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  • Page 2 User Manual Fridge- tag 3 1 — Last update: Aug 18, 2021 Berlinger & Co. AG Copyright © 2021 Berlinger & Co. AG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Home ..............................2 2. Display explanations ......................... 3 3. State of delivery / sleep mode ......................4 4. Read out information prior to activation (in sleep mode) ............... 5 5. Inserting a SIM card .......................... 7 5.1.
  • Page 4 15.2. Option 2: Read out alarms directly on the device – use the Alarm Super Jump function (30-day history) ..............................53 15.3. Option 3: Read out data from the files generated by the Fridge-tag 3 by connecting it with a computer ............................... 55 15.4.

  • Page 5: Home

    SMS. Additionally it can be easily integrated into a web based server application. In case of a temperature deviations, the Fridge-tag 3 sends immediately a notification by SMS to predefined person(s) in charge. A fully comprehensive emergency plan can now be activated in order to prevent damage of the goods.

  • Page 6: Display Explanations

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 2. Display explanations 1. OK symbol or alarm symbol 2. Daily HIGH/LOW alarm indicators (showing the history of the last 30 days) 3. Operation indicator (colon is flashing) 4. Battery indicator (indicates the remaining capacity of the battery) 5.

  • Page 7: State Of Delivery / Sleep Mode

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 3. State of delivery / sleep mode The Fridge-tag is shipped in sleep mode. The display (LCD) is blank. Page 4 of 72...

  • Page 8: Read Out Information Prior To Activation (In Sleep Mode)

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 4. Read out information prior to activation (in sleep mode) The following page shows which information will be indicated on the screen upon successive READ button pressings while in sleep mode.
  • Page 9 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 After 8th pressing Serial number of the device of READ After 9th PCb number pressing (manufacturer information) of READ Battery power: After 10th 3 bars = full (>70%) pressing 2 bars = half-full (30–70%) of READ 1 bar = low (0–30%)** **Device should be recharged.

  • Page 10: Inserting A Sim Card

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5. Inserting a SIM card Note: If using the device with a Datamanagement Software (Berlinger SmartView, etc.), make sure that the system is set up before you go on with the next steps.

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Sim Card

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5.1. Installation of the SIM card Note: Only necessary if the SIM card is not preinstalled at factory. Remove cover Remove the SIM card cover with a screwdriver. (Screwdriver (Torx) is not included.)
  • Page 12 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 SIM card insert tray with properly inserted SIM card SIM card chip (contacts) facing downwards. Close insert tray Press the SIM card insert tray down, hold and slide the metal frame forwards to lock the SIM card insert tray.

  • Page 13: Enter The Sim Card Pin Code

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5.2. Enter the SIM card pin code Only required if the SIM card is locked with a PIN code (secret number). Once the new SIM card is inserted, the following display appears.

  • Page 14: Initial Device Configuration

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 6. Initial device configuration Note: Only necessary if device not configured, see chapter Read out information prior to activation, 3rd pressing of Read. Standalone Version Cloud Version Press SET for 3 seconds to start the configuration.
  • Page 15 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 persists, please contact our support team. Page 12 of 72...

  • Page 16: Placing The External Sensor

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 7. Placing the external sensor Placing the Fridge-tag with an external sensor Two hours before activating the Fridge-tag, the external sensor must be placed in its predetermined location. It is recommended and important to place the external sensor in the center of the refrigerator for an optimal temperature observation and to avoid any incorrect measurements when starting the device.

  • Page 17: Activation Process

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8. Activation process Overview: sequences of activation Note: As long as the activation process has not been completed – after approx. 60 seconds without any button operation – the device will go back into sleep mode. The activation process has to be started from the beginning.

  • Page 18: Activation Of The Device

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.1. Activation of the device To activate the device, press the SET and the READ button simultaneously during at least 3 seconds. Note: Once the device is activated, it cannot be deactivated anymore.

  • Page 19: Setting The Calendar Format

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.2. Setting the calendar format Option 1: Setting the calender format to: dd.mm.yyyy Press SET to save the calendar format. Option 2: Setting the calender format to: mm.dd.yyyy 1. Press READ to change the calendar format.

  • Page 20: Using The Read And The Set Buttons

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.3. Using the READ and the SET buttons READ button The READ button is used to adjust the numbers. Each time you press the READ button, the number in the flashing digit will increase by 1. If you press READ more than necessary, continue pressing the READ button until you obtain the desired number.

