iTD Temp-Taker 5 User manual

Temp-Taker®5 User Guide
Part 1 - The Basics
T5UG1-201005
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Table of Contents
1Introduction & Safety....................................................................................................4
1.1 Packaging Contents...........................................................................................................4
1.2 Notices...............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Icons & Terms Used ..........................................................................................................5
1.4 Safety Instructions & Warnings..........................................................................................5
1.5 How to Use This Guide......................................................................................................6
2Getting Started .............................................................................................................7
2.1 Software Installation...........................................................................................................7
2.2 Temp-Taker®App Introduction...........................................................................................7
2.3 View Options......................................................................................................................9
2.4 Hardware Basics..............................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Maintenance & Battery Replacement............................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Probe Usage Instructions............................................................................................................... 12
2.5 The Device User Interface ...............................................................................................13
2.6 Bluetooth Pairing Procedure............................................................................................14
2.7 Entering User Names.......................................................................................................15
2.8 Entering Your Item List ....................................................................................................16
2.9 Logging into the Device ...................................................................................................17
2.10 How to Take & View Temps.............................................................................................18
2.11 Temp-Taker®Programs and Processes...........................................................................20
2.12 Spot-Check Temps Mode ................................................................................................22
2.13 Timers Mode....................................................................................................................23
3Holding-Line Temps.................................................................................................. 24
3.1 How to Set Up Temp-Taker®to Take Holding-Line Temps ..............................................24
3.1.1 Define Your Safe Holding Zones.................................................................................................... 24
3.1.2 Tweak Your Corrective Action Directives....................................................................................... 25
3.1.3 Build Your Holding Program........................................................................................................... 26
3.2 How to Take Holding-Line Temps....................................................................................28
4TILT........................................................................................................................... 30
4.1 How to Set Up Temp-Taker®to Implement a TILT Policy.................................................30
4.1.1 Build Your TILT Program................................................................................................................ 30
4.1.2 Adjust Your General TILT Options ................................................................................................. 31
4.2 How to Execute Your TILT Policy.....................................................................................32
4.3 Combined TILT/Holding Functionality ..............................................................................33
5Cooling Temps .......................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Different Cooling Practices...............................................................................................34
5.2 How to Set Up Temp-Taker®to Take Cooling Temps ......................................................35
5.2.1 Build Your Cooling Program........................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2 Adjust Your Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................ 36
5.3 How to Take Cooling Temps............................................................................................37
5.3.1 ‘Room’ Cooling Type...................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.2 Hot (1-Stage) Cooling .................................................................................................................... 37

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5.3.3 Hot (2-Stage) Cooling .................................................................................................................... 39
6Cooking Temps ......................................................................................................... 40
6.1 How to Set Up Temp-Taker®to Take Cooking Temps .....................................................40
6.2 How to Take Cooking Temps...........................................................................................40
6.2.1 When Only One Temp Is Required ................................................................................................ 40
6.2.2 When Two or More Temps Are Required....................................................................................... 41
7Question Checklists................................................................................................... 42
7.1 How to Set Up Temp-Taker®to Answer Yes/No Questions..............................................42
7.1.1 Enter Your Questions..................................................................................................................... 42
7.1.2 Build Your Question Checklist........................................................................................................ 44
7.2 How to Answer a Yes/No Question..................................................................................45
8Generating Data Reports .......................................................................................... 46
8.1 Print Settings ...................................................................................................................47
8.2 How to Customize Report Tabs .......................................................................................48
8.3 ‘Verify By’ Feature ...........................................................................................................50
9Appendix ................................................................................................................... 51
9.1 Device Main Menu Icons..................................................................................................51
9.2 The Settings Icon.............................................................................................................52
9.3 How to Replace the Probe...............................................................................................53
9.4 How to Perform a Hard Reset..........................................................................................54
9.5How to Install a Bluetooth Dongle....................................................................................55
9.5.1 Bluetooth Dongle Installation Procedure........................................................................................ 55
9.6 How to Replace a Bluetooth Dongle ................................................................................56
9.7 How to Unpair Temp-Taker®Devices...............................................................................57
9.8 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Issues....................................................................................58
9.8.1 Bluetooth Issue Indicator................................................................................................................ 58
9.8.2 Device Bluetooth Radio Is Off ........................................................................................................ 59
9.8.3 Windows 10 Update Installation Failure......................................................................................... 59
9.8.4 Windows Driver/System Failure ..................................................................................................... 60
9.8.5 Fixing Corrupt Bluetooth Parameters............................................................................................. 60
9.9 Troubleshooting General Issues ......................................................................................61
9.10 Battery-Care Instructions.................................................................................................62
9.11 Technical Support............................................................................................................62
10 Index.......................................................................................................................... 62

