ELPRO ECOLOG-PRO G User manual

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ECOLOG-PRO G
Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Brand: ELPRO .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Model: ECOLOG-PRO G .................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 ECOLOG-PRO G Types ....................................................................................................................... 4
3 Functionality and Modes .................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Elements ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Generic elements ......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Specific elements .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Display .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 States ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.1 Shelflife ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.2 Configuration & Start ................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 8
4 Further instructions .......................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Pairing procedure ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.3 Expiry Date ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Bracket ............................................................................................................................................ 10
5.2 External Pt100 Probes for ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe ............................................................................... 11
5.2.1 Freezer / fridge / ambient storage ............................................................................................. 11
5.3 Extension of sensor cables ............................................................................................................. 12
5.4 M8 connector incl. mounting service on Pt100 probe ................................................................... 13
6 Disposal .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7 Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................................. 15
7.1 EU Declaration ................................................................................................................................ 15
7.2 FCC/ISED Regulatory notices .......................................................................................................... 16
7.3 NCC Regulatory notices .................................................................................................................. 17
8 Revision History .............................................................................................................................. 18

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1 Safety Instructions
Intended Use
All electrical devices produced by ELPRO are intended for commercial use („business to business“).
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Temperatures outside operation range may damage battery. Operation ranges:
ECOLOG-PRO 1TGi, 1THGi, 1 TGe: 0°C … +55°C
Water/Humidity Limited protection against dust ingress and protected against splash water from
any direction.
Pressure Overpressure or vacuum can damage the device. Do not vacuum if used for
airfreight.
Mechanical Force Avoid violent knocks and blows.
IR radiation Avoid exposure to IR radiation (heat and superheated steam can result in
deformation of the case).
Microwave Do not expose to microwave radiation (risk of battery explosion).
X-ray Avoid long-term exposure to X-ray (risk of harm to device). Tests of short x-ray
exposures as part of transportation processes (airports, customs) have been
performed and documented (available at ELPRO).
Battery
Batteries can be changed. After removing (empty) batteries from the battery compartment, you must
wait 20 seconds before inserting new batteries. Material safety data sheet according to provisions of
directive 91/155/EEC and shipping information are available from ELPRO. Do not subject the batteries to
mechanical stress nor dismantle them. The leaking battery fluid is highly corrosive and can generate
severe heat when it comes into contact with moisture or it can ignite fire.
Safe Use
Ordinary people may install and operate the device without further safeguards.
Radio Equipment
This equipment emits radiated power: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66
maximum power: 23 dBm
Note: For Taiwan the equipment emits radiated power: LTE Bands 3, 8 28.
ELPRO-BUCHS AG
Langaeulistrasse 45
9470 Buchs SG
Switzerland

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2 System Overview
The ECOLOG_PRO G autonomous Mobile-IoT sensors with replaceable battery, communicate via public
telecom network. The data logger family described in this document are used for stationary
temperature and humidity monitoring. The measured values are transmitted via the cellular network to
a monitoring software (ELPRO Cloud) which stores and analyzes the data, provides alerts if alarm limits
are violated, and generates reports. The system provides superior visibility and transparency in meeting
GxP requirements. The sensor-based monitoring software is easily accessible via a web browser and is
also used to configure the devices.
Following pages cover key functionality of the wireless data logger (ECOLOG-PRO 1TGi / 1THGi / 1TGe).
For more detailed software support, please visit our online knowledge base:
https://www.elpro.cloud/support/elpro-cloud
2.1 Brand: ELPRO
2.2 Model: ECOLOG-PRO G
2.3 ECOLOG-PRO G Types
ECOLOG
-
PRO 1TGi
ECOLOG
-
PRO 1T
H
Gi
ECOLOG
-
PRO
1TG
e
Wireless realtime data logger, cellular data transmission (
NB
-
IoT
/
LT
-
M)
.
Data logger has a display and internal memory so that all data is available.
Stationary Use
2-8 °C, 15-25 °C
internal temperature sensor
internal temperature /
humidity sensor
internal
& external
temperature / sensor
Alkaline or
Lithium iron sulfide
batteries (replaceable)
Voltage: 2 x 1.5 Volts
Alkaline or
Lithium iron sulfide
batteries (replaceable)
Voltage: 2 x 1.5 Volts
Alkaline or
Lithium iron sulfide
batteries (replaceable)
Voltage: 2 x 1.5 Volts
 For technical specifications: please go to www.elpro.com/liberog

