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Mikster Loggicar C Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Transport temperature and humidity logger. v4.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ............... Logger installation ................Keypad with display ............... Display..................First installation................Connecting the measurement sensors........... Adding (logging in) sensors Loggicar C ..........Logger setting (configuration)............12.1 Date and time ................12.2 Logging frequency (SAMPLE) ............12.3 Header ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 1. Introduction. LOGGICAR-C was designed for the purposes of monitoring parameters, such as temperature and humidity of products transported in refrigerated trucks – according to the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 37/2005. Reading this manual will increase your satisfaction with the reliable operation, low cost and safe use of the product.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    For door opening sensors * - In the case of connecting the logger directly to the car battery, an internal power supply unit, cat. no. C228 made by MIKSTER is required. ** - Example of memory capacity depending on logging (sampling) frequency.

  • Page 5: Loggicar - C Package Contents

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Breakdown of logged data, depending on sampling frequency. Sampling frequency Logging days 5 min 10 min 15 min 1020 30 min 2041 4. Loggicar – C package contents. Loggicar-C logger. USB/mini USB cable: For PC connection to download recorded data (using the LOGGISOFT LC software).
  • Page 6 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 LCE-01 sensors connection cable: For connecting sensors to the logger. LLC-01 car charger: Input voltage - 12V-24V DC, output voltage - 9V DC Battery: Li-ion 7.4V / 1500mAh. Thermal paper: width 56mm, diameter 30 mm.

  • Page 7: Logger Construction

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 5. Logger construction. Thermal paper dispenser Keypad with display 9V power supply Mini USB port COM service port LCE-01 block connection port 6. Logger installation The Loggicar – C logger is a mobile device, therefore a specific mounting point is not specified.

  • Page 8: Keypad With Display

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Recommended location for the industrial fastener NOTE! The hook-and-loop fastener should not be stuck on the battery cover – this may result in the cover falling off and unwanted movement of the logger. 7. Keypad with display Battery charge status LED “Delivery start”...

  • Page 9: Display

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Note! The buttons have the following additional functions. - Open system menu, back to previous function - confirm selection - increase the value, move the cursor “up” - decrease the value, move the cursor “down” 8.

  • Page 10: First Installation

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Even icons: Icon Description Out of paper Delivery Alarm Battery status 9. First installation. - Insert the battery into the logger Note! First charging is recommended to last until the green LED lights up on the device keypad.
  • Page 11 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Note! Thermal paper can only be printed on one side. If the print is not visible, turn the paper roll around. - Connect the logger to power supply The LCC-01 car charger connected to the car lighter port is typically use for power supply.
  • Page 12 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 After the display lights up, set up the logger by selecting basic system parameters, such as language, date and time. Follow the instructions and drawings below. Use the buttons to select system language. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to set the day, month, year, hour and minute of the system clock.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Measurement Sensors

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Note! After these settings, the logger is ready for connecting the sensors. 10. Connecting the measurement sensors. Connect the temperature sensor cable to the port in the logger enclosure. Make the following connections, depending on the type of the sensors. Note! Connect leads marked with A to the port with a similar A marking –...
  • Page 14 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 LCT-01 sensor connection method. LCT (H)-02 sensors connection method. Note! In order for the device to recognise the sensors, add the sensors to the list of logged in sensors – see par. 11.

  • Page 15: Adding (Logging In) Sensors Loggicar C

    Suggested mounting height form the floor: 1.5 m. Allow at least 50 cm distance from the internal light source. 11. Adding (logging in) sensors Loggicar C In case only one temperature or temperature and humidity sensor is connected to the device, the logger automatically adds the sensor to the list.
  • Page 16 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the number of the sensor to be logged in. Confirm by pressing Note! If you cannot find the number of the sensor you wish to log in on the list, check the connection of the sensors –...
  • Page 17 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Sensor number Sensor type T - temperature H - humidity D - digital sensor for logging events such as: - door opening/closing - unit on/off - thawing on/off Note! Sensor number is provided on its enclosure. After following this procedure, the sensor is ready for use.

  • Page 18: Logger Setting (Configuration)

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 12. Logger setting (configuration). 12.1 Date and time Selection: Press Use the buttons to select the SETTINGS menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the TIME menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to set the day, month, year, hour and minute of the system clock.

  • Page 19: Logging Frequency (Sample)

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm each selection by pressing 12.2 Logging frequency (SAMPLE) Data logging in the device is carried out by regular storing of measured values in the non-volatile memory. The period between each of the measurements is called the sampling frequency –...
  • Page 20 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select SAMPLE. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to set the sampling frequency. Confirm by pressing...

  • Page 21: Header

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 12.3 Header The header is the text on top of the printout, usually containing information about the user, such as company name and vehicle registration number. The maximum length of the header is two lines of 32 characters each. Note! Due to the size of the display, the text is entered in four lines of 16 characters.
  • Page 22 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select HEADER. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the header text. Confirm each letter by pressing...

  • Page 23: Footer

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 IMPORTANT: After entering the whole header text, press and hold for 2 seconds. The header will be stored in the memory. 12.4 Footer The footer is the text at the end on the printout. The maximum length of the header is two lines of 16 characters each.

