Escort MU-IN-D-8-L User manual

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Data Logger
Quick User Guide
Product code:
MU-IN-D-8-L
MU-OE-D-8-L
MU-ST-D-8-L
MU-IN-D-16-L
MU-OE-D-16-L

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Contents
1 Specifications...........................................................................................3
2 Getting Started – What you need ...............................................................4
3 Front view...............................................................................................5
4Rear view................................................................................................5
5How iMiniPlus PDF Logger works ................................................................6
6Installing Escort Console Software to PC .....................................................6
7FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance .................................................................8
8Connecting logger to PC............................................................................8
9PDF report contents..................................................................................9
10 Programming logger with Escort Console...................................................12
10.1 Customizing PDF report and changing details.....................................12
10.2 Programming password...................................................................13
10.3 Configure Sensors and Alarm Settings...............................................14
10.3.1 Specification and Alarm....................................................................14
10.3.2 LCD Display................................................................................16
10.4 Checking the time clock ..................................................................16
10.5 Setting the Start, Stop and logging duration ......................................17
10.5.1 Duration of trip, at least ..........................................................17
10.5.2 Interval between each reading .................................................18
10.5.3 Start new log trip ...................................................................18
10.5.4 Finish log trip.........................................................................18
10.5.5 Continuous logging .................................................................19
10.5.6 Enable stop button in this logger(s) ..........................................19
11 Viewing logger data with PDF Reader Software ..........................................20
12 Downloading logger readings via Escort Console Pro...................................20
12.1 Download wizard............................................................................21
13 Does Console work with PDF file? .............................................................22

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 3 - Email: [e-mail]
1Specifications
iMiniPlus PDF 8K iMiniPlus PDF 16K
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C ( -40°F to +158°F) -40°C to +70°C ( -40°F to +158°F)
Product Code MU-IN-D-8-L MU-IN-D-16-L
MU-OE-D-8-L MU-OE-D-16-L
MU-ST-D-8-L
Sensors Internal or External options Internal or External options
LCD display Large 5 digits Large 5 digits
Start option “START” button “START” button
*"RESTART" feature with ‘START’ button
Stop option “STOP” button or PC “STOP” button or PC
Book marking YES YES
Continuous Logging mode YES YES
Display resolution 0.1 ºC 0.1 ºC
Accuracy ±0.5 ºC[-40 ºC to-10 ºC] ±0.5 ºC[-40 ºC to-10 ºC]
±0.3 ºC[-10 ºC to+70ºC] ±0.3 ºC[-10 ºC to+70ºC]
±1.0 ºF [-40°F to +14°F] ±1.0 ºF [-40°F to +14°F]
±0.6 ºF [+14°F to +158°F] ±0.6 ºF [+14°F to +158°F]
Sensor response time INT – T90 of 20 min in moving air INT – T90 of 20 min in moving air
EXT – T90 of 5 min in moving air EXT – T90 of 5 min in moving air
Log interval 5 seconds to 18 hours 5 seconds to 18 hours
Battery Low icon on LCD YES YES
Memory capacity 8048 16240
Communications USB USB
Trip counter YES YES
Lease counter YES YES
High / Low Alarms Consecutive Consecutive
Non Consecutive Non Consecutive
Catastrophe Alarm Catastrophe Alarm
Integrator Alarm Integrator Alarm
Start delay after “START”
button pressed 1 minute to 4 hours 15 minutes 1 minute to 4 hours 15 minutes
File formats PDF, LCF, LRF, CSV, SYLK, Text PDF, LCF, LRF, CSV, SYLK, Text
Program Password
protection YES YES
LCD Display Latest, Highest, Lowest, Average Latest, Highest, Lowest, Average
Time over Specifications Time over Specifications
Time under Specifications Time under Specifications
Low/ High Alarm Low/ High Alarm
Degrees ºF or ºC Degrees ºF or ºC
*Restart feature with 'START' button only applicable if previous logged trip has not triggered 'HIGH ALARM' and/or 'LOW
ALARM'

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 4 - Email: [e-mail]
2 Getting Started – What you need
A B C D
A: Escort Console Pro Software (Software Disk)
Software is also available at www.escortdataloggers.com
B: PC Workstation or Notebook/Laptop
PDF Reader software installed
C: USB to Mini-B plug (5-pin)
D: Escort iMiniPlus PDF Data Logger

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 5 - Email: [e-mail]
3Front view
Display & buttons
4Rear view
USB connector, Product label and battery

