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LogTag Recorders
UTREL30-WiFi
Wireless Low-
Temperature Data Logger
Product User Guide
Document Release Version: 1.0
Published 21. December 2020
Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2004-2020

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  • Page 1 LogTag Recorders UTREL30-WiFi Wireless Low- Temperature Data Logger Product User Guide Document Release Version: 1.0 Published 21. December 2020 Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2004-2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display and LED External Probes Communication Power Supply What You Need Required Items Optional Items Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use In the office On-site Inserting the Batteries Configuring the UTREL30-WiFi for logging Finalizing the configuration LogTag® Online Connection Wizard Adding the Probe and the Power Supply Wireless Connectivity Transferring data to LogTag® Online...
  • Page 3 Clearing the Min/Max Values Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display Stopping the UTREL30-WiFi Automatically Manually Plugging the UTREL30-WiFi into a USB port Accessing the files Interpreting the Data Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms Data Evaluation - Data List...
  • Page 4 UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Resetting the Logger Hibernating a UTREL30-WiFi Airplane Mode Replacing the Batteries Technical Specifications Temperature Accuracy Temperature Resolution Appendix 1 - Glossary...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

      for consequential loss. Disclaimer The UTREL30-WiFi monitors temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods it accompanies. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation/testing is required.  ...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Battery Life The batteries in the UTREL30-WiFi designed to power the device for up to 2 months in case of a power failure, provided   the device was not stored for more than prior to activation;...
  • Page 7 This text contains important information for the correct operation of your UTREL30-WiFi. 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 UTREL30-WiFi logger...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This allows viewing of a PDF file, which can be accessed using PDF software ® such as Acrobat Reader, or downloading the data to the free companion software LogTag Analyzer, where you can display data in chart, list or summary formats.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Features The UTREL30-WiFi low-temperature logger features a large display, wireless and USB ® connectivity with a familiar LogTag feel.   Case   Mounting lug for secure fastening of logger to fixtures   Micro-USB socket with attached protective cap  ...

  • Page 10: Display And Led

    AAA batteries are empty and external power is not supplied. The UTREL30-WiFi will generate a detailed PDF report when plugged into a USB port of a PC. The PDF report shows a summary of the trip, presents the data in chart and list format...
  • Page 11 Features UTREL30-WiFi User Guide and also includes a day summary page, showing an overview of the statistics collected. A CSV file of the data list is also available.  ...

  • Page 12: What You Need

    A WiFi network capable of WPA/WEP security and an internet connection for uploading data to the cloud server   A micro-USB cable to connect the UTREL30-WiFi to your PC (it is recommended that you connect each UTREL30-WiFi via a permanently plugged in micro-USB cable to protect your computer’s USB socket)  ...
  • Page 13 What You Need UTREL30-WiFi User Guide   A silica sand temperature buffer, which simulates environmental behavior of a vaccine vial...

  • Page 14: Preparing A Utrel30-Wifi For First Use

    Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use Before your UTREL30-WiFi can record temperature data and upload readings to ® LogTag  Online you need to perform a few setup steps. In the office These steps are completed in your office, using a PC connected to the internet:  1.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Inserting the Batteries The UTREL30-WiFi operates with two AAA batteries:  1. Remove the screw from the rear compartment lid.  2. Remove the lid, exposing the battery compartment.  3. Insert the AAA batteries in the correct orientation, as shown. The polarity is marked inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Utrel30-Wifi For Logging

    UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Configuring the UTREL30-WiFi for logging Before a UTREL30-WiFi logger can be deployed, it must be configured with the parameters required for starting and recording temperature values. Loggers can be purchased unconfigured, or pre-configured, ready to be started, using one of a number of different profiles that are available.
  • Page 17 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB socket on your computer and wait for the drivers to be installed You can configure more than one UTREL30-WiFi at the same time, however it is practical to limit the number of units to about 6, using a powered USB hub.
  • Page 18  1. Configure the UTREL30-WiFi's wireless network settings using the LogTag  Online Connection Wizard. ®  2. Register the device in LogTag  Online.  3. Attach the UTREL30-WiFi to a location. During the attachment process, select one of the pre-defined Logger Configuration Profiles. Each profile contains   the log interval;...
  • Page 19 Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Standard Configuration Settings ® The standard configuration is similar to those of other LogTag logger products and includes settings such as User start method, pre-start recording, logging interval and duration, start delay, and password.
  • Page 20 LogTag  Online. 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 If you configure the UTREL30-WiFi to start after a delay period, the logger will not...
  • Page 21 UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Alarm Configuration Options The UTREL30-WiFi can display an alarm if one or more 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 22 Preparing a UTREL30-WiFi for first use UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Once an alarm has triggered, the alarm indicator ( ) remains shown until the alarm is cleared (see Clearing an Alarm on page 52) or the unit is reconfigured. The day alarm...
  • Page 23 UTREL30-WiFi User Guide File Settings Select the File Settings tab to select which files are generated when the UTREL30-WiFi is plugged into a computer's USB port, and what information these files contain. Select as many file formats as you wish to generate.
  • Page 24 The UTREL30-WiFi's wireless connection parameters are set up on the WiFi Settings tab. The wireless network has already been set up on this device Select Leave wireless settings unchanged if you are only changing the logging parameters, but want the UTREL30-WiFi to connect to the same network as before.

  • Page 25: Finalizing The Configuration

    When the configuration is complete, unplug the UTREL30-WiFi from the USB socket and replace the protective seal. If you wish to configure more UTREL30-WiFi units with the same configuration, insert the next loggers into USB sockets, wait until they are ready for configuration and click Repeat Configure.

  • Page 26: Logtag® Online Connection Wizard

     Online Connection Wizard starts after the logger has been configured for other parameters such as logging and alarms. When the wizard runs, the wireless and network parameters you enter are used to check that the UTREL30-WiFi can establish a ®...

  • Page 27: Adding The Probe And The Power Supply

    The UTREL30-WiFi is now ready to be deployed. Adding the Probe and the Power Supply Before the UTREL30-WiFi can record temperature data you will need to connect an external probe. The UTREL30-WiFi accepts any ST10 probe (including an STX50 extension). Plug the probe connector into the socket located at the bottom of the device, as shown.

  • Page 28: Wireless Connectivity

    ® The LogTag  Online Connection Wizard will automatically register the UTREL30-WiFi for you if you provide your sign in details when you run the Wizard. ® You can also register the device by signing in to your LogTag  Online account at https://logtagonline.com...

  • Page 29: Transferring Data To Logtag® Online

    60 minutes, a logger that records every 45 minutes will upload readings every 1½ hours.   Alarms As soon as a UTREL30-WiFi triggers an alarm, this is reported to the cloud server immediately, regardless of the upload interval for temperatures.   Wireless and Cloud Symbols ®...
  • Page 30 Wireless Connectivity UTREL30-WiFi User Guide (WLAN). If the circle shows a tick, the UTREL30-WiFi 's last connection to the wireless network was successful. When USB power is supplied, the UTREL30-WiFi remains connected to the WLAN. This symbol is shown when the last connection to the wireless network was successful and the device is powered by batteries.

  • Page 31: Testing Your Wireless And Network Connection

    Wireless Connectivity UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Testing your wireless and network connection ® You can verify that uploading data to the LogTag  Online cloud server is working by initiating a Connection Test directly from the UTREL30-WiFi. During the connection test the logger will  ...
  • Page 32 ® connection to the LogTag  Online cloud server (Cloud symbol shows a tick).   The UTREL30-WiFi is now exchanging data with ® LogTag  Online, indicated by an arrow inside the cloud symbol ( ). The arrow may turn on and off repeatedly during the data exchange.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting (on the next page) for further details. This connection test is performed automatically every time the UTREL30-WiFi takes the first reading of a new trip. You can initiate this test manually at any other time, provided valid wireless and network...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    To successfully upload data to LogTag  Online, your UTREL30-WiFi needs to be connected ® to your wireless network and be able to access the LogTag  Online cloud server. It also needs to be registered to your team's account and must be attached to a location.
  • Page 35   the network requires confirming a logon screen on a web browser At this stage, the UTREL30-WiFi is unable to connect to a network that requires completing a logon process, such as is present on many guest networks. Your network administrator will need to add an exception for your device.
  • Page 36 18888 in the network's firewall.   No DHCP server found on the network You may have set up the UTREL30-WiFi to use DHCP, but your network does not offer DHCP connections. Please discuss this with your network administrator, and run ®...

