Novus TagTemp-S User manual

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TagTemp-S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.0x A

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1INTRODUCTION
TagTemp-S is an electronic temperature data logger. The
temperature measured by the sensor is recorded in device internal
memory. This data is transferred through a smartphone equipped
with an embedded NFC interface or by an NFC interface connected
to a computer through an USB port (both not included).
LogChart-NFC application for ANDROID™ and the NXperience for
Windows® are the tools used to configure the operating mode,
transfer and display data. The acquisition start and end parameters,
logging interval, setpoint alarms and other parameters can be easily
defined using these applications.
The operating manual and NXperience can be downloaded from
the manufacturer's website. The ANDROID™ LogChart-NFC app
can be downloaded from Google Play Store.
2MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
TagTemp-S can be installed using a double-sided adhesive tape on
the back of the device, taking care not to stick it over the
identification tag. Another way is to use the blister hole to attach the
transmitter.
3TECHNICAL FEATURES
Operating
Temperature -30 °C to 60 °C.
Storage
Temperature From -30 °C to 65 °C.
Measuring Range Temperature: -30.0 °C to +60.0 °C.
Accuracy of
Measurement
±1 °C max. over the full measuring range.
Note: The user can corre
ct the
measurement error in the "Offset"
parameter using the configuration
software.
Measurement
Resolution Temperature: 0.1 °C / 0.1 °F.
Memory Capacity 4020 registers.
Interval between
Measurements
1 minute min.
4 hours max. (240 minutes).
Power Supply 3.0 V lithium battery (CR2032), built-in,
non-replaceable.
Battery Life
(estimated)
Above 2 years at a 5-minute acquisition
interval.
Dimensions 37 x 57 x 8 mm.
RF Interface ISO 15693 (NFC-V) compatible.
Data Transfer Time
between Register
and Smartphone
Approx. 20 seconds (
depends on the
smartphone processing speed).
LogChart-NFC
Application
ANDROID™ version: 4.0 or above.
Languages: Portuguese or English.
NFC interface for
the computer
USB
to NFC interface (optional),
compatible with NXperience for
Windows®.
Case Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
Degree of protection
All electronics are protected by the
housing. IP65 compatible.
Certification CE

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4OPERATION
To operate the device, the user must install the NXperience or the
LogChart-NFC application according to the instructions given in
sections 5 and 6 of this manual.
To communicate with the TagTemp-S, you must put your
smartphone or an NFC interface next to the device. The range of
communication is a few centimeters, being a characteristic limitation
of NFC technology.
If the device has not been communicating for a long time and if it is in
circular log mode, it is recommended to stop the operation first. To
do this, simply press the "Stop" button through the NXperience or
the LogChart-NFC configuration software.
4.1 Memory Modes
There are two ways to program the use of device memory:
•Memory Full: Logs stop when there is no more free memory.
•Circular Memory: When reaching the end of the memory, it
continues recording, overwriting the oldest records.
Logging must begin with NXperience or LogChart-NFC applications.
The log stop can be one of the following (whichever comes first): full
memory (when this mode of memory usage is configured); a
smartphone command; by pressing the application button or by
NXperience TagTemp-S.
Note: The start and stop of the data record can be set using the
button on the device, when set in that way through the computer or
smartphone.
4.2 Luminous Notification
TagTemp-S has a LED that indicates its operation:
•1 flash every 10 seconds: Active;
•2 flashes every 10 seconds: Recording;
•3 flashes every 10 seconds: Active alarm;
•A quick flash followed by a slow flash: Start or end of the records.
If the LED is always off, it can be for one of the following reasons:
•Registration has stopped;
•It is set to low power mode;
•The battery has run out.
Note: The LED flashing is intentionally weak and can be difficult to
see in bright places.
4.3 Start Delay
The Start Delay is a start-up delay, set by the user, in which
TagTemp-S will wait before starting the logs. During this delay time,
the LED flashes every 5 seconds.
4.4 Button
The button, located on the front of the product, can be used to
start or stop data logging, according to the settings.
To give the command to start or stop logs, press this button until the
LED turns on and then release it before it goes out.
If the LED goes off before releasing the button, the command will not
be validated and the button will be disabled for 30 seconds. This is a
protective measure to prevent accidental touches of the button from
discharging the device's battery.
This button is also used to remove the device from low-power mode
(see "Device Power Options" section).
4.5 Temperature Unit
The unit of temperature can be chosen by the user between degrees
Celsius (standard) and Fahrenheit. Changing the temperature unit
causes a new setting to be sent.
4.6 Range of Alarms
It is common for the transport of perishable products and other
temperature sensitive cargoes to have a preset temperature range at
which the cargo is to be maintained. With the LogChart-NFC and
NXperience applications, you can configure alarms for viewing at the
time a download is performed.
Two alarm conditions can be set:
•Temperature above desired limit;
•Temperature below desired limit.
This indication can be viewed in the LogChart-NFC or NXperience.
In the app LogChart-NFC, you can check all alarm occurrence
records in the "Events Screen".
4.7 User Offset
A zero offset can be set up ± 3 °C (± 5.4 ° F) for temperature
adjustment. This makes it possible to reduce (or even cancel) the
temperature measurement error for a given point.
5LOGCHART-NFC MOBILE APPLICATION
LogChart-NFC is a mobile application for ANDROID™ that allows
you to configure, download, view and share the data stored in the
TagTemp-S.
To use this application, follow the steps below.
5.1 Installing the App
To install it, look for the LogChart-NFC application in the Google
Play Store. After the download, open the application. If your
smartphone does not have support for NFC technology, the
application will display the following message:
Fig. 01 – Warning screen when the NFC interface it is not available
5.2 App Operation
The communication of the mobile application with the TagTemp-S is
done through the NFC interface of the smartphone and, therefore,
must be enabled in it.

