LogTag USRID-16W Specification sheet

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USRID-16W
WHO Version
Single-use WHO PQS Pre-
Qualified USB PDF Electronic
40-day Shipping Indicator
LogTag North America
Product User Guide
Document Release Version: 1.1
Published April 7, 2022
Copyright © 2004-2022, LogTag North America

USRID-16W User Guide 2
Contents
Introduction 6
Required Equipment 6
What's in the Box 6
Features 7
Case 7
Buttons 7
Display 7
PDF 8
Software Requirements 9
Configuring the USRID-16W for logging 10
Standard Configuration Options 10
Alarms 11
Advanced Configuration Settings 12
File Settings 12
Finalizing the configuration 13
USRID-16W Start Options 14
Display Overview 15
Operating the Indicator 17
After the Indicator is configured 17
Starting the Indicator 17
During Recording 18
Stopping the USRID-16W 19
Reviewing Min/Max values and Alarms 21
Plugging the USRID-16W into a USB port 23
Accessing the files 24
Interpreting the Data 25
Data Evaluation - Report 25
Data Evaluation - Data List 28

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Technical Specifications 30
Appendix 1 - Glossary 32
Appendix 2 - Accuracy and Resolution 36
Temperature Accuracy 36
Temperature Resolution 36

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Safety Information
The USRID-16W USB temperature indicator contains a non-
replaceable Lithium Battery. When the battery indicates “LOW”,
the indicator should be replaced, and the battery recycled or
disposed of according to your local regulations.
Do not expose the indicator 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 North America’s standard warranty terms apply. A copy can be requested by
emailing [email protected]. In addition, LogTag North America shall not be
held liable
lif the device was used beyond LogTag North America’s 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; or
lfor consequential loss.
Battery Life
The battery in the USRID-16W is designed to power the device for up to 40 days,
provided
lthe device was not stored for more than 18 months prior to activation;
lthe device is stored and operated according to LogTag North America’s
recommendations.
The USRID-16W indicators are unable to record readings when connected to USB.
You cannot use a USB power supply to power the device!
The USRID-16W's data is accessible for 6 months from the end of the trip directly on the
display, and can be downloaded indefinitely when plugged into a USB port during the
product's lifetime.

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Disclaimer
The USRID-16W loggers monitor temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods
they accompany. Their purpose is to signal a requirement for further investigation.
Typographical Conventions
Unless this document specifically mentions the models USRID-16WA/B or USRID-16WC,
the text USRID-16W is used and refers to both models.
Text in this font refers to buttons on the USRID-16W.
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-16W.
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-16W
indicator

Introduction USRID-16W User Guide 6
Introduction
LogTag’s USRID-16W models are pre-configured, single use USB PDF temperature
indicators with a data logging function. They feature a display, which allows select
statistical data to be reviewed directly on the unit without the need for a PC. Trip reports
can be generated without the need to install proprietary software or hardware at the
destination.
Each model is pre-configured to the requirements of the WHO PQS Shipping Indicator
specification (while still allowing limited configuration using LogTag® Analyzer) ready to
be started and placed with the goods to be monitored . At the destination the USRID-
16W 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. For further analysis, data
can be downloaded using the free companion software LogTag® Analyzer, where you can
display data in chart, list or summary formats.
Required Equipment
Aside from the LogTag® USRID-16W Single-use WHO PQS Pre-Qualified USB PDF
Electronic 40-day Shipping Indicator you will need the following items:
la PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later and LogTag® Analyzer installed if you wish to
configure or download the indicator
la PC with PDF reader software installed for viewing the generated PDF files
What's in the Box
lUSRID-16W
lWaterproof backing card
l6-language instruction booklet

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Features
The USRID-16W Single-use USB PDF temperature indicators feature the familiar LogTag
case layout with an additional USB plug at the bottom.
Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of indicator to fixtures
lUSB plug with protective cap - shields USB connector from moisture and dirt
lTemperature sensor located inside case
lDurable polycarbonate case, IP65
Buttons
lSTART/Mark button ( )
This is used to start the unit and place an inspection mark in the data.
lSTOP/Review button ( )
This is used to review recorded data at the end of the trip directly on the display
and to stop the unit.
Display
lShows the last recorded temperature and information about alerts
lAllows reviewing statistical data about the current trip
lShows trip duration and recording status
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PDF
The USRID-16W 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.
The PDF can be shown in several different languages:
lEnglish
lFrench
lGerman
lRussian
lSpanish
The default ex-factory language is English. You can select which language to use during
configuration in the File Settings tab.
You can only change the language during configuration, but not when viewing
the PDF.

