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  • Page 1 Veriteq vLog 4.4 > > > > > User’s Guide w w w . v e r i t e q . c o m w w w . v a i s a l a . c o m...
  • Page 2 Veriteq Instruments, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. Veriteq Instruments, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. Veriteq Instruments, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of hardware malfunction.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing Veriteq vLog......................1 Welcome............................2 Conventions Used in this Document ....................2 Understanding the Veriteq vLog System..................3 VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers..................5 Understanding the vLog Window..................... 5 Using the Menus........................6 Using the Tool Bar ........................8 Using the Online User’s Guide......................9 Getting Help .............................
  • Page 4 Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDED....48 Transferring Logger Data to the PC ....................49 Logger File Creation Report......................53 Logger File ID Number ........................55 Setting System Date and Time ....................... 55 Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC ..................56 Working with Graphs........................
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting........................93 Serial Port Problems ........................94 Software Error Messages you May Encounter…..............94 Frequently Asked Questions......................95 Glossary............................. 97 # ..............................98 A– B..............................98 C–E ..............................98 F–K ..............................99 L–Q ..............................99 R–T ..............................99 U–Z .............................. 101 Index............................

  • Page 7: Introducing Veriteq Vlog

    Introducing Veriteq vLog Welcome.............. 2 Conventions Used in this Document....2 Understanding the Veriteq vLog System ..... 3 Understanding the vLog Window......5 Using the Online User’s Guide ......9 Getting Help............9...

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Veriteq vLog software is de- signed to be used with Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers as well as SP-Series Data Loggers. With Veriteq vLog you can: •...

  • Page 9: Understanding The Veriteq Vlog System

    Veriteq cable (PC-IC cable if connecting by Serial port, INT-USB- DL cable if connecting by USB, or Digi and Ethernet cables if connecting via Digi or Veriteq vNet device through the network), and a PC with an attached printer.
  • Page 10 Place the data logger in the area you want to validate. The data logger collects and stores the information. Connect the data logger to the PC and transfer data to PC. Veriteq vLog creates a secure raw logger file (.spl). Data logger Serial or USB Logger cable or Digi/vNet Device Insert the Logger file (.spl) into a newly created or existing Graph file (.spg).

  • Page 11: Vl-Series Validatable Data Loggers

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers Each Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Logger is factory-calibrated against National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards. All calibration information is stored digitally in the logger’s memory. For data log- ger specifications, see www.veriteq.com or contact Veriteq.

  • Page 12: Using The Menus

    Introducing Veriteq vLog Table 1: Items in the vLog Window Menu bar Allows access to the various software functions Toolbar Allows quick access to the most used software functions File security Shows the security level of the Graph file—Secure, Not status Secure, Tampered, or Blank.
  • Page 13 Arrange open windows in a cascade Tile open windows horizontally Tile open windows vertically Switch to another open window Open a PDF version of this user’s guide Go to the Veriteq Instruments web site View information on this version of vLog software...

  • Page 14: Using The Tool Bar

    Introducing Veriteq vLog Using the Tool Bar The Veriteq vLog Toolbar allows quick access to the most commonly used fea- tures of the program. You can hide or display the toolbar by selecting View>Toolbar. The following table describes the function of each of the toolbar icons.

  • Page 15: Using The Online User's Guide

    Prints the currently-active graph Using the Online User’s Guide Veriteq vLog includes an online version of this user’s guide in PDF format. To access this guide from within Veriteq vLog, press F1 or click the Help icon on the tool bar. Getting Help...
  • Page 16 Introducing Veriteq vLog...

  • Page 17: Installing Vlog Software

    Installing vLog Software System Requirements..........12 Installing vLog Software........12...

