MadgeTech TransiTemp-EC User manual

TransiTemp-EC
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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 70 °C (158 °F).
Specifications subject to change.
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MadgeTech, Inc.
6 Warner Road lWarner, NH 03278
Phone [phone] lFax 603.456.2012
www.madgetech.com l[email protected]
DOC-1115035-00 REV 11 2015.05.07
TransiTemp-EC
Single or Multi-Use Economy Temperature Recorder
Description TransiTemp-EC
Temperature Sensor Internal semiconductor
Temperature Range -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
Temperature Resolution 0.1 °C
Calibrated Accuracy +0.5 °C (-10 °C to +40 °C)
+1.0 °C (-20 °C to +70 °C)
Memory 8,191
Reading Rate 1 reading every 5 seconds up to 1 reading every 30 minutes,
selectable in software
Alarm Yes
LED Indicator Red & Green
Pushbutton Start Yes
Required Interface Package IFC203
Baud Rate 38,400
Typical Battery Life 90 days
Operating Environment -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F),
0 %RH to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Material ABS plastic
Dimensions 1.7 in x 2.6 in x 0.6 in (44 mm x 67 mm x 16 mm)
Single/Multi-Use Single/Multi-use available
Weight 0.9 oz (25 g)
Approvals CE
Product User Guide

Product Notes
The TransiTemp-EC temperature data logger is designed for high volume, low cost in-
transit recording. It has a custom molded case with a handle for convenient attachment
and comes in single and multi-use versions.
LEDs
The green light will blink every 10 seconds to signify that the data logger is logging and
in the safe condition. The red light will blink every 10 seconds if the there is an alarm
condition.
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 the customer to set the high and low temperature alarms.
- Press Change to edit the values.
- Check Enable Alarm Settings to enable the feature. 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, press Clear Alarm.
Installation Guide
Installing the Interface cable
- IFC203
Insert the device into a USB port. The drivers will install automatically.
- USB-1 or USB-101
Install the USB drivers from the CD provided in the kit, than plug the USB cable into the
computer and the serial cable into the serial port.
Installing the software
Software can also be downloaded from the MadgeTech website at the following link: www.
madgetech.com/software-download. Double click the zipped download file and follow the
steps to finsh downloading
Device Operation
Connecting and Starting the data logger
- Once the software is installed and running, plug the data logger into the interface cable.
- 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
TransiTemp-EC Product User Guide
Manual Start”, depending upon your start method.
- Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable 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 data 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
TransiTemp-EC (Multi Use) Battery Replacement
Materials:
Replacement Battery (CR2032)
- Gently pry the two halves of the enclosure apart.
- Remove the circuit board.
- Use a small non-metallic device to push the coin-cell battery out of its holder.
- Hold down the pushbutton in the middle of the circuit board and insert the new battery
into the holder.
- Release the pushbutton and watch to verify that the LEDs blink. (If they do not, then you
may have inserted the battery upside down. Remove the battery and try again.)
- Replace the circuit board in the enclosure.
- Press the two halves of the enclosure back together.
Note: The TransiTemp-EC (Single Use) must be returned to the factory for battery replacement.
Recalibration
The TransiTemp-EC is verified against ambient temperature (+20 °C to +30 °C range).
Additional Services:
Custom calibration and verification point options available, please call for pricing.
Call for custom calibration options to accommodate specific application needs.
Prices and specifications subject to change. See MadgeTech’s terms and conditions at www.madgetech.com
To send devices to MadgeTech for calibration, service or repair, please use the MadgeTech RMA Process by visiting
www.madgetech.com, then under the services tab, select RMA Process.