Emerson GO USB Logger User manual

GO USB Loggers
User Manual
Cargo Monitoring Solutions

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Table of Contents
Page
Introduction 3
Understanding the Device 3-4
Display Information 5
Battery Installation 6
Operating Instructions 6-7
GO USB Probe (TP1XD Model) Custom Instructions 8
File Names and Extensions 9
Understanding the PDF Data File 9-12
Conguration Software 13
Using the Software 13-15
Troubleshooting and FAQ's 16-17
Technical Support 18

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The family of GO USB Loggers are congurable temperature and humidity devices for your
cold chain needs.
An accompanying conguration software allows users to customize the logger to meet specic
customer requirements. Data gathered and stored is easily accessible via a secure PDF le and
available to share with key stakeholders. Time stamp recordings at the end of the PDF document
create an audit trail of logger events.
Introduction
Understanding the Device
LED light
(Green = On, Red = Alert)
USB connector cover
GO USB Humidity (TH1XD)
Humidity venting hole
Start/Stop
Hang strap connector (side)
Operating Instructions (back side)
Battery compartment (back side)
Probe jack
(only for TP1XD)
LCD Display
(Navigation buttons)
Serial number
(bottom side)
Loggers come pre-congured from the
factory with the following settings:
• Alerts: None
• Recording interval: 5-minutes
• Memory mode: Stop when full
What’s in the box
• Five GO USB Loggers
• Five ER14250 (1/2 AA) Lithium batteries
• Five hang straps
• Only TP1XD model: Five dry ice probes
• Only TP1XD model: One calibration certicate

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USB connector cover
GO USB Temperature (T1XD)
Start/Stop
Hang strap connector (side)
Operating Instructions (back side)
Battery compartment (back side)
Probe jack
(only for TP1XD)
LCD Display
(Navigation buttons)
Serial number
(bottom side)
Understanding the Device
USB connector cover
GO USB Probe (TP1XD)
Start/Stop
Hang strap connector (side)
Operating Instructions (back side)
Battery compartment (back side)
Probe jack
(only for TP1XD)
LCD Display
(Navigation buttons)
Serial number
(bottom side)
LED light
(Green = On, Red = Alert)
LED light
(Green = On, Red = Alert)

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The following icons are available and
can be navigated by clicking the Start
or Stop buttons.
Display Information
C: Temperature, Humidity (TH1XD)
and Probe (TP1XD).
Hourglass: When logger is in
“start delay mode” or
synchronizing with PC
Max: Maximum ambient temperature
and humidity (TH1XD), ambient temperature (T1XD), or ambient temperature and probe
temperature (TP1XD) during the recording period.
Min: Minimum ambient temperature and humidity (TH1XD), ambient temperature (T1XD), or
ambient temperature and probe temperature (TP1XD) during the recording period.
AVG: Average ambient temperature and humidity (TH1XD), ambient temperature (T1XD), or
ambient temperature and probe temperature (TP1XD) during the recording period.
MKT: Mean Kinetic ambient temperature the logger and probe (TP1XD), has experienced during the
recording period.
I: Current interval setting.
P: Current probe temperature value (TP1XD only).
°C: If logger is congured to display Celsius.
°F: If logger is congured to display Fahrenheit.
%: Relative humidity percentage (TH1XD only).
Battery Status: Estimated battery life remaining.
REC: Indicates logger is actively recording data.
Clock: Current or running time as congured by the software.
Bell: Alert for temperature and/or humidity excursion (only applicable model).
Q: Quantity of measurements captured.

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Note: Once battery is depleted, it cannot be recharged and should be properly discarded according
to local recycling guidelines. It is recommended that replacement batteries be the same make and
model. Should you replace1 the battery with a different ER14250 battery model, please review the
manufacturer’s safety documentation and certications such as:
The GO USB Loggers come with pre-installed, non-rechargeable ER14250 ½ AA batteries. Ensure
battery compartment is securely in place prior to use.
• Material Safety Datasheet
• UN 38.3 report
• Other certications as applicable
Battery Installation
1Screwdriver not included
To start recording, press and hold Start for ~3 seconds and then release. A green LED will ash
and a REC symbol will appear on the LCD to indicate successful activation. The LED light will ash
intermittently to indicate active recording. In the event of an alert, the LED will ash a red color. The
unit can be congured to alert with sound. You may disable the sound by pressing and holding the
STOP button for ~0.5 seconds. To stop recording, press and hold Stop for ~3 seconds and release.
The REC symbol will disappear to indicate successful deactivation. The LED light will no longer blink
intermittently.
Operating Instructions
Note: To prevent accidental deactivation, the conguration software has an option to disable
the stop button. In the event the logger does not stop recording when pressing the stop button
for 3 seconds, it is likely this feature has been enabled. Reconnect the logger to a PC and use the
conguration software to stop the logger. See the Conguration Software section for more detail.