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    2. Start Windows, log in as the administrator, and close all running applica- tions. 3. Insert the Veriteq vLog CD into the CD-ROM drive and wait for it to start automatically. If it does not start automatically, from the Start menu, select Run.
  • Page 19 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 6. Accept the default Destination Folder, or click the Browse... button to se- lect a new Destination Folder. 7. Click Next. 8. Accept the default Program Folder or select another folder from the list of Existing Folders.
  • Page 20 Installing vLog Software...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview ....16 Ensuring Data Loggers are Calibrated....16 Validating Data Loggers........16 Connecting Data Loggers to PCs ......17 Logging on to vLog ..........18 Setting Audit Trail Options ........21 Setting up PC Communication Ports ....25 Configuring Data Loggers ........25 Configuring Data Loggers: Batch Setup ....41 Mounting Data Loggers........43 Using External Temperature Probes ....43...

  • Page 22: Setting Up And Using Vlog-Overview

    Veriteq Instruments. Validating Data Loggers For companies that are required to validate the Veriteq vLog system (including VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers and vLog software) prior to use, Veriteq Instruments provides a comprehensive protocol document.

  • Page 23: Connecting Data Loggers To Pcs

    Connecting Data Loggers to PCs To connect your data logger to a PC using USB or Serial cable: 1. USB only: Using the supplied Veriteq vLog + USB cable driver CD, install USB drivers on your PC. 2. Connect the data logger to a Veriteq USB or Serial cable.

  • Page 24: Logging On To Vlog

    To log on to vLog for the first time: 1. From the Start menu, choose Veriteq Instruments>vLog 4.4>vLog. 2. The vLog security wizard confirmation window opens, prompting you to run the vLog Security wizard.
  • Page 25 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 5. Enter the vLog Security Key that you received in your installation package. You do not need to enter the dashes. 6. Click Next. 7. The next screen allows you to enter user name and password information.
  • Page 26 9. Specify the folder where you want to keep the audit trail file, either the lo- cal computer or a shared network. (Full file name here is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Veriteq Instruments\vLog\Audit Trail\.) You can modify this option later using Tools>Administrator Options.

  • Page 27: Setting Audit Trail Options

    See Setting Audit Trail Options on page 21. To log on to vLog (after successfully logging on the first time): 1. From the Start menu, choose Veriteq Instruments>vLog 4.4>vLog. The vLog Log On window opens. 2. Confirm your user name or enter a different name if you are switching be- tween users.

  • Page 28: Setting Security Levels

    Getting Started To change the path to the audit trail file: 1. In vLog, choose Tools>Administrator Options. 2. From the Audit Trail tab, change the folder where the audit trail file is saved. 3. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving. Setting Security Levels vLog has three security levels: •...

  • Page 29: Working With User Accounts

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. From the Security tab, select either Off, Normal, or High security. This set- ting was originally set when you ran the vLog Security Wizard. 3. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving.
  • Page 30 Getting Started 3. Click Add. The Add User window opens. a. In the Add User window, enter the User Name and Full Name. This User Name must be a valid User Name on the PC or domain. b. Select the user’s role, which will determine the user’s ability to make changes in vLog.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Pc Communication Ports

    4. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving. Setting up PC Communication Ports Before using a data logger with Veriteq vLog, you must select the correct PC serial communication (COM) port. Veriteq vLog can support up to 4096 COM ports, numbered COM1 to COM4096.
  • Page 32 Getting Started To configure data loggers individually: 1. If you have not already done so, connect the logger to the PC. 2. From vLog, do one of the following: • Select Logger>Setup. • Press F11. • Click the Logger Setup toolbar button ( 3.
  • Page 33 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Unique eight-character product serial number of the currently-connected data Serial Number logger. This number should match the serial number label on the back of the data logger. Indicates the sampling status of the currently-connected data logger. The pos- sible modes are: •...

  • Page 34: Linking Data Loggers To An Audit Trail File

    Do this using the Audit Trail link setup button on the Setup win- dow. Temperature or Relative Humidity or other measured condition. Channel 1 Temperature or Relative Humidity or other measured condition. Veriteq 4000- Channel 2 Series data loggers have several channels, each which can be configured for (there can be more Configuring Channels to Work with use with various transducers.

  • Page 35: Setting The Data Logger Sample Timing

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To configure the Description for the currently-connected logger: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Logger>Description... • Press F11 or Select Logger>Setup or click the Logger Setup icon on the toolbar ( ). In the window that appears, click Setup in the row for Description.

