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Aspion G-Log Series User Manual

Monitoring shocks and climate during transport
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  • Page 1 Reliable recording of shocks during transport Reliable recording of shocks during transport User manual for the ASPION G-Log product family Find updates, FAQs and more useful information online in our ASPION customer portal at www.aspion.de   ASPION GmbH 76149 Karlsruhe Germany ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System requirements ..........................13 Installation ............................... 13 2.1 Getting ready for installation: .NET framework and card reader ........... 13 2.2 Installing the ASPION G-Log Manager PC software ................ 13 2.3 Installing updates ..........................14 2.4 Deinstalling the software ........................ 14 2.5 Information about product version ....................
  • Page 3 10.1 Content, overview and functions ....................34 10.2 Shock events ........................... 36 10.3 Shock details ........................... 38 10.4 Shock details with shock/vibration testing in accord. with IEC 60721-3-2 for ASPION G-Log 2 ..39 10.5 Orientation ............................41 10.6 Map view ............................42 10.7 Temperature events with ASPION G-Log ..................

  • Page 4: Aspion G-Log Shock Sensors

    ASPION G-Log shock sensors 0. General description With the ASPION G-Log shock sensor, you can record shocks, vibrations and climate data. It offers a 3-axes accelerometer and, depending on the product variant, an integrated temperature and humidity sensor. The following table shows you the available software versions and variants. You can reuse the sensor a number of times and for different transports.

  • Page 5: Variants

    ASPION G-Log shock sensors / Variants 1. Variants The following table lists the available variants of ASPION G-Log sensors. It will give you an overview about the essential characteristics and differences. The ASPION G-Log Manager computer software as well as the apps can be used for all sensor variants.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    ASPION G-Log shock sensors / Technical specifications 3. Technical specifications 3.1 ASPION G-Log and ASPION G-Log Waterproof Description Details ▪ Accelerometer 3 axes: x, y and z Up to ±16 g, 2.5% accuracy up to ±24 g per axis Extendable up to ±24 g with 3.5% accuracy, verified by a testing facility ▪...

  • Page 7: Aspion G-Log 2

    ASPION G-Log shock sensors / Technical specifications ASPION G-Log 2 Description Details ▪ Accelerometer 3 axes: x, y and z Up to ±16 g, 2.5% accuracy up to ±24 g per axis Extendable up to ±24 g with 3.5% accuracy, verified by a testing facility ▪...

  • Page 8: Conformity Declarations

    FCC / ISED Caution Statement for Modifications: Aspion has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 ASPION G-Log shock sensors / Conformity declarations Le présent appareil est conforme à l'exposition aux radiations FCC / ISED définies pour un environnement non contrôlé et répond aux directives d'exposition de la fréquence de la FCC radiofréquence (RF) et RSS- 102 de la fréquence radio (RF) ISED règles d'exposition.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Alternatively, you can use industrial adhesive tape (e.g. 3M) for fixing. When mounting the ASPION G-Log 2, make sure that you do not damage the lateral membrane used to protect the humidity sensor from splashing water. 5.2 Housing dimensions and mounting template...

  • Page 11: Battery Replacement For Aspion G-Log 2

    Battery replacement for ASPION G-Log 2 As soon as the battery of the ASPION G-Log 2 is exhausted, the sensor can no longer be read out. But all recorded data is stored in memory. To read the data and use the sensor again, replace the battery. Replace the battery only on a clean, dry and non-conductive work surface.

  • Page 12: Disposal

    The battery can be replaced by the manufacturer (this does not apply to the Waterproof variant). The battery of the ASPION G-Log 2 can be replaced by the user. When replacing the battery, be careful not to cause short circuits and follow the instructions.

  • Page 13: Aspion G-Log Manager - Pc Software

    USB connectivity for Identiv uTrust 3700 F card reader 2. Installation The required files and programs to set up the software are stored on the ASPION USB stick. Connect it to your USB slot. For the latest software versions and updates, additional product information and FAQs, please go to our internal ASPION customer portal, at www.aspion.de...

  • Page 14: Installing Updates

    2.3 Installing updates To install an update, follow the same steps as when installing the software for the first time, see ASPION G- Log Manager – PC software, chapter 2.2, “Installing the ASPION G-Log Manager PC software“. The update software automatically recognizes previously installed versions.

  • Page 15: Before Getting Started

    3.2 Important: Setting the sensor types The ASPION G-Log Manager is used to operate all ASPION G-Log sensors. Therefore, first set the sensor type(s) that you are using: ASPION G-Log (incl. Waterproof) and/or ASPION G-Log 2.
  • Page 16 ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Before getting started  Select Global settings in the left area.     Select the sensor type(s) you use: ASPION G-Log and Waterproof = light gray housing ASPION G-Log 2 = blue housing ...

  • Page 17: Operating The Sensor

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Operating the sensor 4. Operating the sensor 4.1 Defining the settings You define the sensor details for your shipment with the Write sensor function.  Select the Write sensor function in the left area ...