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The GO USB Loggers are designed to continue recording data until manually stopped or until memory
is full unless the FIFO (rst-in, rst-out) mode is enabled. When connected to a PC, the logger will
continue recording temperature information. If the logger has not been manually stopped (either
via button or software) an INTERIM.pdf and INTERIM.csv le will be available in the directory. This le
name indicates recording is ongoing. You may transfer the le(s) to your PC and rename manually.
Once stopped, the logger will rename the PDF and CSV le with the serial number of the logger. You
may connect to PC to download the generated reports (PDF and/or CSV) at any time. To ensure data
integrity, the PDF report cannot be manually deleted from the logger root directory. If an attempt to
delete the PDF or CSV le is made, reports will auto generate next time the logger is connected to a
PC.
To cycle through the LCD information, click (short press) either the Start or Stop button. Navigation
arrows indicates direction of information.
You may wish to create “Marked events” on your PDF and CSV report to indicate an event or
occurrence. To create a marked event, simultaneously press and hold the Start+Stop button for ~2
seconds. The green LED will blink rapidly to indicate successful marking.
Operating Instructions (cont’d)
If you wish to clear the memory of the device and to start a new recording, you can either utilize the
conguration software (see conguration software section) or to stop the logger and manually start
it again. This action will clear memory and start a new data set.
The hang strap which accompanies the logger can be used to hang the logger at a location within the
shipment. If this strap is not needed, it may be removed.

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The TP1XD logger has been shipped with a pre-calibrated probe. Prior to using the probe, ensure that
the probe serial number matches the serial number of the logger. The serial number is found on the
ag sticker of the probe. The serial number of the USB logger is found at the bottom of the logger.
Please note: Failing to match the probe to the correct logger will not prevent
use of probe but may have an adverse effect on calibration accuracy.
GO USB Probe (TP1XD Model) Custom Instructions

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File Names and Extensions
The USB Loggers generate two (2) le types after connecting to the PC.
• A secure PDF2 le that can be transferred to the PC and shared at any time.
• A CSV le which can be transferred to the PC and shared at any time.
2For data integrity and security reasons, it is recommended to only share PDF les.
Understanding the PDF Data File
Once connected to your PC via USB, a data report similar to the one below is created:
1. The conguration section of the PDF report refers to the temperature and
humidity limits and recording interval congured via the conguration software.
2. Fixed information refers to rmware version, model, and serial number.
This information is xed and cannot be altered via software.
3. Logging summary refers to data collected up to the point of PDF le being
generated. Triggered alerts and alert mode are visible here.
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TP1XD summary report example.

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Every PDF report comes with a historical record in a graph and table form. If alert thresholds have been
congured, they are displayed and color coded. A legend can be found below the graph as a reference.
TP1XD graph example.
Each consecutive page following the graph contains the time and measurement point collected.
TP1XD data table example.
Understanding the PDF Data File (cont’d)

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The nal page of the PDF report is the Audit Trail.
• Original conguration date
• Activation time
• Deactivation time
• File generation times
• PC connect and disconnect times
• Marked event times
TP1XD audit trail page example.
Marked events appear on the PDF report as red dots on the graph and in the running table.
Two marked events.
This page shows all interactions with
the logger such as:
Understanding the PDF Data File (cont’d)

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A CSV le is generated along with the PDF report. This le is generated for your convenience and
can be used to create additional graphs or import data to a repository of choice.3
TH1XD CSV le example.
3Due to their editable nature, CSV les are not recommended to be used as a primary source of information when sharing amongst organization or
parties within your organization.
Understanding the PDF Data File (cont’d)

