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  • Page 1 ANUAL...
  • Page 2 This document contains trademarks and registered trademarks of ShockWatch Inc. in the United States of America. This document contains text and graphics that are individually protected by copyright.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Proper Placement of Tags ............................TrekView Readers ..................................Desktop Readers (DTR) .............................. Handheld Readers (HHR) ............................HHR Touchscreen User Interface ......................... TrekView Software ................................... Installation ................................... TrekView Report Software ............................PDF Report..............................Report Options............................... Regenerate Report ............................Save Location..............................TrekView User Software .............................. Icons................................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Changing a Tag Mode ..............................Turning a Tag On ............................Turning a Tag Off ............................Confi guring Tags ................................. Default Tag Confi guration..........................CustomTag Confi guration..........................Naming a Tag ................................Entering a Tag Label ............................. Entering a Tag Data............................Reading Current Temperature............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    TrekView software makes it easy for you to manage, archive and analyze temperature history of shipped or stored prod- ucts. The compact design of TrekView Tags allows you to monitor temperature at the item, case, pallet or truckload level. TrekView Tag temperature data can be downloaded either with a TrekView Desktop Reader, TrekView Handheld Reader or by directly connecting a TrekView Tag to a PC via the USB port.

  • Page 6: Glossary

    An instance of a measured temperature exceeding a programmed temperature limit. Also known as a temperature breach or a cold chain break. The acronym for full tag transfer. Software properties can be set up to send full tag transfer upon downloading a TrekView tag. Data will then be sent upon every tag being downloaded.
  • Page 7 Off Mode In this state, a TrekView Tag is not recording, in standby mode or soaking. The tag is off. This condition is the lowest power state and is the proper mode for TrekView storage.
  • Page 8 TrekView Tag to be conditioned to the environment it is to monitor. Standby Mode In this state, a TrekView Tag has been placed in ready to start mode. A tag must be placed in standby mode if a customer would like to start recording with tag button press.

  • Page 9: Trekview Tags

    TREKVIEW TAGS TrekView Tag Basics* Unique Tag Identifi cation Number ON/OFF Button Status Button LO Excursion Active Display HI Excursion Display Window Window Display Window In the following selections, the following symbols represent a solid LED light SOLID RED SOLID GREEN...

  • Page 10: Turning A Tag On

    In order to use the ON/OFF button on the front of the tag, the tag must be placed in standby mode and confi gured using the TrekView software. To confi gure your tag, please refer to page 57. Press the ON / OFF button between your forefi nger and thumb. While pressing the button, view the Active display window.

  • Page 11: Checking Tag Status

    TREKVIEW TAGS Checking the Status of a Tag Press the Status button between your forefi nger and thumb to check the current excursion status and tag mode. You will see one of the following combinations from the LED display windows:...

  • Page 12: Usb Tags

    TREKVIEW INTERNAL USB TrekView Tags are available with an internal USB port. These tags are contained in a zipper pouch with a sealed end. There is a notch in the sealed end. In order to connect the tag to a PC, tear the sealed end off of the pouch. Begin the tear at the notch.

  • Page 13: Proper Placement Of Tags

    (printed name) (signature) TrekView is used as part of a program to monitor compliance to USDA, FDA, HACCP, and WHO temperature guidelines. This product contains trademarks and registered trademarks of ShockWatch Inc. in the United States of America. This product contains texts and graphics that are individually protect by copyright.

  • Page 14: Trekview Readers

    PC via a USB cable provided with your order. It is used for all functions within the TrekView software. Once the desktop reader is connected to a PC and the TrekView software is open, hold the tag within fi ve inches of the white snowfl...

  • Page 15: Handheld Readers (Hhr)

    (capable of storing up to 4GB). This card allows a user to scan thousands of tags and store the data onboard the HHR. Once tags are scanned, it is recommended that the HHR data be synchronized with the TrekView software and saved in an LDF.

