LogTag TRIX-8 Quick Start Manual

General Quickstart Guide
This quickstart guide covers preparation,
use and maintenance for the following models:
TRIX-8, TRIX-16, SRIC-4, TREX-8, TRIL-8, SRIL-8 & TREL-8
1. EQUIPMENT SETUP
Before you can use your LogTag data logger, it needs to be configured
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with several parameters. For this, you need a communication interface,
such as the LTI-HID , and the free companion software LogTag
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from our website.
Browse to the software page at https://logtagrecorders.com/software/,
complete the form with your details and begin the download. Once finished,
install LogTag ® Analyzer, then start the program. (For detailed software
download and install instructions, please refer to the LogTag
Guide).
Connect the interface to your computer. A message will confirm when the
interface driver was successfully installed. You can now configure your
logger.
1 You only require 1 Interface Cradle for all non-USB LogTag
however, connect as many Cradles as you like if you wish to configure multiple
loggers simultaneously.
2. LOGTAG
Insert the LogTag into the Interface Cradle, contacts at the bottom and
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the LEDs towards the front of the interface. Start the software and use the
LogTag Wizard, which can be accessed by pressing F2 or by clicking
Wizard from the LogTag menu. Following dialogue will be shown:
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1. Add a description for the logger or the goods it accompanies
2. Select Date/Time start, or Push button start (with pre-start readings).
3. Specify how long you wish to record for (optional start delay).
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4. Choose the time duration between each reading.
5. Specify the upper
6. Optionally, specify a password for next configure or download.
Complete any other entries as required for your trip, then click Configure.
You can remove the logger from the interface when you see the success
message.
Every LogTag model is unique in specification. For more information on
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configuring the advanced configuration options of your model please refer
to the feature's description in the LogTag
You are now ready to start and deploy the logger. If your model has an
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external probe, plug it in before the recording starts.
CONFIGURATION
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and lower temperature alarms.
Analyzer User Guide.
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3. START / INSPECT
Depending on your selection during configuration, the logger may start
recording by itself, or require a manual start.
Date/Time start Push-Button Start
If you configured the logger To start the logger, press
for a Date/Time start, simply and hold the Start/Mark
wait until this time has button until the red and
passed. The logger will start green LEDs start flashing,
recording automatically. then release.
• We recommend enabling pre-start logging, so data is not lost if the user
forgets to press the button. Temperatures will be recorded even before
the trip is started.
• A start delay can be useful, if you need the logger or probe to acclimatize
before the recording of data begins.
• After the LogTag ® started logging, pressing the button will insert an
inspection mark in the data recordings, which is displayed when viewing
the data in the software.
• If configured, Alert Conditions can be reset when this button is pressed.
4. DOWNLOAD / RESULTS
At the end of the trip, download your data to your PC for analysis, sharing
and archiving. TRIL-8 and SRIL-8 models require warming to room
temperature before communication should be attempted.
1. Open LogTag Analyzer. Make sure
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2. With the Interface Cradle connected to the PC, insert the LogTag
3. LogTag ® Analyzer will automatically download the readings from the
Logger and display a temperature chart.
4. At the same time, a file with the data is saved to the Documents - My
LogTag Data folder on your PC (or the folder you have specified when
setting up the software)
5. If Auto-download is OFF, you can still manually download the readings
by pressing F4 or by clicking Download from the LogTag menu and
following the on-screen instructions.
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