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1 Introduction & Safety
Congratulations on your acquisition of the Temp-
Taker® 5 system. It consists of a Windows® 10
software application and an intelligent data-
logging digital thermometer handheld device
designed for use in commercial kitchen, food-
prep, and food-service environments.
1.1 Packaging Contents
The following items are typically shipped with a
single-device purchase of the Temp-Taker® kit:
▪Handheld device
▪Windows software installer file, Setup.exe
▪Stainless steel fast-response penetration-
style K-Type probe with mini connector
▪4 Alkaline AA batteries
1.2 Notices
T5UG1-201005 is the document code for this
guide, where the last 6 digits represents the
release date of 2020-10-05. For the latest
version of this guide please visit the following
webpage:
www.itdfoodsafety.com/support/tt5/
The information in this document is provided ‘as
is’and may be changed at any time without
notice. To the maximum extent permitted by
law, ITD Food Safety disclaims all warranties with
regard to the information contained in this
document. ITD Food Safety shall not be liable for
errors that may be contained in this document or
for any damages that may occur in connection
with the furnishing or use of the information
contained in this document.
The Temp-Taker® 5 device has been tested and
found to comply with the requirements of
section 47 CFR PART 15 regulation and ANSI
C63.4 –see FCC Certificate of Compliance No.
3F200310. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) The device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) the device must
accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Temp-Taker® 5 devices also satisfy the
requirements of the Certification Mark of Ente
Certificazione Macchine (ECM) –see Certificate
of Compliance No. 3X200310.IT0O38.
Temp-Taker® 5 devices contain a wireless
transmitter module with the following regulatory
approvals:
▪USA: FCC ID A8TBM70ABCDEFGH
▪Canada: IC 12246A-BM70BLES1F2
▪Europe: Safety No. 10051261 003; Health
No. 10053580 001; EMC No. 10051137 002
and 10051137 003; Radio No. 10053580
001, 50067510 001, and 50067510 002
▪Japan: R202-SMD069
▪Korea: MSIP-CRM-mcp-BM70BLES1FC2
▪Taiwan: CCAN15LP0501T3
▪China: CMIIT ID 2016DJ5729

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1.3 Icons & Terms Used
Table 1-1 below describes the meaning of some
of the icons and terms used in this document.
Table 1-1 Icons & Terms Used
TIP:
A specific suggestion to help
make things easier or better for
the user
NOTE:
Interesting and often important
information related to the topic
ADVANCED:
Advanced feature or option
which is likely not essential for
a basic setup
ATTENTION:
Critically important information
⚫