  • Page 16: Hhr Touchscreen User Interface

    TREKVIEW READERS Handheld Reader (HHR), continued SD card slot Mini USB input "ON" light ON/OFF button HHR Touchscreen User Interface The battery icon alerts users when This screen is the home screen. the HHR is running low on power. It’s the fi rst screen seen when the...
  • Page 17 TREKVIEW READERS HHR Touchscreen User Interface ACCESSING TAG RECORDS Press the “Record” button Tag history provides a list of Tag info overview screen to see data from the tags all the tag records the HHR allows users to access scanned.
  • Page 18 TREKVIEW READERS HHR Touchscreen User Interface ACCESSING GRAPHS From the Tag Info: Overview screen, press the button to access the Overall Curve Graph. Touch the graph, and it will zoom in on the curve if a more detailed view is available. There may be several pages to view. Press navigate through multiple pages of the zoomed curve graph.
  • Page 19 . If the tag is recording, the only option will be . The log download icon is not used with TrekView tags as the function is automatic with this generation of tag. After selecting , or , scan a tag to complete the command.

  • Page 20: Trekview Software

    TrekView Software: Used to manage TrekView tags (confi gure, turn on / off, upload data and generate reports). This section will take you through the basic steps to install both types of TrekView software. Different operating systems may vary slightly.
  • Page 21 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Select “Install.” Select “I accept this EULA” and Select “Finish.” Select “Next.” Select “I accept this EULA,” then Selct “Finish.” Select “Next.” select “Next.” Select “I accept this EULA,” then Select, “Finish.” Select “OK.” select “Next.”...

  • Page 22: Trekview Report Software

    Starting TrekView Report Software The TrekView report software automatically generates a PDF report of recorded tag data. The fi rst time a TrekView USB tag or Reader is connected to a PC with TrekView Software, the following AutoPlay mes- sage will appear.

  • Page 23: Pdf Report

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Using TrekView Report Software Once a TrekView tag has been scanned or plugged in, a PDF report will automatically be generated. PDF REPORT WITH AN EXCURSION This red “X” is an indication that temperature excursion has occurred. Tag Confi guration...

  • Page 24: Report Options

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Using TrekView Report Software (continued) REPORT OPTIONS Set the language When you press , the following window will become available: of the PDF report. Choose the temperature of the PDF report. Set the time zone for the PDF reports.

  • Page 25: Save Location

    PDF reports under “My Documents/Log-ic Reports.” This window will show where the TrekView reports are saved. Use this function to quickly open previously saved reports. The TrekView Report Software will automatically make a folder in the “My Documents” folder called “Log-ic Reports”.

  • Page 26: Trekview User Software

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Starting TrekView User Software The TrekView user software is used for more detailed operations than the TrekView report software. The TrekView soft- ware is used for managing tag programming, managing tag status and tag functions. Starting the TrekView user Software: Double-click the icon on the computer’s desktop.

  • Page 27: Icons

    Download Log icon. The icon is for downloading temperature data logs from an older generation of product. It is not needed with TrekView tags. Export CSV/Excel icon. Selecting this icon gives users the option to generate a .csv or a Microsoft Sync HHR icon.

  • Page 28: Retrieving Tag Data

    TrekView tags or readers will automatically download recorded temperature data. READING A TAG All TrekView Tags have the ability to connect directly to a PC without the need for a Reader (Desktop or Handheld). There are two USB options available.
  • Page 29 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Retrieving Tag Data (continued) After connecting either type of USB tag, a green box will appear around the tag icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This icon verifi es that the USB connection is successful. When connected, the USB tag active display LED will blink, confi...

  • Page 30: Reading A Tag With A Reader Via Pc Connection

    READING A TAG WITH A READER VIA PC CONNECTION To use a reader, the TrekView software must be open. Plug the cable into the port located on the Reader. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on your computer. The following directions can be followed for both the HHR and DTR when using a PC.

  • Page 31: Synchronizing Reports From Handheld Reader

    The handheld reader (HHR) can read and store data from thousands of TrekView tags. In order to save an LDF, or export the data as a PDF report, the tag data must be transferred from the HHR into TrekView software. Transfer of tag data is done by synchronization.

