LogTag Recorders USRIC-8 Specification sheet

USRIC-8(M)
USB PDF Temperature Recorder
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Product User Guide
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Document Release Version: 2
Published 16/08/2016
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Contents
Contents 2
Revision History 2
Safety Information 3
Liability 3
Useful Life 3
Disclaimer 3
Typographical Conventions 3
Introduction 4
Checklist - Required Equipment 4
Features 4
Case 4
Buttons 4
Indicator LEDs 4
Software Requirements 4
Configuring the USRIC-8(M) 4
Standard Configuration Options 5
Advanced Configuration Options 5
Configuring Multiple Alarms 5
Finalising the configuration 6
USRIC-8(M) Start Options 6
While Recording... 6
Alerts 6
Marking a reading with an inspection mark 7
Stopping the USRIC-8(M) 7
Automatically 7
Manually 7
Plugging the USRIC-8(M) into a USB port 7
Accessing the files 7
Unplugging 8
Light Patterns on USB Recorders 9
Tips and Tricks 9
Getting help 9
Interpreting the Data 10
Data Evaluation - Report 10
Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms 11
Data Evaluation - Data List 12
USRIC-8(M) Factory Presets 13
Technical Specifications 15
Revision History
Version Date Author Details
1.0 4 Sept 2015 Stefan Lenz Initial release.
2.0 16 Aug 2016 Stefan Lenz
Updated for USRIC-8M multi-alarm
features, added alarm configuration
section, updated factory profile page
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Safety Information
The USRIC-8(M) PDF USB temperature recorder contains a non-replaceable Lithium Battery. When the
battery indicates “LOW”, the recorder should be replaced, and the battery recycled or disposed of according
to your local regulations.
Do not expose the recorder to extreme temperatures as it may lead to the destruction of the battery and
may cause injuries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Liability
LogTag® Recorders ’ standard warranty terms apply. A copy can be requested b n addition LogTag®
Recorders shall not be held liable:
lIf the device was used beyond LogTag® Recorders ’ stated limitations.
lFor any claims due to the improper storage and use of the device.
lFor any problems with refrigeration units.
lFor the bad quality of the monitored goods, if any.
lFor incorrect readings if the device was used with a low battery.
lFor consequential loss.
Useful Life
The operational life of the USRIC-8(M) is approx. 6 months after configuration, provided...
... the device was not stored for over 2 years prior to activation,
... the device is not downloaded excessively (more than once a week),
... The recording interval is not shorter than 5 minutes,
... the device is stored and operated according to LogTag® Recorders ’ recommendations.
Disclaimer
The USRIC-8(M) monitors temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods it accompanies. Its purpose is to signal if product quality
evaluation/testing is required.
Typographical Conventions
Text in this font refers to buttons on the USRIC-8(M).
Text in this font refers to option settings, dialogue boxes or actions to be taken in LogTag® Analyzer.
Text in this font describes features of the product.
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LogTag’s USRIC-8(M) is a fully configurable, single-use USB PDF
temperature recorder that can create temperature reports without
the need to install proprietary software or hardware at the
destination. The recorder can be ordered with pre-set profiles ready
to start, or configured using LogTag® Analyzer, and is then placed
with the goods to be monitored. At the destination the UTRID-16 can
be plugged straight into a computer’s USB port and generates a PDF
file, which can be accessed using PDF software such as Acrobat
Reader.
Checklist - Required Equipment
lLogTag® USRIC-8(M) temperature recorder. It is recommended
that you connect each USB PDF Temperature Recorder via a
permanently plugged in USB extension cable to protect your
computer’s USB socket.
lA computer running Windows XP or later, Mac OSX or Linux.
lFor configuration - a PC running Windows XP SP3 or later and
LogTag® Analyzer installed.
Features
The USRIC-8(M) USB PDF temperature recorder features the familiar
LogTag case layout with an additional USB plug at the bottom.
Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of recorder to fixtures
lUSB plug with potective cap - shields USB connector from
moisture and dirt
lTemperature sensor located inside case
lDurable polycarbonate case, IP64
Buttons
lSTART/Mark button; can be used to start the unit or place an
inspection mark in the data listing
l STOP button; can be used to stop the unit.
Indicator LEDs
lGreen OK indicator
Blinks if the unit is operating without alerts being present.
lRed ALERT indicator
Blinks if an alarm condition has occurred during the trip.