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3 Functionality and Modes
Unless otherwise noted the following information applies equally to all three ECOLOG-PRO G models.
After configuration of the data logger measured values for temperature and relative humidity
(ECOLOG-PRO 1THGi only) are recorded, stored and evaluated with regard to the defined alarm
criteria. The display shows the current mode.
3.1 Elements
3.1.1 Generic elements

Display

Pairing b
utton
 Press long (> 2 seconds) initiates communication with cloud
 Note: after input of batteries the device goes into pairing mode

Light sensor
 if light sensor is configured, make sure it is not dirty or covered

QR
-
Code containing Device ID and weblink to cloud

Info / Menu button
 Press short (< 1 second) = Info (toggle display / menu)
 Press long (> 2 seconds) = Menu (open menu / select menu entry)

Device type

Device ID and Start before date

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3.1.3 Specific elements
Logger type
Element
ECOLOG
-
PRO 1TGe
M8 connector for Pt100 probe
 Compare chapter 5.2 -
External Pt100 Probes
for ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe
1TGe for available
probes
ECOLOG
-
PRO 1THGi
Slot for combined t
emperature
/ humidity sensor
3.2 Display
Icon
Name
Description

No connection to Cloud
No connection to Cloud possible

Run
Measure and buffer
Shown in TRANSIT

Communication strengths
Not visible if radio off / flight
-
mode

Warning
Warning
(configurable) for
- Temperature warning limit
- Communication warning
- Light warning
- Low battery warning

Alarm On/Off
Shows if Alarm criteria are active or paused

Alarm Status
Display
(configurable
in future versions
)
OK or Alarm (pushed from Cloud)
After excursion, Alarm will remain on display

Battery level
4 battery levels
 Level one: approximately 30 days runtime remaining

8 Digit display
Various functions, e.g.
- temperature
- status
- customer field (e.g. pallet no.)

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3.3 States
ECOLOG-PRO G devices are mainly used to monitor temperature sensitive products through stationary
use. The device has various configuration options available. The device states are visualized below and
further described in subsequent chapters. The workflow options may vary depending from configuration
and device type (e.g. single use).
3.3.1 Shelflife
When delivered, the device is in SHELFLIFE.
 In this state, the device is not transmitting and the display is switched off.
 By pressing the pairing button (>2 seconds) the battery level is visible and the configured device
will activate communication
3.3.2 Configuration & Start
 By pressing the pairing button (>2 seconds) the device is pulling a configuration of the cloud and
activate communication (see 3.3.1) and the RUN icon on the display indicates a successful start.
  to reconfigure a device, delete the sensor in the cloud and reset the device

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3.4 Menu
The ECOLOG-PRO G family feature a menu to operate the device:
 To enter the menu, press the Menu button for at least two seconds
 To switch between the menu options, press the Info button shortly
 To select a menu item, press the Menu button for at least two seconds. To confirm, a selected
menu item blinks once.
 the menu item FCT.RESET hast to be confirmed by pressing the Info button again shortly
 to leave the menu
o wait for 5 seconds
o press the Start/Stop button
o select the last menu item EXIT
All menu items and its availability are described in the table below (now menu available in SHELFLIFE /
SLEEP mode)
State
Menu
item
CONFIG START DELAY TRANSIT PAUSE ARRIVED STOP
GET.CONFI
trigger communication to pull (new) configuration from cloud
  
PUSH.DATA
trigger communication
    
RADIO.ON
Terminates flight mode (manually)
      
