Novus TagTemp-NFC User manual

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TagTemp
-NFC
TEMPERATURE
LOGGER – INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL V 1.0x C
1INTRODUCTION
The TagTemp-NFC is an electronic temperature logger. The sensor
measures this physical quantity and the values are stored in memory.
This data is transferred through a smartphone application (LogChart-
NFC) embedded with an NFC or an NFC interface connected to a
computer through an USB port (both not included).
Android LogChart NFC and Windows Nx Software applications are
the software tools used for the operation mode settings and the
collection and visualization of data. With these applications, you can
easily set the parameters such as starting or ending of acquisitions,
interval between acquisitions, alarm set points and other parameters.
You can download the operating manual and Nx Software from the
manufacturer's website. You can download the ANDROID™
LogChart-NFC application from the Google Play Store.
2MECHANICAL INSTALATION
The TagTemp-NFC can be fixed in two ways: by using of screws or
double-sided tape.
For mounting with screws, you should detach the front film of the
equipment carefully, exposing two through holes where TagTemp-NFC
may be screwed, as shown in Fig.1. They should be used M3 flathead
screws. When finished, you should stick extra film that comes with the
product to cover again the front of the device.
The other way is to use a double-sided adhesive tape on the back of
the equipment, avoiding placing it above the identification label.
In both cases, the temperature sensor should be placed near the
place where you want to measure the temperature.
Fig. 01 - Mountingholeson theTagTemp-NFC
3TECHNICAL DATA
Measure Range Temperature: -40.0 °C to 70.0 °C.
Accuracy
±0.5 ºC @ 25 ºC.
±1 °C max. over the full measuring
range.
Note
: You can correct the
measurement error in the OFFSET
parameter using
the configuration
software.
Measurement
Resolutions Temperature: 0.1 °C / 0.1 ° F.
Memory capacity Up to 4020 logs.
Measurement Interval
1-minute min.
4 minutes max. (Models with no
digital input).
2 hours max. (Models with digital
input).
Supply 2 x 3.0 V lithium battery, built-in, non-
replaceable.
Estimated battery
autonomy
•Above 300 days – 5-minute
logging interval.
•Above 400 days – 30-minute
logging interval.
Operating temperature From -10 °C to 60 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) Main body: 65 x 45 x 8 mm.
RF Interface ISO 15693 (NFC-V) compatible.
Logger-Smartphone
data transfer time Approx. 20 seconds (depends on the smartphone processing speed).
LogChart-NFC software Android version: 4.0 or above.
Languages: Portuguese and English.
NFC PC Interface
USB to NFC converter interface
(optional), compatible with Nx
Software for Windows ®.
Material Polyamide
Protection All electronics are protected by the
housing.
Certification CE