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Using the Software
To install the software, visit Emerson.com/GOUSBLogger or use
the available QR code. Once downloaded, simply extract the .zip
le to a desired location and run the executable le4. Follow the
steps of the installer. Once the installer has nished, navigate
to the installed directory, or program shortcut to launch the
application.
4Administrative privileges may be required to install the software. Consult your IT department for
assistance.
Connect the logger to a PC. After launching the software,
you will be asked to select a preferred language. Select
the preferred language and click Enter. The software will
now launch.
Download GO USB
Logger Software
Conguration Software
While the all the loggers come pre-congured and ready to use with default settings, the GO USB
loggers are congurable to meet your cold chain needs. If you wish to congure a logger, please
ensure that the product has been stopped and you have transferred reports to your computer. Once
the logger is recongured the previous PDF and CSV les will no longer be available.
If you wish to use the logger out of the box, the default factory programming is as follows:
• Recording interval: 5 min
• Alerts setting: Disabled
• Sound alarm: Disabled
• Memory mode: Stop when full

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The conguration software consists of the following areas:
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Screenshot of TH1XD software interface
1. Celsius or Fahrenheit preference selection
2. Recording mode selection
• Stop_Recording: Logger will stop when memory is full
• Continuous_FIFO (rst-in, rst-out): Logger will replace rst recorded data points with last
recorded data points
3. LCD Time Display
• Current: Logger LCD will display current time as congured in the software
• Duration: Logger LCD will display total running time from activation
Using the Software (cont’d)

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7. Button functionality:
• Start + Stop for marked events: Enables marked events to be created
• Disable Stop Functionality: Disables ability to stop logger manually with the Stop button
8. Device Date/Time Settings: Change UTC time to reect time zone. Software automatically syncs
date to local date
9. Note: Leave a note within the PDF/CSV le which is generated upon connecting to PC
10.Device Information: Static information about logger such as serial number, manufacturing date,
model, and rmware
11.Current Conguration: Displays current conguration of connected logger
12.Device Status Information: Displays summary statistics
13.Buttons
• Synchronize button: Synchronizes current logger conguration to software
• Clear Memory Button: Clears logger memory. Before any new settings can be Congured to
logger, you must rst click the “Clear Memory” button
• Stop button: Stops logging (if STOP button is disabled, this is the only way to stop the logger)
• Congure Button: Congures logger based on current selections
• Exit Button: Close software
4. Interval settings: Change recording interval and start delay
5. Alert Settings: Change alert parameters
• Enable Alerts: Enables alerts on Logger
• Sound Alert: Enable buzzer on device
6. Alert Type: Change alert type
• Consecutive alert mode
• Cumulative alert mode
Using the Software (cont’d)

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Troubleshooting and FAQ’s
Q: When connecting the Logger to my PC, it generates a le name called “INTERIM.”
What is wrong?
A: The logger has not been manually stopped and is continuously recording temperature data
(even during connection to PC.). You may transfer the le to your PC at any time. You can manually
rename the le (Serial number can be found inside the PDF report).
Q: My logger is beeping. Why and how do I turn it off?
A: If the logger is emitting a beeping noise, it is because it was congured to have an audible alert.
This is to assist in the identication of an alert. To turn off the sound, press and hold the STOP button
for 0.5 seconds. Take care not to press and hold too long (3 seconds) or you may accidentally stop
the logger.
Q: (TP1XD) I have the probe connected to the Logger but it’s not showing up in the report when I
connect the logger to the PC?
A: It’s possible that your conguration software is not set up correctly, please connect the logger to the
PC and run the conguration software. Ensure that the “Enable Probe” option is checked.
Q: I am trying to manually delete the PDF and CSV le from the logger memory to start a new dataset.
After connecting the logger, the original le is still there. What is wrong?
A: The GO USB Loggers are designed to prevent tampering of data during shipments. Any attempt to
delete les manually from the directory is disabled. To start a new dataset, use the conguration
software to clear memory rst. Note that once cleared, you cannot retrieve the old data. Make sure
to transfer a copy rst.
Q: My logger does not alert when a temperature excursion has occurred.
A: Loggers come pre-congured from factory and do not have alerts congured. Please download the
conguration software to set up your logger to meet your monitoring requirements.

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Troubleshooting and FAQ’s (cont’d)
Q: My logger has red markings on both the Graph and Running data tables.
What does this mean?
A: Someone has created marked events. Refer to the operating instructions of this manual for
more information.
Q: After being connected to my PC, the temperature and humidity reading of the logger seem higher
than usual. Is there something wrong with my product?
A: When connecting a unit to the PC, the circuit board will draw power from your computer and
subsequently cause a thermal increase and may cause false positive alerts. Connection times can be
found in the Audit Trail for your reference and can be used to see if there is any correlation.

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