Escort iMiniPlus User manual

E S C O R T
i M i n i P l u s
U S E R M A N U A L
Pre-Launch Manual

LCD Mini versus iMiniPlus
Name LCD Mini I Mini Plus
LCD display Large 5 digits Large 5 digits
Start option “START” button “START” button
Stop option PC only “STOP” button or PC
Book marking NO YES
Continuous Logging mode NO YES
Display resolution 0.5 ºC 0.1 ºC
Accuracy 0.5 ºC [-40 ºC to +70 ºC] 0.5 ºC[-40 ºC to-10 ºC]
0.3 ºC[-10 ºC to+70ºC]
1.0 ºF [40°F to +158°F] 1.0 ºF [-40°F to +14°F]
0.6 ºF [+14°F to +158°F]
Log interval 1 minute to 4 hours 15
minutes 5 seconds to 18 hours
Battery Low icon on LCD NO YES
Memory capacity 1868 8048*
Communications RS232/USB RS232/USB
Data transfer rate 2400 bps 38400 bps
Trip counter YES YES
Lease counter YES YES
High / Low Alarms Consecutive Consecutive**
Non Consecutive Non Consecutive**
Catastrophe Alarm**
Integrator Alarm **
User programmable
description length 16 characters 24 characters
Start delay after “START”
button pressed 1 minute to 4 hours 15 minutes 1 minute to 4 hours 15 minutes
Program Password
protection YES YES
Data Password Protection YES YES
Can be calibrated by the
user NO YES
LCD Display Latest Log Latest Log
Highest Log Highest Log
Lowest Log Lowest Log
Average Log Average Log
Time over Specifications Time over Specifications
Time under Specifications Time under
Specifications
Low/ High Alarm Low/ High Alarm
Logger state Logger state
Degrees ºF or ºC Degrees ºF or ºC
Marked
Battery low

C o n t e n t s
Getting Started – What you need.
A +B +C OR D +E
A. Escort Console Software
B. PC
C. RS232 to DB9 connector or
D. RS232 to USB connector
E. iMiniPlus Logger
F. Install USB Drivers
1
Cover
8Cont.
Placing Logger into an environment
Downloading Data from the iMiniPlus
Logger
2
LCD Versus iMiniPLus 9Basic steps for downloading
3
Contents – What you need
10 Specifications
4
Installing Escort Console Software 11 iMiniPlus New Features Alarm Settings and Features
5
Installing USB Drivers 12 Alarm Settings and Features
6
Cont.
7 Connecting the iMiniPlus to PC
Basic steps for programming
Basic steps for programming

Installing Escort Console Software to PC
Install the free Escort Console Software to your PC/ Laptop using either
1. The Escort Console Software CD or
2. Through the escort website www.escortdls.com on the internet.
3. See instruction below for Website Installation

4. 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.
5. Once you have downloaded and installed the Escort Console Software
6. OPEN CONSOLE on your PC
For a more in-depth guide to Console Installation, please refer to the user manual provided
on the website: www.escortdls.com
Installing USB Drivers to PC
If using a RS232 to USB cable
(RS232-DB9 cable does not require this step)
•You must install the appropriate drivers to work with the Escort Console Software. Once
you do this, you are then able to use the logger with the Rs232 to USB cable. You can
download from using the CD provided or through the website:www.escortdls.com under
the downloads tab.
Steps for CD Installation
•Log into your PC as an administrator to install drivers and to avoid the box below.
•Insert the driver CD ↓
•Click Auto Install
•If security warning opens, click ‘Run’

Click ‘Next’ Files will upload
Click ‘Finish’
•If one or both drivers were not successfully installed, you refer to the manual from the CD
on how to add the driver via the ‘New Hardware Wizard’ route.
•See box below

Connecting the iMiniPlus Logger to PC
for programming.
Now that you have the Escort Console Software and have installed the USB drivers, you
need to connect your iMiniPlus Temperature Logger to your PC for programming. See below.
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IMiniPlus connected to your PC using either a RS232 to DB9 cable or a RS232 to USB cable.
Once you have connected everything, you can begin programming.
•Tighten the screws located
either side of the connector,
but Do not over tighten.
•Plug the DB9 connector into
the serial port located at the
rear of your PC - if you are
using USB, plug in at either
front or rear ends.
A iMiniPlus Logger (rear end)
B The PC (rear view)
Note: Both of these cables are available for purchase from your local electronics store. Alternatively you are able to
purchase the USB to RS232 cable from your ESCORT DLS distributor.
The basic steps for programming the iMiniPlus
Temperature Logger
•Enter your login/password details (use same as initial registration)
•Now you’re connected, Console is open and you’re ready to programme the logger.
•Next step is to select a com port by ticking a box (it may already be ticked) through this
process if programme fails to open logger, change the com port by ticking the next box
down until you are able to connect. You may have more than two com ports; therefore
move down until you have a successful result.

