MadgeTech ThermoVault Specification sheet

ThermoVault
Oven Temperature Profiling System
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 ThermoVault is an oven temperature profiling
system that consists of a TC101A-ST data logger inside a
thermal enclosure. The thermal enclosure acts as a buffer
and allows the device to be placed in higher operating
environments for certain durations of time. The chart
below outlines the maximum temperature and time
duration to which the device can be exposed.
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 Interface Cable
IFC200 (sold separately) — Insert the device into a USB
port. The drivers will install automatically.
Ordering Information
• 901724-00 — ThermoVault
• 900298-00 — IFC200
• 900352-00 — LTC-7PN Replacement Battery
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the Data Logger
1. Once the software is installed and running, plug the
USB interface cable into the data logger.
2. Connect the cable into an open USB port on the
computer.
3. The device will appear in the Connected Devices list.
Highlight the desired data logger.
4. 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
5. The status of the device will change to Running,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual Start,
depending upon your start method.
6. Disconnect the data logger from the USB cable. Place
the logger into the ThermoVault and latch it securely.
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
1. Connect the data logger to the computer with the
interface cable.
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.
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME
(based on initial temperature of 25 °C/77 °F)
Ambient Temperature Maximum Duration in Minutes
100 °C (212 °F) 136
125 °C (257 °F) 100
150 °C (302 °F) 80
175 °C (347 °F) 66
200 °C (392 °F) 56
225 °C (437 °F) 49
250 °C (482 °F) 44
275 °C (527 °F) 39
300 °C (572 °F) 36
325 °C (617 °F) 32
350 °C (662 °F) 30

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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.
LED Functionality
Green LED:
Flashes 10 seconds to indicate logging and
15 seconds to indicate delay start mode
Red LED:
Flashes 10 seconds to indicate low battery
and/or memory and 1 second to indicate an
alarm condition
Device Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Materials: Small Phillips Head Screwdriver and
Replacement Battery (LTC-7PN)
1. Open the ThermoVault and remove the data logger.
2. Puncture the center of the back label with the screw
driver and unscrew the enclosure.
3. Remove the battery by pulling it perpendicular to the
circuit board.
4. Insert the new battery into the terminals and verify it is
secure.
5. Screw the enclosure back together securely.
Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.
Recalibration
Recalibration is recommended annually. To send devices
back for calibration, visit madgetech.com.
Thermocouple Type
To change the thermocouple type:
• 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, change the Thermocouple type in
the drop down menu.
• Apply these changes, there will be a prompt to reset the
device, select yes.
Alarm Settings
To change the settings for the alarm:
1. Select Alarm Settings from the Device Menu in the
MadgeTech Software. A window will appear allowing to
set the high and low alarms and warning alarms.
2. Press Change to edit the values.
3. 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.
4. Click Apply to write these changes to the device. To
clear an active alarm or warn, press the Clear Alarm or
Clear Warn button.
5. 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.
Multiple Start/Stop Mode Activation
To start device: Press and hold the pushbutton for
5 seconds, the green LED will flash during this time. The
device has started logging.
To stop the device: Press and hold the pushbutton for
5 seconds, the red LED will flash during this time. The
device has stopped logging.

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NEED HELP?
Product Support & Troubleshooting:
• Visit our Resources 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].
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