Icons that represent buttons on
a Temp-Taker®device;
⚫= CENTER
= LEFT
= RIGHT
= UP
= DOWN
For example, ‘press ⚫’may
be read as ‘press CENTER’
[⚫]
[] []
[] []
Used in Figures to represent
keypad button presses;
For example, [⚫] = ‘CENTER
keypad button-press’
Temp-Taker® device
Temp-Taker®handheld device
(shown on page 9)
Temp-Taker®app
The Temp-Taker®software ap-
plication running on a Windows
machine
[app section] →[tab]
Specifies a particular tab of the
Temp-Taker®app;
[app section] represents one of
the 4 main sections of the app –
see Figure 2.3 page 8
1.4 Safety Instructions & Warnings
ATTENTION: Always use Temp-Taker® in
accordance with the following warnings and all
safety instructions:
▪Always keep Temp-Taker® devices out of
reach of children.
▪The Temp-Taker® device normally comes
equipped with a penetration probe.
Exercise caution when using the probe;
unsafe usage can cause injury –see
Section 2.4.2 page 12 for important probe
warnings and safety instructions.
▪The Temp-Taker® device normally comes
equipped with two neodymium magnets.
Improper use of magnets can cause a
hazard. Physical impacts or collisions with
the magnet can make it splinter. The
proper operation of medical devices (e.g.
pace-makers) may be adversely affected
and the loss of digitally stored data may
occur when in close proximity to the
magnetic field generated by magnets.
▪The Temp-Taker® device is equipped with
2 LEDs; Improper use of LEDs (e.g. fixing
your sight directly on it) may cause injury.
▪It is the sole responsibility of the user to
verify the temperature-measurement
accuracy of the Temp-Taker® device
before use (e.g. by measuring the
temperature of ice water). Accuracy can
be affected by a damaged probe, an
improper probe calibration performed by
the user, the wrong probe-type setting, or
operating the device in the presence of
strong electromagnetic interference (such
as the EMI radiated by radars, broadcast
transmitters, and RF heating equipment).
▪ITD bears no responsibility in ensuring that
the Temp-Taker® app and device settings
are correct, satisfy all applicable safety
regulations, and comply with the policies
and procedures of your organization.
▪Use Temp-Taker® only for its intended use
as described in this document.
▪Never expose the Temp-Taker® device or
its batteries to heat or flame. Always
dispose of batteries according to local
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1.5 How to Use This Guide
This guide is for supervisors and administrators
who have been tasked with setting up Temp-
Taker® and providing training to others. It
provides step-by-step instructions on creating
and using a basic setup customized for your
organization. If ITD Food Safety has already set
up Temp-Taker® for your organization, then
Chapters 2 and 8 contain most of what you need
to learn.
Chapter 2 is a brief introduction to the Temp-
Taker® app and device. Each of Chapters 3
through 7 is dedicated to a different food-safety
documentation practice or process used in
HACCP and supported by Temp-Taker® 5 (see
Table 1-2 below). These chapters may be read as
the need arises and in any order.However, you
may find that once you learn the basics from one
of these five chapters, you can figure out the rest
on your own. Chapter 8 covers some of the data-
reporting capabilities of Temp-Taker®.
Table 1-2 HACCP-Based Processes Supported by Temp-Taker® 5
Chapter
Temp-Taker®
Process
Brief Description
3
Holding-Line
Temps
An item is required to hold
its temp within a safe zone
(e.g. cold cuts in a sandwich line)
4
TILT
(Time In Lieu of
Temperature)
A served food item is
given a pre-defined amount of
time before it is deemed unsafe
5
Cooling
Temps
Food must be cooled
below a target temp within
a pre-defined time limit
6
Cooking
Temps
Food is required to reach a
safe temp range when cooked
7
Question
Checklists
Questions are answered to verify
compliance with established
policies, procedures, & standards
TIP: We strongly recommend setting up
Temp-Taker® for one of the Processes in Table
1-2 and then putting it to use right away. After
workers have become familiar with using the
Temp-Taker® device, you can implement the
other needed processes –see flowchart in Figure
1.1 below. This approach has been found to
make setup and user training easier.
Train Workers
Select a Process &
ReadtheAppropriate
How to..Chapter
(see Table 1-2)
Set Up
Temp-Taker®
& Test Settings
Read
Chapter 2
 Learn the Basics 
 Enter User Names 
 Enter Item List 
Need to
Implement
Another
Process?
Yes
Read
Chapter 8
 Start Generating Reports 
No
q Holding - # 3
q TILT - # 4
q Cooling - # 5
q Cooking - # 6
q Questions - # 7
Figure 1.1 How to Use This Guide
NOTE: Do not be intimidated by Temp-Taker’s
wide range of capabilities and advanced features.
Most organizations just need to learn the basics
to benefit greatly.
ADVANCED: The Temp-Taker® app is capable
of having its settings updated remotely by your
organization headquarters. For more info, see
Section 6.2 of the Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide Part
2 –Advanced Features.