Software Requirements
Software requirements vary depending on the type of file you want
the USRIC-8(M) to generate when plugged into a USB port.
lIf you wish to configure USRIC-8(M) products you will need to
download the LogTag® Analyzer software from LogTag®’s web
site at http://www.logtagrecorders.com/software/download.php.
Follow the instruction to install and start the software.
lIf you only plan on evaluating data, plug the USRIC-8(M) into a
computer‘s USB socket. Depending on the settings made during
configuration, a number of files will be generated1 and made
available to you in a new drive:
oA PDF file; you can open the file directly from the recorder‘s
USB memory storage with Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later, or any
other compatible PDF reader software of your choice.
oA CSV file; this file can be imported into a spreadsheet
program such as Microsoft Excel.
oAn LTD file; LTD files are LogTag® Analyzer's native,
encrypted data files. You can open this file in LogTag®
Analyzer, where you can analyze data in detail and generate
report files. Here, you can also combine charts from multiple
recorders for comparison.
lYou can also download data directly into LogTag® Analyzer
without accessing the recorder‘s USB memory storage.
Configuring the USRIC-8(M)
USRIC-8(M) products can be ordered pre-configured, ready to start.
Different profiles are available; if none of these suit or the USRIC-8(M)
needs different configuration settings to those already installed, the
unit can be configured using LogTag® Analyzer.
lStart the LogTag® Analyzer software.
lRemove the protective cap and insert the USRIC-8(M) into a USB
port. You will receive a message that a new USB device has been
found, and a generic driver will be installed2.
lOnce the driver is installed and the USRIC-8(M) is ready (shown
by the green OK indicator blinking), it can receive configuration
1 Depending on the configuration, the USRIC-8(M) may produce all, some or none of
the files.
2 Depending on the factory configuration additional drivers may be installed at this
time.
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data. Click LogTag - Configure; LogTag® Analyzer will scan all
USB ports and display the configuration options for connected
USRIC-8(M)‘s. Although you can configure many devices at the
same time, it is practical to limit the number of devices to about
10, using a powered USB hub. It is not possible to configure
different models at the same time.
Standard Configuration Options
The standard configuration options are very similar to those of other
LogTag® recorder products and include settings such as User ID,
start method, pre-start recording, logging interval and duration,
start delay, temperature alarm parameters and password.
Figure 1: USRIC-8(M) Standard Configuration Options
For detailed information about each parameter please read the section
about Configuring a LogTag® for logging in LogTag® Analyzer’s
User Guide or press F1 for help.
Advanced Configuration Options
Ckick Advanced Options for additional configuration settings. These
settings decide which files -if any- are generated at the end of the trip
and also determine the appearance and contents of the generated
files.
Figure 2: USRIC-8(M) advanced configuration screen
Parameters that influence the appearance of all files are
lsetting of the temperature units used in the files
ldate and time format
lTime zone and MKT values
Parameters specifically influencing the appearance of the PDF file are
lscaling parameters for the chart
lshowing or hiding gridlines
lshowing or hiding alarm threshold lines
lcreation of the data list
You can also set whether or not the recorder can be stopped using the
STOP button, and if the communication with LogTag® Analyzer
should be prioritised over the generation of files when the unit is
plugged into a computer.
Enter the desired options and click Close to accept the new values.
This returns you to the standard configuration dialogue.
Configuring Multiple Alarms
LogTag® Analyzer allows up to 6 different alarm trigger conditions
when configuring a USRIC-8(M) for recording, depending on the
model.
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Each alarm trigger condition consists of a threshold temperature
value, an activation type (which can be instant, consecutive or
accumulative3) and a delay time, if it is not an instant alarm.
If an alarm trigger condition requires readings to exceed an upper
threshold temperature it is called an upper alarm. If an alarm trigger
condition requires readings to go below lower thresholds it is called a
lower alarm.
An alarm event is generated, when either of the entered alarm
conditions is triggered.
The USRIC-8 has a primary upper and a primary lower alarm.
The USRIC-8M allows four freely configurable alarms in addition to
the primary upper and lower alarms.
