LogTag Recorders USRID-16 Specification sheet

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USRID-16
Single-use USB PDF
Temperature
Recorder with
Display
LogTag Recorders
Product User Guide
Document Release Version: 1.0
Published 10. Aug 2019
Copyright © 2004-2019, LogTag Recorders

USRID-16 User Guide 2
Contents
Introduction 5
Required Equipment 5
Features 5
Case 6
Buttons 6
Display 6
PDF 6
Software Requirements 7
Configuring the USRID-16 for logging 8
Standard Configuration Options 9
Configuring Alarms 10
File Settings 10
Advanced Settings 11
Finalizing the configuration 12
USRID-16 Start Options 13
Push button start 13
Date/Time start 13
Display Overview 14
Operating the Logger 16
After the Logger is configured 16
Starting the Logger 17
During Recording 17
Stopping the USRID-16 21
Plugging the USRID-16 into a USB port 23
Accessing the files 24
Interpreting the Data 25
Data Evaluation - Report 25
Data Evaluation - Data List 28
Tips and Tricks 30
Technical Specifications 31

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Safety Information
The USRID-16 USB temperature logger contains a non-replaceable
Lithium Battery. When the battery indicates “LOW”, the logger
should be replaced, and the battery recycled or disposed of
according to your local regulations.
Do not expose the logger to extreme temperatures as it may lead to
the destruction of the battery and may cause injuries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
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Liability
LogTag Recorders’ standard warranty terms apply. A copy can be requested by emailing
[e-mail]. In 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
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Battery Life
The main battery in the USRID-16 is designed to power the device for up to 6 months of
operation, provided:
lthe device was not stored for more than 12 months prior to activation
lthe recording interval is not shorter than 5 minutes
lthe device is stored and operated according to LogTag Recorders’ recommendations
The USRID-16 is unable to record readings when connected to USB. You cannot use
a USB power supply to power the device!
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Disclaimer
The USRID-16 monitors temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods it
accompanies. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation/testing is required.
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Typographical Conventions
Text in this font refers to buttons on the USRID-16.
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.
This text describes certain aspects of the product, where incorrect use of a feature
may lead to inadvertent loss of data.
This text contains important information for the correct operation of
your USRID-16.
This text contains information that explains some aspects of a feature in more
detail.
This text contains tips that help you get the best out of your USRID-16 logger

Introduction USRID-16 User Guide 5
Introduction
LogTag’s USRID-16 is a fully configurable, single-use USB PDF temperature logger with a
built-in display, that can create temperature reports without the need to install
proprietary software or hardware at the destination. Minimum and maximum trip
temperatures can be reviewed directly on the display without the need for a PC. The logger
can be configured using LogTag® Analyzer, and is then placed with the goods to be
monitored. At the destination the USRID-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.
Required Equipment
lLogTag® USRID-16 Single-use USB PDF Temperature Recorder with Display. (It is
recommended that you connect each USRID-16 via a permanently plugged in USB
extension cable to protect your computer’s USB socket).
lFor configuration - a PC running Windows 7 or later and LogTag® Analyzer installed.
lFor downloading - a PC running Windows 7 or later with PDF reader software
installed.
Features
The USRID-16 Single-use USB PDF temperature logger features the familiar LogTag case
layout with an additional USB plug at the bottom.

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Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of logger 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; used to start the unit or place an inspection mark in the data
listing
lSTOP/Review button; used to stop the unit and to review data recorded during the trip.
Display
lShows last recorded temperature and information about alerts
lAllows reviewing minimum and maximum trip temperatures
PDF
The USRID-16 will generate a detailed PDFreport when plugged into a USB port of a PC.
The PDF report shows a summary of the trip, presents the data in chart and list format. A
CSV file of the data list is also available.

