 44: Appendix 3 - Accuracy

    The following graph shows the typical rated temperature accuracy of a UHADO-16: Figure 9: Rated Temperature Accuracy Chart Humidity Accuracy The following graph shows the typical rated humidity accuracy of a UHADO-16 at 25 °C: Figure 10: Rated Humidity Accuracy Chart...
  • Page 45: Humidity Accuracy Offsets

    Appendix 3 - Accuracy UHADO-16 User Guide Humidity Accuracy Offsets If the UHADO-16 is operated at a temperature other than 25 °C, additional offsets may have to be applied, which are listed in the graph below: Figure 11: Rated Humidity Accuracy Offset Chart...
  • Page 46: Appendix 4 - Filter Replacement

    UHADO-16 User Guide Appendix 4 - Filter Replacement The UHADO-16 air filter is made from a 0.15 mm thick stainless steel (316) fine mesh with a 10-micron pore size, cut into a 10 mm diameter disc. This filter provides excellent consistency for airflow yet has the ability to block liquid water.

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