•Below that, select the product you are programming – in this case you are using an
iMiniPlus Temperature Logger so tick the _box
•Select the programme & configure icon to connect to the logger for programming
•Follow the instructions from there on, clicking ‘NEXT’ to follow through each tab to check
and make changes appropriate to the monitoring environment specifications.
•One you have gone through the tabs, click ‘PROGRAM’ to programme the logger.
•The below box images should indicate what you are seeing during the process.
This is what it should look like in Escort Console
↓

•The below box images should indicate what you are seeing during the process.
Once the programming is completed, put the logger to work!
NOTE: There is a cohesive and advanced manual that outlines all the features in the Escort
Console Software. For further information, please refer to the Console user manual provided free
for downloading via the website www.escortdls.com
Placing the logger into the environment for
monitoring
•Ensure that the environment of the ‘placed’ logger is within the specifications of the
product
•
•Be sure that the environment temperatures will in no way exceed the loggers temperature
limits
•
•If unsure please refer to the specification sheet provided on the last page of this manual
or check the details on the website: www.escortdls.com

Downloading data from the iMiniPlus Logger
Now that you have taken the temperature readings, you need to reconnect your iMiniPlus
Temperature Logger to your PC for downloading the information using the Escort Console
Software. This process is the same as programming but is set in reverse for retrieving the
stored information.
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IMiniPlus connected to your PC using either a RS232 to DB9 cable or a RS232 to USB cable.
Now that you are all placed and plugged in again, open the Escort Console Software to begin
retrieving the data. Screen Reminder of Console

Basic steps for Downloading
•Enter your login/password details from registration – same as initial programming step.
•Now you’re connected, console is open and you’re ready to download the logger.
•Next step is to select a comport by ticking a box (it may already be ticked) through this
process if you fail to download information, change the com port by ticking the next box
down.
•Below that, select the product you are programming – in this case you are using an
iMiniPlus Temperature Logger so tick the _box
•Select the Download icon to connect to the logger for downloading
•Follow the instructions from there on, clicking ‘Download’ and next buttons to finish.
•Make sure to save your readings to a data logging folder. You will be prompted by the
software to do so.
•Now that you have saved your readings, they should automatically be open for you to
view. To open a new format e.g. graph & line views, and to also compare readings, use
the View Manager box feature to navigate and synchronize readings)
Example screens
NOTE: There is an advanced manual that outlines all the features in the Escort Console
Software. For further information, please refer to the Console user manual provided free for
downloading via the website www.escortdls.com

Specifications for iMiniPlus
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f s t a n d a r d c o n f i g u r a t i o n
Temperature range D range
Sensors 1 x Internal or 1x External
Accuracy
(internal sensor)
Celsius from -40 ºC to -10 ºC ±0.5ºC [1ºF]
from -10 ºC to +70ºC ±0.3ºC [0.6ºF]
Fahrenheit from -40 ºF to +14 ºF ±1ºF
from +14 ºF to +158 ºF ±0.6ºF
Resolution Display resolution of ±0.1°F or ±0.1°C
IP Rating IP65
Size 83mm x 57mm x 17 (Case excluding lug)
Operating
temperature
Single thermistor based temperature sensor covering a -40°F to
+158°F range(-40°C to +70°C)
Weight 70 grams
Temperature
response
T90 of 20mins Internal - 5mins External (TBC)
Time and date Real time clock accurate to ±1minute per month
Sampling frequency 5 seconds – 18hours
Power source User replaceable lithium chloride battery
Typical battery life 1 – 2 years operating life from a user-replaceable battery
Traceability Can be provided to ISO 9002
Software ESCORT Console Version 2.07.00 or later, available free for
download on www.Escortdls.com
Recorder start up Programmed, start & stop button
Warranty 24 months (excluding batteries)
Case material Polycarbonate/ABS
Storage Temperature -40 c - +70 c
Liquid crystal display Operating temperature -20 c + 70 c
1st button press - High, low, average readings
2nd button press - Time spent under/ over specifications
Communications Download via IBM compatible PC at 38400bps
Op t i o n s
Number of readings Memory 4, 8 or 16k
Ac c e s s o r i e s
Item Product
Code
Description
RS232 to DB9 cable Cable for purchase at your local electronics store or you can
purchase one from us.
RS232 to USB cable Cable for purchase at your local electronics store or you can
purchase one from us.
Escort Console
Software
ESCORT Console Version 2.07.00 or later, available free
on www.Escortdls.com
DISCLAIMER:
Escort Data Logging Systems Limited reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2007, Escort Data Logging Systems Limited