  • Page 21: Auto Date

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.4. Auto date Cloud Version If you have ordered the Cloud Version the following display appears. Go on to this chapter Standalone Version If you use the Standalone Version, after setting the calendar format, the first digit of the date will start flashing.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.5. Setting the date Set date / time on server Depending on the configuration of the device the date and time are set via server and auto date will appear on the screen. Go on with this chapter connection error.
  • Page 23 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “6” The 2nd appears as the digit is second digit. flashing. 2. Press SET to save 1. Press READ until “0” The 3rd appears as the third digit is digit.
  • Page 24 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “1” The 7th appears as the digit is seventh digit. flashing. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “8” The 8th appears as the eighth digit is digit.

  • Page 25: Setting The Time

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.6. Setting the time This example shows how to set the time to 13:47. Note: The clock operates as a 24-hour clock (e.g. 1:47 pm = 13:47). 1. Press READ until “1”...
  • Page 26 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “4” The 3rd appears as the third digit is digit. flashing. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “7” The 4th appears as the digit is fourth digit.

  • Page 27: Connection Error (External Sensor Only)

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.7. Connection error (external sensor only) After 10 minutes (factory standard) without a connection between the device and the external sensor the following display appears and: • The buzzer will beep twice at intervals of three minutes for a maximum of 168 hours (7 days).

  • Page 28: Read And Change Settings / How To Correct Setting Mistakes

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 9. Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes Overview: menu Note: If you scroll through the menu and you reach the display of the measuring mode, you need to restart from the beginning by accessing the menu.

  • Page 29: Initial Menu (Read And Change Settings)

    The number of adjustments during the same day is unlimited. After an adjustment has been made, the Fridge-tag 3 will be locked for 24 hours from the following midnight (e.g. changes on 15 September., device locked from 00:01 am on the 16 September until 00:01 am on the 17 September).
  • Page 30 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Access the menu “READ CONF” The display shows OUTSIDE (external sensor). Press READ until the display shows READ CONF. Then press SET to access the menu to read the current alarm configurations. First the display check appears.

  • Page 31: Screen Displays During Measurement Mode

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 10. Screen displays during measurement mode Indication for max. 1 minute after completing the activation or after connecting the device with the external sensor. For a maximum of 1 minute no temperature is displayed on the screen, indicated by —.- Example OK display –...
  • Page 32 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 • (OK symbol) will be replaced by (alarm symbol) • An additional alarm indicator will be indicated in the upper display area to show which alarm limit has been exceed and on which day.

  • Page 33: Readout And Settings Options Via Sms

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11. Readout and settings options via SMS These chapters are only valid in the Standalone Version: • Assigning administrator rights • Adding alarm recipient • Delete alarm recipients • Changing alarm limits via SMS •...

  • Page 34: Assigning Administrator Rights

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.1. Assigning administrator rights Set admin rights: the actual administrator sends a SMS with the content “admin=+41761234567 (example mobile number of new administrator) followed by a space and pswd=1234” (example password) to the device.

  • Page 35: Adding Alarm Recipients

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.2. Adding alarm recipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “subscribe=+41761234567” (mobile number of a new recipient to the device). The device confirms with “SUCCESSFUL”. Note: A total of 5 different alarm recipients can be assigned. A separate SMS must be sent for each alarm recipient.

  • Page 36: Delete Alarm Recipients

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.3. Delete alarm recipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “unsubscribe=+41761234567” (example mobile number of the removing recipient) to the device. The device confirms with “SUCCESSFUL”. Delete all alarm receipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “unsubscribe=all”.

  • Page 37: Changing Alarm Limits Via Sms

    Temperature limit “15.0” Time alarm “60” wulimit=off,0.0,0 Upper warning limit “off” Temperature limit “0.0” Time alarm “0” wllimit=off,0.0,0 Lower warning limit “off” Temperature limit “0.0” Time alarm “0” Successful changes to the alarm limits are acknowledged as “SUCCESSFUL” by Fridge-tag 3. Page 34 of 72...

  • Page 38: Weak Battery Alarm Status

    User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.5. Weak battery alarm status If the battery capacity drops below 30%, Fridge-tag 3 sends a SMS alarm notification. The Cloud Version sends the information to your Data Management Software (SmartView, etc.). “Battery State=Warning”...

