Novus TagTemp Stick User manual

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TagTemp Stick
TEMPERATURE LOGGER – INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL V1.0x B
1INTRODUCTION
TagTemp Stick is an electronic temperature recorder. A sensor
measures the temperature and the read value is stored in memory.
This data can later be downloaded to a computer for display and
analysis in the form of tables or charts.
The LogChart II software enables to set up the equipment operation
mode. It is also used for viewing acquisitions. Other parameters such
as end of measurements, logging interval, etc., are easily defined
through the LogChart II software.
Acquisitions can also be exported to be analyzed in other
applications, such as spreadsheet programs.
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
The identification label is on the equipment body. Check if the
features described are in accordance with your order.
Status indicator:This visual indicator reports the status of operation
of equipment through the number of flashes that occur in an interval
of five seconds. The states of operation are:
•One flash: The device is waiting to start the log in memory
(standby) or completed a series of logs in memory;
•Two flashes: the device is performing logs in memory;
•Three flashes: the device is or has gone through an alarm
condition and is not performing logs in memory;
•Four flashes: the device is or has gone through an alarm
condition and is performing logs in memory.
2TECHNICAL DATA
Measure Range Temperature:–20.0 °C to 70.0 °C.
Accuracy
±0.5 °C @ 25 ºC.
±1 °C max.along the entire measured range.
Note
: A measure error can be fixed using the
OFFSET parameterintheLogChartII software.
Measurement
response time (90 %) 10 min.in air.
Measurement
Resolutions Temperature: 0.1 °C.
Memory capacity 32.000 (32 k) logs.
Measurement
Interval 5 seconds min.
18 hours max.
Supply 3.0 V lithium battery (CR2032), built-in
Estimated battery
autonomy
•More than 400 days – Sampling rate of 1
minute.
•More than 500 days – Sampling rate of 30
minutes.
Operating
temperature From -20 °C to 70 °C
Housing Polyamide
Protection
Product suitable for applications requiring up to
IP67
degree of protection. See item "Special
Care".
Dimensions 78 x 23 x 10 mm
Equipment -PCdata
transfertime Proportional to the numb
er of records. 20
seconds to 32.000 records.
PCInterface ConnectorUSB
LogChart ll software
operation
environment
Configurator software for Windows ® 8, 7 and
XP.
Menus in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
Sets up, reads and displays data on the
screen.
3OPERATION
It is only possible to operate the equipment after the LogChart II
software is installed to a PC, according to the steps described in
LogChart II Software section of this manual. The communication
between equipment and PC is performed with the aid of the USB-A
connector.
The equipment operation mode set up is defined in advance by using
the LogChart II software.Each setting must be defined and the
consequences observed.
The equipment starts and stops logging as defined in settings.

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4LOGCHART II SOFTWARE
4.1 INSTALLING LOGCHART II
The LogChart II, application is used to configure the parameters for
data transfer. To install the LogChart II, run the file LC_II_Setup.exe
available on our web site.
4.2 RUNNING LOGCHART II
When you open LogChart II the main window is displayed.
Fig. 01 – LogChart II main window
Next, select the serial port that the communication interface will use
in the “Port” menu.
Check which serial is available. Usually COM2 is free, once the
mouse uses COM1. The chosen port will be chosen by default next
times the LogChart II is initiated. When a valid port is selected, the
icons below are displayed.
Fig. 02 –
Icons enabledwhen the communication portselected is a validport
4.3 CONFIGURING THE EQUIPMENT
For device configuration is necessary that the communication
interface is connected to the computer, using the selected port
described in the previous section. See figure below.
Fig. 03– Communication via USB
After the serial port is selected, click on the button:
The Parameters Configuration screen is displayed. In this screen
the user can define the equipment operation mode and also obtains
general information about the device.
Fig. 04 – Configuration window
Fields are:
1- Title: In this field, the user identifies the equipment by assigning it
a name.
2- General information: Area with information about the equipment,
such as Model, Serial Number, equipment Date/Time, PC Date/Time,
firmware version, memory capacity and number of acquisitions
stored in memory.
In this field, time is constantly updated while the communication
between equipment and computer is taking place.
3- Readings: Presents a series of parameters that define the
acquisition process.
Interval: Defines the interval between readings: The minimum
interval is (5) seconds and maximum is (18) hours.
Note: When the type of value logged is minimum, maximum or
average values, the minimum interval is 50 seconds.
Estimated time: In this parameter, the equipment informs the
user how long it will take to occupy the full memory, in the
conditions set up during configuration.
Start of Readings: Readings can be started in one of three
different modes:
•Immediately: start as soon as set up is ready and sent
(OK) to the equipment.
•Date: readings start at predefined date and time.
•Setpoint: acquisitions start when a temperature setpoint
is reached. In this option, the setpoint value is defined in
the Channels field, where the Alarm parameter is
replaced by setpoint.
•By Button Start/Stop: starts and stops the records by
pressing for two seconds the Start / Stop button on the
front of the recorder.
Stop loggings: Options for the end of readings are:
•Full Memory: readings can be stored up to the full
memory capacity is reached.
•Don’t stop (Wrap around): readings are continuous,
replacing old records with new ones as the number of
readings overpass the memory capacity.

