USRID-16W User Guide Contents Introduction Required Equipment What's in the Box Features Case Buttons Display Software Requirements Configuring the USRID-16W for logging Standard Configuration Options Alarms Advanced Configuration Settings File Settings Finalizing the configuration USRID-16W Start Options Display Overview Operating the Indicator After the Indicator is configured Starting the Indicator During Recording...
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USRID-16W User Guide Technical Specifications Appendix 1 - Glossary Appendix 2 - Accuracy and Resolution Temperature Accuracy Temperature Resolution...
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USRID-16W User Guide Introduction LogTag’s USRID-16W models are pre-configured, single use USB PDF temperature indicators with a data logging function. They feature a display, which allows select statistical data to be reviewed directly on the unit without the need for a PC. Trip reports can be generated without the need to install proprietary software or hardware at the destination.
Features USRID-16W User Guide Features The USRID-16W Single-use USB PDF temperature indicators feature the familiar LogTag case layout with an additional USB plug at the bottom. Case Mounting lug for secure fastening of indicator to fixtures USB plug with protective cap - shields USB connector from moisture and dirt ...
Features USRID-16W User Guide The USRID-16W 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. A CSV file of the data list is also available. The PDF can be shown in several different languages: ...
LogTag Analyzer without accessing the indicator‘s on-board files. Depending on the configuration, the USRID-16W may produce all, some or none of the files. PDF files generated by any USB indicator can be opened directly in LogTag Analyzer. ®...
Remove the protective cap from the indicator's USB connector, plug it into a USB socket on your computer and wait for the drivers to be installed ® From the menu click LogTag - Configure; LogTag Analyzer will display the configuration options for connected indicators. Standard Configuration Options The only parameter in the standard configuration options you are permitted to customize is the Description.
Configuring the USRID-16W USRID-16W User Guide for logging Alarms Configuring alarms for WHO PQS pre-qualified USRID-16W models is not permitted. The alarm trigger requirements are set out in the WHO/PQS/E006/TR07 PQS performance specification for Electronic Shipping Indicators. Each indicator is configured with 3 different alarm trigger conditions for temperature.
For more information about what each parameter means please read the section about ® ® Configuring a LogTag for logging in LogTag Analyzer’s User Guide or press F1 for help. File Settings Click the File Settings tab, select which files are generated when the USRID-16W is plugged into a computer's USB port, and what information these files contain.
Configuring the USRID-16W USRID-16W User Guide for logging ® Figure 1: USRID-16W File settings screen in LogTag Analyzer 3 These parameters influence the appearance of all files: Date and time format MKT values Following specifically influences the appearance of the PDF file: ...
USRID-16W Start Options USRID-16W User Guide USRID-16W Start Options USRID-16W pre-qualified models are pre-configured for a push button start with a 1-hour start delay. After you have gone through a specific start sequence of pressing and releasing the button (see Starting the Indicator on page ...
Display Overview USRID-16W User Guide Display Overview ALARM/OK indicator symbol is shown as soon as the USRID-16W has registered an alarm event. While there are no alarms, or if a previous alarm has been cleared, the symbol is shown. Recording indicators The recording indicators show what the USRID-16W is currently recording: ...
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Display Overview USRID-16W User Guide Time Value and Time Indicators The time value display is used to show one of the following: The elapsed time since the start of the trip The trigger time of an alarm The time remaining until the indicator starts recording (for a delayed start) The time indicators identify which of those is displayed as follows: ...
Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide Operating the Indicator The following sections show how to operate the product, and what information you can expect to see on the display. After the Indicator is configured The USRID-16W is pre-configured for a push button start, and the word READY shown.
Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide The delay time is shown in hours and minutes. The time counts down and the USRID- 16W starts recording when it reaches 0 00. The indicator will not start if you release the button while the symbol is still flashing;...
Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide Marking a reading with an inspection mark When you press the button while the USRID-16W is recording, the next START /Mark reading taken will be identified in the downloaded data and on the PDF report with an inspection mark.
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Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide Press and hold the button. STOP /Review immediately disappears, and the symbol STOPPED blinks for 4 seconds. The symbol then shows permanently for 2 seconds. Release the button and the indicator stops taking temperature readings. If the button is released while is still blinkingon, or you wait until STOPPED...
Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide Reviewing Min/Max values and Alarms Unlike many other loggers from LogTag North America, alarm trigger details and min/max records cannot be reviewed while the USRID-16W indicator is still recording. Once the indicator has stopped and is not plugged into a USB port, you can review the recorded minimum and maximum temperature readings and alarm trigger events using button.
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Operating the Indicator USRID-16W User Guide After the first button press, the highest recorded temperature during the trip is shown, indicated by TRIP The example screen shows that the highest recorded temperature was 46.4 °C. Pressing for a second time will show the STOP /Review lowest recorded temperature during the trip, indicated...
What happens on your computer depends on the operating system of the computer, the ® settings made during configuration and whether or not LogTag Analyzer is running. Microsoft Windows Up to four drivers will now be installed, depending on the USRID-16W's configuration.
PDF viewer. If you have selected LTD as one of the file types, you will find a single file with the ® ltd extension. To open the LTD file you need to install the free LogTag Analyzer software. ...
Interpreting the Data USRID-16W User Guide Interpreting the Data Figure 4: Sample report page Data Evaluation - Report Alarm Status This shows at a glance if the USRID-16W 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 indicator started to record data, when it finished, how many readings were recorded and how long that took.
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On the chart, special symbols will mark the readings at which certain events took place: ® º symbol will be shown, if the USRID-16W was downloaded with LogTag Analyzer. • symbol will be shown if an inspection mark was placed with the...
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Interpreting the Data USRID-16W User Guide Temperature Alarms This section summarizes the alarm trigger conditions and occurrences during the trip, including: Direction (whether it is an upper or lower alarm) Alarm threshold temperature value Any delay value for consecutive or accumulative alarms ...
Interpreting the Data USRID-16W User Guide Data Evaluation - Data List Figure 5: Sample Data List File Information This section shows general information about the PDF file, such as generation time, date and time formats used in the chart and the data list as well as the file name, which is compiled from information about the data it contains: LogTag_[serial_number]_[trip number]_[file creation date]_file creation time]_[OK or ALM].pdf Other files that may be generated have the extensions *.csv and *.ltd.
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In the data list, each entry may be marked with one or more of the following symbols: ® A + symbol will be shown, if the USRID-16W was downloaded with LogTag Analyzer. A * symbol will be shown if an inspection mark was placed with the...
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Technical Specifications USRID-16W User Guide Technical Specifications Model Number USRID-16WA/B, USRID-16WC Temperature sensor measurement range -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F) Operating temperature range -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F) Ambient temperature range during transport -30 ...
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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 3.1r10 or later to configure and download Software requirements ...
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Appendix 1 - Glossary USRID-16W 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. Active alarm An alarm/alert that has triggered, but has not been cleared. Active alert An alarm/alert that has triggered, but has not been cleared.
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Appendix 1 - Glossary USRID-16W User Guide Alarm triggered One of the alarm trigger conditions has been met, the device displays an alert and the software reports an alarm event has taken place. Alert Visual or audible representation of an alarm on a device Consecutive alarm Temperature or humidity readings are above or below the configured threshold for the time defined without interruption.
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Appendix 1 - Glossary USRID-16W User Guide Lower alarm threshold If a recorded temperature or humidiy value is equal to or below this value it is regarded to be an alarm reading. Non-alarm range Target temperature/humidity range where the readings are regarded as acceptable/within specification Non-alert range Target temperature/humidity range where the readings are regarded as acceptable/within...
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Appendix 1 - Glossary USRID-16W User Guide Upper alarm threshold If a recorded temperature or humidiy value is equal to or above this value it is regarded to be an alarm reading.
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Appendix 2 - Accuracy and USRID-16W User Guide Resolution Appendix 2 - Accuracy and Resolution Temperature Accuracy The following graph shows the typical rated temperature accuracy of a USRID-16W: Figure 6: Rated Temperature Accuracy Chart Temperature Resolution The following graph shows the typical rated native temperature resolution of a USRID- 16W: Figure 7: Rated Temperature Resolution Chart...