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4OPERATION
To operate the device, the user must install the Nx Software or
LogChart-NFC application, according to the instructions in Section 5
and 6 in this manual.
To communicate with the TagTemp-NFC, place the smart phone
over the device or a NFC interface. The distance range for
communication is relatively short, something few inches, this being a
feature of the NFC technology.
4.1 Low Power Mode
The TagTemp-NFC comes from the factory in a mode of ultra-low
power consumption (idle mode), in order to preserve your batteries
when not in use. For operation of the product, you must first remove
it from de idle mode. You can do that removing the device from low
power mode via configuration software, and then pressing the button
on TagTemp-NFC.
If the equipment will remain a long time without use, we recommend
putting it back into low power mode through the application. You can
accomplish this by simply activate this mode via Nx Software or
LogChart-NFC configuration software.
4.2 Operation Mode
The use of computer memory may be:
•Memory full: the records stops when there is more space in
memory.
•Circular buffer: when reaching the end of memory, continuous
recording, overwriting the oldest records.
You can select the start and end of the records with the
TagTemp-NFC.
The start of the records may be immediate or linked to the squeeze
the button (one or the other).
The start of records may be immediate or by pressing the button.
The ending of the records can be one of the following (whichever
comes first): Out of memory (when configured this memory usage),
command of the smartphone, pressing the application button or
TagTemp-NFC button (when configured this option).
If you pressed the TagTemp-NFC button to stop the recording data,
and after a while, you pressed again to resume, the recording will
continue with a period without data information in memory. This
operation will occupy memory device data, resulting in less
temperature records on the available memory.
4.3 LED Indication
TagTemp-NFC has a LED for indication of its operation
•One flash every 10 seconds: active;
•Two flashes every 10 seconds: logging;
•Three flashes every 10 seconds: alarm occurred;
•A quick flash followed by a slow one: beginning or ending of
records.
If the LED is always off, there are two possible reasons:
1. The equipment is in low power mode.
2. The battery is dead.
Note: The LED flashing light is intentionally weak and can be difficult
to be viewed in bright places.
Start Delay
The Start Delay is a start-up delay, set by the user, in which
TagTemp-NFC will wait before starting the logs. During this delay
time, the LED flashes every 5 seconds.
4.4 Button
The "S" button on the front panel can be used to start and/or stop the
records, depending on the configuration chosen.
To start the start or stop the records, you must press this button until
the LED lights up and release it before the LED is turn off.
If the LED turns off before the button is released, the command will
be invalid and the button will be disabled for the next 30 seconds.
This is a protective measure to prevent accidental touches on the
button to discharge the battery.
This button is also used to remove the device from the low power
mode (see the section on Low Power Mode).
4.5 Selecting the Temperature Unit
The temperature unit may be choosing by the user between Celsius
(standard) and Fahrenheit. Changing the temperature unit causes
the need to send a new configuration.
4.6 Alarms
It is common, in the transport of perishable goods or sensitive loads;
there is a predetermined temperature range in which the transported
load must to be maintained. With TagTemp-NFC, is possible to
program alarms that indicate if the temperature went outside this
range.
Can be configured the use of two alarm conditions:
•Temperature above the upper setpoint.
•Temperature below the lower setpoint.
Each alarm can be activated individually.
The alarm indication can be displayed through the LEDs and also
through the application. With the application, you can verify all the
records in case of alarm occurrence.
4.7 User Offset
The user can set an offset up to ± 3 °C for the temperature data.
This allows to reduce (and in some cases eliminate) the error of the
temperature measurement for a given point.
4.8 Digital Input
A digital input is available on some models of TagTemp-NFC. It allows
to record state changes, i.e., records the moment when the digital input
changed from OFF (logic "0") to ON (logic "1") and vice-versa.
The input must remain in the new state for at least 1 second;
otherwise the state change event may not be detected.
The digital input events share memory with temperature records.
Therefore, the more events there for digital input, less temperature
records may be registered in the available memory.
When collecting the data from TagTemp-NFC, digital input events
have their time and state displayed by the application, being the last
event displayed on the start screen.

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5LOGCHART-NFC APPLICATION
The LogChart-NFC is an app for ANDROID™ platform that allows the
configuration, collection, viewing and sharing of TagTemp- NFC data.
Follow the steps below to installation/use the application.
5.1 Installing the Application
To install the app, browse the site Google Play Store for
"LogChart-NFC" and install the application. After the download is
complete, open the application. If the application is not available,
your smartphone is probably not compatible with NFC.
Fig. 02 – Warning screen when the NFC interface itis notavailable
5.2 App Operation
The communication between application and TagTemp-NFC is done
through the NFC interface of the smartphone and, therefore, it must
be enabled.
Fig. 03 – Home screen of the app
Fig. 04 – NFC Communication
After the application has been started (see Fig. 03), just approach
the smartphone to TagTemp-NFC until the equipment data have
been loaded. This usually takes a few seconds, depending on the
smartphone model.
The application has six screens:
1. Device Status
2. Device Configuration
3. Events
4. Data Chart
5. Preferences
6. Manage Collects
5.2.1 Device Status Screen
Fig. 05 – Status Screen
•Last Recorded Value - Displays the last recorded value
performed by the TagTemp-NFC. Not necessarily the actual
temperature.
•Loggings - Displays the basic information of the TagTemp-NFC.