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Software Requirements
Software requirements vary depending on the type of file you want the USRID-16 to
generate when plugged into a USB port.
lIf you wish to configure USRID-16 products you will need to download the LogTag®
Analyzer software from LogTag®’s web site at
https://logtagrecorders.com/software/lta3/download/. Follow the instruction to
install and start the software.
lIf you only plan on evaluating data , plug the USRID-16 into a computer‘s USB port.
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 logger‘s USB memory storage
with Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later, or any other compatible PDF reader software
of your choice2
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,
generate report files or combine data from multiple recorders for comparison
lYou can also download data directly into LogTag® Analyzer without accessing the
logger‘s USB memory storage.
1 Depending on the configuration, the USRID-16 may produce all, some or none of the files.
2 PDF files generated by any USB logger can be opened directly in LogTag® Analyzer.

Configuring the USRID-16 for logging USRID-16 User Guide 8
Configuring the USRID-16 for logging
You can purchase USRID-16 loggers pre-configured (ready to start) or unconfigured.
You can check if your logger is already configured or not by briefly pressing the
STOP/Review button.
The logger is already configured to start
If your logger is configured to start it will show either:
if the logger was pre-configured for a push-button start, or
if the logger was pre-configured for a Date/Time start.
If you have one of these loggers you can skip the configuration process.
The logger is not configured
If you received your USRID-16 unconfigured, it will be hibernated (i.e. in a state of low
power consumption) and show:
followed by and then
In this case, you must set it up with the parameters required for:
lstarting and recording temperature values
ltriggering alarms
lprinting the PDF
This is done using LogTag® Analyzer software, which can also be used for downloading and
analyzing data.

Configuring the USRID-16 for logging USRID-16 User Guide 9
lStart the LogTag® Analyzer software.
lRemove the protective cap from the logger's USB socket and plug the Micro USB end
of the cable into the socket. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB socket on your
computer and wait for the drivers to be installed3.
lFrom the menu click LogTag - Configure; LogTag® Analyzer will display the
configuration options for connected loggers.
Standard Configuration Options
The standard configuration options are very similar to those of other LogTag® logger
products and include settings such as User ID, start method, pre-start recording,
logging interval and duration, start delay, and password.
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.
3 You can configure more than one USRID-16 at the same time, however it is practical to limit the number of units to about 6,
using a powered USB hub.

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Configuring Alarms
LogTag® Analyzer allows 2 different alarm trigger conditions when configuring a USRID-16
for recording.
Each alarm trigger condition consists of a threshold temperature value, an activation type
(which can be instant, consecutive or accumulative4) 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, and
the red Alert LED will blink.
The USRID-16 has an upper and a lower alarm, which can be configured and enabled
independently from each other.
Figure 1: Representation in LogTag® Analyzer
File Settings
Select the File Settings tab for the settings that decide which files are generated when the
USRID-16 is plugged into a computer's USB port, and what information these files
contain.
Select as many file formats as you wish to generate.
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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.

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Parameters that influence the appearance of all files are:
lsetting of the temperature units used in the files
The temperature unit for the PDF file is also used for the units shown on the
display.
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
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 Settings
Select the Advanced Settings tab for additional configuration settings. These settings
decide how some of the elements are displayed on the unit's own display and also set
other options specific to the USRID-16.
Parameters that influence the appearance of the display are
lPause alarm/statistics processing (see Paused Readings on page20)
lSwitch off display after 30 seconds (Power save, see Power Save on page21)
Parameters influencing specific behaviour of the USRID-16 are
lclear and reset alarm when the START/Mark button is pressed
lleaving the alarm turned on, even if readings return to the normal temperature range
again
lallowing the user to stop the logger with the START/Mark button
lallowing the user to reset the logger with the START/Mark button
lEnabling the buzzer for the audible alarm

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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.
Finalizing the configuration
Click Configure to upload the configuration data to the USRID-16.
When the configuration is complete, unplug the USRID-16 from the USB socket and
replace the protective cap.
If you wish to configure more USRID-16 units with the same configuration, insert the next
loggers into USB sockets, wait until they are ready for configuration and click Repeat
Configure. Alternatively, you can use the Profile function to configure multiple units with
the same settings.
You can upload the configuration to a USRID-16 logger as often as required, however once
started the unit cannot be configured again.