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2 Getting Started
This Chapter covers the basics of the Temp-
Taker® 5 app and device.
2.1 Software Installation
This section deals with performing a fresh
installation of the Temp-Taker® 5 software.
ATTENTION: If you are upgrading from
Temp-Taker® 3, Temp-Taker® 4, or are manually
updating your software (because of no internet
access), do not uninstall your old version. See
Appendix 8.8 of the Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide
Part 2 –Advanced Features.
NOTE: Once you have Temp-Taker® 5 installed
on your machine, it will automatically check for
software and firmware updates via the internet
(if access is available).
When performing a fresh installation, please
note the following:
▪The Temp-Taker® 5 software requires
Windows 10 version 1803 or greater.
▪If your antivirus and/or other security
software interfere with the installation,
you may need to temporarily disable
them.
▪Run the Temp-Taker® Setup.exe software
installer file included in the kit.
▪A window will appear displaying the
Software License Agreement. Check the
box to agree to the license terms and then
click the ‘Install’button. If Windows or
other security software requests confirma-
tion that you wish to allow the installation,
be sure to agree.
▪A message window will inform you that
the ‘Setup’was successful.
ADVANCED: The Temp-Taker® app normally
installs with default settings. However, you can
prepare a custom ‘installer’that automatically
loads your desired settings when a fresh software
installation is performed –see Appendix 8.9 of
the Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide Part 2 –Advanced
Features.
2.2 Temp-Taker®App Introduction
When Temp-Taker® is launched, the initial screen
shows the Reports section of the app –see Figure
2.2 page 8. This section allows a regular user (i.e.
a non-management user) to perform their entire
day-to-day Temp-Taker® activity. Note that
there’s no need to log in to the app to see the
Reports section. Logging in is only necessary in
order to make setting changes.
The Reports section of the app allows the user to
view, filter, export, and print the data stored in
the app’s database.
All device-generated data is automatically
uploaded to the app via Bluetooth. Section 2.6
page 14 walks you through setting up Bluetooth
communication.
To log in, click the ‘Log In’button located in the
vertical toolbar (shown in Figure 2.2 page 8).
Clicking the button displays the Login window
(see Figure 2.1 below). Now select ‘Jason’as the
user and click the ‘Log In’button.
Select
Jason
Click here
to log in
Figure 2.1 Logging In for the First Time
After logging in you will notice that three more
buttons are added to the vertical toolbar
(underneath the Reports button). The Temp-
Taker® app is composed of four basic sections,
each represented by one of the top four buttons:
Reports, Programs, Process, and System. Figure
2.3 at the bottom of page 8 provides a brief
overview of each section.
ADVANCED: Temp-Taker® can be configured
to require a 4-digit PIN to log in to the app –see
Chapter 4 of the Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide Part
2 –Advanced Features.

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Data is automatically
filtered by the Scope
dropdown button and
selected date(s)
Data Reports
section of the app
Click to log in and
change settings
Adjust window size by
clicking and dragging this corner
TIP
5 of the 6 default report tabs are configured to filter data according to
HACCP food-safety documentation practices – Holding, Cooking, etc.
Filtered data is displayed here,
underneath the column headers
Hide/unhide vertical
toolbar by clicking handle
TIP
Figure 2.2 Reports Section of Temp-Taker® App
Reports: Generate data
reports; print, email, and
export those reports
Process: Options for
Holding, Cooking, Cooling,
& TILT processes
System: Manage users and
configure various general
software and device options
Setting up Temp-Taker®is
mainly focused on this section
Program: Enter food names
and questions that are used to
create Programs which then
download to your devices
Figure 2.3 Overview of App’s Four Main Sections

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2.3 View Options
The Reports section of the app has various
subsections, including View Options which allows
you to scale the size of text and buttons to suit
your screen size (see TIP in Figure 2.4 below).
ATTENTION: Temp-Taker’s fiscal week is set
to start on Sunday by default (as shown in Figure
2.4). Make sure to change this if needed. A
proper fiscal-week setting is important if you
need to create reports for data generated on a
weekly basis.
Reports →[gear] tab
Expand this section Click to maximize
Vertical toolbar can
be collapsed by
clicking this bar
Set the start
of your fiscal week
If you are using a
tablet, try increasing
the scale size here
These view options pertain only
to this app; for device settings,
see the System →Device tab
TIP
ATTENTION
Figure 2.4 App View Options

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2.4 Hardware Basics
The Figures on this page provide an overview of
Temp-Taker’s hardware features.
Graphical
Display
LED #1
(3-Color)
Directional
Keypad
Fast-
Response
Probe
Sanitizing Tube
Clip Holder
Cable Strain
Reinforcement
Figure 2.5 Front View of Temp-Taker® Device
Probe
Storage
Battery-Door
Release
2 Wall Mounts
2 Neodymium
Magnets
4 Rubber Feet
Alarm
Buzzer #1
LED #2
Lanyard
Holder
Alarm
Buzzer #2
Figure 2.6 Back View of Temp-Taker® Device
#1: Verify probe is removed
#2: Press battery-door release
#3: Slide door out about ¼
#4: Raise the top end
Figure 2.7 How to Remove the Battery Door