  • Page 36: Setting The Clear Mode

    Getting Started There are four main steps in setting the Logger Sample Timing: 1. Setting the Clear Mode See page 30. See page 32. 2. Setting the Start Mode See page 33. 3. Setting the Stop Mode 4. Setting the Sample Interval See page 34.
  • Page 37 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 1. Under Clear Mode, select one of the following options: Do not clear logger This is the default setting if the logger memory is not yet full. Use this setting when the logger memory is not yet full and all you want to do is change Stop mode set- tings without clearing the existing samples.

  • Page 38: Setting The Start Mode

    Getting Started Setting the Start Mode The Start Mode enables you to choose how, and when the data logger starts taking samples. To set the Start Mode: Under Clear Mode, select the Clear logger option. 2. Under Start Mode, select one of the following options: Start now This option sets a connected data logger to start taking samples immediately (within one sample interval) after the...

  • Page 39: Setting The Stop Mode

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide If desired, use the Preset button to automatically set the start time hours and minutes to the earliest possible setting for the date selected. For any day other than the current day, this value is 12:00AM.

  • Page 40: Setting The Sample Interval

    Sample Interval (see Setting the Sample Interval on page 34) you have set on the logger. Veriteq vLog automatically calcu- lates this time and displays it in the Log Time section of the Logger Sample Timing window.

  • Page 41: Enabling And Disabling Logger Channels

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Note: You can only change sample intervals if you set the Clear Mode to the Clear logger setting (see Setting the Clear Mode on page 30). To change the sample interval on the currently-connected logger: 1.

  • Page 42: Configuring Channels To Work With Transducers

    Configuring Channels to Work with Transducers This section applies only to those using Veriteq VL-4000 and SP-4000 series data loggers. Used with transducers, you can configure VL-4000 and SP-4000 series data loggers to display measurements in units other than milliAmps or volts.
  • Page 43 Under Display Units, specify the range and units to display instead of the input signal range. For example, psi instead of v. Veriteq also supports a Boolean DC Voltage Channel type on some VL- 4000 loggers. For this type, specify the Threshold Voltage and the result-...

  • Page 44: Configuring Warm Up Time

    5. Click OK. Configuring Warm Up Time Note: This section only applies to Veriteq VL-4000 and SP-4000 data loggers. Some VL-4000 and SP-4000 data loggers have the ability to switch power from an external battery onto a transducer using the Warmup Time feature, also known as the XPS excitation control switch.

  • Page 45: Configuring Data Logger Channels To Work With Thermocouples

    6. Click OK. Configuring Data Logger Channels to Work with Thermocouples This section applies only to those using Veriteq VL-1700 and SP-1700 Series Loggers. Veriteq VL-1700 loggers work with various types of thermocouples (E, J, K, R, S, and T). You need to configure your channel to specify the type of thermocouple you are using.

  • Page 46: Clearing Logger Samples

    Getting Started 6. Advanced: If your installation includes very long thermocouple cables, Veriteq may recommend you specify a temperature offset. Enter it here. All values will be adjusted by this offset. 7. Click OK to save or Cancel to close without saving.

  • Page 47: Configuring Data Loggers: Batch Setup

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 3. Click OK. Configuring Data Loggers: Batch Setup Before using this section, read Configuring Data Loggers, as you need to have an understanding of the settings and choices you will make before using the Batch Setup.
  • Page 48 Getting Started 8. To modify channel descriptions, select the Modify Description checkbox for the channel to modify and enter a new description in the text box. 9. Click Setup Logger or Close to close without saving. 10. The Confirm System Time dialog appears, asking you to confirm the exact time before clearing the logger.

  • Page 49: Mounting Data Loggers

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Mounting Data Loggers Because they are small and light, you can easily mount Veriteq data loggers in the field using a variety of techniques including Velcro strips, double-sided tape, duct tape, and magnetic strips. In harsh environments, place the data logger in a standard industrially-rated en- closure, and run external sensors and probes from the enclosure using special fittings in the openings.