Primary upper alarm range
Upper threshold Alarm 4
Upper threshold Alarm 5
Upper threshold Alarm 6
Primary lower threshold
Primary upper threshold
Lower threshold Alarm 3
Primary lower alarm range
Alarm range 4
Alarm range 3
Alarm range 5
Non-alarm range
Temperature
Alarm range 6
Figure 3: Alarm ranges and thresholds example
Figure 4: Representation in LogTag® Analyzer
You need to observe some basic rules when entering alarm conditions
into the configuration screen in LogTag® Analyzer:
lA primary upper alarm must be entered before more upper alarms
can be entered.
lA primary lower alarm must be entered before more lower alarms
can be entered.
lAny additional upper alarms must have higher threshold values
than any previously entered alarm.
lAny additional lower alarms must have lower threshold values
than any previously entered alarm.
lYou can enter a different number of upper and lower conditions,
or only upper, or only lower conditions, or none at all. You can,
however, not make all alarms upper alarms, and you cannot make
all alarms lower alarms either.
lThreshold values for adjacent alarms can be equal and combined
with different alarm types and delay time values. For example,
you can enter a primary upper alarm with an 8°C threshold and
10 accumulative readings, plus an alarm with an 8°C threshold
and 5 consecutive readings. In this instance the alam will be
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lInstant = one temperature reading is above (below) the threshold
lConsecutive = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the
time defined in the activation delay without interruption
lAccumulative = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the
total time defined in the activation delay time, but may not necessarily be
sequential.
triggered, if either 10 readings in total are above 8°C, or 5
consecutive readings above 8°C have occurred.
Any alarm condition that is activated will be shown on the PDF and
in the software.
Finalising the configuration
lClick Next to upload the configuration data to the USRIC-8(M).
lWhen the configuration is complete, unplug the USRIC-8(M) from
the USB socket and replace the protective cap.
If you wish to configure more USRIC-8(M) units with the same
configuration, insert the next recorder into the USB socket, wait until
it is ready for configuration and click Again. Alternatively you can use
the Profile function to configure multiple units with the same
settings.
You can upload the configuration to a USRIC-8(M) recorder as often
as required, however once started the unit cannot be configured
again.
USRIC-8(M) Start Options
During configuration with LogTag® Analyzer you can decide when
the USRIC-8(M) starts taking temperature readings.
l... via Push button start: The recorder will start taking
temperature readings as soon as you have pressed the
START/Mark button.
l... via Date/Time start : The recorder will start taking
temperature readings at the date and time you specify (local
time).
When you choose the push button start option, you can select to
record pre-start readings or Begin recording after a delay.
lIf you select pre-start readings, the USRIC-8(M) starts recording
as soon as it is unplugged from the USB port4 and will continue to
do so until you start the unit. No alarms are processed while pre-
start readings are being taken, pre-start readings will not appear
in the PDF file, and no PDF file will be generated. Using pre-start
readings is a good way do avoid data loss if you forget to start the
unit, as you can stillaccess the data using LogTag® Analyzer.
lIf you configure the USRIC-8(M) to start after a delay period, the
recorder will not immediately record temperature readings after
you have pressed START/Mark, but start a countdown timer
instead, and record readings only after the timer has ended. It
will, however, continue to take pre-start readings, if enabled.
You cannot combine a date/time start with pre-start readings or the
start delay function.
While Recording...
While the USRIC-8(M) is recording the green OK indicator blinks
every 4 seconds if none of the configured alarm conditions have been
met5.
Alerts
As soon as one of the alarm trigger conditions is met, the red ALERT
indicator blinks every 4 seconds. Depending on the alarm
4 The first pre-start reading is taken one log interval after you unplug the unit from
the USB port.
5 The blinking of the green OK indicator can be disabled during configuration of the
unit.
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configuration the red indicator may remain on for the rest of the trip,
or the green OK indicator may blink again once conditions return
back inside the limits.
If configured, you can reset an alert by pressing the START/Mark
button. Alerts which are a result of accumulative alarms cannot be
cleared.
Marking a reading with an inspection
mark
When you press the START/Mark button, the next reading taken by
the USRIC-8(M) will be identified in the downloaded data with an
inspection mark.
If the Allow stopping with the Stop button feature is enabled, a
mark will also be registered when you press the STOP button, but
do not complete the process of stopping the recorder.
Stopping the USRIC-8(M)
Automatically
The USRIC-8(M) automatically stops recording temperature when the
maximum number of readings specified during configuration has been
reached. Your unit can also be set up to stop when it is inserted into a
USB socket. This option needs to be set up at the factory and cannot
be changed during configuration with LogTag® Analyzer. Your
distributor can supply more information about this option.