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2.4.1 Maintenance & Battery Replacement
Removing the battery door provides access not
only to the batteries but also to the probe-shaft
and probe-connector compartments (see Figure
2.8 below). Being able to access the inside of the
probe-shaft compartment is an important food-
safety feature of the Temp-Taker® device
because it makes it easy to clean and sanitize the
compartment. We recommend using a sanitizing
wipe to clean the outer surface of the device as
well as the probe-shaft compartment.
ATTENTION: Do not spray the device directly
or submerge it in a liquid as this may cause
damage. Avoid applying harsh chemicals to the
device (e.g. bleach or a glass cleaner that
contains ammonia).
Figure 2.8 also shows that the Temp-Taker®
device is equipped with two separate battery
compartments. The device can be powered by
one pair of AA batteries or two pairs for longer
life. You may use common alkaline batteries or
rechargeable batteries (as shown in Figure 2.8).
But, do not mix alkaline batteries with zinc
carbon or rechargeable batteries –see Appendix
9.10 page 62 for general battery-care
instructions. Figure 2.9 below shows how to
remove the batteries.
ATTENTION: Never use the probe tip to
remove the batteries as this may cause damage
to the probe.
A probe must be connected to the device before
installing the batteries. When installing
batteries, make sure the positive and negative
ends of the battery are oriented according to the
markings on the bottom of the battery
compartment. It is easier to insert the negative
end of the battery first, using it to compress the
battery-contact spring.
TIP: Placing the Temp-Taker® device (when
not in use) near the PC running the Temp-Taker®
app, will maximize the battery life of the device.
Thermocouple
Connector
Rechargeable NiMH
Batteries Shown
Connector Screw
2 Separate Battery
Compartments
Probe-Connector
Compartment Probe-Shaft Compartment
Figure 2.8 Backside of Device with Battery Door Removed
Wedge out from
positive end
#1 #2 #3
Use index finger to
remove 2nd battery
Select a
suitable tool
Figure 2.9 How to Remove the Batteries

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2.4.2 Probe Usage Instructions
The standard Temp-Taker® kit includes a high-
quality stainless-steel fast-response penetration-
style K-Type probe with mini connector.
ATTENTION: The following are important
probe-usage instructions and guidelines that
should always be followed:
▪The very tip of the probe shaft contains the
temperature sensor; therefore, when
probing a product, make sure the tip of the
probe is inside the product (ideally at the
center of its thickest part). If the tip exits
the product on the other side, the
temperature measurement may not be
accurate.
▪Always sanitize the probe shaft between
food measurements and before placing it
in its storage compartment to avoid cross-
contamination. Also, regularly clean and
sanitize the probe-shaft compartment –
see Section 2.4.1 page 11.
▪Always stow the probe in its compartment
when not in use.
▪When replacing the probe, follow the
instructions in Appendix 9.3 page 53.
▪Never probe sources of dangerous electri-
cal voltages, corrosive substances, or any
other hazardous materials.
▪Do not probe frozen products or other
hard items as this may cause damage to
the probe.
Figure 2.10 Do Not Use Probe to Remove Batteries
▪Do not use the probe as a general tool for
poking holes, prying objects, or as an
icepick –see bad example in Figure 2.10
above; Doing so may cause damage to the
probe.
▪Always exercise caution when probing
items that have extreme temperatures –
e.g. hot foods just removed from an oven,
microwave, etc.
▪Do not expose the probe tip and shaft to
temperatures above 770°F (410°C).
▪Do not expose the probe handle or cable
to temperatures above 221°F (105°C).
▪Always keep Temp-Taker® devices and
probes out of reach of children.
▪Penetration probes can cause serious
injury if not used properly. Always exercise
caution when using a penetration probe.
The Temp-Taker® device and probe should
only be operated by qualified personnel.

