MadgeTech Cryo-Temp User manual

Cryo-Temp
Red 485
Dark Blue Pantone 289
Light Blue 58% of Pantone 289
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Red 485
Dark Blue Pantone 289
Light Blue 58% of Pantone 289
Battery Warning
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CHARGE,
FORCE OVER DISCHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PENETRATE OR INCINERATE. BATTERY MAY
LEAK OR EXPLODE IF HEATED ABOVE 80°C (176°F).
Specifications subject to change.
See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com
MadgeTech, Inc.
6 Warner Road lWarner, NH 03278
Phone [phone] lFax 603.456.2012
www.madgetech.com l[email protected]
DOC-1001035-00 REV 3 2013.01.23
Cryo-Temp
Ultra Low Temperature Data Logger
Part Number Cryo-Temp
Temperature Sensor Thermistor
Temperature Range –86 to +35°C
Temperature Resolution 0.1°C
Calibrated Accuracy +1.0°C
Memory 32,767
Sample Rate 5 seconds up to 30 minutes
LED Indicator Red, Green & Yellow
Manual Start Yes
Required Interface Package IFC300
Baud Rate 38,400
Typical Battery Life 2 years @ +25°C, 1 year at -80°C
Operating Environment -86 to +35°C, 0 to 100%RH
Submergible Splash Resistant (IP65)
Material ABS plastic
Dimensions 3.3” x 2.1” x 0.4” (83mm x 54mm x 11mm)
Approvals CE
Product Information Card

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 IP65.
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;
- Click Identify Device and Read Status, then select the Device Detail Tab.
- Choose Set Password.
- Enter and confirm the password and click OK
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface cable
- IFC300
Refer to the “Quick Start Guide” included in the package.
Cryo-Temp Product Quick Reference Card
Installing the software
Insert the MadgeTech4 Software Flash Drive in an open USB port. If the autorun does not
appear, locate the drive on the computer and double click on Autorun.exe. Follow the
instructions provided in the Installation Wizard. The Software can also be downloaded from
the MadgeTech website at the following link: www.madgetech.com/software-download.
Connecting the data logger
- Once the software is installed and running, plug the interface cable into the docking
station.
- Place the Cryo-Temp data logger into the IFC300 dock.
- In the MadgeTech 4 software the Cryo-Temp will automatically appear under Connected
Devices.
Device Operation
Starting the data logger
- Select the device from the connected devices list.
- On the Device Ribbon tab, Control Group, select Custom Start.
- Choose the desired start parameters and Reading Rate suitable for your application.
- Enter in any other desired parameters and click Start.
- When the device is succesfully started, the status will display Running.
- Remove the data logger from the IFC300 docking station and place it in the environment
to be measured.
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
- Place the data logger into the IFC300 docking station, select the device from the
connected devices list.
- On the Device Ribbon tab, Control Group, select Stop.
- On the Device Ribbon tab, Control Group, select Download. This will offload all recorded
data onto the PC and display in the Graph.
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
The Cryo-Temp must be returned to the factory for battery replacement.
Recalibration
The Cryo-Temp standard calibration is two points at -80°C and 25°C.
Pricing:
Recalibration traceable to NIST $70.00
Recalibration $40.00
Additional Services:
Battery Replacement $15.00
Prices and specifications subject to change. See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com
To send the devices back, visit www.madgetech.com, select Services, then RMA Process.
To start the device, hold
the magnetic wand over
the start/mark switch. (Also
indicated below)
Close-up of the
start/mark switch