Manually
You can configure a USRIC-8(M) so it can be stopped with the STOP
button. This feature is useful when you take the recorder out of a
shipment and don’t want to falsify the statistics with readings taken
after the shipment completion. The stop function is enabled in the
Advanced Options dialogue during configuration. When enabled,
following will stop the unit:
lPress and hold the STOP button. For the next 4 seconds both
indicators blink simultaneously.
lWhen the indicators start blinking more rapidly release the
button. The recorder will now stop taking readings and cannot be
re-started.
lIf you change your mind half way during the process, simply keep
holding the button until all indicators have stopped blinking.
Instead of stopping, an inspection mark will be recorded against
the next temperature reading taken.
Plugging the USRIC-8(M) into a USB
port
What happens when you plug your USRIC-8(M) into a USB port
depends on the operating system of the computer, the settings made
during configuration and whether or not LogTag® Analyzer is
running.
Microsoft Windows
Up to four drivers will now be installed, depending on the USRIC-8
(M)'s configuration.
All drivers are part of the operating system and will typically not
require administrator privileges for your computer.
1. Mass Storage Device Driver
2. LogTag Mass Storage USB Device Driver
These two devices are required so you can access the data files
in the same way as a USB memory stick. These drivers will
not be installed if the USRIC-8(M) does not generate files.
3. USB Input Device (HID) Driver
This device is used for communication to LogTag® Analyzer
and its driver will always be installed, even if LogTag®
Analyzer is not present on the computer.
4. USB Composite Device Driver
This driver signals that multiple devices are involved when
plugging in a USRIC-8(M).
If you have configured the USRIC-8(M) to generate files, these will
be created every time you plug the recorder into the USB port. While
the file creation takes place, the green OK indicator is permanently
on.
Once finished, the green OK indicator starts blinking every second,
twice in quick succession, to indicate these files can now be accessed.
A new drive or mounted device will appear. The device name will be
created from the serial number of the USRIC-8(M).
configuration.
If you have disabled file generation, the USRIC-8(M)'s green OK
indicator will blink once every second.
While a USRIC-8(M) is plugged into USB, no temperature
readings are taken. The graph will display a gap and the data list
will show --- followed by the # symbol. This also applies when
the recorder is connected to a USB power supply.
OSX and Linux
Typically in these operating systems a new drive will be mounted,
from which you can open the PDF file. You will not be able to
configure the USRIC-8(M) using either of these operating systems,
unless you use virtualization software such as Fusion or Virtualbox to
create a hosted Windows environment. You need to discuss these
options with your network administrator.
Accessing the files
If the recorder was configured to generated files, a new drive or
mounted device will appear. The device name will be created from
the serial number of the USRIC-8(M). You can access the files by
browsing to the newly created drive and double-clicking the PDF,
CSV or LTD files. For PDF files you need Adobe Acrobat Reader or a
similar PDF viewer. To open the LTD file you need to install the free
LogTag® Analyzer software. CSV files can be opened with a text
editor, or imported into a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft
ExcelTM.
The file names contain information about the recorded data, which is
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detailed in the section about Interpreting the Data on page 10. If a
recorder has only taken pre-start readings, PDF and CSV files will not
be created.
You should copy the files generated by the recorder to a
permanent storage location on your computer, such as the
Documents folder, as they are not automatically copied.
The data on the unit is retained, and each time you plug the
USRIC-8(M) back into the computer the files are re-generated,
albeit with a new file name. Once the battery is exhausted,
however, the real time clock on the unit stops and dates and
times may no longer be accurate.
Unplugging
You can unplug a USRIC-8(M) at any time; there is no need to stop
the device via the shortcut menu in the notification area on the
taskbar. If you plug a unit into a USB port during a start delay, the
delay period will re-start when the unit is unplugged. You will see the
start and delay signals indicated by the LED’s. The delay will also be
restarted if you press the START/Mark button during the delay
period.
You may see the start signal if you have configured a time start, but
have left the unit plugged in beyond the start time of the USRIC-8
(M).
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Tips and Tricks
Configuration
When configuring a USB recorder, allow enough time for the unit to
acclimatise to the target environment, particularly if you have
configured an upper alarm. This can be best achieved with a start
delay, or a date/time start if you know when the shipment takes
place.
Make sure you remove your USRIC-8(M) from the USB socket when
you use a date/time start, so it starts at the time you want, rather
than when unplugged from the port.
