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

USRID-16 User Guide 3
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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USRID-16 User Guide 4
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.

Features USRID-16 User Guide 6
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.

Features USRID-16 User Guide 7
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.

Configuring the USRID-16 for logging USRID-16 User Guide 10
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.