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4- Channels: Displays other parameters related to temperature
measurement:
Fig. 05 – Configuration window
Unit: Defines the unit of the value measured: ºC or ºF for
channel 1 (temperature).
Value: It defines how the value measured will be registered.
Options are:
•Instantaneous: The value logged will be exactly the value
measured at each interval defined. Measurement is taken
at the end of the defined interval. The minimum interval
between measurements is 5 seconds.
•Average: The registered value will be the average of ten
measurements made on logging interval. The minimum
time between each record is 50 seconds.
•Maximum: The value logged will be the maximum value
found within ten consecutive measurements taken within
a predefined interval. The minimum interval between
measurements is 50 seconds.
•Minimum: The value logged will be the minimum value
found within ten consecutive measurements taken within
a predefined interval. The minimum interval between
measurements is 50 seconds.
Offset:Makes possible to correct the value logged.
Alarm: Defines limit values that, when exceeded, characterize
an alarm condition. Alarm events are informed to the user
through a flashing mode of the Alarm Indicator.
After filling all the fields select “OK” and settings will be sent to the
equipment.
4.4 STOP / PAUSE / RESUME BUTTONS
These buttons will be enabled once the device is fully configured.
The Stop button allows stop records permanently, so that the device
will only register again after a new configuration by the user.
The Pause / Resume button action sends the appropriate command,
depending on the current registration status:
If the records are In Progress and pressing this button, it will be
send a command to Pause the records.
Pause: Pauses the registry allowing it to be resumed later using the
Resume button.
If registration is Paused and pressing this button, it will be send a
command to Resume the records.
Resume: Resumes the records that were interrupted by the Pause
command, without erasing the previous registers of the device
memory, using the same parameter settings previously configured.
5OFFLOADING AND DATA VISUALIZATION
Data collected are send from equipment to PC. Data can be collected
any time, at the end of the acquisition process or while they are being
acquired. If data collection takes place during the acquisition
process, the process will not be interrupted, following the equipment
configuration.
It is important to "wake up" the equipment before starting
communication.
5.1 OFFLOADING DATA
Data offload is accomplished by clicking the button Offload Data:
During data transference, a status bar indicates remaining data to be
transferred. Data offloading time is proportional to the number of
readings logged.
5.2 VISUALIZING DATA
At the end of values transfer, data can be displayed in a graphical
form.
5.2.1 Chart Window
It is possible to select a region of the chart to zoom in. Zoom
commands can be accessed through the View menu or through
zoom icons from the task bar.
It is also possible to select an area from the chart to zoom in by
clicking and dragging the mouse, thus creating a zoom region
starting from the upper left corner on the chart area.
The graphic curves can be vertically dragged with a right-click and
dragging the mouse up and down.

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Fig. 06 - Chart window
5.2.2 Measures Table Window
To display measurements in a tabular form, press the icon Table
View:
Values are presented in a tabular form, listing the measurement time
and value.
Fig. 07 – Screenshot showing the measurement table
5.2.3 General information table
This window shows some information about the equipment whose
data were just read and its configuration. The screen can be
displayed by pressing the icon Parameter Viewing:
Fig. 08 – General information window
5.3 EXPORTING DATA
Logged data can be exported to different file formats, for further
analysis. To export, access File/Export or click the icon:
5.4 EXPORTING THE DATA REGISTERED
Battery Level: Indicates the level of battery voltage .
Device Status: Summarizes the state of the device, including its
memory, and the occurrence of alarm events to the time of the
opening of the Diagnostic page.

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6MOST FREQUENTLY FOUND PROBLEMS
The LED is not flashing: The LED flashing light is intentionally
weak, and it can be difficult to see it in clear environments, certify it is
really not flashing.
Communication with the equipment fails:
Make sure the COM port is selected correctly and there is no other
program using the same port during communication attempts;
Make sure there is no physical obstacle blocking the infrared signal;
Make sure the port selected does not present any problem.
7SPECIAL CARE
When handling the device and its battery, observe the following:
To achieve the IP67 protection degree the cover of TagTemp Stick
should always be kept properly closed.
8WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are available on our web site
www.novusautomation.com/warranty.