  • Page 50: Caring For Relative Humidity Sensors

    4. Place the logger in the desired location and start recording. Caring for Relative Humidity Sensors Each Veriteq VL-2000 data logger has a relative humidity sensor. Although the sensor has been designed to resist contamination and condensation, avoid ex- posing the data logger to contaminants, if possible.

  • Page 51: Transferring Logger Files

    Transferring Logger Files Transferring Data..........46 Setting Transfer Preferences....... 46 Transferring Logger Data to the PC ....49 Logger File Creation Report ........ 53 Logger File ID Number ........55 Setting System Date and Time......55 Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC .... 56...

  • Page 52: Transferring Data

    Data from non-secure loggers (SP loggers) will be stored in non-secure files. Though all files will have the .spl extension, files from SP loggers are non-se- cure and can be opened in Veriteq Spectrum. Files from VL loggers are secure and can only be opened in vLog.
  • Page 53 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. In each of the three fields, select the information you want to include in the file name. The options for each field are: Option Format None This field is not used in the Logger file name format...

  • Page 54: Configuring Transfer With Username And Password - Not Recommended

    Transferring Logger Files Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDED In vLog 4.10 and later, the Logger File Creation Report feature was added to eliminate the need for using usernames and passwords to ensure validity of transferred logger files. However, some existing customers with VL-Series log- gers prefer to use these usernames and passwords.

  • Page 55: Transferring Logger Data To The Pc

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Transferring Logger Data to the PC To transfer the information stored in one data logger to the PC: 1. Connect the data logger to the PC (see page 17). 2. Ensure that the COM port is configured (see page 25).
  • Page 56 Transferring Logger Files 7. Edit or confirm the description of the logger using a maximum of 40 char- acters. The default entry for this field draws from the existing Description in the logger’s memory (maximum 16 characters, see Configuring Data Loggers on page 25).
  • Page 57 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide a. Type your username and password. Retype the password to confirm it. Do not use your Windows username and password, as you may be AUTION required to share the username and password with others. Also, if you use this feature, it is vital to remember the username and password you entered here.
  • Page 58 Transferring Logger Files If you need a copy of this report, you can print it now. The information in this report is available in the Logger file, but the report itself only appears here and is not saved. 15. To print a copy of the report, click the Print button. To close this window and return to the vLog main window, click the Close button.

  • Page 59: Logger File Creation Report

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 18. From the Select Channels window that appears, confirm the channels you want to display in the graph. 19. Click OK. 20. If one of the channels you want to display records relative humidity, the fol- lowing window opens.
  • Page 60 Transferring Logger Files In addition to the Logger File ID Number, the Logger File Creation Report con- tains the following information necessary as part of the validation process: • Logger file name • Logger description • Hardware model of the data logger •...

  • Page 61: Logger File Id Number

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 3. Click OK. Logger File ID Number The Logger File ID Number is a unique checksum value that is automatically generated every time a VL-logger file is created. By recording the Logger File ID Number as shown in the Logger File Creation Report, you can ensure this ID number appears on all reports or graphs you have to sign as part of regula- tory processes.

  • Page 62: Batch Transfer Of Logger Data To The Pc

    Transferring Logger Files Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC To transfer the information stored in multiple loggers to the PC in a batch: 1. Connect the data loggers to the PC (see page 17). 2. Ensure that the COM ports are configured (see page 25). 3.
  • Page 63 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide gers on COM ports 2,4, and 6, the number of COM ports selected should read 5, not 3.) 8. Click Next. 9. Accept the default folder where the Logger files will be created, or click the Browse...
  • Page 64 Transferring Logger Files The loggers transfer their data to the PC while displaying the progress of the transfer in the Transferring Samples window. 11. After all samples have been transferred, a dialog box appears prompting you to insert the newly transferred files into a new graph or the active (cur- rent) graph.

  • Page 65: Working With Graphs

    Working with Graphs Displaying Existing Graph Files......60 Creating New Graph Files ........60 Inserting Logger Files .......... 60 Inserting Multiple Logger Files ......62 Removing Channels from the Graph ....62 Scrolling Through Graphs ........62 Pinpointing Graph Values and Times ....63 Adding Graph Titles..........