During the trip
Always replace the USB protective cap before placing the USRIC-8(M)
with the goods. While recording, make sure the USRIC-8(M)'s
protective cap is facing down. The protection rating can only be
achieved when used in this orientation. For applications requiring a
higher IP rating the unit should be used in the protective case,
available as an accessory.
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Light Patterns on USB Recorders
Signal Sequence Occurrence
Wake-up signal Sequence of four quick alternate flashes of green
OK and red ALERT indicators
ldisplayed after configuration has been successfully applied to the
USRIC-8(M).
Not to be mixed up with...
Start signal Sequence of ten alternate flashes of green OK
and red ALERT indicators
ldisplayed when the USRIC-8(M) starts its recording cycle.
lThe delay timer is re-started (followed by Delay Signal).
Mark signal
Delay Signal
Sequence of five simultaneous flashes of green
OK and red ALERT indicators
ldisplayed when pressing START/Mark button while recording to
indicate an inspection mark in the software.
ldisplayed directly after the start-up signal following a push button
start where a recording delay has been configured. In this instance
the start-up signal is repeated when the actual recording begins.
Logging active, no alert
present
Single flash of green OK indicator every 4
seconds (approx.)
lindicates USRIC-8(M) is recording.
This is not displayed when pre-start is active and the main logging
cycle has not yet started. It is also not displayed when the green LED
has been turned off in the configuration screen.
Logging finished, no
alert present
Single flash of green OK indicator every 8
seconds (approx.)
lindicates USRIC-8(M) has finished recording.
This is not displayed when the green LED has been turned off in the
configuration screen.
Logging active, alert
condition present
Single flash of red ALERT indicator every 4
seconds
lIndicates USRIC-8(M) is recording, an alert condition has occurred.
This is not displayed when pre-start recording has been configured
and the recorder has not yet been started.
Logging finished, alert
condition present
Single flash of red ALERT indicator every 8
seconds
lindicates USRIC-8(M) has finished recording and an alert condition
was present during the trip.
Communication The green OK indicator will flash occasionally lduring USB communication the green LED will flash occasionally; no
additional information is conveyed in this.
Initiate Stop Sequence of simultaneous flashes of green OK
and red ALERT indicators for 4 seconds
lThis LED sequence appears when the stop sequence is initiated and
requires that the STOP button is enabled.
Stopping
Sequence of very quick simultaneous flashes of
green OK and red ALERT indicators for 2
seconds
lWhen this LED sequence starts, the STOP button must be released
for the recorder to stop.
Ready for USB Two quick flashes of the green OK indicator
every second
lThe USRIC-8(M) is connected to a USB port and waiting for USB
communication.
Generating Files The green OK indicator is on permanently lThe USRIC-8(M) is generating files. No USB activity will be observed
on the computer screen during this time.
Ready for re-flash The red ALERT indicator is on permanently lThe USRIC-8(M) is ready to receive new firmware. Special software is
required to upload new firmware to the USRIC-8(M).
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Alarm Status
This shows at a glance if the USRIC-8(M) recorded alarm conditions
during the trip (showing a red
✖
) or if no alarms were recorded
(green
✔
).
File Information
This section shows general information about the PDF file, such as
generation time, date and time formats and the file name, which is
compiled from information about the data it contains:
LogTag_[serial_number]_[trip number]_[file creation date]_file creation time]_[OK or ALM].
Recorder Information and Configuration
These sections show general information about the recorder such as
serial and model numbers, trip number, battery status and
description. It shows how the recorder was started, if a start delay was
active and the interval used for taking readings.
Recorded Data Information
This block contains information about the data recorded during the
trip. It shows the time covered by the recording and statistical data of
the trip. You can see the conditions for which each alarm was to be
triggered, and how often such a condition occured.
High Alarm and Low Alarm Information
These two sections summarize the alarm occurences during the trip,
including statistical data.
Recorded Data Chart
The chart shows a graphical representation of the data during the
trip. As part of the USRIC-8(M) configuration process you set the
parameters that influence how the chart is presented.
Markers
The chart will show marks where the USRIC-8(M) has been
downloaded (º) or where an inspection mark has been placed with
the START/Mark or STOP button (•).
USB Paused Readings
A gap is shown in the graph where the USRIC-8(M) was plugged into
a USB port at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading.
Alarm Thresholds
The alarm thresholds are shown with red and blue dashed lines (----
for upper, ---- for lower) so you can see at a glance where
temperatures went outside these limits.