iMiniPlus new features
•“STOP” button – logger stops immediately after you press this button.
You can enable or disable this option by programming
•“CONTINOUS LOGGING MODE” – logger continuously logging without
need for reprogramming. Only last 8048 logs are physically stored in a
memory but statistics is calculated for entire trip.
•“BATTERY LOW INDICATOR” – logger displays battery low symbol on LCD display
once battery voltage falls below 2.8V. Logger checks battery status every 10minutes
or when is interrogated by software.
•“BOOKMARKING” – reading is MARKED when you press “START” button. You can
see word “MARKED” on LCD display and Escort Console distinguishes this reading
from others.
•“CALIBRATION” hardware supports temperature reading adjustment by the user.
This will be implemented once user software will become available.
ALARM Settings/ features
•ALARMS. There are 4 sources of alarm in this logger. Traditional Consecutive / Non
Consecutive and also new Catastrophe alarm and Integrator alarm. HIGH or LOW
alarm can be triggered by ANY of these sources and then it latches indefinitely.
Therefore be careful while choosing alarm source.
oConsecutive, Non Consecutive and Integrator Alarms are sharing the same
Upper and Low limits but have different delays.
oCatastrophe Alarm has separate Upper and Low limits and no delays.
oConsecutive and non consecutive alarm are using simple counter that is
incremented every time reading is outside of alarm limits if enabled. Once
reading return inside limits Consecutive alarm counter is reset. Alarm is
triggered once this counter exceeds delay value.
oIntegrator alarm is programmed in degree – minutes. This means logger
counts by how much and how long readings were out of limits.
•For instance we enabled High Alarm and set Upper Alarm limit to +20 ºC and also
Consecutive alarm delay to 4, Non Consecutive alarm delay to 5 and High Integrator
Alarm to 8 [degree – minutes] and also used Catastrophe Alarm with different upper
limit + 23 ºC. This means that we want to rise alarm if logger either:
oRecord more then 4 readings above +20ºC in a row
oRecord more then 5 readings above +20ºC in total
oSpend more then 8 degree – minutes above +20ºC in total
oRecord one reading above +23ºC
Table below demonstrates arbitrary data from logger and how different alarm
sources will be triggered. This is complicated scenario for alarm settings. We do
not recommend using multiple alarm sources unless it is necessary. Usually one
or maximum 2 alarm sources are sufficient to cover your requirement.

12
Time
[min] T [ º C] Consecutive/ Non Consecutive Integrator Catastrophe
0 19 OFF / 0 OFF / 0 OFF/0 OFF
1 20 OFF / 0 OFF / 0 OFF/0 OFF
2 23 OFF / 1 OFF / 1 OFF/3 ALARM ON
3 21 OFF / 2 OFF / 2 OFF/4 ALARM ON
4 19 OFF / 0 OFF / 2 OFF/4 ALARM ON
5 21 OFF / 1 OFF / 3 OFF/5 ALARM ON
6 22 OFF / 2 OFF / 4 OFF/7 ALARM ON
7 24 OFF / 3 OFF /5 ALARM
ON /11
ALARM ON
8 22 OFF / 4 ALARM ON
/6
ALARM
ON /13
ALARM ON
9 21 ALARM ON
/5
ALARM ON
/7
ALARM
ON /14
ALARM ON
10 19 ALARM ON/0 ALARM ON
/7
ALARM
ON /14
ALARM ON
IMPORTANT!
Reading that is equal to alarm limit is considered inside alarm limits.
Do not set Non Consecutive Alarm Delay less then Consecutive Alarm Delay because
Consecutive Alarm will never be triggered.
Do not set Catastrophe Alarm inside normal alarm limits because other alarms will never
happen.