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Fig. 02– Initial Screen of the Application
Fig. 03 – NFC Communication
After starting the application (see Fig. 02), simply bring the
smartphone closer to the TagTemp-S (see Fig. 03) until the data in
the register has been transferred. This typically takes a few seconds,
but depends on the smartphone model used.
The application has six screens:
1. Device Status
2. Device Configuration
3. Events and Occurrences
4. Data Charts
5. Preferences
6. Download
5.2.1 Device Status Screen
Fig. 04 – Device Status Screen
•Last recorded value: Shows the value of the last recorded
made by TagTemp-S. It does not always equal the current
temperature.
•Loggings: Indicates basic information about TagTemp-S.
Log interval: Indicates the value defined of the interval
between each acquisition.
Loggings: Indicates the number of records made by
TagTemp-S.
Logging state: Indicates hether the log is running, stopped or
waiting for loggings to start – Start Delay.
Memory usage: Indicates the memory usage mode (full or
circular).
•Battery: Indicates the status of the battery charge.
Good: Perfect to use.
Medium: Significant discharge is already detected. It should be
monitored.
Low: The battery is discharged. In this case, you will not be able
to send new settings or continue recording the temperature.
•Device Info: Indicates some specific information of TagTemp-S.
Device tag: Identification the name chosen by the user.
Model: TagTemp-S.
Serial Number: Serial number engraved factory.
UID: Unique Identification Number. Useful for tracking applications.
Firmware version: Device firmware version number.

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5.2.2 Device Configuration Screen
Fig. 05 – Device Configuration Screen
•General: General configuration.
Device title: Text field in which you can define or view the
device title.
Logging interval: Text field in which you can define or view the
interval between each data acquisition.
Start Delay: This is the delay time between the TagTemp-S
configuration and the start of the logs.
Offset adjustment: Field where you can set or view the offset
value.
•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 downloaded through the LogChart-NFC or
NXperience 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 device button.
Stop loggings by button: When you enable this option, you can
stop logging by pressing the device 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 on 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 NXperience applications or even reconfiguring the
device, but does not prevent log data from being downloaded and
shared.
•Apply and Start Logging: Applies the settings and starts
recording the temperature.
•Stop Logging: The user can stop logging using the smartphone.
5.2.2.1 Password Configuration Screen
Fig. 06 – Password Configuration Screen
Fig. 07 – Password Configuration Screen
Note: Fig. 07shows the screen to change the password.

