LogTag UTRED-16 Specification sheet

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UTRED-16
USB PDF Temperature
Recorder with Remote
Probe and Display
LogTag Recorders
Product User Guide
Document Release Version: 1.0
Published 25. March 2020
Copyright © 2004-2020, LogTag Recorders

UTRED-16 User Guide 2
Contents
Introduction 5
Features 5
Case 5
Buttons 6
Display 6
Probes 6
PDF 6
What You Need 7
Required Items 7
Optional Items 7
Software Requirements 7
Getting Started 9
Configuring the UTRED-16 for logging 10
Preparing the logger 11
Standard Configuration Options 11
UTRED-16 Start Options 12
File Settings 13
Advanced Configuration Settings 13
Alarm Configuration Options 14
Finalizing the configuration 16
Display Overview 17
Operating the Logger 19
After the Logger is configured 19
Adding the Probe 20
Starting the Logger 20
During Recording 22
Stopping the UTRED-16 33
Plugging the UTRED-16 into a USB port 35
Accessing the files 36
Interpreting the Data 37
Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms 37
Data Evaluation - Data List 40
Technical Specifications 42
Appendix 1 - Accuracy and Resolution 44
Temperature Accuracy 44
Temperature Resolution 44

UTRED-16 User Guide 3
Safety Information
The UTRED-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.
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 UTRED-16 is designed to power the device for up to 24 months of
operation, provided
lthe device was not stored for more than 2 years prior to activation;
lthe device is not downloaded excessively to a PC (more than once a week);
lthe recording interval is not shorter than 15 minutes;
lthe device is stored and operated according to LogTag Recorders’ recommendations.
The UTRED-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 UTRED-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 UTRED-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 UTRED-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 UTRED-16 logger

Introduction UTRED-16 User Guide 5
Introduction
LogTag’s UTRED-16 is a fully configurable, multi-use USB PDF temperature logger with an
external temperature probe and a built-in display, that can create temperature reports
without the need to install proprietary software or hardware at the destination. Select
statistical data 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 UTRED-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.
Features
The UTRED-16 USB PDF temperature logger features the familiar LogTag case layout with
an additional USB plug at the bottom.
Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of logger to fixtures
lUSB plug with protective cap - shields USB connector from moisture and dirt
lGold-plated, high-quality MCX socket for external temperature probe
lDurable polycarbonate case, IP61

Features UTRED-16 User Guide 6
Buttons
lSTART/Mark button; used to start the unit, clear alarms or place an inspection mark in
the data
lSTOP/Review button; used to stop the unit or to review data recorded during the trip
Display
lShows last recorded temperature and information about alerts
lAllows reviewing statistical data
Probes
The UTRED-16 will accept any probe from the ST100 product range.
PDF
The UTRED-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.
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.

What You Need UTRED-16 User Guide 7
What You Need
Required Items
In addition to your LogTag® UTRED-16 USB PDF Temperature Recorder with Remote Probe
and Display you will need the following:
lan external probe of the ST100 series
la PC running Windows 7 or later and LogTag® Analyzer 3 installed if you wish to
configure and download the logger
la PC with PDF reader software installed for viewing the generated PDF files
Optional Items
In addition to the above, following items are useful accessories:
la glycol buffer, which simulates environmental behaviour of a vaccine vial
Software Requirements
Software requirements vary depending on the type of file you want the UTRED-16 to
generate when plugged into a USB port.
If you wish to configure UTRED-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 instructions to install
and start the software.
If you only plan to view a report, plug the UTRED-16 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 logger‘s USB memory storage with Acrobat
Reader 4.0 or later, or any other compatible PDF reader software of your choice2
1 Depending on the configuration, the UTRED-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.

What You Need UTRED-16 User Guide 8
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 logger‘s
on-board files.

Getting Started UTRED-16 User Guide 9
Getting Started
Figure 1: LogTag® recording cycle
Your LogTag® data logger is typically configured, placed
with goods that require monitoring and then
downloaded once the goods reach their intended
destination. Other applications may involve stationary
loggers placed in warehouses or to monitor fridges.
Each application requires several steps so you can
deploy your data logger and retrieve the recorded
measurements. You may be able to skip some of the
steps, depending on the way the logger was prepared
when it was delivered to you and how you wish to
analyze the data.
Things to do before you start logging
1. Download and install the latest version of LogTag® Analyzer 3.
You can do this from the LogTag Recorders Software Download page.
2. Configure the unit using LogTag® Analyzer.
3. Connect a probe and place the unit in the monitoring location.
4. Start the logger.
Things to do while recording data
5. Clear an active alarm.
6. Review Minimum and Maximum values during the trip, as well as alarm threshold
violations.
7. Reset Minimum and Maximum values.
8. Place a mark in the recorded readings.
9. Stop the logger recording data.
Things to do when you have finished
10. Plug the unit into a USB port.
11. View the PDF report generated by the UTRED-16.
12. Download the unit to LogTag® Analyzer for analysis.
13. Re-configure or reset the logger, ready for a new trip.

Configuring the UTRED-16 for logging UTRED-16 User Guide 10
Configuring the UTRED-16 for logging
Before a UTRED-16 logger can be deployed, it must be configured with the parameters
required for starting and recording temperature values.
Loggers can be purchased unconfigured, or pre-configured, ready to be started, using one
of a number of different profiles that are available.
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 your logger shows one of these screens you may skip the configuration process.
The logger is unconfigured
An unconfigured UTRED-16 logger is delivered to you hibernated (i.e. in a state of low
power consumption), and pressing the STOP/Review shows:
followed by and then
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If your logger is unconfigured you must set it up with the parameters required for:
lstarting and recording temperature values
ltriggering alarms
lprinting the PDF