MadgeTech LyoTemp Specification sheet

LyoTemp
Lyphilization Data Logger
PRODUCT
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2Product Overview
2Installation Guide
2Device Operation
3Device Maintenance
4Need Help?

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Product Overview
The LyoTemp Data Logger is designed for use in ultra-
low operating temperatures for processes such as
Lyophilization. The LyoTemp has an operating range of
-60 °C to +75 °C, and is designed with a hermetically sealed
thermistor temperature sensing element in a long thin
flexible cable form, making it ideal for monitoring products
during the lyophilization process.
Installation Guide
Installing the Software
The Software can be downloaded from the MadgeTech
website at madgetech.com. Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard.
Installing the Docking Station
IFC300 (sold separately) — Follow the instructions
provided in the Installation Wizard to install the USB
Interface Drivers. Drivers can also be downloaded from the
MadgeTech website at madgetech.com.
Ordering Information
• 900355-00 — LyoTemp
• 900315-00 — IFC300
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the Data Logger
1. Once the software and USB drivers are installed, plug
the USB cable into the docking station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into an open
USB port on the computer.
3. Place the data logger into the docking station.
4. The data logger will automatically appear under
Connected Devices within the software.
5. 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.)
6. The status of the device will change to Running,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual Start,
depending upon your start method.
7. Remove 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, unless user selectable memory wrap
is enabled. At this point the device cannot be restarted until it has been
re-armed by the computer.
Downloading Data from a Data Logger
1. Place the logger into the docking station.
2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices
list. Click Stop on the menu bar.
3. Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger
highlighted, click Download.
4. Downloading will offload and save all the recorded
data to the PC.

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Device Operation (cont’d)
Manual Start
The LyoTemp can be started using the magnetic wand
provided (in the IFC300) to touch the start/mark switch, if
it is first programmed for a Manual Start in the MadgeTech
4 Software. Once the device is programmed the status will
change to Waiting for Manual Start. To begin recording,
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.
Alarm Settings
To change the settings for the alarm:
1. In the Connected Devices panel, select the intended
device to change the alarm settings.
2. On the Device tab, in the Information group, click
Properties. Users can also right-click on the device and
select Properties in the context menu.
3. A window will appear allowing to set the high and low
alarms and warning alarms.
4. Press Change to edit the values.
5. 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.
6. Click Apply to save the changes to the device. To clear
an active alarm or warn, press the Clear Alarm or Clear
Warn button.
7. 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.
LED Indicators
Green LED blinks to indicate safe
conditions during logging
Yellow LED blinks to indicate warn limits
have been exceeded
Red LED blinks to indicate alarm criteria
(limits/delay) have been exceeded
Set Password
To password protect the device so that others cannot
start, stop or reset the device:
1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.
2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click
Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.
3. On the General Tab, click Set Password.
4. Enter and confirm the password in the box that
appears, then select OK.
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement and Calibration
When battery life is expended or device calibration is
required, the LyoTemp data logger must be returned
to MadgeTech to participate in the product exchange
program. Please call a MadgeTech sales representative
for details.

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Product Support & Troubleshooting
• Visit our Resource Library online at madgetech.com/resources.
• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].
MadgeTech 4 Software Support
• Refer to the built-in help section of the MadgeTech 4 Software.
• Download the MadgeTech 4 Software Manual at madgetech.com.
• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].