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5.2.3 Events and Occurrences Screen
Fig. 08– Events and Occurrences Screen
•High excursions: Indicates when the measured value has
exceeded the maximum upper limit specified for the range.
First occurrence: The time of the first event, the measured value
exceeded the maximum limit.
Last occurrence: The time of the last event, the measured value
exceeded the maximum limit.
Total logs within occurrences: Number of acquisitions above
the maximum range limit.
Average temperature within occurrences: Average value of
temperatures above the maximum limit.
•Low excursions: Indicates when the measured value was below
the specified lower limit for the range.
First occurrence: The time of the first event, the measured value
was below the minimum limit.
Last occurrence: The time from the last event the measured
value was below the minimum limit.
Total logs within occurrences: Number of acquisitions below
the minimum range limit.
Average temperature within occurrences: Average value of
temperatures below the minimum limit.
5.2.3.1 Event Screen
Selecting the "See All" option shows the high and low temperature
events, their respective values and timestamp. See examples in the
images shown in Fig. 09 and Fig. 10.
If no high or low events occurred, the messages in Fig. 11and Fig. 12
will appear.
Fig. 09 – High Temperature Event Display
Fig. 10 – Low Temperature Excursion display
Fig. 11 – High Excursions Message "No occurrences"

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Fig. 12 – Low Excursions Message "No occurrences"
5.2.4 Data Chart Screen
Fig. 13– Data Chart Screen
In this screen, the user can view the historical data in different time
intervals. The user can also check the values that were in alarm,
maximum, minimum and the average value of temperatures.
By touching any location on the graph, you can see the temperature
value and the time of the record. To view the data for each record,
use the left or right arrows to select the previous or next record,
respectively.
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 the user selects the icon in the upper right of the screen,
the chart options will appear.
Fig. 14 – Data Chart Options Screen
1. Share: By pressing the icon , the user 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.
The way in which the data will be shared is chosen in "Sharing
Options" in the "Preferences"screen:
Fig. 15 – Share Screen
2. Full Screen : With this option, the chart will be displayed in
full screen in landscape mode.
Fig. 16– Full Screen Chart

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3. Graph Interval : This option allows the user to select the
range of values that will be displayed in the chart. This range can
include up to 2000 records.
View options: Option to choose the start and end date for the
range of the records to see the data downloaded.
Fig. 17– View Options Screen
5.2.4.2 Preference Settings Screen
Fig. 18– Preferences Settings screen
•Default Share Options: The user can set the display preferences
according to the data he want to receive using the share function.
Keep Downloaded Data in Smartphone: Keeps files, previously
selected in the sharing options, in a folder called LogChart-NFC
in the internal memory of the smartphone.
Export Logs (.CSV): Shares a file with .csv extension with all
records from the last download.
Export Configuration (.CFG): Shares a text file with TagTemp-S
settings data, useful for backup and future reference. The shared
configuration is the one that is read from the device, the
subsequent changes will not be considered.
Export to NXperience (.NXD): Shares a file with the downloaded
data in a format compatible with NXperience (.nxd), so that the
data can be read and displayed by this application.
•Initial Screen Selection: Allows the user 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-S data. Enter the 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 downloaded, the application will try to send them
automatically to NOVUS Cloud.
•FTP Authentication: With an active FTP server, enter the host
address, user credentials, and connection port for this server.
Automatically Export: With this option checked, whenever a data
download of a TagTemp is performed, the application will attempt
to automatically send the data to the FTP server.
5.2.5 Manage Downloads Screen
Fig. 19 – Manage Downloads screen
Fig. 20 – Share Screen
This screen allows the user to delete and share the data downloaded
previously. A list of downloaded data is displayed, and the user can
select a file to share or delete.
To share a selected item, the user only has to press the
corresponding button in the upper right of the screen.
To delete an item, press and hold the respective item until the delete
confirmation dialog appears.

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6NXPERIENCE
6.1 Installing NXperience
The NXperience application is used to adjust the configuration and
download parameters of the acquired data. To install it just download
and run the NXperienceSetup.exe file available on our website.
6.2 Running NXperience
Opening the NXperience shows the main screen:
Fig. 21– NXperience Main Screen
To communicate with the software, the NFC-USB reader must be
connected to the computer and the USB drivers must be installed.
The user can then choose "Configure" or "Download". The "Online
Monitoring" 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 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. 22– Select Device Screen
6.3 Configuring the Device
To configure the device, it is necessary to place the TagTemp-S on
top of the NFC-USB reader.
When choosing the "Configure" button, the following screen will
appear:
Fig. 23– 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.
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. 24– Reading Device Screen
•Stop logging: This option stops data logging and is read, allowing
the device to be configured.
•Show Only: By choosing this option, the user 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. 25.
Fig. 25– Configuration Screen
The configuration of the TagTemp-S is distributed in several
screens. The "General" screen contains the following information:
•Device Title: This field is used to identify the device, giving it a
unique name.
•Information: Shows information about the device, such as: Model,
Serial Number, Firmware Version, Memory Capacity, Log
Status, and Battery Voltage.
•Clock: Shows the date and time of the computer and the device
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 device. This procedure is explained in detail in the
"Finalization" section.
Fig. 26– 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.
•Lower and Higher 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 the user to make adjustments to the registered
values.