  • Page 18: Transferring Data To Sensor

    Select the desired profile here. The profile details will immediately be displayed in the content area. Only the profiles of the set sensor type will be listed, see ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 3.2, “Important: Setting the sensor types”.
  • Page 19 Current battery life in percent; display at mouse over Errors and problem solving Possible error messages, causes and hints for problem solving, see ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 11, “Errors and problem solving”. User manual – Version 5/6-21 Copyright©...

  • Page 20: Usage List

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Usage list 5. Usage list The usage list shows all sensors that you have used with the Write sensor function including the defined settings. Additionally, all sensors from which analyses were already made are marked. This helps you to keep track of your activated sensors including all details at any time.
  • Page 21 ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Usage list Please note: The usage list shows all usages that you create with the Write sensor function. If you, for example, notice that you have written data incorrectly to the sensor and you re-write the sensor, the system creates a separate entry in the usage list.

  • Page 22: Creating And Editing Profiles

    If you work with both sensor types and have saved this setting in the global settings (→ see ASPION G-Log Manager, chapter 3, "Important: Set sensor type(s)"), select the sensor type via the selection menu. The content changes depending on the selected sensor type.
  • Page 23 This excludes the first shock value and the 8 peak shock values, see ASPION G-Log shock sensors, chapter 3.1., "Technical data ASPION G-Log". Important: Not all combinations from the selected threshold value and shock duration return relevant and useful analyses.
  • Page 24 To monitor sensor activity, a shock event is triggered automatically in regular intervals. This event is called activity event and is used to visualize the orientation, see ASPION G-Log Manager, PC software, chapter 10, "Data analysis"). Here you can define the time of the interval in days or hours or deactivate this function.

  • Page 25: Profile Settings For Aspion G-Log 2

    Export your profiles with the Export all button and save the file (YYYY-MM-TT_Profiles.ZIP) locally. Transfer this file to the computer of the other user on which the ASPION G-Log Manager is also installed. Import the profiles with Import all. The existing exported profiles are added to the existing installation.
  • Page 26 It is called activity event for orientation and climate. The shock events are used to visualize the orientation, see ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 10.5, "Orientation". The climate events record climate data for the selected interval independently of the set threshold values, which are displayed in the analyses together with other climate data if the values are above or below the set threshold.
  • Page 27 BLE is an active radio technology. The use for air freight transport is permitted by the current IATA DGR regulations. For up-to-date information, go to our ASPION customer portal. Please contact your transport service provider if other rules or regulations apply.
  • Page 28 Export your profiles with the Export all button and save the file (YYYY-MM-TT_Profiles.ZIP) locally. Transfer this file to the computer of the other user on which the ASPION G-Log Manager is also installed. Import the profiles with Import all. The existing exported profiles are added to the existing installation.

  • Page 29: Global Settings

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Global settings 7. Global settings With the Global settings function, you make global settings which apply during operation. Furthermore, you define the sensor type(s) you use. Click on the Save button to change your entries.
  • Page 30 Enter a PIN (up to 4 digits, only numbers). Now, the events that were recorded are hidden for the user when reading out the sensor with the ASPION G-Log App. Only if the user enters the PIN, the ASPION G- Log App displays all events, see ASPION G-Log App for smartphones.

  • Page 31: Reading The Sensor

    If several sensors are read at once, the program switches to the Data analysis function. If only one sensor is read, the read-out data is displayed in the overview. You can also read out the sensor with the smartphone app and import the analyzed data, see ASPION G-Log App for smartphones, chapter 1.1, "Reading out data via App".
  • Page 32 Overview of the currently used profile and all sensor settings.  With the Go to data analysis button or the Data analysis function, you go to the events, see ASPION G- Log Manager – PC software, chapter 10, “Data analysis“. User manual – Version 5/6-21 Copyright©...

  • Page 33: Stopping The Sensor

    Errors and problem solving Possible error messages, causes and hints for problem solving: Please refer to ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 11, “Help, errors and problem solving”. 9. Stopping the sensor To stop the recording of events on a sensor, select the Stop sensor function in the left area. Click on the Stop sensor button.

  • Page 34: Data Analysis

    ASPION G-Log (incl. Waterproof) and ASPION G-Log 2 are different for only the recording of temperature and climate events, they are described in separate chapters (10.6 Temperature for ASPION G-Log and 10.7 Climate for ASPION G-Log 2). The analysis of shock events, shock details, orientation and map view are identical.
  • Page 35 G-Log format. Now he or she sends the file to a colleague in the main office via e-mail. This colleague imports the analysis in his or her ASPION G-Log Manager version.

  • Page 36: Shock Events

    The interpretation of shocks is not easy and can become complex. To make it easier, you will find detailed information on the www.aspion.de Web page, in the "Data logger analysis“ area, in detailed white papers and in the FAQ section of the ASPION customer portal.   ...
  • Page 37 ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Data analysis  Using the mouse-over function, you receive the details of a single shock event or activity event. The arrows of the axis displayed in red show an overlap of the threshold in the respective axe direction. The maximum values can vary depending on the measuring range you have defined (±...