Chart Legend
Shows the symbols for download marks, inspections marks and
paused marks if they appear in the readings.
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Interpreting the Data
Figure 5: Sample report page
Data Evaluation - Report
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A USRIC-8M shows a different report summary page to accommodate
the extra alarms. Most of the elements are the same, with these
exceptions:
Alarm Status Box
This shows at a glance if the USRIC-8(M) recorded alarm conditions
during the trip (showing a red
✖
) or if no alarms were recorded
(green
✔
). Instead of an upper and a lower status, this box shows a
single pass or fail.
Upper Threshold values
The upper alarm thresholds are shown with red dashed lines ---- so
you can see at a glance where temperatures went above the set limits.
You may see up to five lines depending on configuration and zoom
settings.
Lower Threshold values
The lower alarm thresholds are shown with blue dashed lines ---- so
you can see at a glance where temperatures went below the set limits.
You may see up to five lines depending on configuration and zoom
settings.
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High Alarm and Low Alarm Information
These two sections summarize the alarm occurences during the trip,
including statistical data. You may see up to 5 alarms for each
direction, depending on configuration and zoom settings.
Recorder Information and Configuration
On recorders with multiple alarms these sections are combined and
show general information such as serial and model numbers, trip
number, battery status and description. It shows how the recorder
was started, if a start delay was active and the interval used for taking
readings.
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Figure 6: Sample report page with Multiple Alarm Thresholds
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File information
The information from the report page is repeated here.
Recorded Data list
The Data list shows a single row for each recorded reading, along with
the with date, time and temperature values, plus any special events
that were recorded against this reading.
Marked readings
In the data list readings are marked after the temperature value...
l...with a + symbol where the USRIC-8(M) has been downloaded
with LogTag® Analyzer.
l...with a * symbol where an inspection mark has been placed with
the START/Mark or STOP button.
l...with a # symbol where the recorder was plugged into a USB
port at the time it would otherwise have taken a reading.
List legend
Shows the symbols for download marks, inspections marks and
USB paused readings if they appear in the data.
Page information
Curent page number and total number of pages appear on every page.
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Figure 7: Sample Data List
Data Evaluation - Data List
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USRIC-8(M) Factory Presets
LogTag® USRIC-8(M) recorders can be client configured using LogTag® Analyzer. For an out-of-box solution they can also be ordered in volume,
pre-configured with a factory profile, ready for starting.
If a default configuration does not suit, customers can compile their own profile by specifying the parameters in the tables below when ordering.
Please note that minimum order quantities apply for USRIC-8(M) recorders with profiles not stocked by LogTag® Recorders .
Description Default Profile Range/Option Your requirement
Profile Name 
Standard Options
UserID - ASCII text up to 38 characters1-
Start method Push button start Push button start Push button start
Record pre-start readings enabled enabled or disabled
Number of readings to record 8,000 1-8,001
Sampling interval 5 minutes 1 minute to 18 hours
Start Delay 60 minutes 1 minute to 72 hours, 0=no delay
Enable Green OK indicator enabled enabled or disabled
Reset alarm with START/Mark button disabled enabled or disabled
Alarm remains active when readings return to spec enabled enabled or disabled
Configure requires password disabled enabled or disabled
Download requires password disabled enabled or disabled
Password - Up to 6 ASCII characters
Advanced Options
Generate PDF file enabled enabled or disabled
Generate LTD file enabled enabled or disabled
Generate CSV file disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature units °C °C or °F
Time Zone UTC +0:00 -12:00 to +14:00 in 15min steps
Time format 24-hour 24-hour or 12 hour (am/pm)
Date format DD/MM/YY DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY
Calculate MKT enabled enabled or disabled
Activation Energy default default or custom value (please specify)
PDF Options
Generate Data List enabled enabled or disabled
Y-Axis scaling
Range range of readings range of readings, range of sensor or custom
Custom upper2- -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Custom lower - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Show Y-axis grid lines enabled enabled or disabled
Show X-axis grid lines enabled enabled or disabled
Show upper alarm line disabled enabled or disabled
Show lower alarm line disabled enabled or disabled
Allow stopping with STOP button enabled enabled or disabled
Prioritise download over file generation disabled enabled or disabled
1 All units associated with a profile must have the same UserID. The text cannot be individually customised per unit. The text cannot contain characters from an extended character set
such as Chinese or Cyrillic
2 Upper value must be above lower value
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Description Default Profile Range/Option Your requirement
Standard Alarm Parameters
Upper Alarm
Alarm direction upper upper Upper
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value3- -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type4instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
Lower Alarm
Alarm direction Lower Lower Lower
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
Multi-AlarmParameters5
Alarm 3
Alarm direction - upper or lower
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
Alarm 4
Alarm direction - upper or lower
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
Alarm 5
Alarm direction - upper or lower
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
Alarm 6
Alarm direction - upper or lower
Trigger this alarm disabled enabled or disabled
Temperature threshold value - -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Alarm activation type instant instant, accumulative or consecutive
Activation delay time - 1 minute to 45 days
For rules regarding setting up multiple alarms please see Alarm Configuration Options on page 1.