  • Page 66: Displaying Existing Graph Files

    Working with Graphs Displaying Existing Graph Files To open an existing Graph file (.spg): 1. Do one of the following: • Select File>Open. • Press C • Click the Open File icon on the toolbar ( 2. Navigate to the Graph file you want to open. 3.
  • Page 67 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide The Select Channels window opens. 4. Select the channels you want to display in the graph. 5. Click OK. 6. If you are inserting a file with temperature and humidity, and the option for confirming display method for relative humidity has been set to yes, the...

  • Page 68: Inserting Multiple Logger Files

    Working with Graphs Inserting Multiple Logger Files You can insert more than one Logger file into a single Graph file. This enables you to easily compare data, and is especially useful for before-and-after studies or to check interactions of data collected from different loggers. To insert additional Logger files into a Graph file, follow the instructions in In- serting Logger Files on page 60 for each Logger file you want to insert.

  • Page 69: Pinpointing Graph Values And Times

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Pinpointing Graph Values and Times To pin-point exact values and times on the currently-active graph: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Format>Position Cursor. • Press F7. • Right-click the graph, and then select Position Cursor.

  • Page 70: Selecting A Graph Font

    Working with Graphs 2. Type the desired title (up to 50 characters long). 3. Click OK. Selecting a Graph Font You can select any font that is on the PC to use for all displayed and printed graphs. To change the graph font: 1.

  • Page 71: Zooming In Using The Zoom Selection Box

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide and end times and dates. For instructions on using this option, see Zooming In by Formatting the Time Scale on page 66). Zooming In Using the Zoom Selection Box To zoom in on the graph using the zoom selection box: 1.

  • Page 72: Zooming In By Formatting The Time Scale

    Working with Graphs Note: If you have difficulty stretching the Zoom box accurately over the data, try turning off the Time Scale rounding setting. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab and clear the Automatically round off time scale after zooming in check box. Zooming In by Formatting the Time Scale To zoom in by formatting the time scale: 1.

  • Page 73: Zooming Out

    You can keep zooming out until you have returned the graph to its original con- dition. Formatting Measurement Units Veriteq vLog Software automatically determines Y-axes scales appropriate for any displayed graph and sets a default level of decimal place precision. If de- sired, you can override these settings.

  • Page 74: Changing The Decimal Place Precision

    Working with Graphs 2. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the desired units of measure- ment. 3. Choose to apply the settings to the current graph or all new graphs (System Default) using the appropriate radio buttons. If you select System Default, the settings entered here automatically apply to other new graphs that use the same units (that is, °C, °F, and so on).

  • Page 75: Changing The Temperature Scale

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the measurement units you want to change. 3. Under Change Settings For, use the drop-down list to select where you want the changes to apply—the Current Graph or System Default. If you select System Default, the settings entered here automatically apply to oth- er new graphs that use the same units.

  • Page 76: Setting Sample Smoothing

    Working with Graphs 2. Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius. This setting affects the data in all graphs, displays, and printed reports. Setting Sample Smoothing In vLog, sample smoothing controls how samples in a logger file are interpreted when they are inserted into a graph, allowing you to dampen the effects of ‘noise’...

  • Page 77: Adding Horizontal Lines To Graphs

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To set sample smoothing: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Insert tab. 2. Under Sample smoothing (in raw counts), select one of the following op- tions. Zero Produces the most responsive graph, but makes the recorded readings susceptible to noise...
  • Page 78 Working with Graphs To add lines automatically: • From a valid graph file, choose Format>Auto Horizontal Lines. The Graph displays the maximum, average and minimum values in color-coded horizontal lines. Maximum is shown in red, average is green and minimum is blue.

  • Page 79: Displaying Line Numbers On Graphs

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Displaying Line Numbers on Graphs vLog displays the lines on graphs in different colors. If desired, you can add numbers to the lines in the graph. To display numbers on the graph lines: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab.