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2.5 The Device User Interface
NOTE: The Temp-Taker® device turns off
automatically after a period of inactivity (80s by
default). It can be turned on by pressing any
keypad button.
When batteries are installed in the device, the
welcome screen is displayed (see left side of
Figure 2.11 below). Pressing will exit the
welcome screen and display the Main Menu (see
right side of Figure 2.11). The button is often
used to exit or go back to the previous screen.
TIP: ‘Pressing ’may be read ‘Pressing LEFT’,
‘Pressing ⚫’may be read ‘Pressing CENTER’, etc.
The user interface is straightforward. The
 buttons are used to navigate through
the various screens. Pressing ⚫usually results in
entering a particular mode or executing an
action.
[]
Press ⚫to
start pairing Number of saved data records
Area for
date & time Area for Bluetooth icon
Main Menu Icon-selector rectangle Name of selected icon
Welcome screen after
battery installation
LEFT key
pressed
Figure 2.11 Welcome Screen & Default Main Menu
A Bluetooth icon is displayed near the lower-right
corner of the Main Menu (see Figure 2.11 above).
Table 2-1 below shows all the possible Bluetooth
icons and their meaning. The next section will
guide you through the Bluetooth setup.
Table 2-1 Bluetooth Icons That Appear in the Main Menu
[No Icon] = Bluetooth radio is off;
Device may be paired or unpaired;
See example in Figure 2.11 above
Bluetooth radio is on;
Temp-Taker®app is disconnected
Bluetooth radio is on;
Temp-Taker®app is detected and
is attempting to connect
Bluetooth radio is on;
Temp-Taker®app is connected
The bottom-right corner of Figure 2.11 shows a
counter set to 00. This counter is incremented
whenever a data record is generated and saved
to device memory. The counter is decremented
whenever a data record is uploaded to the Temp-
Taker® app and subsequently deleted from
device memory.
NOTE: The device can store approximately
7,000 records before its memory becomes full.
The precise number, which depends on the space
occupied by the downloaded settings, is
displayed under the Main Menu’s Info icon –
see last row in Table 9-1 page 51.
NOTE: The date and time is not displayed in
the device screen of Figure 2.11 above, because
the batteries were just installed in the device and
it had not yet established a Bluetooth connection
with the Temp-Taker® app.

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2.6 Bluetooth Pairing Procedure
Before data communication can take place
between the Temp-Taker® app and Temp-Taker®
devices, they must be paired as follows:
1. On the Temp-Taker® device, go to
Settings, select Bluetooth, press to
select Pair, and then press ⚫to Start
looking for the Temp-Taker® app –see
Figure 2.12 below.
2. On the Temp-Taker® app, log in, navigate
to the Bluetooth section of the System →
Device tab, and click the ‘Scan for New
Devices’ button. When your device is
discovered, click the PAIR button –see
Figure 2.12 below.
NOTE: If a message in red font appears next to
the ‘Scan for New Devices’ button (as noted in
Figure 2.12), then see Appendix 9.8 page 58.
NOTE: Multiple devices may be paired to a
single Temp-Taker® app. Conversely, a device
will normally only be paired to a single app. For
an exception to this, see the Station Functionality
section of the System →Security tab.
From the Main Menu,
use  to navigate
to the Settings icon
[⚫]
CENTER key
pressed
[⚫]
CENTER key
pressed
[][⚫]
Press ⚫to Start
the pairing process Use Temp-Taker®App
to complete pairing
Press to select
the Pair option
...click PAIR
Click Scan for New Devicesthen...
NOTE: If the app detects a problem
(e.g. an incompatible Bluetooth radio) a
message in red font will appear here.
Finish with the
Temp-Taker®app
2
Go to System →Device tab
Start with the
Temp-Taker®device
1
Placing the Temp-Taker®device
(when not in use) near the paired PC will
maximize the battery life of the device.
TIP
Figure 2.12 How to Pair Bluetooth Temp-Taker® Devices

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2.7 Entering User Names
User names are entered in the System →Users
tab (as shown in Figure 2.14 below). Names can
be added, edited, and deleted at any time. The
order in which the names are listed in the app is
the order in which they will be listed on the
device after downloading.
TIP: Rows can also be sorted in alphabetical
order by clicking on certain column headers (see
Figure 2.14). Clicking the column header once
will order the rows in ascending order (as
indicated by an up-facing arrowhead above the
column header). Clicking the column-header a
second time will sort the rows in descending
order (down-facing arrowhead). Clicking the
column-header a third time will remove the
sorting on that column.
ATTENTION: Temp-Taker® does not allow
you to use the Undo Changes button to undo
changes after they are saved.
ADVANCED: You can back up your current
settings to a *.dt5 file and use that file to restore
the settings at any time –see Temp-Taker® 5 User
Guide Part 2 –Advanced Features, Chapter 6.
The cells underneath the Access Level column
header specify the security access level for the
user. There are three available access levels:
User (lowest access), Supervisor (configurable
access), and Admin (full access). In a typical basic
setup, the ‘Admin’ access level is assigned to
supervisors, and trainers. All other users should
be assigned the ‘User’ access level. Access-level
settings can be changed at any time.
If you have not already done so, we recommend
you enter and save some of your user names at
this point.
To download any setting changes to your paired
Temp-Taker® devices (including user names),
save your changes and then click the Download
Settings button in the vertical toolbar (see Figure
2.13 below).
Button is inactive before
saving setting changes
Button is active after
saving setting changes
Figure 2.13 Download Settings Button
Any paired Temp-Taker® devices that do not
have an active Bluetooth connection, will
download the setting changes the next time they
establish a Bluetooth connection with the Temp-
Taker® app.
System →Users tab
Copy a list of names from
Excel to the clipboard; then right-click
this grey cell and select Paste Row
TIP
After entering the name, press the Tab
key to advance to the next cell; pressing Tab
on the right-most cell advances you to a new row
TIP
Click-n-drag grey cell
up/down to reposition row
Click column header
to sort list alphabetically
TIP
TIP
Figure 2.14 User Names