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Log Interval: Displays the value of the interval between
acquisitions configured.
Loggings: Number of records stored by the TagTemp-NFC, to
the maximum of 4020 records.
Logging State: Displays whether or not the device is recording
data.
Memory Usage: Indicates if the circular buffer is enabled.
•Battery:Indicates the battery condition.
Good:Perfect for use.
Average: Already a considerable battery discharge was
detected. It should be monitored.
Low: It is not recommended to use of the device in this
condition.
•Device Info: Indicates specific information of TagTemp-NFC.
Device Tag: Name configured by the user.
Serial Number: Factory serial number.
Firmware Version: Firmware version of the device.
5.2.2 Device Configuration Screen
Fig. 06 – Device ConfigurationScreen
•General: General Settings.
Device Title: Field to configure (or view) the title of the device.
Logging Interval: Field to configure (or view) the interval
between data acquisitions.
Start delay: This is the delay time between the TagTemp-NFC
configuration and the start of the logs.
Offset Adjustment: Field to configure (or view) the user offset
defined for the device.
•Alarm Range: Range of operation where the user defines the
limits that, in case of exceedance, result in alarm. The device
signals alarm via the LED. For more details on alarm activations,
the data must be collected through the LogChart-NFC or Nx
Software applications.
High: Valid range of operation (Maximum), connected to the
maximum alarm.
Low: Valid range of operation (Minimum), connected to the
minimum alarm.
•Options: The following options can be configured:
Start loggings by button: When you enable this option, you can
start logging data by pressing the logger button.
Stop loggings by button: When you enable this option, you can
stop logging by pressing the logger button.
Enable circular memory: When this option is enabled, when the
memory is complete, the recording will continue overwriting the
oldest records.
Use Fahrenheit degrees: when this option is enabled, the
temperature unit of Celsius (default) is changed to Fahrenheit.
•Device Power Options: the device can be placed in idle mode.
Idle mode is a low-power option, in which the device does not
operate.
•Password Configuration:The user can set a four-digit
password for device security. Using a password prevents
unauthorized persons from starting or stopping data logging by
the LogChart-NFC or Nx Software applications or even
reconfiguring the device, but does not prevent log data from
being collected and shared.
•Apply and Start Logging: Applies the settings and starts
recording the temperature.
Stop Logging: You can stop logging using the smartphone.
5.2.2.1 Password Configuration Screen
Fig. 07 – Password Configuration Screen
Fig. 08 – Password Configuration Screen
Note: Fig. 08 shows the screen to change the password.

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5.2.3 Events Screen
Fig. 09 – Events Screen
•Digital Input: Information about events on the digital input.
Digital Input Events: Number of events occurred.
Last Event: Indicates the time of the last event occurred.
Last State: Indicates the state of the last event occurred.
Longest Period in ON: Indicates the longest time that remained
in ON state.
•High Excursions: Indicates when the measured value exceeds
the upper limit specified.
First Occurrence: Time and value of the first occurrence above
the upper limit of range.
Last Occurrence: Time and value of the last occurrence above
the upper limit of range.
Total Logs within Occurrences: Number of acquisitions for
events above the upper limit of range.
Average Temperature within Occurrences: Average value of
the temperatures above the maximum range.
•Low Excursions: Indicates when the measured value exceeds
the lower limit under the specified range.
First Occurrence: Time and value of the first occurrence below
the lower limit of range.
Last Occurrence: Time and value of the last occurrence below
the lower limit of range.
Total logs within Occurrences: Number of acquisitions for
events below the lower limit of range.
Average Temperature within Occurrences: Average value of
the temperatures below the minimum range.
5.2.3.1 Occurrences Screen
By clicking the icon "View All" the user can view the list of digital input
events and occurrences of high and low temperatures, showing the
value and time of the event/occurrence, as shown in Fig.10, Fig 11
and Fig.12.
If there is no occurrences in the Digital input, neither high or low
Excursions, messages appear in the Fig.13, Fig.14 and Fig.15.
Fig. 10 – Digital Input Events Screen
Fig. 11 – High Excursions Screen
Fig. 12 – Low Excursions Screen

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Fig. 13 – Message for Events in the Digital Input screen for "No event"
Fig. 14 – Message for High Excursions for "Nooccurrences"
Fig. 15 – Message for Low Excursionsfor"No occurrences"
5.2.4 Data Chart
Fig. 16 – Data Chart Screen
Screen where the user can view the historical data at different time
intervals. You can also check the values that produced alarms,
maximum, minimum and average value of the temperatures.
Allow you to touch a point on the chart to see their value and its time.
For a navigation record by record, you should use the "Previous" and
"Next" arrows on the sides of the value shown.
When more than 2000 data are registered, the graph will show only
the last 2000. To select a graph display range, the "Chart range"
option can be used.
5.2.4.1 Data Chart Options Screen
When you select the icon in the upper right of the screen, the
chart options will appear.
Fig. 17 – Data Chart Options screen
1. By pressing the icon , you can share the obtained data,
using the applications already installed in the smartphone, or
through the option of publishing in the NOVUS Cloud (you need
to have an account). To include the geographical location of the
data log in NOVUS Cloud, the GPS must be activated on the
smartphone.