  • Page 80: Copying And Pasting Graphs

    Working with Graphs To verify a graph: 1. Select Tools>Verify or double-click the right side of the window, just above the graph. 2. Type the password you used when you originally created the file. 3. Click OK. Copying and Pasting Graphs vLog allows you to copy graphs into the Clipboard for pasting into other appli- cations, such as Microsoft Word.

  • Page 81: Saving Graphs

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To export graph data to .txt or .csv files: 1. By default, date and time are exported in a single column. To have date and time exported into separate columns: a. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab.

  • Page 82: Printing Graphs

    Working with Graphs Printing Graphs Printing Line Numbers on Graphs vLog displays lines on graphs in different colors. For monochromatic printers, vLog automatically adds numbers to the graph lines when the graph is printed. To change this option: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2.

  • Page 83: Printing Footers On Graphs

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Printing Footers on Graphs To print footers on graphs: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2. Edit the footer content in the Page signoff box. To justify items, use pipe “||” characters, as in left-justified content || center justified content || right- justified content.

  • Page 84: Printing Graphs

    Working with Graphs Printing Graphs To print a currently-active graph: 1. Do one of the following: • Select File>Print. • Press C • Click the Print Graph icon on the toolbar ( The Print window opens. 2. Configure the printer settings. 3.

  • Page 85: Viewing Reports And Statistics

    Viewing Reports and Statistics Working with Historical Data Reports ....80 Working with Audit Trail Reports ......85 Working with Batch Setup Reports...... 89 Copying and Pasting Report Data ....... 90 Saving Reports ............ 90 Printing Reports........... 91...

  • Page 86: Working With Historical Data Reports

    Viewing Reports and Statistics Working with Historical Data Reports Historical data reports display logger file information in a tabular format. You must have at least one file inserted in vLog to view a report. To insert a file, see Inserting Logger Files on page 60. Printed reports can be customized to include specific text in headers and footers, and both print and on-screen reports can be customized to display or hide various statistics and column headings.
  • Page 87 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide imum values for various intervals within the data in the currently-active graph. Standard deviation, mean kinetic temperature, lethality, sample count and/or group statistics can also be included. To view statistical summaries in historical data reports: 1.

  • Page 88: Customizing Headers, Footers And Font Sizes In Printed Historical Data Reports

    Viewing Reports and Statistics data from channels of the same type (temperature or humidity) together in one column. 6. If you’re including lethality in your report, specify the following values: • reference temperature in degrees. • Z value in degrees. The Z value is the temperature required to change the D value by a factor of 10.
  • Page 89 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To customize column headings: 1. Do one of the following: • From vLog, select Tools>Options then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab.
  • Page 90 Viewing Reports and Statistics 2. From the Historical Data Report tab, on the Printer font size box, select an option from the drop-down list, or type the desired font size. 3. Click OK. Customizing Headers and Footers in Printed Reports You can add specific headers and footers to printed Historical Data Reports.

  • Page 91: Working With Audit Trail Reports

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To edit headers or footers: 1. Do one of the following: • From vLog, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab.

  • Page 92: Viewing And Filtering Audit Trail Reports

    Viewing Reports and Statistics Viewing and Filtering Audit Trail Reports To view and filter the Audit Trail Report: 1. Select View>Audit Trail Report. 2. The Audit Trail Report Filter window appears. From this window, you can specify the dates and times to show in the Audit Trail Report, as well as cer- tain types of events or events associated with a certain logger, user, or com- puter.
  • Page 93 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Filtering by user name 5. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the User Name row in the Filter list. 6. From Filter details, select the Enable user name filter box. 7. From the Include selected items list, select or deselect the user names to in-...

  • Page 94: Configuring Date And Time Columns In Audit Trail Reports

    Viewing Reports and Statistics Filtering by computer name 8. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the Computer Name row in the Filter list. 9. From Filter details, select the Enable computer name filter box. 10. From the Include selected items list, select or deselect the computer names to include in your report.

  • Page 95: Customizing Headers, Footers And Font Sizes In Printed Audit Trail Reports

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To show date and time in two (or one) columns: 1. From the Audit Trail Report window, select Tools>Options. 2. Select or deselect the Display the date and time in separate columns check box. 3. Click OK.