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Fig. 27– Data Log Screen
The "Logs" screen displays the following parameters:
•Interval between Logs: Sets the time interval between data
acquisitions. The minimum interval is 1 minute and the maximum is
4 hours.
•Start Logs: The recording of data can begin in two ways: by
immediate start or by using the device button.
•Start delay: Parameter that determines whether the register will
start immediately after the "begin registration" command or if the
device must wait for a while to save the first record in memory.
Intervals can be set between 0 and 120 minutes.
•Stop Logs: 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.
•Maximum and Minimum: If enable, allows the user to reset of
values by button.
Fig. 28– Send Configuration and Extras Screen
The "Send Configuration and Extras" screen is where the
configuration settings are sent and allows you to perform some other
useful functions.
•Send Configurations and Start Logs: Selecting this option will
send the settings made for the connected device.
•Save File: This option allows the user to save the configuration
settings made to a file, so it can be reused to configure other
devices.
•Security: This option allows the user to create, change or delete a
password. The password must be four digits long. Fig. 29 shows
the definition and password change screen.
Fig. 29 – Definition and Password Change Screen
•Idle Mode: This option places the device on 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. 30 – Enable Idle Mode
When the user selects "Yes", the application will place the device on
idle mode and display the following message:
Fig. 31 – Enable Idle Mode (2)
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. 32 – Exit Idle Mode
If "Yes" is selected, the application will remove the device 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. 33 – Exit Idle Mode (2)
•Download Logs: This option allows the data in the device memory
to be transferred to the application. For more information, see
"Downloading and Viewing Data".
•Stop Loggings: This option is only displayed when the
configuration is being read and the device is logging, so that to
send a new configuration, the user need to stop the current log.
See the following image.

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Fig. 34 – Stop Loggings
6.4 Downloading and Viewing Data
The data download transfers the values recorded by the device to the
computer. The download can occur at any time, during or after the
completion of the data acquisition process. If data download occurs
during the acquisition process, this process is not interrupted, and
the operation is set according to the device configuration settings.
6.4.1 Downloading Data
When the user selects the "Download" option in the application start
screen, another screen with the following options will be displayed:
Fig. 35 – Downloading Data
•Download Logs: This option allows transferring data from the
connected device. When the user perform data download, a
progress bar is displayed that indicates the progress of the
transfer. The transfer time will be proportional to the number of
acquisitions recorded.
•Open File: This option allows the user to upload stored log files for
viewing, customizing, preparing reports, or other functions.
Fig. 36 – Downloading the Device Logs
6.4.2 Viewing Downloaded Data
After the transfer of the records, the data downloaded are presented
graphically, as shown in the images below.
Fig. 37 – Viewing Downloading Data
6.4.1 Sharing and Processing Data
After completing the download, a screen will be displayed with the
downloaded 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 downloaded registers are shown.
•Chart: The user can select a region of the chart to be viewed in
detail (zoom). The zoom functions are accessed from the toolbar.
The user 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. The user can also display or not, the lines that
delimit the alarm values, to facilitate the visualization of the periods
of these events.
Fig. 38 – Graph Form
•Data View: Shows the values acquired in table format, indicating
the moment of the measurement with its respective value.
Fig. 39 – Data View

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•General Information: This tab shows the basic information of the
device, from which the data was downloaded recently and about its
configuration.
Fig. 40 – General Information
6.4.2 Available Tools
The NXperience 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 download 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.
Fig. 41 – Buttons
1. Open File
2. Download Logs
3. Save File
4. Chart Junctions
5. Filter Logs
6. Zoom +
7. Zoom -
8. Properties
9. Report/Export Logs
10. NOVUS Cloud
11. Exit
6.5 Exporting and Creating Reports
Using the NXperience, the user can export the downloaded data to
various file formats or create reports from the available models.
These two features are accessed by clicking the "Report/Export
Logs" button in the function menu.
•Export to Other Formats: Selecting this option from the "Model"
options, a second list of options where the user can choose
different formats for exporting data will be show.
Fig. 42 – Export to Other Formats
•Report: There are five report models available, each of them has
configurable parameters that can be changed before generating
the report. For more information on each model, see the
information available in the application.
Fig. 43 – Report Models
Fig. 44 – Example Report
7WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are available on our website
www.novusautomation.com/warranty.