3 Upper value must be above lower value
4
lInstant = one temperature reading is above (below) the threshold
lConsecutive = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the time defined in the activation delay without interruption
lAccumulative = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the total time defined in the activation delay time, but may not necessarily be sequential.
5 Only on model "M" with multiple alarms.
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Model Numbers
USRIC-8 - Single Trip PDF Temperature Recorder with dual alarms
USRIC-8M - Single Trip PDF Temperature Recorder with 6 alarms
Temperature Sensor Measurement Range
-25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140°F)
Operating Temperature Range
-25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140°F)
Storage Temperature Range
0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F)
Ambient humidity range during transport and use
0 to 95%RH
Sensor Type
Precision thermistor
Rated Temperature Resolution
0.1°C (0.1°F) across entire range
Rated Temperature Accuracy
lBetter than ±0.5°C (±0.9°F) for -5°C to +30°C (-23°F to 86°F)
lBetter than ±0.7°C (±1.5°F) for -25°C to -5°C (-13°F to 23°F)
lBetter than ±0.7°C (±1.5°F) for +40°C to +60°C (86°F to 140°F)
Sensor Reaction Time
Typically less than 7 minutes (T90) in moving air (1m/s), method as detailed
in EN12830:1999.
Clock accuracy
Quartz crystal locked real time clock, rated accuracy ±25ppm @ 25°C (equiv to
2.5 seconds/day)
Rated temperature coefficient is -0.034±0.006ppm/°C (i.e. typically +/-
0.00294seconds/day/°C)
Recording Capacity
8,001 real time temperature values, giving
l55 days @ 10min logging or
l83 days @ 15min logging.
Memory type
Non volatile
Sampling Interval
Configurable from 30 seconds to 18 hours.
Start options
lPush button start with optional configurable start delay from 1
minute to 72 hours
lDate/time start
Alarm functions
lone configurable upper alarm
lone configurable lower alarm
lfour additional, freely configurable alarms (USRIC-8M only)
lFlashing OK and Alert indicators, linked to alarms
Vibration
Withstands vibration specification as detailed in EN12830:1999
Shock
lWithstands shock specification as detailed in EN12830:1999
lWithstands 5 drops from 1m onto smooth concrete floor without loss
of function or calibration
EMC compliance
lEC EMC directives (EN 61000-6-1:2005 & EN 61000-6-3:2006)
lIncludes electrostatic discharge as prescribed in EN 61000-4-2
lComplies with FCC Part 15 Subparts A and B
Environmental
IEC 60529: IP64 with USB cap fitted
Fits into IP67 Protective Enclosure 200-000020
Case Material
Polycarbonate
Power source
CR2032 3V Li-MnO2battery – non user-replaceable, non-rechargeable
Battery life
Shelf life of up to two years before configuration.
Typically 6 months of operation with normal use (6 minute logging, download
data monthly).
Size
93mm(H) x 54.5mm (W) x 8.6mm (T) including USB cap
Weight
39g
Calibration
Calibration traceable to an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory
PDF features
lcompliant with standard 1.6 and later
lSingle page report with trip and alarm summary
lMulti page report with list of readings including date/time
Download time
lTypically with full memory (8,001 readings) less than 30 seconds
from time of insertion to availability of PDF report.
lTypically less than 10 seconds from time of insertion to availability
of LTD file in LogTag® Analyzer
Software requirements
lLogTag® Analyzer version 2.5 or later to configure and download
(2.8 or later for USRIC-8M)
lPDF reader software to access onboard PDF files
USB compatibility
USB 2.0, type A plug
Accessories
lWall holder 200-000010
lIP67 Protective Enclosure 200-000020
lReplacement protective cap 200-000425
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Technical Specifications
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