LogTag USRIC-8 User manual

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USRIC USB Temperature Data Logger Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide covers preparation, use and
maintenance for the following models:
USRIC-4, USRIC-8 and USRIC-16
The LogTag® USRIC family consists of 3 fully congurable, single-use USB
temperature data loggers.
All models can be downloaded to LogTag Analyzer or uploaded to LogTag
Online, a cloud storage and sharing platform, and the data viewed from
anywhere in the world where you have access to a PC. The USRIC-8 and
USRIC-16 models can also create PDF temperature reports without the
need to install proprietary software or hardware at the destination.
1. EQUIPMENT SETUP
Before you can use your LogTag® data logger, it needs to be congured
with several parameters. For this, you need a PC running Windows and the
free companion software LogTag®Analyzer from our website.
Browse to the software page at https://logtagrecorders.com/software/
and navigate to the Downloads page. Once downloaded, install LogTag®
Analyzer, then start the program. (For detailed software download and install
instructions, please refer to the LogTag® Analyzer User Guide).
2. LOGGER CONFIGURATION
Remove the protective cap and plug the LogTag® logger into a USB port
on your PC. Start the software and click LogTag - Congure, or press F3.
Following dialogue will be shown:
1. Add a description for the logger or the goods it accompanies
2. Select Date/Time start, or Push button start (with pre-start logging).
3. Specify how long you wish to record for (with optional start delay).
4. Choose the time duration between each reading.
5. Specify the upper and lower temperature alarms.
6. Optionally, specify a password for next congure or download.
Complete any other entries as required for your trip. You can also set the
parameters for your PDF le, and specify if the logger can be manually
stopped.
When you have entered all parameters, click Congure.
You can remove the logger from the USP port when you see the success
message.
Every LogTag® model is unique in specication. For more information on
setting the advanced conguration options of your model please refer to
the description in the LogTag® Analyzer User Guide or in the Product User
Guide for your specic model.
You are now ready to start and deploy the logger.
3. START / INSPECT
Depending on your selection during conguration, the logger may start
recording by itself at a specic time, or require a manual start.
We recommend enabling pre-start logging, so data is not lost if the user
forgets to press the button. This way, temperatures will be recorded even
before the trip is started.
A start delay can be useful, if you need the logger to acclimatize before the
recording of data begins.
While recording, the green LED blinks every 4 seconds if none of the
congured alarm conditions have been met. As soon as one of the alarms is
triggered, the red alert LED blinks every 4 seconds.
After the LogTag® USRIC started logging, pressing the Mark button will
insert an inspection mark in the data recordings, which is displayed when
viewing the data in the software or on-line.
4. DOWNLOAD / RESULTS
At the end of the trip, several options exist for viewing the recorded data.
Viewing the on-board PDF
USRIC-8 and USRIC-16 models generate a PDF le as soon as they are
plugged into a PC. Refer to the products’ user guides for information about
what the PDF contains and how to access it. The les created by the
USRIC loggers are not automatically copied to a permanent storage
volume on your computer. If you wish to retain the les you need to
manually copy them to a location such as your Documents folder.
Viewing the data with LogTag® Analyzer
The same software used for conguring the logger can also be used to
view recorded data. With the software running, click LogTag - Download
or press F4. You can now inspect the data as a chart, data list or report. At
the same time, a le with the data is saved to the Documents - My LogTag
Data folder on your PC, which you can share with other users.
Viewing the data with LogTag Xpress
Instead of using LogTag Analyzer, you can use LogTag Xpress to view the
data. More information is available from https://logtagrecorders.com/ltx/
View the Data with LogTag Online
Continue to read on the next page to see how you can upload the logger’s
data to LogTag Online so you can view and share your
data.
Date/Time start
If you congured the logger
for a Date/Time start, simply
wait until this time has
passed. The logger will start
recording automatically.
Push-Button Start
To start the logger, press
and hold the Start/Mark
button until the red and
green LEDs start ashing,
then release.
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USRIC USB Temperature Data Logger Quick Start Guide
5. LOGTAG®ONLINE
LogTag®Xpress and LogTag®Online are perfect companions for
uploading data from USRIC loggers, and viewing them in a web browser.
LogTag Xpress runs in the background and detects if loggers are plugged
into a USB port.
You can set up LogTag® Xpress (and also LogTag® Analyzer) so any les
downloaded from a USRIC USB logger are automatically uploaded to
LogTag®Online.
Customers can then simply type the logger’s serial number into the
Logger Transit Data on the LogTag® Online welcome page, and will be
able to view the data without the need to create an account
6. CALIBRATION
All LogTag® products can be calibrated and adjusted, using dedicated
utility software, which is made available to calibration laboratories on
request. If you regularly calibrate LogTag®data loggers, and think you
qualify, please contact [email protected].
7. BATTERIES
When the software indicates that a logger’s battery is low,
the product has reached the end of its life.
The models listed in this guide each contain a non-
replaceable, non-rechargeable Lithium Battery, which must
be disposed of in accordance with 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.
8. WATER INGRESS
Please carefully observe the IP rating for your unit and remember that
none of the LogTag® products can be immersed into liquids.
9. USB CONNECTOR
Keep the USB connector free from moisture and contamination. Remove
the USB cap only when conguring or downloading the logger. It is
important that the cap is in place during the trip.
LIGHT PATTERNS
The following table shows how your LogTag USRIC indicates its operational status via the red and green LEDs.
Signal Sequence Occurrence
Wake-up signal 4 alternate ashes of green/red LED’s • This is displayed after the conguration was successfully applied to the logger
• It is also shown when a logger is woken from hibernation.
Start-up signal 16 alternate ashes of green/red LED’s • This is displayed when the logger starts its recording cycle.
Mark signal 5 simultaneous ashes of green/red
LED’s
• Displayed when pressing START/MARK button while recording to indicate an
inspection mark in the software.
• Displayed directly after the start-up signal following a push button start where
a recording delay has been congured. In this instance the start-up signal is
repeated when the actual recording begins.
Logging active, no
alert present
Single ash of green LED every 4
seconds
• Indicates the logger 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 o in the
conguration screen.
Logging nished, no
alert present
Single ash of green LED every 8
seconds
• Indicates the logger has nished recording.
• This is not displayed when the green LED has been turned o in the conguration
screen. Will also be displayed when unit has been woken up from hibernation.
Logging active, alert
is present
Single ash of red LED every 4
seconds
• Displayed when the logger has been detected an alarm condition and the Alert
LED has been activated.
• If the Alert LED has not been activated during conguration, the green LED will
ash every 4 or 8 seconds as above.
Logging nished,
alert is present
Single ash of red LED every 8
seconds
• Indicates the logger has nished recording, and an alarm was triggered during the
trip.
Communication The green LED ashes once a second • During communication with the interface the green LED will ash.
Initiate Stop 14 simultaneous ashes of green/red
LED’s, followed by rapid ashing
• This LED sequence appears when the stop sequence is initiated and requires that
the STOP button is enabled during conguration of the logger.
• For the recorder to stop, the button must be released during the rapid ashing.
PDF generation The green LED is permanently on • This indicates the logger is processing the recorded data and will present a PDF
shortly, available through its on-board mass storage device.
Ready for re-ash The red LED is on permanently • The USRIC is ready to receive new rmware.
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10. ACCESSORIES
Several accessories are available for your product, such as waterproof
enclosures and wall mount brackets.
Please enquire with your sales partner for more details.
11. SUPPORT
If at any stage you feel you need further help, please contact your sales
partner or visit the LogTag support website at
http://logtagrecorders.com/support for assistance.