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The way in which the data will be shared is chosen in "Share with" in
the Preferences screen.
Fig. 18 – Share Screen
2. “Full Screen” option : with this option, the chart will be
displayed in full screen in landscape mode.
Fig. 19 – Full Screen Chart
3. Chart range : Using this option allows you to select the
range of values that will be displayed in the chart. This range can
include up to 2000 records.
Preview options: option to choose the start and end date for the
range of the records to see the data collected.
Fig. 20 – Preview Options Screen
5.2.5 Preference Settings Screen
Fig. 21 – Preference SettingsScreen
•Default share options: The user can set the preferences
screen according to the desired data received through sharing.
Keep downloaded data in smartphone: Maintains files,
previously selected in the sharing options, in a folder named
LogChartNFCFiles in the internal memory of the smartphone.
Export Logs (.CSV): Share a file in CSV format with all records
from the last collection.
Export configuration (.CFG): Share a CFG extension file with
the settings of the TagTemp-NFC.
Export digital inputs (.CSV): Share a CSV format file with all
digital input records of the last collection. This option is available
only in TagTemp-NFC with digital input.
Export to Nx Software (.NXD): Shares a file with the collected
data in a format compatible with Nx Software (.nxd), so that the
data can be read and displayed by this application.
•Initial screen selection: Allows you to select the startup
screen after reading the data from the device.
•NOVUS Cloud Authentication: Hire an account in the
NOVUS Cloud to store the TagTemp-NFC data. Enter your
login credentials in the Username and Password fields to send
the data.
•Export automatically: If this option is selected, whenever a
device's data is collected, the application will try to send them
automatically to NOVUS Cloud.

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5.2.6 Manage Collects Screen
Fig. 22 – ManageCollectsscreen
Fig. 23 – Share screen
This screen allows you to delete and share the data previously
acquired. It shown a list of data acquisitions and you can select one
or more rows (files) to share or delete.
To share the selected items, simply press the button on the top right.
To delete a selected item, simply press and hold the item in the list to
remove (long press), then it will emerge a message asking to confirm
or not the deletion.
6NX SOFTWARE
6.1 Installing the Nx Software
The Nx Software application is used to adjust the configuration and
collection parameters of the acquired data. To install it just download
and run the NxSoftwareSetup.exe file available on our website.
6.2 Running Nx Software
Opening the Nx Software shows the main screen:
Fig. 24 – Nx Software Main screen
To communicate with the software, the NFC-USB reader must be
connected to the computer and the USB drivers must be installed.
You can then choose "Configure" or "Download". The "Monitor"
option is not available for this device model. The first time the device
is read, the application prompts the user to choose which device he
wants to connect. Just double click on the desired device and press
the "Ok" button, as shown in the next image. This device will be set
by default the next time the application communicates with the
device.
Fig. 25 – Select Device Screen
6.3 Configuring the device
To configure the device, it is necessary to place the TagTemp-NFC
on top of the NFC-USB reader.
When choosing the "Configure" button, the following screen will
appear:
Fig. 26 – Configuration Selection Screen
The "Create Configuration" option creates a new configuration,
without the need of the device. This setting can be saved to a file for
future use, or recorded to a connected device. The "Configuration
File" option is used to read an existing configuration file.

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The reading of the device is done by choosing the option "Read the
Device". If the machine is logging data, the following message will be
displayed.
Fig. 27 – ReadingDevice Screen
Stop logging: This option stops data logging and is read, allowing
the device to be configured.
Show Only: By choosing this option, you can only view the device's
settings. Functions such as saving settings, changing the password
or setting the device to idle mode will be disabled.
After reading the device, the configuration screen is shown below in
Fig. 28.
Fig. 28 – Configuration Screen
The configuration of the TagTemp-NFC is distributed in several
screens. The "General" screen contains the following information:
Information: Shows information about the device, such as: Model,
Serial Number, Firmware Version, Memory Capacity, Log Status, and
Battery Charge.
Device title: This field is used to identify the device, giving it a
unique name.
Clock: Shows the date and time of the device and the computer
respectively. When a configuration is sent, the date and time of the
device are synchronized with those of the computer.
Security: Selecting this option can create, delete or change the
password of the computer. This procedure is explained in detail in
the "Finalization" section.
Fig. 29 – Channels Screen
The "Channels" screen displays the following parameters:
Input Type: Displays the type of sensor in the device.
Mode: Displays the registration mode. The instantaneous
temperature is stored at each acquisition.
Unit: Sets the unit for the monitored quantity: °C or °F for the
temperature channel.
Inferior and Superior Limit: Displays sensor limits.
Low and High alarm range: Allows to define the limits of values,
which, when exceeded, characterize an alarm condition. The alarm
events are indicated to the user through the Alarm Indicator.
Offset: Allows to make adjustments to the registered values.
Fig. 30 – Digitals Channels Screen
Note: This screen is only displayed when reading TagTemp-NFC
model which has a digital input. In order to enable the digital input,
please slide the red button.
Fig. 31 – DataLogsScreen
The "Data Log" screen displays the following parameters:
Interval between logs: sets the time interval between data
acquisitions. The minimum interval is one (1) minute and the
maximum is four (4) hours.
Estimated time: Informs how long it will take to fill the available
memory, with the conditions defined in the configuration.
Start logs: The recording of data can begin in two ways: by
immediate “Start now” or by using the device “By button”.
Stop loggs: The logging can be stopped in two ways, when the
memory is completed or by pressing the button on the device. Both
modes can be configured to operate independently. If the option is
set to "Do not Stop", the registration is done in a circular way, in
which, when the memory is full, the oldest records will be overwritten
with the new values.