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ADVANCED: Temp-Taker® has various
optionally-enabled and configurable security
features that assist management in auditing
food-safety policies and protecting device
settings. These security features include enforc-
ing access levels, utilizing Personal Identification
Numbers (PINs), and the logging of various
security events –see Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide
Part 2 –Advanced Features, Chapter 4.
2.8 Entering Your Item List
Food item and equipment names (generally
referred to as items in this document) are
entered in the Program →Items tab (see Figure
2.15 below).
Figure 2.15 shows the sample items that are
normally created during software installation
and points out the optional ‘Keypad’temp
method. This method can be used to log the
temperature of equipment that have been fitted
with an accurate thermometer (e.g. walk-in
freezers).
TIP: To delete multiple sequential rows in a
grid (e.g. the item-list grid shown in Figure 2.15
below), select the first row then press the Delete
key on your keyboard repeatedly.
TIP: You can copy/paste item lists from Excel
directly into the Temp-Taker® app –see the TIP
at the bottom-left of Figure 2.14 page 15. If you
type the names directly into the Temp-Taker®
app, you can advance to the next cell by pressing
the Tab key. Pressing the Tab key on the right-
most cell advances you to a new row.
If you have not already done so, we recommend
at this point that you enter and save your item
names into Temp-Taker® and delete any names
you do not need.
TIP: If your item list is long, we recommend
sorting the list in ascending alphabetical order –
see TIP near the upper-right corner in Figure 2.14
page 15.This allows you to quickly find desired
items when building your settings later.
Program →Items tab
Device keypad is used
here to enter Temp
Optional keypad
Temp Method available
Figure 2.15 Food and Equipment Item Names

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2.9 Logging into the Device
Table 2-2 below shows the 6 icons that (by
default) are visible on the Main Menu with a brief
description of each. The Programs icon has
been highlighted because it is where all data
saving activity begins. Other icons (not shown in
Table 2-2) will automatically appear when the
function they represent is needed.
ADVANCED: See Appendix 9.1 page 51 for a
complete listing of all Main Menu icons along
with a brief description of each.
Table 2-2 Device's Main-Menu Icons (Default Settings)
Icon
Name
Temp-Taker® Mode or Function
Power Off
Turns off the Temp-Taker® device and logs user out (if logged in)
Spot-Check
Temps
Activates digital thermometer displaying continuous temp reading
Note: No data is saved in this mode
Programs
Access the Programs downloaded from the Temp-Taker® app
Timers
Access 3 independent count-up/countdown timers
Settings
Access certain device settings –see Appendix 9.2 page 52
Info
Stored data statistics, probe, device, and Bluetooth information
A user must be logged in before data can be
saved in the device. Logging in is usually done by
selecting the Programs icon on the Main Menu
and then selecting the appropriate user name
(see Figure 2.16 below). Every time the user
navigates back to the Main Menu, he or she is
automatically logged out.
ADVANCED: Temp-Taker® can be configured
to require a 4-digit PIN when logging into the
device –see the Temp-Taker® 5 User Guide Part
2 –Advanced Features, Chapter 4.
[⚫] [⚫]
Pressing CENTER key
displays user-login screen Pressing CENTER key logs you in
Navigate to
Programs icon Scroll to your user name List of downloaded Programs is displayed
Figure 2.16 Logging into Device to Generate Data

