LogTag TREL30-16 User manual

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TREL30-16
Ultra-Low
Temperature
Recorder with
Display
Product User
Guide
Document Release Version: 1.0
Published 27. February 2019
Copyright © LogTag Recorders, 2004-2019
LogTag Recorders

TREL30-16 User Guide 2
Contents
Safety Information 3
Liability 3
Battery Life 3
Disclaimer 3
Typographical Conventions 3
Introduction 4
Features 4
Case 4
Buttons 4
Display 5
Sensors 5
What You Need 5
Required Equipment 5
Optional Items 5
Configuring the TREL30-16 6
Standard Configuration Options 6
TREL30-16 Start Options 7
Audible Alarm 7
Alarm Configuration Options 8
Advanced Configuration Options 9
Display Overview 10
Real Time Clock 12
Adjusting the Display Clock 12
Starting the Logger 13
Push button start 13
Push button start, quickstart disabled 14
Push Button Start with Start Delay 15
Automatic date/time start 15
During Recording 16
Marking a reading with an inspection mark 16
Clearing an Alarm 17
Paused Readings 17
Sensor is disconnected 18
Power Save 18
Total Number of Days Statistics Collected 19
Reviewing Day Statistics directly on the TREL30-16 20
Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures 23
Resetting the Trip Minimum/Maximum Temperatures 23
Stopping the TREL30-16 25
Automatically 25
Push-button stop 25
Push-button stop, quick stop disabled 26
Resetting the Logger 27
Hibernating a TREL30-16 27
Technical Specifications 29
Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement 30

Safety Information TREL30-16 User Guide 3
Safety Information
The TREL30-16 temperature logger contains a user-replaceable Lithium
Battery. When the battery indicates “LOW”, you can replace it as per the
instructions in Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement on page30. The empty
battery should be 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.
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.
Battery Life
The main battery in the TREL30-16 is designed to power the device for up to 12 months, provided ...
… a fresh battery from a reputable manufacturer is used,
… the device is not downloaded excessively (more than once a week),
… the recording interval is not shorter than 5 minutes,
… the acoustic alarm is not active over long periods
… the device is stored and operated according to LogTag Recorders’ recommendations.
Disclaimer
The TREL30-16 monitors temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods it accompanies. Its
purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation/testing is required.
Typographical Conventions
Text in this font refers to buttons on the TREL30-16.
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.

Introduction TREL30-16 User Guide 4
Introduction
The LogTag® TREL30-16 low temperature logger features a data logging memory storing up to 15,905
temperature readings and a separate statistical memory, storing maximum and minimum reading as well
as alarm duration for each of the last 30 days.
During recording the display shows the temperature of the most recent reading, whether or not this is within
or outside the acceptance range, an alarm trigger summary of the last 30 days (today and 29 days
previous), the current time and battery status.
Alarm events can be triggered when a number of readings are outside preset Alarm thresholds and a “day
alarm indicator” appears on the display.
Logged temperature data can be downloaded via a standard LogTag® Interface to the free companion
software LogTag® Analyzer, where you can display data in chart, list or summary formats. The software
also allows electronic archiving and exporting or transmitting data in support of sophisticated data
management systems.
Features
The TREL30-16 temperature logger features the familiar LogTag® case layout.
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Figure 1: TREL30-16 features
Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of logger to fixtures
lGold-plated, high-quality temperature sensor socket
lRobust polycarbonate case, IP64
lDurable communications contacts
Buttons
lSTART/CLEAR/STOP button; can be used to start and stop the unit or to clear an alarm. It is also used
to exit the statistics review.
lREVIEW/MARK button; can be used to enter the statistics review and to scroll through the statistical
data directly on the display. It is also used to place an inspection mark in the data listing.

What You Need TREL30-16 User Guide 5
Display
The display shows ‘at a glance’ if alarm events have occurred for both the current day and up to 29 days in
the past. Details of any alarm event can be checked directly on the unit by inspecting the statistics history
on the logger's display or in more detail by downloading the logged data.
Sensors
The TREL30-16 will accept any sensor from the ST10 product range.
What You Need
Required Equipment
In addition to your LogTag® TREL30-16temperature logger you will need the following items:
lA USB interface for communication to the PC
lAn external probe of the ST10 series
lFor configuration - a PC running Windows 7 or later and LogTag® Analyzer installed.
Optional Items
In addition to the above, following items are useful accessories:
lA wallmount bracket, which can be used, for example, to attach the TREL30-16 to the side of a
cabinet.

Configuring the TREL30-16 TREL30-16 User Guide 6
Configuring the TREL30-16
Before a TREL30-16 logger can be used, it must be configured with the parameters required for starting and
recording temperature values . This is done using LogTag® Analyzer software, which is also used for
downloading and analyzing data.
lStart the LogTag® Analyzer software.
lPlug a LogTag® interface cradle into a USB port and wait for the drivers to be installed. You can use
more than one cradle to configure multiple devices at the same time, however it is practical to limit
the number of units to about 6, using a powered USB hub.
lInsert the TREL30-16 into the interface with the three contacts towards the back until it clicks in
place.
lSelect LogTag - Configure; LogTag® Analyzer will display the configuration options for any connected
TREL30-16 loggers.
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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.