USRID-16 Start Options USRID-16 User Guide 13
USRID-16 Start Options
During configuration with LogTag® Analyzer you can decide when the USRID-16 starts
taking temperature readings:
Push button start
The logger will start taking temperature readings as soon as you have pressed the
START/Mark button (see Starting the Logger on page17).
When you choose the push button start option, you can Enable pre-start logging (or
disable it) and also Begin recording after a delay:
lIf you select pre-start readings, the USRID-16 starts recording as soon as it is 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 after
the logger was started, and no PDF file will be generated if only pre-start readings
are present in the logger. Using pre-start readings is a good way to avoid data loss if
you forget to start the unit, as you can still access the data using LogTag® Analyzer.
lIf you configure the USRID-16 to start after a delay period, the logger 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.
The value for the timer is set during configuration. If pre-start readings are enabled,
these will continue to be recorded during the delay period.
Date/Time start
The logger will start taking temperature readings at the date and time you specified during
configuration (local time). You cannot combine a date/time start with pre-start readings or
the start delay function.

Display Overview USRID-16 User Guide 14
Display Overview
ALARM/OK indicator
The symbol is shown as soon as the USRID-16 has registered an alarm event.While there are no
alarms, the symbol is shown.
Recording indicators
The recording indicators show what the USRID-16 is currently recording.
lIf READY is shown, the USRID-16 is ready to be started with the START/Mark button.
Depending on the configuration it may already record pre-start readings.
lIf the word DELAY is shown, together with the letters St, the logger has been started with a
start delay.
lIf is shown, the USRID-16 is recording temperature at the sample interval defined
during configuration.
lIf is shown together with the word PAUSED, the product is also recording, but the
recorded values are not taken into account when calculating alarm events and durations.
lIf the word STOPPED is shown, the USRID-16 has finished recording temperature data.
Mark indicator
The word MARK is shown when the next temperature reading is identified with an inspection mark
in the recorded data.
MIN/MAX indicator
The word MAX is shown when the temperature on the display represents the maximum
recorded temperature for the current trip. The word MIN is shown when the temperature
on the display represents the minumum recorded temperature for the current trip.
Temperature Units
Depending on the selected PDF temperature units, this shows either°F or°C.

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Temperature Value
This shows the most recently recorded temperature while the USRID-16 is recording. Once the
logger has stopped, nothing will be displayed. During review, this will show minimum or maximum
temperatures.
The letters bt appear in place of the temperature if new firmware is being uploaded to the device.
The word USb appears when the unit is plugged into a USB port.
The word dtstappears in place of the temperature value if the logger is configured for a date/time
start, and the start time has not yet passed.
Above/Below Threshold Arrows
The up-arrow is shown when the temperature displayed (i.e. last recorded) is above the
specified upper temperature threshold. The down-arrow is shown when the temperature
displayed is below the specified lower temperature threshold.
Battery Low
The battery low symbol will appear if the USRID-16's battery is low. If the symbol is not shown
while the display is turned on, the battery is still OK.

Operating the Logger USRID-16 User Guide 16
Operating the Logger
The following sections show how to operate the product, and what information you can
expect to see on the display.
After the Logger is configured
Push Button Start
After configuration with LogTag® Analyzer for a push button start the word READY is
shown.
At this stage, you won't be able to determine which additional configuration options have
been set, such as start delay or pre-start readings.
Date and Time Start
The logger can also be configured to start at a specific time and date. You will see the
letters dtS.
Pre-start readings and start delay options are not available for a date/time start.
Low Battery
If at any time during the operation the logger has a low battery, the low battery symbol is
shown.