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2.10 How to Take & View Temps
The highlighted row in Table 2-2 page 17 says
that the Programs icon is used to access
downloaded Programs. A Program is essentially
a plan of action that is performed with the Temp-
Taker® device. These Programs are built with the
Temp-Taker® app and are downloaded to the
device via Bluetooth. The user then selects the
desired Program and uses it to efficiently log the
necessary data.
Figure 2.17 below shows an example of how to
take a temp with the Temp-Taker® device. The
user selects the Programs icon , selects his/her
name to log in (not shown in the Figure), and
then selects the ‘Hot/Cold Line’Program. The
first item in this Program is Meatballs. Directly
below the item name is the target temperature
range (or safe holding zone) for the product (140-
212°F). To take the temp of Meatballs, the user
simply inserts the sanitized probe into the
product. In our example the measured temp was
157.7°F which is within the target range. Temp-
Taker® automatically creates a data record for
the event (which includes the user name, date,
and time) and saves it to device memory. In our
example, we proceed to take the temp of the
other food items listed under the ‘Hot/Cold Line’
Program.
If a Bluetooth connection exists as the data is
generated, the device works in the background
to upload the data to the Temp-Taker® app.
Otherwise, the data will be uploaded the next
time a Bluetooth connection is established.
Figure 2.18 below shows the data generated in
our example.
Access Programs
via this icon
[⚫] [⚫]
Scroll to
desired Program
Pressing CENTER key
displays Program contents Probe insertion is detected &
temp is automatically taken
Scroll to desired item and
insert probe tip into product
Pressing CENTER key displays
user-login screen (not shown here)
Figure 2.17 Taking an In-Range Temp on a Hot-Holding Item
Reports →All Data tab
Figure 2.18 Uploaded Data Viewed on Temp-Taker® App

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The Temp-Taker® app is capable of filtering the
data in any of its report tabs. Figure 2.19 below
shows an example where the data in the report
is not only limited to ‘Today’(i.e. only records
generated on July 30, 2020 are shown) but is also
limited to records that have Tomato as the item
–i.e. all other records are filtered out.
It is important to understand that whenever data
is printed, emailed, or exported, only the data
currently visible in the view is utilized. This
allows the user to customize reports to contain
only the data of interest.
NOTE: Five of the six default report tabs (see
top of Figure 2.2 page 8) are configured to filter
data based on the Program names in the Program
→Programs tab. The next Section has more on
this.
Click this icon
to filter the data
Select from list of
possible values
Search for particular
string combinations
Clear this filter
Data is always filtered by
currently selected date scope Click date picker to change date
Figure 2.19 How to Filter Data

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2.11 Temp-Taker®Programs and
Processes
The previous section stated that a Temp-Taker®
Program is essentially a plan of action that is
performed with the Temp-Taker® device. When
Programs are created, they are usually assigned
1 of 5 Processes (Holding, Cooking, Cooling, TILT,
or Question).
NOTE: Table 1-2 page 6 contains a brief
description of these HACCP-based processes or
practices.
The user then builds the Program by adding items
or questions to the Program. For example, when
building the ‘Hot/Cold Line’Program (shown in
Figure 2.17 page 18), the assigned Process was
Holding because we required each item in the
Program to hold a temperature within a pre-
defined safe temperature zone.
Figure 2.21 page 21 shows the sample Programs
that are normally created during software
installation. Note that each Program has an
assigned Process. These Programs can be
modified to suit your needs or new ones can be
created from scratch.
NOTE: Five of the six default report tabs (see
top of Figure 2.2 page 8) have been configured to
filter data based on the default Program names.
For example, the Reports →Holding tab is
filtered by the ‘Hot/Cold Line’ and ‘Equipment’
Program names (see Figure 2.20 below).
Reports →Holding tab
Only data that contains
one of these two Program
names will be displayed
Data filter is set
Figure 2.20 Default Reports Are Filtered by Program Names
ATTENTION: Because the filters used in the
report tabs are based on the Program names, if
you change the name of a Program, you lose the
filters that utilized the original name and would
need to manually add the new name to the
filters. It is therefore good practice to review
your report filters after creating any new
Programs or making any Program name changes.
Daily alarms can be set up to remind the user to
take temps and/or answer checklist questions on
specific Programs. These alarms are set under
the column header Reminder Alarms (see right-
most column in Figure 2.21 page 21). By default,
an Overdue Alarm is set to activate 15 minutes
after a reminder alarm has activated and only if
the related Program has not been serviced. The
Overdue Alarm may be disabled and the alarm
settings adjusted via the Program Options
expander button (shown near the top-left corner
of Figure 2.21).