  • Page 24: System Language

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Use the buttons to select HEADER. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the footer text. Confirm each letter by pressing IMPORTANT: After entering the whole footer text, press and hold for 2 seconds. The footer will be stored in the memory. 12.5 System language The LOGGICAR-C logger has several menu languages.
  • Page 25 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Note! The logger is set to the default language – English. The number of languages may be different, depending on the firmware version. Selection: Press Use the buttons to select the SETTINGS menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the LANGUAGE menu.

  • Page 26: Initialization

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing 12.6 Initialization NOTE! The initialization of the logger deletes all recorded data and sets all configuration values to default. Starting the initialization procedure is protected by code (default code: 02010). It is recommended to change the code to prevent unauthorised users from deleting data from the logger.

  • Page 27: Sensor Configuration

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Use the buttons to select INITIALIZATION. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the security code. Confirm each of the numbers by pressing After entering the code, press and hold for 2 seconds. If the security code is correct, the memory of the logger will be irreversibly wiped and default settings will be restored.

  • Page 28: Deleting Sensors

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 13.2 Deleting sensors This function enables the user to delete a sensor from the logged in sensors list. Selection: Press Use the buttons to select the SENSOR menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select DELETE. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the number of the sensor to be deleted (logged out).

  • Page 29: Logged In Sensors List

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the security code. Confirm each of the numbers by pressing After entering the code, press and hold for 2 seconds. If the security code is correct, the sensor will be deleted from the list. Default code: 01234.
  • Page 30 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Press Use the buttons to select the SENSOR menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select LIST. Confirm by pressing .Use the buttons to display the list of logged in sensors.

  • Page 31: Setting Alarm Thresholds

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 13.4 Setting alarm thresholds A minimum and maximum value can be set for each of the logged in sensors. Exceeding the value will result in flashing of the display (alarm). Newer logger models also emit an acoustic signal. Exceeding the threshold values is logged in the memory and marked on the printout.
  • Page 32 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select ALARM. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the sensor for which the alarm should be defined. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the parameter. On/off, maximum alarm value, minimum alarm value.
  • Page 33 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Note! When editing the On/off field, each pressing of the button will switch the alarm on or off. When editing the Min and Max fields, the parameter setting screen is displayed. Use the buttons to enter the parameter value.

  • Page 34: Sensor Labels (Sensor Name)

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 13.5 Sensor labels (Sensor name) In order to make the identification of the logged in sensors easier, there is a possibility of naming the sensors with 16-character labels. Selection: Press Use the buttons to select the SENSOR menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select NAME...

  • Page 35: Printouts

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the name. Confirm each letter by pressing After entering the name, press and hold for 2 seconds. The name will be stored in the memory. 14. Printouts One of the basic features of the LOGGICAR-C logger is printing out reports with recorded data.

  • Page 36: Latest Delivery Report

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 - device configuration report 14.1 Latest delivery report Printing out the report from the last delivery is a quick form of reporting during of after the delivery. The procedure of starting ad ending the deliveries is described in paragraph 10. If the delivery is completed, the report will include all data from the loading to the completion of delivery.

  • Page 37: Delivery Report From List

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select LATEST Confirm by pressing If there are any deliveries stored in the memory of the device, the report will be printed. 14.2 Delivery report from list Printing the report from the list of deliveries enables the user to select any delivery recorded in the memory of the logger.
  • Page 38 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Use the buttons to select the DELIVERIES menu. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select LIST. Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to select the delivery start date from the list.

  • Page 39: Date To Date" Period Report

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing 14.3 “Date to date” period report Note! The LOGGICAR-C logger records data from the moment of logging in the sensors, regardless of starting the delivery. The DATE printing option prints out a date to date report. Selection: Press Use the...
  • Page 40 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 Confirm by pressing Use the buttons to enter the start date and time for the report. Confirm each of the numbers by pressing Confirm further by pressing and holding for 2 minutes. Do the same for the end date and time. If the logger recorded any deliveries in the given period, it will print out the report.

  • Page 41: Settings Report

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 14.4 Settings report The Settings report option enables the user to print out the configuration of the logger. Selection: Press Use the buttons to select the SETTINGS menu. Confirm by pressing...

  • Page 42: Delivery Logging

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 15. Delivery logging The “delivery” means the transport process from loading to unloading. In order to mark the start of delivery, press In order to mark the end of delivery, press If the logger is in the delivery mode, the following icon will be shown on the display. Delivery icon...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Loggicar-C Logger To A Computer

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 16. Connecting the Loggicar-C logger to a computer In order to connect the logger to a computer, use a USB/mini USB cable. Insert the USB plug into a free USB port of a PC computer and insert the miniUSB plug to the USB port in the logger.
  • Page 44 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 The computer will install drivers required for correct operation of the logger. If the computer cannot find the drivers, download it from www.mikster.pl, section: software tools.

  • Page 45: Printout Description

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 17. Printout description Printout: Header, no more than 4 lines. Date and time of delivery start and end Sensor type and number Door opened Sampling marker frequency Measurement Printing date and time Footer, no more than 4 lines.

  • Page 46: Reservations And Notes

    MIKSTER Sp. z o.o. Exclusion of liability MIKSTER Sp. z o.o. does not provide any indemnities or warranties, whether direct or implied, with regard to this document, an in particular – any implied guarantees or commercial value or usability for a specific purpose. Furthermore, MIKSTER Sp. z o.o.

  • Page 47: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3 20. EC Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 48 Operating Manual Loggicar – C v4.3...

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