  • Page 37: Display Overview

    These two temperatures represent the minimum and maximum since the recording started, or since the values were last manually cleared. Main Temperature Value This shows the most recently recorded temperature while the UTREL30-WiFi is recording. Once the logger has stopped, nothing will be displayed. Backup Battery Low...
  • Page 38 Powering the UTREL30-WiFi on page  40 for details. ALARM/OK indicator symbol is shown as soon as the UTREL30-WiFi has registered an alarm event.  While there are no alarms, or if a previous alarm has been cleared, the symbol is shown.
  • Page 39 Display Overview UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Reading Type The word is shown when the temperature on the display represents the last recorded CURRENT temperature. The word is shown in Review mode, when the temperature on the display represents the maximum recorded temperature for the day displayed.

  • Page 40: Powering The Utrel30-Wifi

    Powering the UTREL30-WiFi UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Powering the UTREL30-WiFi The UTREL30-WiFi is designed to be supplied via its USB socket from a commercially available 5V USB power supply (5W). When supplied externally, the power symbol shows on the display: Some low-quality USB power supplies are unable to deliver sufficiently stable power to the UTREL30-WiFi.
  • Page 41 Powering the UTREL30-WiFi UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Please always replace both batteries with fresh ones at the same time. Replacing only one of the batteries with a partially charged battery will drain the secondary backup battery. Rechargeable AAA cells are not recommended for this product. The different charge voltage means the battery indicator will not show the correct remaining percentage, and the secondary backup battery will drain faster.

  • Page 42: Low Power Operation

    Powering the UTREL30-WiFi UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Low power operation The UTREL30-WiFi enters low power operation when no external power is supplied, and the AAA backup batteries are empty. In low power mode   all WiFi and cloud connectivity is suspended;...
  • Page 43 Powering the UTREL30-WiFi UTREL30-WiFi User Guide The internal secondary backup battery (CR2032 LiMnO coin cell) should be replaced immediately when the low battery symbol -as shown- appears. This can be done by a qualified technician. Failing to replace the battery can result in loss of configuration information and...

  • Page 44: Audible Alarm

    Audible Alarm UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Audible Alarm The UTREL30-WiFi is fitted with a buzzer. You can choose to activate the buzzer when an alarm event has been triggered to provide extra feedback. This is enabled or disabled in the ®...

  • Page 45: Real-Time Clock

    Please note, however, that the PDF's time zone has to be set at configuration and cannot be changed after the logger has been downloaded. Page 45 UTREL30-WiFi Product User Guide, Revision 1.0, copyright © 2004-2020, LogTag Recorders. All rights reserved.

  • Page 46: Starting The Logger

    Starting the Logger UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Starting the Logger It is highly recommended you start a UTREL30-WiFi logger only after you have placed it in the position it will be used in. This allows you to verify wireless and network connectivity on site quickly after the start.

  • Page 47: Push Button Start With Start Delay

    ® LogTag Analyzer. As with a regular push button start without delay, the UTREL30-WiFi will perform a Connection Test as soon as the recording has started. To check the connection before the delay value has elapsed, you can initiate the connection test yourself. Please refer to Testing your wireless and network connection (on page 31).

  • Page 48: Automatic Date/Time Start

    STOPPED DELAY READY will show, together with the current time, and the logger can now be started again as normal. The UTREL30-WiFi will not be reset if you   release the button before disappears; STARTING  ...

