Product Notes
Manual Start
To start the data logger with the
Manual Start option, use the
magnetic wand provided (in the
IFC300) to touch the start/mark switch. (manual start is defaulted to a 10
minute reading rate) The reading rate can be modified in the MadgeTech 4
Software. Connect the data logger, touch the wand to the start/mark switch,
the green LED (OK) will blink 5 times followed by the yellow LED (WARN) and
the red LED (ALARM), indicating the device is recording. The logger must be
manually stopped through the MadgeTech 4 software.
Marking Feature
A date and time stamp may be placed in the recorded data, by touching
the magnetic wand to the start/mark switch. The marking feature may be
configured to clear the alarm and warn indicators, while the logger is still active.
Submergibility
The Cryo-Temp is splash resistant, rated IP64.
LEDs
Green: Blinks to indicate safe conditions during acquisition.
Yellow: Blinks to indicate warning limits have been exceeded.
Red: Blinks to indicate alarm criteria (limits/delay) have been exceeded
Alarm Settings
To change the settings for the temperature alarm;
- Select Alarm Settings from the Device Menu in the MadgeTech Software. A window
will appear allowing to set the high and low temperature alarms and warning alarms.
- Press Change to edit the values.
- Check Enable Alarm Settings to enable the feature and check each high and low, warn
and alarm box to activate it. The values can be entered in the field manually or by using
the scroll bars.
- Click Save to save the changes. To clear an active alarm or warn, press the Clear Alarm
or Clear Warn button.
- To set an alarm delay, enter the duration of time into the Alarm Delay box in which the
readings can be outside of the alarm parameters.
Set Password
To password protect the device so that others cannot start, stop or reset the device;
- In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.
- On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click Properties. Or, right-click the device
and select Properties in the context menu.
- On the General Tab, click Set Password.
- Enter and confirm the password in the box that appears, then select OK.
Cryo-Temp Product User Guide
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface cable
- IFC300
Refer to the “Quick Start Guide” included in the package.
Installing the software
The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech website at madgetech.com.
Follow the instructions provided in the Installation Wizard.
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the data logger
- Once the software is installed and running, insert the Cryo-Temp into the IFC300 docking
station.
- Connect the USB end of the interface cable into an open USB port on the computer.
- The device will appear in the Connected Devices list, highlight the desired data logger.
- For most applications, select “Custom Start” from the menu bar and choose the desired
start method, reading rate and other parameters appropriate for the data logging
application and click “Start”. (“Quick Start” applies the most recent custom start options,
“Batch Start” is used for managing multiple loggers at once, “Real Time Start” stores the
dataset as it records while connected to the logger.)
- The status of the device will change to “Running”, “Waiting to Start” or “Waiting to
Manual Start”, depending upon your start method.
- Disconnect the data logger from the docking station and place it in the environment to
measure.
Note: The device will stop recording data when the end of memory is reached or the device is stopped. At this point the device
cannot be restarted until it has been re-armed by the computer.
Downloading data from a data logger
- Connect the logger to the interface cable.
- Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list. Click “Stop” on the menu bar.
- Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger highlighted, click “Download”. You will
be prompted to name your report.
- Downloading will offload and save all the recorded data to the PC.
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement & Calibration
When battery life is expended or device calibration is required, the Cryo-Temp data logger
must be returned to MadgeTech to participate in the product exchange program.
Please call a MadgeTech sales representative for details.
To start the device, hold
the magnetic wand over
the start/mark switch. (Also
indicated below)
Close-up of the
start/mark switch