  • Page 39: Sms Commands And Error Messages

    SMS commands are not case-sensitive. Typing errors: When there is a typing error in the command input, the Fridge-tag 3 does not send a confirmation SMS. The command is not executed. The SMS with the correctly written command must be typed and sent again.

  • Page 40: Example Of An Alarm Notification

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.7. Example of an alarm notification Example above: Identification number: DID=11070000003 Alarm Status: Upper Alarm=Alarm Date: 2017-03-23 Time: 09:43 Temperature measured at alarm event: 30.1°C Page 37 of 72...

  • Page 41: Status Query

    11.8. Status query Sending a SMS to device with the content “status” triggers a response with the status OK or Alarm and the current temperature. Fridge-tag 3 is in the Alarm state, the current temperature is 1.5°C. Page 38 of 72...

  • Page 42: Confirmation Of Alarm Status

    User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.9. Confirmation of alarm status Confirmation of the alarm status on Fridge-tag 3 sends a confirmation SMS from the device. The temperature at the time of confirmation is 21.3 °C The alarm has been confirmed on the device directly by the user. Confirming an alarm can only be made if the device gets back within the set temperature limits.

  • Page 43: Alarm Trigger Function

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12. Alarm trigger function Single-event alarm triggering The upper or lower alarm triggering is done with a single-event alarm algorithm. Any kind of alarm is triggered if the temperature is continuously out of the preset alarm limits for longer than the preset alarm trigger time.
  • Page 44 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 limit.” Lower alarm triggering Setting lower limit: Temperature <–0.5°C, duration >1 hour For a lower alarm to be triggered the temperature needs to be continuously below –0.5°C for more than 1 hour.

  • Page 45: Alarm Display And Confirmation Options

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.1. Alarm display and confirmation options Option 1: Alarm indication “all alarms” With this option the alarms will be visible on the display with an alarm symbol for 30 days.
  • Page 46 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 confirmed as solved by pressing the READ button. Afterwards the display will show the OK symbol until a new alarm is triggered. By pressing the READ button the warning symbol will be disabled for the corresponding alarms.
  • Page 47 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol on display 2. Alarm confirmed within the set temperature limits: (OK symbol) on display 3. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol on display.

  • Page 48: Cumulative Daily Time Above/Below The Limit

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.2. Cumulative daily time above/below the limit The alarm trigger algorithm is based on a single event, although the Fridge-tag is measuring on a daily basis the individual total time above or below the temperature limits. This measurement is not used for any alarm condition.

  • Page 49: Not Confirmed Alarms

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.3. Not confirmed alarms If a an alarm event is not confirmed on the device and the device gets back within the set temperature limits, an alarm will be retriggered when the limit is violated again.

  • Page 50: Remote Alarm Notifications

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 13. Remote Alarm Notifications In case an upper or lower alarm is triggered, the predefined recipient(s) will be notified as follows: Standalone SMS Notification Version: Make sure that the system is set up to your needs (e.g. in SmartView SMS and Email Cloud Version: Notifications are available).

  • Page 51: Audio Alarm (Optional Factory Setting)

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 14. Audio alarm (optional factory setting) In case an upper or lower alarm is triggered, 3 audible alarm signals are emitted immediately. Thereafter: • Every minute 1 alarm signal for maximally 168 hours (7 days).

  • Page 52: Reading The History / Readout Mode

    10 minutes without connection between the device and the sensor. The Fridge-tag 3 is SmartView compatible. The generated data can be uploaded as follows: SmartView User Manual – Fridge-tag 3...

  • Page 53: Option 1: Read Out Day Per Day Directly On The Device (30-Day History)

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.1. Option 1: Read out day per day directly on the device (30-day history) Example of an OK display during readout of the history Press READ once The following information is indicated on the screen: •...
  • Page 54 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 • Lowest recorded temperature (example: +2.9˚C) • Duration of the underrun of the preset low temperature limit (example 00:00; hh:min) Note: in the Readout mode the flashing arrows display the day where your are (30-day history) and...
  • Page 55 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Press READ a second time The following additional information is indicated on the screen: • Lowest recorded temperature (example: –1.1˚C) • The duration of the exceedance of the preset low temperature limit (example: 01:35; hh:mm)

  • Page 56: Option 2: Read Out Alarms Directly On The Device - Use The Alarm Super Jump Function (30-Day History)

    – use the Alarm Super Jump function (30-day history) If you like to read out the alarms directly on the Fridge-tag 3, press the READ button for at least 3 seconds. 1st display of the latest alarm event...
  • Page 57 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 The following additional information is indicated on the screen: • Highest recorded temperature (example: +10.5˚C) • The duration of the exceedance of the preset high temperature limit (example: 11:24; hh:mm.)