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Software Requirements
Software requirements vary depending on the type of file you want the USRID-16W to
generate when plugged into a USB port.
If you wish to configure USRID-16W products you will need to download the LogTag®
Analyzer software from the LogTag® web site at
https://logtagrecorders.com/software/lta3/download/. Follow the instructions to install
and start the software.
Please note that the USRID-16W is fully configured ex-factory, ready to start.
Only a limited number of parameters can be configured, for which you will need
this software.
If you only plan to view a report, plug the USRID-16W into a computer’s USB port.
Depending on the settings made during configuration, a number of on-board files will
be generated1 and made available to you in a new drive:
la PDF file
you can open the file directly from the indicator‘s USB memory storage with
Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later, or any other compatible PDF reader software of your
choice2
la CSV file
this file can be imported into a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel
lan 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
You can also download data directly into LogTag® Analyzer without accessing the
indicator‘s on-board files.
1 Depending on the configuration, the USRID-16W may produce all, some or none of the files.
2 PDF files generated by any USB indicator can be opened directly in LogTag® Analyzer.

Configuring the USRID-16W
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Configuring the USRID-16W for logging
Each USRID-16W model is delivered to you pre-configured with the prescribed WHO
recording profile, ready to be started.
The display is off. Briefly pressing the STOP/Review button shows:
Although the indicator is already configured, you can make a limited number of
adjustments to the configuration. These include:
lAdding a description, which will show on the PDF report
lChanging the appearance of the PDF report
lChanging the language in which the PDF report will be printed
lSelecting which files are generated at the end of the trip
This is done using LogTag® Analyzer software, which can also be used for downloading
and analyzing data, using the following steps:
lStart the LogTag® Analyzer software.
lRemove the protective cap from the indicator's USB connector, plug it 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 indicators.
Standard Configuration Options
The only parameter in the standard configuration options you are permitted to
customize is the Description.
All other parameters are preset to the requirements of the WHO for shipping indicators:
Start Option: Push Button
Number of days to record: 40
Recording Interval: 5 minutes
Start delay: 1 hour
3 You can configure more than one USRID-16W 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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Alarms
Configuring alarms for WHO PQS pre-qualified USRID-16W models is not permitted. The
alarm trigger requirements are set out in the WHO/PQS/E006/TR07 PQS performance
specification for Electronic Shipping Indicators. Each indicator is configured with 3
different alarm trigger conditions for temperature.
Alarm trigger conditions consist of a threshold temperature value, an activation type
(which can be instant, consecutive or accumulative) and a delay time. 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 at least one of the alarm conditions is triggered. The
threshold values themselves are included in the alarm range, i.e. if an upper alarm
threshold is set at +30.0 °C, a value of +30.0 °C will trigger an alarm, but a value of 29.9
°C will not.
According to the PQS specification, alarms are triggered for different models as follows:
Type A/B (Model USRID-16WA/B, formerly Type 2)
Programmed with alarm settings suitable for the international shipment of OPV,
BCG,Hib lyophilized, influenza seasonal (lyophilized),JE lyophilized, measles, MR, MMR,
meningococcal A, meningococcal ACYW 135 (lyophilized), rabies (lyophilized), rotavirus
(Bharat liquid and lyophilized – other than RotaTeq®), rubella, varicella and yellow fever
vaccines vaccines.
lUpper Alarm
Consecutive Readings of 45 °C or above for 1 hour (single event)
lUpper Alarm
Accumulative Readings of 30 °C or above for a total of 10 hours
lUpper Alarm
Accumulative Readings of 10 °C or above for a total of 20 hours
Type C (Model USRID-16WC, formerly Type 1)
Programmed with alarm settings suitable for the international shipment of DTP, DT,
DTP-HepB-Hib,Hib (liquid),HepA, HepB, HPV,Influenza seasonal (liquid),IPV, JE (liquid),
Meningococcal ACYW-135 (liquid), Rabies, TT, Td, OCV,PCV (other than Prevnar) and RV
(liquid and other than Bharat liquid) vaccines.
lUpper Alarm
Consecutive Readings of 45 °C or above for 1 hour (single event)
lUpper Alarm
Accumulative Readings of 30 °C or above for a total of 10 hours