  • Page 96: Customizing Headers And Footers In Printed Batch Setup Reports

    Viewing Reports and Statistics Customizing Headers and Footers in Printed Batch Setup Reports To customize headers and footers in printed Batch Setup Reports: 1. From the Batch Setup Report window, do one of the following: • Select View>Page Header and Footer. •...

  • Page 97: Saving Reports

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To copy report data: 1. From vLog, choose the report to view from the View menu. 2. From the report window, choose Edit>Select All. 3. From View Report, with all contents highlighted, choose Edit>Copy. 4. Go to the application you want to paste the report data into. In this applica- tion, choose Edit>Paste.
  • Page 98 Viewing Reports and Statistics...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Serial Port Problems......... 94 Frequently Asked Questions..... 95...

  • Page 100: Serial Port Problems

    Serial Port Problems If you are experiencing difficulties communicating with Veriteq data loggers, here are some tips and things to try before calling Veriteq Instruments. Software Error Messages you May Encounter… Unable to allocate COM port because it is busy This error message means that vLog was unable to allocate the COM port be- cause it was already allocated by a different program.

  • Page 101: Frequently Asked Questions

    The key difference is that Veriteq Spectrum loggers use a non-secure file format. Any Veriteq vLog graph files using these files are labeled Not Se- cure.
  • Page 102 And why, in Version 4.10 and later, has this been replaced by the Logger File Creation Report? In Veriteq vLog, logger data and graph files can be generated at different times by different people. Consequently, there is a need for verification that the log- ger files used to create graph files are the right ones—and are not ones that have...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Glossary #................98 A– B..............98 C–E ..............98 F–K ..............99 L–Q ..............99 R–T ..............99 U–Z ..............101...

  • Page 104: A- B

    Glossary 21 CFR Part 11 A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule relating to the use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures. The FDA’s view is that the risks of falsifi- cation, misinterpretation, and change without leaving evidence are higher with electronic records than paper records, and, consequently, 21 CFR Part 11 has been developed to provide adequate control over these risks.

  • Page 105: F-K

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide F–K An acronym for the US Food and Drug Administration; this is a government agency responsible for enforcing the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act An acronym for Good Manufacturing Practices; these are the regulations...
  • Page 106 Secure The status of an on-screen or printed graph file (.spg) that has been created in Veriteq vLog using data from a Veriteq VL-Series Data Logger. Although Veriteq vLog displays graph files produced from Veriteq Spectrum data log- gers, they are labeled Not Secure. Only Veriteq VL-Series loggers produce secure files.

  • Page 107: U-Z

    • There must be documented evidence of performance verification available. As an example of this requirement for documented evidence, a NIST – traceable calibration certificate is provided with every Veriteq VL-Series Data Logger • The equipment must match the specific requirements of the application.
  • Page 108 Glossary...

  • Page 109: Index

    Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Index Numerics daylight savings time loggers awareness of 96 21 CFR Part 11 98 DC Current 37 DC current channels 37 accounts, user 23 deadband 99 activation energy 81 decimal place precision 68 administrator options 20, 22...
  • Page 110 Index headers, in reports 84, 89, 90 wrapping data 34 help (F1) 9 logging on to vLog 18, 20, 21 high security 20, 22 historical data reports 80–85 maximums 80, 81 saving 91 mean kinetic temperature 81 horizontal lines 2, 71 minimum requirements 12 adding automatically 72 minimums 80, 81...
  • Page 111 Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide requirements 12 sample 29, 35 setting system time 55 stop time 27 sample count 81 UTC 101 sample intervals 27, 34, 35, 100 titles, graphs 63 sample smoothing 99 toolbar 8 sample timing 35 transducers 36...
  • Page 112 VERITEQ, A VAISALA COMPANY 1 3 7 7 5 C o m m e r c e P a r k w a y , R i c h m o n d , B C , C a n a d a , V 6 V 2 V 4 T e l 1 8 0 0 6 8 3 8 3 7 4 ( N .

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