  • Page 58: Option 3: Read Out Data From The Files Generated By The Fridge-Tag 3 By Connecting It With A Computer

    Disconnect the external sensor from the device first. The Fridge-tag 3 will now generate a PDF and ASCII report of the last 28, 56 days (factory preset). This process may take up to 2 minutes. Now use the appropriate file generated by the Fridge-tag 3.
  • Page 59 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 The hard drive of the Fridge-tag 3 is shown in your explorer. Open the desired file generated by the device. Note: To disconnect the device properly, please always use the function “Safely Remove Hardware” on your PC/Mac.
  • Page 60 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Right-click the icon “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows taskbar (lower right corner). (Choose the corresponding device to remove.) Do not disconnect the device before you receive the depitcted message, otherwise the device can be damaged.

  • Page 61: Pdf Report Explanation

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.4. PDF report explanation Sample of a PDF file generated by a Fridge-tag 3 with external sensor (page 1/ 1. Document title and device type 2. Device ID and further information 3.
  • Page 62 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Sample of a PDF file generated by a Fridge-tag 3 with external sensor (page 2/ 1. Each graph shows data from a period of 7 days 2. Incrementally numbered graphs 3.
  • Page 63 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Graph behavior when date / time is changed manually 1. Date change positive 2. Date change negative 3. Time change positive (e.g. summer/winter time) 4. Time change negative (e.g. summer/winter time)

  • Page 64: Autoscaling Of Graphs In Pdf

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.5. Autoscaling of graphs in PDF The graph of the report is created dynamically depending on the following settings: • the alarm limits of the device • the highest and lowest measured value This is valid for all graphs in the PDF file until: •...

  • Page 65: Temperature Record Duration (Optional Factory Setting)

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.6. Temperature record duration (optional factory setting) Selectable record duration: 28, 56 days. Note: File names on the Fridge-tag are write protected. The names may only be changed after downloading the files onto a computer. Changing is either possible directly on unopened files or via open and save commands with Adobe Reader.

  • Page 66: Verification Process

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.7. Verification process This process verifies if the files (PDF and ASCII) created by the Fridge-tag are authentic and have not been manipulated or accidentally changed (meets the strict FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements).
  • Page 67 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Proceed the same way with PDF and ASCII files. The same OK or error messages will appear. Page 64 of 72...

  • Page 68: Explanations Of Terms

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 16. Explanations of terms Readout mode: In order to avoid incorrect data, the Fridge-tag does not measure the temperature while settings are changed or during or Readout mode (e.g. changing time, date and during reading of history). The Fridge- tag will fall back into normal operation after approx.

  • Page 69: Expire Code Explanation

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 17. Expire code explanation Production Date: Feb., 2019 (example) Quality control: Passed Aug., 2022 (example) Expiry Date: estimated Battery-life-time Date of activation: Write the date of activation in this field.

  • Page 70: Important Information

    The Fridge-tag 3 contains a LiPo battery. Please pay strict attention to the following points: • The housing of the Fridge-tag 3 must never be opened nor destroyed. • Never expose the Fridge-tag 3 to high temperatures (fire, oven, microwaves, etc.). It may cause injuries.
  • Page 71 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Regulatory certification Manufactured by: Berlinger & Co. AG Mitteldorfstrasse 2 9608 Ganterschwil SWITZERLAND Page 68 of 72...

  • Page 72: Regulatory Information

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 19. Regulatory information FCC INFORMATION (USA): Applicable to US model only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 73 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR de L´industrie Canadienne applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L‘exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. l‘appareil ne doit pas produire interferences, et 2.

  • Page 74: Firmware

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 20. Firmware Firmware: 3.3p0 Page 71 of 72...

  • Page 75: Faq / Glossary

    Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 21. FAQ / Glossary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) For technical problems or questions, please visit the Berlinger Support Center: FAQ – Fridge-tag 3 Glossary of Symbols Symbol Description OK symbol...

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