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lLower Alarm
Consecutive Readings of -0.5 °C or below for 1 hour (single event)
An alarm event is generated, when either of the entered alarm conditions is triggered.
Note that the type of vaccines approved for each of the indicators is constantly
amended, so please check for any updates in the "Guidelines on the
international packaging and shipping of vaccines", published by the World
Health Organization.
Advanced Configuration Settings
Configuring advanced settings typically available in other indicator models is not
permitted for USRID-16W WHO pre-qualified models.
Following options are preset and cannot be changed.
lThe "Paused" function is disabled.
lThe display is always switched off after 30 seconds until the indicator is started.
Once started, the display remains permanently on.
lResetting the trip's minimum and maximum values on the display during
recording is not permitted.
lClearing and resetting alarms with the START/Mark button is not permitted.
lAlarms always remain turned on, even if readings return to the normal
temperature range again.
lUsers have the ability to stop the indicator with the STOP/Review button.
For more information about what each parameter means please read the section about
Configuring a LogTag® for logging in LogTag® Analyzer’s User Guide or press F1 for
help.
File Settings
Click the File Settings tab, select which files are generated when the USRID-16W is
plugged into a computer's USB port, and what information these files contain. Select as
many file formats as you wish to generate.
Please note that the USRID-16W pre-qualified models will only display temperatures in
°C, are always reporting times in UTC and always produce a PDF file. These settings
cannot be changed.

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Figure 1: USRID-16W File settings screen in LogTag® Analyzer 3
These parameters influence the appearance of all files:
lDate and time format
lMKT values
Following specifically influences the appearance of the PDF file:
lScaling parameters for the chart
lShowing or hiding grid lines
lShowing or hiding alarm threshold lines
lDisplay language
lGenerating 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.
The PDF file can not only be viewed in a PDF viewer, but can also be opened with
LogTag® Analyzer directly.
Finalizing the configuration
Click Configure to upload the configuration data to the USRID-16W.
When the configuration is complete, unplug the USRID-16W from the USB socket and
replace the protective cap.
If you wish to configure more USRID-16W units with the same configuration, insert the
next indicators into USB sockets, wait until they are ready for configuration and click
Repeat Configure.
You can upload the configuration to a USRID-16W indicator as often as required,
however once started the unit cannot be configured again.

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USRID-16W Start Options
USRID-16W pre-qualified models are pre-configured for a push button start with a
1-hour start delay. After you have gone through a specific start sequence of pressing and
releasing the START/Mark button (see Starting the Indicator on page17), a 1-hour
countdown timer starts, during which no temperature readings will be recorded. The
indicator will start recording and displaying temperature readings once the timer has
ended.
Pre-start readings are not enabled.

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Display Overview
ALARM/OK indicator
The symbol is shown as soon as the USRID-16W has registered an alarm event.While there are
no alarms, or if a previous alarm has been cleared, the symbol is shown.
Recording indicators
The recording indicators show what the USRID-16W is currently recording:
lIf READY is shown, the USRID-16W is ready to be started with the START/Mark button.
lIf the word DELAY is shown, the indicator was started with a start delay, and the delay is
active.
The time in hours and minutes until the start is also shown.
lIf is shown, the USRID-16W is recording temperature at the sample interval defined.
lIf the word STOPPED is shown, the USRID-16W has finished recording temperature 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 minimum recorded temperature for the current trip.
Temperature Units
For USRID-16W pre-qualified models, this always shows °C.
Temperature Value
This shows the most recently recorded temperature while the USRID-16W is recording. Once the
indicator has stopped, nothing will be displayed. During review, this will show minimum or
maximum temperatures. It will also show the threshold values when reviewing triggered alarms.

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Time Value and Time Indicators
The time value display is used to show one of the following:
lThe elapsed time since the start of the trip
lThe trigger time of an alarm
lThe time remaining until the indicator starts recording (for a delayed start)
The time indicators identify which of those is displayed as follows:
lIf TRIP DURATION is shown, the time value represents the elapsed time since the start of the
trip.
lIf ELAPSED is shown (typically paired with TRIGGER AT), the time value represents the time
that elapsed between the start of the trip and the occurrence of an alarm.
lIf DELAY is shown, the time value represents a start delay, or the time remaining until a
date/time start will occur.
lIf DAYS and HOURS is shown, the time value represents the number of elapsed days and
hours.
lIf HOURS and MINUTES is shown, the time value represents the number of elapsed hours
and minutes.
The word boot appears in place of the clock if new firmware is being uploaded to the USRID-16W.
The word USb appears when the unit is plugged into a USB port.
Alarm Threshold Arrows
An up-arrow ( ) is shown for each triggered alarm threshold. The arrows point to the
corresponding alarm value on the label and can represent an upper or lower alarm.
Figure 2: Alarm arrows pointing to the alarm labels
Battery Low
The battery low symbol will appear if the USRID-16W's battery is low. If the symbol is not
shown while the display is turned on, the battery is still OK.