Standard Configuration Options TREL30-16 User Guide 7
TREL30-16 Start Options
During configuration with LogTag® Analyzer you can decide when the TREL30-16 starts taking temperature
readings.
l... via Date/Time start : The logger 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 configure the TREL30-16 to start after a delay period, the logger will not immediately record
temperature readings after you have pressed START/CLEAR/STOP, 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.
Audible Alarm
The TREL30-16 is fitted with a buzzer, which can be turned on when an alarm event has been registered to
provide extra feedback. This function is enabled or disabled when configuring the logger with LogTag®
Analyzer.
Please note, that continual activation of the audible alarm will reduce the working life of the
battery. When an alarm event is triggered, the alarm should be cleared as soon as possible.
The alarm will sound once every four seconds for the first 24 hours. To preserve battery life, the interval at
which the alarm sounds will increase to 8 seconds when the clock passes midnight after the initial 24 hour
period (i.e. the alarm will sound every 4 seconds between 24 and 48 hours, depending on when during the
day the alarm was first triggered). When the clock passes midnight again, the interval changes to 12
seconds. It will remain at 12 seconds until the alarm is cleared, the unit stops or is re-configured.
Note: The interval will increase, even if the alarm is re-triggered!
Please see more information about
The beeper will temporarily turn off when you are reviewing data.
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Standard Configuration Options TREL30-16 User Guide 8
Alarm Configuration Options
The TREL30-16 can display an alarm if either of the configured alarm trigger conditions have been met.
This is indicated on the display by showing the Alarm Indicator ( ) and the Day Alarm Marker for today ( ).
Each alarm trigger condition consists of a threshold temperature value, an activation type (which can be
instant, consecutive or accumulative1) 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 a lower threshold it is called a lower
alarm.
All alarm trigger conditions are configured in the Alarm Settings tab during configuration of the logger with
LogTag® Analyzer.
The screen shows an example where:
lthe upper alarm is triggered when the temperature is -70.0°C or above for an accumulative time of
10 hours.
lthe lower alarm is triggered when the temperature is -80.0°C or below continuously for 1 hour.
Figure 2: Sample Alarm Configuration Settings for the TREL30-16
Once an alarm has triggered, the alarm indicator ( ) remains shown until the alarm is cleared (see Clearing
an Alarm on page17) or the unit is reconfigured. The day alarm marker remains shown until midnight,
then it turns off and the marker for the previous day is shown ( ) to indicate the alarm was registered
against what is now the previous day. When midnight passes next, this marker will move to and so on.
Note: As soon as an alarm is triggered, the corresponding delay time (but not any others) resets to
zero and starts again. The alarm processing for all other alarm delays is not affected. Therefore,
accumulative or consecutive alarms will re-trigger, if the alarm conditions are met again, and the
Alarm Indicator ( ) and the Day Alarm Marker ( ) will be shown, even if any previous alarm was
cleared. Clearing an Alarm does not reset any of the delay values.
Alarm Re-triggering
1
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.

Standard Configuration Options TREL30-16 User Guide 9
Advanced Configuration Options
Select Advanced Options for additional configuration settings. These settings decide how some of the
elements are displayed on the screen and set certain options specific to the TREL30-16.
Figure 3: TREL30-16 advanced configuration screen
Parameters that influence the appearance of the display are
lPause alarm/statistics processing (see Paused Readings on page17)
lTemperature display unit (see Display Overview on page10)
lSwitch off display after 30 seconds (Power save, see Power Save on page18)
lshowing the number of days on the display, for which statistical data have been collected (see Total
Number of Days Statistics Collected on page19)
Parameters influencing specific behaviour of the TREL30-16 are
lclear and reset alarm when the START/CLEAR/STOP 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/CLEAR/STOP button
lallowing the user to reset the logger with the START/CLEAR/STOP button
lenable or disable the quick start/stop mode (please see Push button start on page13 and Push
button start, quickstart disabled on page14).
Enter the desired options and click OK to accept the new values. This returns you to the standard
configuration dialogue.

Display Overview TREL30-16 User Guide 10
Display Overview
Figure 4: Display Overview with all segments turned on
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Day Alarm Markers
This grid shows 3 rows of 10 markers, named Today ( ) to Day -29 ( ), which are switched on when an alarm
event occurred on that day.
Temperature
This shows the last recorded temperature while the TREL30-16 is recording. Once the logger has stopped,
nothing will be displayed.
Day Number
During Review, this shows the day number of the currently displayed day statistic. Today is 00 DAYS, days in the
past are represented between yesterday -01 DAYS and -29 DAYS. During configuration of the logger in LogTag®
Analyzer you can also enable this to show the total number of days on which data were collected while recording.
Battery Low
A battery test is performed hourly. The battery low symbol will appear if the TREL30-16's battery is low and
requires changing. Please follow the instructions provided in Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement on page30. If the
symbol is not shown while the display is turned on, the battery is still OK.
ALARM/OK indicator
The symbol is shown as soon as the TREL30-16 has registered an alarm event. If no alarms have been
registered, or if an existing alarm has been cleared, the symbol is shown.
Recording state indicators
The recording state indicators show if the TREL30-16 is currently recording data.
lIf the READY symbol is shown, the TREL30-16 is ready to be started. Depending on the configuration
it may already record pre-start readings.
lIf the STARTING symbol is shown, the logger has been configured with a start delay. The word
DELAY is also shown, together with the time in hours and minutes until the start.
lIf the symbol is shown, the TREL30-16 is recording temperatures at the sample interval defined
during configuration with LogTag® Analyzer.
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 TREL30-16 has finished recording temperature data.