  • Page 32: Analyzing Tag Data

    Analyzing Tag Data TrekView software provides a graphic display of a tag’s recorded data. Each tag that is downloaded during a work session will appear in the left column of the main screen. Each tag is uniquely identifi ed with a number. Click on the plus sign to the left of the tag number to view all tag data scanned in that work session.
  • Page 33 User Info: Data that is uploaded to a tag. This data will appear each time a tag is downloaded. The User Data will remain the • same until changed through the TrekView software. User Data can be used to tie order numbers, tracking numbers, carrier numbers, etc., to a tag. There are two types of user info: •...

  • Page 34: Curve Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB The curve tab gives a detailed view of the temperature history recorded by a tag. Shades of red are representative of high excursion temperatures, shades of blue are representative of low excursion temperatures and white is representative of acceptable temperature.
  • Page 35 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) Use the rollover curve icon to take a closer look at the curve graph data. The rollover curve chart will appear in a separate window. In order to view different time segments in an out of...
  • Page 36 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) The relative time icon is used for showing the relative time in relation to the tag’s data. When the icon is not selected the real time in which the data was collected is displayed.
  • Page 37 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) The MKT icon shows where the Mean Kinetic Temperature falls on the curve graph. When selected, the MKT value appears as an orange line across the graph. When deselected, the line is removed.
  • Page 38 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) Use the Curve Option icon to view the curve graph differently. Temperature curve is the default setting for viewing the curve graph. Choose this option to view the graph in curve form.
  • Page 39 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) The annotation button is for placing markers on certain parts of the chart. Annotations are editable, and can be moved around the graph area. It is possible to have up to fi ve annotations on a graph. Make sure the graph is set with appropriate preferences prior to generating a PDF report.
  • Page 40 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) The zoom feature allows users to zoom in to view different areas of the graph. Select the zoom icon, click and drag the area of the graph to zoom in on. The option to zoom back out, or to zoom in further, will become available.
  • Page 41 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) CURVE TAB (CONTINUED) The smaller PDF and CSV icons available under the curve tab allows users to override the current PDF or Excel export default settings. By clicking one of these icons, the edited graph will appear in the PDF report.

  • Page 42: Histogram Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) HISTOGRAM TAB The Histogram tab gives another view of the temperature history recorded by a tag. Shades of red are representative of high excursion temperatures, shades of blue are representative of low excursion temperatures and white is representative of optimal temperature.
  • Page 43 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) HISTOGRAM TAB (CONTINUED) The rollover histogram icon allows users to view detailed information in the histogram. When this icon is selected, a smaller window will open to the right of the software window. By rolling the mouse over the histogram bars, users are able to view more detailed information.
  • Page 44 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) HISTOGRAM TAB (CONTINUED) The log scale icon is used to switch between the order of magnitude (commonly used for log scales) and actual linear time (rounded to the nearest integer) Linear Time Notice the...

  • Page 45: Pie Chart Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) PIE CHART TAB The pie chart tab shows total time in and out of temperature excursions. On the pie chart tab, users can utilize the following tools to analyze your data: Rollover Pie Chart...
  • Page 46 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) PIE CHART TAB (CONTINUED) The Rollover Pie Chart icon allows users to view detailed information in the pie chart. When this icon is select- ed, a smaller window will open to the right of the software window. By rolling your mouse over the different pie chart slices, users will be able to view more detailed information.

  • Page 47: Excursion Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) EXCURSION TAB The Excursion tab shows you a list of all excursions and their durations. Notice that this tag has multiple high excursions but no low excursions.

  • Page 48: Info Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) INFO TAB The Info tab shows the user the following tag information. Summary of the Current Condition of the Tag: Mode: Status of tag — Recording, Soaking, Standby or Off LRT / MKT: Last Read Temperature / Mean Kinetic Temperature Run Time: The total operation time for a tag’s use (including sleep time, soaking time and recording time)

  • Page 49: Setup Tab

    Analyzing Tag Data (continued) SET-UP TAB Calibration: TrekView tags are validated to a 3-point NIST certifi cation. This information includes the data points used for testing against calibrated instrumentation. Confi guration: This section displays the way a tag has been confi gured (programmed). Information on product version is...