  • Page 38: Shock Details

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Data analysis 10.3 Shock details The detailed data of a shock event is essential for evaluations and interpretation in the event of damage. The sensor records the temporal course of a shock of all three axes in milliseconds: This particular subset of...

  • Page 39: Shock Details With Shock/Vibration Testing In Accord. With Iec 60721-3-2 For Aspion G-Log 2

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Data analysis 10.4 Shock details with shock/vibration testing in accord. with IEC 60721-3-2 for ASPION G-Log 2 The display of the shock details with shock/vibration testing in accordance with IEC 60721-3-2 is defined by the specified class and per axis.
  • Page 40 An assessment can only be made for each case individually and must take all circumstances into account. The following recordings of shock details and their interpretation support you to better classify your own curves of shock details. For more information please refer to the ASPION Web page. Vibration curves: Typical curve...

  • Page 41: Orientation

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Data analysis 10.5 Orientation Whether the orientation of the sensor – and thus that of your transported goods – has changed permanently can be seen from the simple orientation visualization: the sensor records the current values of the acceleration sensor according to the set interval for the activity events.

  • Page 42: Map View

    The location identification is also available when reading out data with the ASPION G-Log Manager, if the requirements for accessing the location information are also met. The shock locations are displayed in a digital map.

  • Page 43: Temperature Events With Aspion G-Log

    Case 2: If the temperature remains permanently outside the permitted range, a temperature event is stored approx. every 10 hours at the end of the recording. Please also refer to ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 6.1, "Profile settings for ASPION G- Log".

  • Page 44: Climate Events With Aspion G-Log 2

    10.8 Climate events with ASPION G-Log 2 You have many analysis options for climate recording with ASPION G-Log 2. In the following, the analysis is described in general and various configurations and their application are explained in further examples (We make no claim to completeness).
  • Page 45 0.6 °C or 4% from the previous value or returns to the permitted range, another climate event is recorded. Please also refer to ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 6.2, "Profile settings for ASPION G- Log 2". If activity events are activated, a climate event is stored according to the set interval and displayed during the course of the event, independent of the selected threshold values.
  • Page 46 ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Data analysis Typical climate profile in low-temperature environments: Temperature values: 2 … 8°C Humidity changes: between 40% … 70% rH A temperature value is recorded for each humidity value and displayed in the permitted range.

  • Page 47: Help, Errors And Problem Solving

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Help, errors and problem solving 11. Help, errors and problem solving In the lower left-hand corner, you find the Help button. When clicking this button, you open the manual as PDF in your PDF reader. You can navigate in the contents to directly go to the required chapter. The following table helps you with errors that may occur and explains you the possible steps to solve the problem.

  • Page 48: Problems With The Nfc Card Reader And Windows 7

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Help, errors and problem solving No sensor could be recognized. Empty battery or no contact ASPION G-Log: Please contact your with battery. technical support. ASPION G-Log 2: Replace the battery (→ see ASPION G-Log shock sensor / 6.

  • Page 49: Support Infotool

    ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software / Help, errors and problem solving 11.2 Support Infotool To quickly and easily analyze possible errors, our support team uses the InfoTool. To use the tool, please follow the steps below: 1. Search „ASPION“ in the Windows start menu.

  • Page 50: Aspion G-Log App For Smartphones

    You can also read out ASPION G-Log 2 via BLE (if it has not been deactivated via PC software). When compared to NFC, the range of BLE for data transmission is several meters, depending on the environmental conditions.

  • Page 51: Short Descriptions For Customers

    App for your customers is included in the delivered product on the USB stick or you can download it from our ASPION customer portal on our website. You can complete the template with your individual data.

  • Page 52: App Functions

    ASPION G-Log App for smartphones / App functions 2. App functions The following table shows the smartphone requirements and App functions. The following chapters will include descriptions for specific functions, the standard functions are self explanatory and will not need further explanations.

  • Page 53: Stopping The Sensor Via The App - Available Only For Android

    2.2 Display of events is protected by PIN If a PIN to display the events was entered in the Global settings (see ASPION G-Log Manager – PC software, chapter 7, "Global settings"), the smartphone app only displays general information but no possibly recorded shock or temperature events, or activity events.

  • Page 54: Configuration Program For Administration

    - Automatic transmission of analyses, read out with the Smartphone App - Automatic transmission of analyses, read out with the ASPION G-Log Manager PC software and NFC card reader or BLE which are not connected to the company network (remote computer).

  • Page 55: Contact And Support

    76149 Karlsruhe, Germany www.aspion.de Support hotline: +49 (0)721 / 8 51 49-128 E-mail support: support@aspion.de For FAQs and more helpful information, please go to our ASPION customer portal at www.aspion.de. User manual – Version 5/6-21 Copyright© ASPION GmbH Page 55 ...

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