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Starting the Logger
Push button start
Press and hold the START/Mark button until the symbolS T ART I N G is shown. The
USRID-16 now records temperature data. This start option works very similar to
LogTag®'s LED products.
Push Button Start with Start Delay
If the logger was configured for push button start with a start delay, the word DELAY and
the letters St are shown instead ofthe symbol.
Each time a user presses the START/Mark button during the start delay phase, the start
delay value is reset to its originally configured value.
Automatic date/time start
If you configured the USRID-16 for a date/time start, it will record temperature values as
soon as the entered date and time have passed.
If the logger is still plugged into a USB port when the start time passes, the recorded
readings will show USB Paused on the PDFand in the software's reports.
During Recording
During normal operation the display shows the most recently recorded temperature. A
tick symbol is shown as long as no alarm event has occured.
Temperatures can be shown in Celsius (as above) or Fahrenheit (as below).

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The temperature unit on the display is the same as used for the PDF and CSV files.
It is set during configuration.
Readings above or below alarm thresholds
If the most recently recorded temperature is above or below one of the alarm thresholds,
an alarm marker will be shown on the display.
The symbol will be shown when the most recent temperature recorded is above the
upper alarm threshold, the symbol when it is below the lower alarm threshold.
The presence of an alarm marker on the display does NOT indicate an alarm event.
It only shows that the most recent temperature recorded was above or below the
corresponding alarm threshold value. If an alarm marker is shown, but the display
still shows a tick, a delayed alarm is configured.
In this example, the most recently recorded temperature is above the upper alarm
threshold and no alarm was triggered:
An alarm was triggered
If an alarm event occurred, the alarm indicator is displayed in the upper left corner of
the display.
Marking a reading with an inspection mark
When you press the START/Mark button while the USRID-16 is recording, the next reading
taken will be identified in the downloaded data and on the PDF report with an inspection
mark.
The MARK symbol appears and remains shown until the next reading is taken.
If the Paused Readings function is enabled, you will also see the PAUSED symbol.

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Reviewing Min/Max values
At any time you can review the recorded minimum and maximum temperatures by briefly
pressing the STOP/Review button. You can do this while the logger is still taking
temperature readings, or when it has already stopped, but not when it is plugged into a
USB port.
After each subsequent press of the STOP/Review button, the next review screen is shown.
Figure 2: Review cycle
You can exit the review screens at any time by pressing START/Mark button or by waiting
30 seconds without pressing any button.
The standard recording screen will be shown.
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After the first button press, the highest recorded
temperature during the trip so far is shown, indicated by
MAX. If this temperature was above or below one of the
alarm thresholds, the corresponding alarm threshold
arrow is also shown.
The cross is shown if this caused an alarm.
The example screen shows:
lThe highest recorded temperature was 12.9 °C, which was above the allowed
threshold, shown by the upper alarm threshold arrow.
lThe duration above the threshold was longer than the allowed time, so an alarm was
generated as a result, indicated by the cross.

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Pressing STOP/Review for a second time will show the
lowest recorded temperature during the trip so far,
indicated by MIN. If this temperature was above or below
one of the alarm thresholds, the corresponding alarm
threshold arrow is also shown.
The cross is shown if this caused an alarm.
The example screen shows:
lThe minimum temperature recorded was 2.8 °C, which was within the allowed
thresholds.
lNo alarm threshold arrow or duration are shown.
lThe tick is shown, as no alarm was triggered.
The highest temperature value shown can still be below the lower alarm
threshold. Thus, a lower alarm threshold arrow can still show for the highest
temperature. Similarly, this applies in reverse to the lowest temperature.
Clearing an Alarm
A USRID-16 can be configured so you can clear an alarm from the display. To do this, press
and hold the STOP/Review button.
After 2 seconds the alarm will be cleared and the will change to a . If you keep holding
the button for a further 2 seconds, the will show again and the alarm will not be cleared.
An inspection mark will be recorded against the next temperature reading taken, whether
you clear the alarm or not.
An alarm cannot be cleared once the USRID-16 has stopped recording. Alarms
resulting from an accumulation of readings can also not be cleared.
Paused Readings
During configuration of the USRID-16 you can set the option to ignore up to 15 readings for
alarm and statistics calculations after either button is pressed. The readings are still
shown on the graph and in the data listing, but they are labelled as paused, and their
value is ignored when determining alarm trigger conditions, minimum/maximum values
and other statistical calculations.