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Fig. 32 – FinalizationScreen
The "Finalization" screen is where the configuration settings are
sent and allows you to perform some other useful functions.
Send Configuration: Selecting this option will send the settings
made for the connected device.
Save file: This option allows you to save the configuration settings
made to a file, so it can be reused to configure other devices.
Security: This option allows you to create, change or delete a
password. The password must be four digits long. Fig. 29 shows the
definition and password change screen.
Idle Mode: This option places the device in low power mode, which
consumes practically no power, but also cannot perform any of its
functions. Selecting this option will display the following screen:
Fig. 33 – Enable Idle Mode
When you select "Yes", the application will place the device in idle
mode and display the following message:
Fig. 34 – NFC Field Remove
To remove the device from the idle mode, you only have to do a read
of it, and in doing so, the application will display the following
message:
Fig. 35 – Device Activation
If "Yes" is selected, the application will remove the computer from
idle mode, but there will still be a need to interact with the device to
complete the process, according to the following message:
Fig. 36 – Finalization of Activation
Data Collection: This option allows the data in the device memory to
be transferred to the application. For more information, see
"Collecting Data".
Stop: This option is only displayed when the configuration is being
read and the device is logging, so that to send a new configuration,
you need to stop the current log. See the following image.
Fig. 37 – Finalization - Stop loggings
6.4 Collecting and Viewing Data
The data collection transfers the values recorded by the device to the
computer. The collect can occur at any time, during or after the
completion of the data acquisition process. If data collection occurs
during the acquisition process, this process is not interrupted, and
the operation is set according to the device configuration settings.
Collecting Data
When you select the "Collect" option in the application start screen,
another screen with the following options will be displayed:
Fig. 38 – Menude Coleta
Open File: This option allows you to upload stored log files for
viewing, customizing, preparing reports, or other functions.
Collect: This option allows transferring data from the connected
device. When you perform data collection, a progress bar is
displayed that indicates the progress of the transfer. The transfer
time will be proportional to the number of acquisitions recorded.
Fig. 39 – TransferringCollect

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Viewing Collected Data
After the transfer of the records, the data collected are presented
graphically, as shown in the images below.
Fig. 40 – Register Collect
Fig. 41 – Register Collect
6.4.1 Sharing and processingdata
After completing the collection, a screen will be displayed with the
collected data and these are presented in two forms: in graph form
and table form. In the same screen, the general information of the
device and the data of the collected registers are shown.
Chart: You can select a region of the chart to be viewed in detail
(zoom). The zoom functions are accessed from the toolbar. You can
also expand a chart area with a click and drag the mouse by creating
a zoom region from the upper left corner of the desired chart area.
You can also display or not, the lines that delimit the alarm values, to
facilitate the visualization of the periods of these events.
Fig. 42 – Chart
Table of values: Shows the values acquired in table format,
indicating the moment of the measurement with its respective value.
Fig. 43 – Data view
General Information: This tab shows the basic information of the
device, from which the data was collected recently and about its
configuration.
Fig. 44 – General Information
6.4.2 Available Tools
The NX Software application offers several ways to customize
charts, data filters, export and data sharing. All these features are
easily accessible from the bottom menu of the main collection
screen. The function of each option in this menu is detailed below.
For more information on each of these features, check the
informational content available in the application.
1. Open log file
2. Collect from the device
3. Save the log file
4. Merge graphs
5. Filter
6. Zoom +
7. Zoom -
8. Chart Properties
9. Reports and Data Export
10. Formulas
11. Sending data to NOVUS Cloud
12. Exit

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6.5 Exporting and creating reports with the data
collected
Using the NX Software, you can export the collected data to various
file formats or create reports from the available templates. These two
features are accessed by clicking the Reports button in the function
menu.
Export: Selecting this option from the "Templates" options list
displays a second list of options where you can choose different
formats for exporting data.
Reports: There are five report templates available, each of them has
configurable parameters that can be changed before generating the
report. For more information on each template, see the information
available in the application.
Fig. 47 – ExampleReport
7WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are available on our web site
www.novusautomation.com/warranty.