  • Page 49: During Recording

    During Recording UTREL30-WiFi User Guide During Recording During normal operation, the display shows the most recently recorded temperature. This temperature is updated at the same rate as the logging interval. The current time is also displayed (in 24 hour format). A tick symbol is shown as long as no alarm event has occurred.
  • Page 50 During Recording UTREL30-WiFi User Guide   The alarm event is immediately uploaded to ® LogTag  Online, where it will show as a notification alert on the dashboard, and trigger notification emails or SMS messages if configured. Note the upload arrow ( ) will only show briefly while data is being transferred to the cloud server.
  • Page 51 During Recording UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Day Alarm Matrix Display while recording During normal recording, symbols marked with are shown if an alarm occurred on that day.   Today                       Day -1  ...

  • Page 52: Marking A Reading With An Inspection Mark

    UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Marking a reading with an inspection mark When you press the button while the UTREL30-WiFi 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 53 During Recording UTREL30-WiFi User Guide A mark will be placed in the readings when you clear an alarm. The inspection log in ® LogTag  Online will show an AM or PM inspection, depending on the time of day the alarm was cleared.

  • Page 54: Paused Readings

    UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Paused Readings During configuration of the UTREL30-WiFi 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 Annabelle as paused, and their value is ignored when determining alarm trigger conditions, minimum/maximum values and other statistical calculations.

  • Page 55: Power Save

    Analyzer in the Advanced Settings tab. Note: The display will turn off, even if there is a pending alarm! The Red Alert LED will still blink. ® In operation, Power Save will be active regardless of the settings made in LogTag Analyzer.

  • Page 56: Clearing The Min/Max Values

    As soon as the next reading is taken, both minimum and maximum values will be shown again. ® You will be able to see on the PDF and in the summary in LogTag Analyzer when the min/max values were cleared, but you will not be able to review previous min/max values...

  • Page 57: Reviewing Day Statistics On The Display

    Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display Historic day statistics data can be 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 58 Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Yesterday's data Pressing the button now displays yesterday’s maximum statistic:   The -1 marker flashes to indicate that yesterday's data is being displayed.   Yesterday, recordings above the upper threshold were recorded, indicated by the upper alarm threshold marker  ...
  • Page 59 Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display UTREL30-WiFi User Guide   The duration was 1 hour 20 minutes, which was shorter than the allowed period, so no alarm event was generated.   The maximum temperature recorded on the day before yesterday was -69.7 °C.
  • Page 60 Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Data from 7 days ago After pressing the button twice (skipping the minimum statistics for day -6) the maximum statistic from seven days ago is displayed:   flashes to indicate that the data being displayed is from seven days ago.
  • Page 61 Reviewing Day Statistics on the Display UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Day Alarm Matrix Display while reviewing During review, symbols marked with are shown to indicate for which day review data is being displayed on screen.   Today        ...

  • Page 62: Stopping The Utrel30-Wifi

    LogTag Analyzer. Your distributor can supply more information about this option. Manually You can configure a UTREL30-WiFi so it can be stopped with the button. START /CLEAR/STOP This feature is useful when you take the logger out of a shipment and don’t want to falsify the statistics with readings taken after the shipment completion.
  • Page 63 ® The UTREL30-WiFi will now connect to LogTag  Online to upload any outstanding temperature readings. Once the logger has stopped, the last alarm status before the logger stopped will continue to be indicated with a cross or a tick symbol on the display, but the audible alarm and the alarm LED will turn off (see exception below).

  • Page 64: Plugging The Utrel30-Wifi Into A Usb Port

    Plugging the UTREL30-WiFi into a USB port UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Plugging the UTREL30-WiFi into a USB port What happens when you plug your UTREL30-WiFi into a USB port depends on the operating system of the computer, the settings made during configuration and whether or ®...

  • Page 65: Accessing The Files

    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 UTREL30-WiFi using either of these operating systems, unless you use virtualization software such as VMWare Fusion, Parallels Desktop or Virtualbox to create a hosted Windows environment.