RADIO.OFF
The communication turns off
 state changes from CONFIG / START to SHELFLIFE
(configuration remains if device started again)
 state changes from ARRIVED / STOP to SLEEP
(device returns to STOP mode if started again)
   
LAST COM
show last communication time
      
MARK
set marker
  
FCT.RESET
reset device and confirm by pressing Info button again
 a reset device has to be paired again in cloud
  

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4 Further instructions
4.1 Pairing procedure
4.2 Calibration
Device Calibration is managed by elproCLOUD.
4.3 Expiry Date
The Expiry Date indicates the end of the runtime of the device. The date (MMM/yyyy) is visible via
elproCLOUD. Runtime is calculated from the initial start date. Device stops automatically (logging and

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5 Accessories
5.1 Bracket
ELPRO offers an optional bracket (BRA_LIBERO Gx, article number 802286) for mounting of ECOLOG-
PRO xG data loggers if required. The bracket is made of solid ABS plastic to protect the data logger but
not influence the communication. It consists of an upper and a lower part. The ECOLOG-PRO G is
inserted into the lower holder from above.

Various mounting options
 360° screwing
 Adhesive tape
 Cable strap

Cable
wire
mouth

Transparent cover allows to read display

A button slot to operate the device

The A snapping mechanism to close the cover

Secure fixation for the
ECOLOG
-
PRO G

Possibility to lock the cover

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5.2 External Pt100 Probes for ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe
ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe can be used for different applications, depending on the sensor element. ELPRO
offers standard probes for three main applications: Refrigerator & freezer monitoring:
 Freezer (-25 °C..-15°C, typical)
 Fridge (+2 °C..+8 °C)
 ambient (+15 °C..+25 °C) storage
 to ensure correct measurement values, do only use external sensor elements provided by ELPRO
5.2.1 Freezer / fridge / ambient storage
For temperature monitoring of freezers, refrigerators or rooms, ELPRO offers two waterproof silicon
Pt100 probes with different cable lengths as standard articles:
PRO_PT100_P20D5_PLA1_M8 (part number 802290)

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PRO_PT100_P20D5_PLA2.65_M8 (part number 802291)
5.3 Extension of sensor cables
An extension cable with two M8 connectors at a length of 1m is also available to attach the data logger
and the probe.
ATTENTION:
Total cable length (including sensor and cable tail on the data logger) must not exceed 3 m!
ECA_PLA_1M_M8 (part number 802282)

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5.4 M8 connector incl. mounting service on Pt100 probe
ELPRO offers a mounting service, adding an M8 connector to a Pt100 temperature sensor in order to use
any 4-wire Pt100 probe in combination with ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe.
CTR_M8_SER (part number 802289)

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6 Disposal
a) Device
Electronic devices are recyclable and do not belong in the household waste.
Dispose of the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable
laws. Remove any batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.
b) Batteries
You are legally obliged to dispose of all used batteries according to applicable laws;
disposal via household waste is prohibited. Batteries are marked with the adjacent
symbol, under which is printed the chemical symbol for the heavy metal (Cd =
cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead). This indicates the battery contains hazardous
material. You can dispose of used batteries at collection points in your local
community. Please help protect our environment and dispose of batteries properly.

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7 Declaration of Conformity
7.1 EU Declaration

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7.2 FCC/ISED Regulatory notices

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7.3 NCC Regulatory notices
In order to reduce the effects of electromagnetic waves, please use the appropriate MPE standard
value: 0.9 mW/cm², measured value: 0.012239 mW/cm², recommended for use with the antenna at
least 20 cm from the human body.
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用
電波功率密度 MPE 標準值：0.9 mW/cm²，送測產品實測值：0.012239 mW/cm²，建議使用時設備
天線至少距離人體20公分。

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8 Revision History
Date
Version
Author
Description
04
. March 2021
01
SIKAUF
Initial Version
ELPRO-BUCHS AG
Langäulistrasse 45
9470 Buchs
SWITZERLAND
E-Mail: [email protected]om
For local agencies see:
www.elpro.com