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Operating the Indicator
The following sections show how to operate the product, and what information you can
expect to see on the display.
After the Indicator is configured
The USRID-16W is pre-configured for a push button start, and the word READY is
shown.
Low Battery
If at any time during the operation the indicator has a low battery, the low battery
symbol is shown.
A indicator with a low battery cannot be started and must be discarded.
Starting the Indicator
The indicator's display must show READY for it to be started.
Press and hold the START/Mark button. READY turns off, and the symbol starts
flashing:
Once the symbol remains permanently on (after approx 5 seconds), release the
button within two seconds.
The symbol turns off, and the USRID-16W starts the 1-hour countdown timer.

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The delay time is shown in hours and minutes. The time counts down and the USRID-
16W starts recording when it reaches 0 00.
The indicator will not start
lif you release the button while the symbol is still flashing; or
lif you keep holding the button for more than 2 seconds after the symbol
remains permanently on.
During Recording
Please study the following sections carefully. Much of the functionality of the
USRID-16W indicator differs from our USB temperature logger models! It is, for
example, not possible to review alarms while the product is still recording
temperatures.
During normal operation, the display shows the most recently recorded temperature.
The elapsed time since the start of the trip is also displayed - in hours and minutes for
the first 24 hours, and in days and hours thereafter. A tick symbol is shown as long
as no alarm event has occurred.
 
Temperatures are shown in Celsius.
The temperature unit on the display is the same as used for the PDF and CSV
files. For USRID-16W pre-qualified indicators, this is pre-set to °C in the factory.
An alarm was triggered
If an alarm event occurred, the alarm indicator is
displayed in the bottom left corner, as shown.
Additionally, one or more of the alarm threshold
arrows ( ) indicate, which of the alarms were
triggered.

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Marking a reading with an inspection mark
When you press the START/Mark button while the USRID-16W is recording, the next
reading taken will be identified in the downloaded data and on the PDF report with an
inspection mark.
Power Save
For USRID-16W indicators, Power Save is enabled until the device is started. The display
automatically switches off if none of the buttons have been pressed for 30 seconds.
Pressing either button briefly will switch the display on, and show READY, indicating the
product is ready to start. It will show the Battery Empty symbol ( ), if the battery is
low.
As soon as the device has been started, the display remains permanently switched on,
even when the device has finished recording temperatures.
Battery Low while recording
If the battery is low while the USRID-16W is still recording, the battery low symbol is
shown in addition to any other currently displayed information.
At this stage, the product typically has sufficient battery capacity left to finish the trip
that was started, however, the length of storage once the product has stopped may be
affected.
Stopping the USRID-16W
Automatically
The USRID-16W automatically stops recording
temperature when the maximum number of readings
specified during configuration has been reached.
For USRID-16W pre-qualified products this covers a
duration of exactly 40 days.
Manually
The USRID-16W is configured so it can be stopped with the STOP/Review button. Manually
stopping it ensures statistics are not falsified with readings taken after the shipment
completion. The stop function is automatically enabled for this product during
configuration.

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Press and hold the STOP/Review button.
immediately disappears, and the STOPPED symbol
blinks for 4 seconds.
The symbol then shows permanently for 2 seconds.
Release the button and the indicator stops taking
temperature readings.
If the button is released while STOPPED is still blinkingon, or you wait until STOPPED
disappears, the display shows again, and the indicator continues to record data. In
this case, an inspection mark will be recorded in the data against the next temperature
reading.
Indicator has stopped
Once the indicator has stopped, the display will show:
lthe STOPPED symbol;
lthe OK indicator ( ) if no alarm was recorded;
lthe total duration for which the indicator recorded data;
lthe alarm indicator ( ) and one or more threshold arrows if an alarm was recorded
during the trip;
lthe battery low symbol ( ) if the battery is low.
The indicator does not show a temperature reading.
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This is shown if the indicator has stopped, and no
alarms were recorded during the trip.
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Here, the indicator has stopped, and an upper alarm
was recorded during the trip.
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During the delay countdown the indicator cannot be stopped.