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 6 - Email: [e-mail]
The iMiniPlus PDF Logger comes with water-proof covers for the USB connection
and the battery.
Make sure that when logger is in use these covers are in place. This is important
in wet or dusty environments. If covers are lost please contact your distributor
for a replacement.
When replacing the battery align one triangular mark on the battery cover
against similar shaped mark on the logger base to avoid damaging plastic lock
feature of the battery cover part.
5How iMiniPlus PDF Logger works
iMiniPlus PDF Logger needs to be programmed by Escort Console for logging trip
before use. (16K iMiniPlus PDF loggers can be restarted by 'START' button, if
during the program 'Restart' option is enabled only applicable if previous logged
trip has not triggered 'HIGH ALARM' and/or 'LOW ALARM')
There is no need to install USB drivers on PC. iMiniPlus PDF Logger is configured
as generic USB Mass Storage Device. All operating systems should install this
device automatically using default USB drivers.
iMiniPlus PDF does not require any proprietary software installation to download
data from logger after logging trip is finished.
iMiniPlus PDF normally generates 3 files once connected to USB.
•PDF report. This file is used to view logger data. This file is not present if
the logger has been configured not to produce it.
•CONTROL.BIN file is used for communication purposes with Escort
software
•.LRF file is used by Escort Console to create secure .LCF file for traceable
data records.
iMiniPlus PDF Logger does not consume battery power when connected to USB and cannot
measure or recognize change in Battery status.
iMiniPlus PDF Logger checks battery status every 15 minutes when not connected to USB and
updates Battery Low icon on LCD.
Escort Console checks battery status of the logger when programming the logger for new trip.
Please note that battery low detect circuit is only accurate when electronics and battery of the is
at room temperatures from 15 °C to 25 °C or from 59 °F to 77 °F. If logger is used in cold
environment it may report battery low prematurely on LCD display. In this case remove logger
from cold and check again battery status after 15 minutes or when the temperature of
electronics has risen to room temperature range.
6Installing Escort Console Software to PC
Install the free Escort Console Pro Software to your PC/ Laptop using either
1. The Escort Console Software CD or

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 7 - Email: [e-mail]
2. Through the escort website www.escortdataloggers.com
See instruction below for Website Installation

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 8 - Email: [e-mail]
3. Now that you are registered, return to the downloading process by clicking on
one of the download buttons (same as above); you may be required to log in
again. From there you should be able to follow box steps during the process.
4. Once you have downloaded and installed the Escort Console Pro Software
5. Install Escort Console pro software on your workstation
For a more in-depth guide to Escort Console Installation, please refer to the user manual provided
on the website: www.escortdataloggers.com or
http://escortdataloggers.com/manuals/Software/Escort_Console_User_Manual_Engl
ish_US.pdf
7FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
The PDF report should not be used to provide traceable and auditable data
record. The PDF report can be changed by the user. This is contrary to the FDA
21 CFR Part 11 requirements to data security. In order to produce secure and
traceable record, users have to open LRF with Escort Console and create an LCF
file. There is no need to physically connect logger to PC and download again with
Escort Console if logger finished trip. You can just mail LRF and open it with Escort
Console.
8Connecting logger to PC
Unpack the logger. You will find a USB
cable in the box with the logger.
The cable has two different ends. The
smaller one is type Mini B and the bigger one is type A. Connect USB cable with
Mini B (smaller) connector to the logger and A size to PC or laptop computer as
illustrated below.
Simply connect the logger to your PC and wait until the
Operating System installs device drivers. Please allow
Windows sufficient time to install the device. Please do not
connect multiple loggers
at the same time since
it may cause
unexpected behavior.
Once the device is
installed, you can see
the logger as External
Removable Drive named
ESCORT MPP in “My
Computer” and in Escort
Console.

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 9 - Email: [e-mail]
Once iMiniPlus PDF data logger is plugged in to workstation, A new Drive
appears in ‘My Computer’
If double clicked ESCORT MPP drive
9PDF report contents
Open (double click) RECORD.PDF
You can disable PDF report generation by programming logger with Escort Console
software. You can also enable or disable certain parts of the report as described
by the document named “iMiniPlus PDF Logger User guide - working with
Console”.
Accuracy of statistical values displayed in PDF report in Fahrenheit temperature scale is± 0.1 °F.
Accuracy for time out specifications values is ± 1 second. If first or last reading exceeds specification only
half of the log interval is added to the time out of specifications.

Issue Date: 23 May 2011
Version 1.1
Escort iMiniPlus PDF Logger Quick User Guide v1.1
Escort Verification Technologies, Inc. dba ESCORT Data Loggers
PO Box 309, 120 Parkway Drive
Buchanan, VA 24066
Ph: 540-254-1433 Fax: [phone] - 10 - Email: [e-mail]
Page1 of PDF report
Header: Each header displays logger serial number and date /
time information from logger without time zone and daylight saving
Device Specification
•Product Code
•Serial Number of the logger
•Hardware version – this is actually
firmware version
•Description string programmed to the
logger by Escort Console
•Battery status last measured by the
logger before it has been connected to PC
•Time Zone and daylight savings
programmed to the logger
•Date / Time when logging trip started
•Date / Time when logging trip finished
•Current number of readings and total
duration of the trip
•Logger temperature range
•Alarm limits programmed to the logger
Statistics part includes:
•Highest temperature reading for the current trip
•Average temperature reading for the current trip.
Please note: if the logger is configured for continuous logging, logger
memory is getting overwritten and logger only holds the last 8048
readings. Logger computes average that includes all readings even the
ones already overwritten. Escort Console computes average based on
readings retrieved from logger memory and result may be different.
•Lowest temperature reading for the current trip
•High Alarm status
•Low Alarm status
•Both High and Low Alarm can have the following status:
Disabled – Alarm was not enabled when logger was
programmed
Activated – Alarm has been programmed and triggered
Not activated – Alarm was programmed but has not been
triggered
This part of the report is a graph of readings for the current trip.
This part of the report can be disabled when programming.
You can change date display format to display month first by programming
logger.
Date and Time is displayed along the X axis.
Temperature values are displayed up the Y axis.
If Alarms are disabled Alarm limits are not displayed on the graph