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VFC2000
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Product Overview
The VFC2000 is a simple solution for vaccine temperature
monitoring compliance. Designed to satisfy all CDC andVFC
requirements, the VFC2000 provides precise, continuous
temperature monitoring and validation for temperatures
as low as -100 °C (-148 °F). Featuring a convenient LCD
screen, the VFC2000 displays current readings, minimum
and maximum statistics as well as a battery level indicator.
User-programmable alarms trigger an audible and visual
alert. Optional glycol bottle monitors for temperatures as
low as -50 °C (-58 °F) and AC power source allows battery to
be a back up if there is a power loss.
VFC Requirements
•
• Out-of-range audible and visual alarms
• Low battery indicator with external power and battery
backup
• Current, minimum, and maximum temperature display
• Accuracy of ±0.5°C (±1.0°F)
• Programmable logging interval (1 reading per second
to 1 reading per day)
• Daily check reminder warning
• Suitable for vaccine transportation
• Also monitors ambient room temperature
Device Operation
1. Install the MadgeTech 4 Soware onto a Windows PC.
2. Connect the data logger to the Windows PC with the
provided USB cable.
3. Launch the MadgeTech 4 Soware. The VFC2000 will
appear in the Connected Devices window indicating
the device has been recognized.
4. Select the start method, reading interval and any other
parameters appropriate for the desired data logging
application. Once configured, deploy the data logger by
clicking the Start icon.
5. To download data, select the device in the list, click the
Stop icon, and then click the Download icon. A graph
will automatically display the data.
Selection Buttons
The VFC2000 is designed with three selection buttons:
Scroll: Allows user to scroll through
current readings, average stats, daily
minimum and maximum temperatures
and device status information displayed on
the LCD screen.
°C
°F
Units: Allows users to change displayed
units of measurement to either Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Start/Stop: To activate Manual Start,
arm the device through the MadgeTech 4
Soware. Hold the button for 3 seconds.
There will be two beeps confirming the
device is started. Reading will be displayed
on the screen and status in soware will
change from Waiting to Start to Running .
To pause logging while running, hold
button for 3 seconds.
LED Indicators
Status: Green LED blinks every 5 seconds
to indicate the device is logging.
Check: Blue LED blinks every 30 seconds to
indicate daily statistic check has gone past
24 hours. Hold Scroll button for 3 seconds to
reset reminder.
Alarm: Red LED blinks every 1 second to
indicate an alarm condition is set.