  • Page 50: History Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) HISTORY TAB The History Tab provides the user with tag scan history within an LDF. Each Reader has a unique identifi cation number. The History Tab displays the history of tag scans (i.e. which reader scanned the tag, when tag was scanned, tag mode,...

  • Page 51: Tag Alerts Tab

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) TAG ALERTS TAB If a tag is damaged or compromised, a Tag Alert will be automatically displayed under the Tag Alert tab. The information would include the Tag ID number and the date of the scan.

  • Page 52: Viewing Multiple Tags At A Time

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Analyzing Tag Data (continued) VIEWING MULTIPLE TAGS AT A TIME Users can view up to four tags at the same time, as long as the tags have been confi gured with the same settings. In order to view more than one tag, hold down Ctrl on the keyboard and then click on the tags of interest. Below are some examples of how the software shows two tags and their data at the same time.

  • Page 53: Exporting .Pdf Reports

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Exporting .pdf Reports To generate and save reports in PDF format, select the tag(s) from the left side of the screen and click the icon. Select an individual tag, all tags or several tags. To select several tags, hold the Ctrl key while clicking on Tag ID numbers of interest, and then click the icon.

  • Page 54: Exporting .Csv Reports

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Exporting .csv Reports Select the icon to export raw data points to an Excel fi le. Select all tags, a specifi c tag or several tags for export. To select several tags, hold the Ctrl key while clicking on Tag ID #’ you wish to generate.

  • Page 55: Changing A Tag Mode

    TURNING A TAG ON IN TREKVIEW SOFTWARE This function will place the tag in its next use, previously recorded data will be erased. The TrekView tag must be off in order to perform these functions. Once the user has connected a tag, click the icon.

  • Page 56: Turning A Tag Off

    TURNING A TAG OFF IN TREKVIEW SOFTWARE In order to use this function, the tag must be in “RECORDING”, “STANDBY” or “SOAKING MODE”. Once the user has connected or scanned a TrekView tag, press the icon. The following screen will appear: Click “Stop”...

  • Page 57: Confi Guring Tags

    DEFAULT TAG CONFIGURATION There are multiple default confi gurations in the TrekView software. The user may select their preference, click “Confi gure” and scan the tag. USB tags will automatically receive the command when “Confi gure” is clicked. The command is suc-...

  • Page 58: Customtag Confi Guration

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Confi guring Tags (continued) These buttons are used to add or subtract CUSTOM TAG CONFIGURATION multiple excursion triggers. If more than two Select “Add” to build a new confi guration. temperature triggers are needed, use these The user will see the following window. Fill out the information to tools to dd more.

  • Page 59: Naming A Tag

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE APPLYING A CUSTOM CONFIGURATION TO A TAG Go to Tools menu, select “Manage Confi gurations.” • Select a custom confi guration to use. • Click “Confi gure.” • The command is successful when the green “Passed” box appears in the lower-left corner of the window.

  • Page 60: Entering A Tag Data

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE ENTERING TAG DATA Click in the “New Data” fi eld. “Current Data” is the information previously uploaded to the tag. • Type in the information to upload. • Check the Enforce Hex Binary box to ensure only valid Hex Binary ID’s can be entered.

  • Page 61: Menu Options

    Synchronize HHR: The HHR is the Handheld Reader. Thousands of tags can be downloaded and stored on the HHR. However, in order to save an LDF, the tag data must be transferred from the HHR to the TrekView software. Transfer of tag data is done by synchronization. See page 31.
  • Page 62 TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Menu Options (continued) • One page summary reports - Create a pdf report that is a one page summary. • Images fi rst - Place the images before the data in the pdf report. • Append log data points—Creates a list of all the data points recorded within the pdf report.

  • Page 63: Help Menu

    TREKVIEW SOFTWARE Menu Options (continued) HELP: The Help Menu provides the user with the following information: • Tag Support Data • About: contains the following tabs About (overview of tag info including version, copyright, trademark, and patent info) License Information...
  • Page 64 Your authorized representative 5501 LBJ Freeway, Suite 350 | Dallas, Texas 75240 800.527.9497 | Fax 214.638. 4512 | info@shockwatch.com www.shockwatch.com...

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