  • Page 66: Interpreting The Data

      Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms Alarm Status This shows at a glance if the UTREL30-WiFi recorded alarm conditions during the trip (showing a red ) or if no alarms were recorded (showing a green Recorded Data Overview This section shows at what time the logger started to record data, when it finished, how many readings were recorded and how long that took.
  • Page 67 This logger cannot take a reading while exchanging data with a PC while being plugged into a USB port. As a result, you will occasionally see a gap in the graph where the UTREL30-WiFi would otherwise have taken a reading. The list shows --- instead of the reading.
  • Page 68 Interpreting the Data UTREL30-WiFi User Guide delay was active and the interval used for taking readings. Logger Statistics Overview This section gives a brief overview of the temperature data collected during the trip. It shows minimum and maximum values, when these occurred and also shows average, standard deviation and MKT values.

  • Page 69: Data Evaluation - Data List

    Interpreting the Data UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Data Evaluation - Data List File Information The information from the report page is repeated here. Recorded Data list The Data list shows a single row for each recorded reading, along with the date, time and...
  • Page 70 In the data list, each entry may be marked with one or more of the following symbols: ®   A + symbol will be shown, if the UTREL30-WiFi was downloaded with LogTag Analyzer.   A * symbol will be shown if an inspection mark was placed with the...

  • Page 71: Data Evaluation - Day Summary

    Interpreting the Data UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Data Evaluation - Day Summary File Information The information from the report page is repeated here. Day Summary The Day summary shows a single row for each day for which readings were recorded. Each row contains the following information:  ...

  • Page 72: Resetting The Logger

    Resetting the Logger UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Resetting the Logger You can reset a UTREL30-WiFi back to its original state. Once reset, recording can READY started again. When performing this procedure all recordings and statistics stored in the logger are irrevocably deleted and cannot be recovered. Please ensure your data has been...

  • Page 73: Hibernating A Utrel30-Wifi

    If you hibernate the logger for longer than a week, please remove the AAA batteries from the logger to avoid them leaking. ® UTREL30-WiFi loggers are placed into Hibernation using LogTag Analyzer by clicking Hibernate from the LogTag menu. Initially, the display shows SLP on the display until you remove the logger from the USB port.

  • Page 74: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Airplane Mode A UTREL30-WiFi can be switched to airplane mode to comply with airlines' regulations for wireless transmission in aircraft. You can enable Airplane mode using the buttons on the UTREL30-WiFi:   Press and hold the...

  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    Please see accuracy chart in Temperature Accuracy All ST10 precision thermistor external probes can be interchangeably connected to the Probe Compatibility UTREL30-WiFi. Please refer to the page for External Probes on the LogTag Recorders website. Sensor Technology Precision electronic thermistor Sensor Reaction Time According to Probe Quartz crystal-locked real time clock, rated accuracy ±25ppm @ 25 ...
  • Page 76 Typically with full memory (16,129 readings) less than 30 seconds from time of insertion to availability of PDF report. Download time ®   Typically less than 10 seconds from time of insertion to availability of LTD file in LogTag Analyzer (if configured) ®   LogTag Analyzer version 3.1 or later to configure and download...

  • Page 77: Temperature Accuracy

    Temperature Accuracy UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Temperature Accuracy The following graph shows the typical rated temperature accuracy of a UTREL30-WiFi: Figure 4: Rated Temperature Accuracy Chart Temperature Resolution The following graph shows the typical rated native temperature resolution of a UTREL30-WiFi:...

  • Page 78: Appendix 1 - Glossary

    Appendix 1 - Glossary UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Appendix 1 - Glossary Accumulative Alarm Temperature or humidity readings are above or below the configured threshold for the total of time defined, but readings may not necessarily be sequential. Alarm An alarm is an automatically generated event warning a user that environmental conditions are no longer deemed safe for the monitored location.
  • Page 79 Appendix 1 - Glossary UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Consecutive Alarm Temperature or Humidity readings are above or below the configured threshold for the time defined without interruption. Cumulative Alarm Temperature or humidity readings are above or below the configured threshold for the total of time defined, but readings may not necessarily be sequential.
  • Page 80 Appendix 1 - Glossary UTREL30-WiFi User Guide Non-Alert Range Target temperature/humidity range where the device does not trigger an alert Primary Alarm The alarm threshold closest to the non-alarm range in a multi-alarm device Secondary Alarm The alarm threshold second closest to the non-alarm range...

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