PakSense Ultra Contact Series User manual

USER MANUAL
PakSense Ultra Contact User Manual
Rev. 7/10/2014
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PakSense Ultra Contact
User Manual
PakSense Inc.
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Table of Contents
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Ultra Contact Label Overview ......................................................................................................3
Understanding the Ultra Contact Label............................................................................................4
Quick Install Guide.....................................................................................................................5
Operating Range .......................................................................................................................5
Supported Systems .....................................................................................................................5
Activating PakSense Ultra Contact Labels ........................................................................................5
Interpreting LED Alert Indicators .....................................................................................................6
Ultra Contact Reader Overview ....................................................................................................6
Understanding the Ultra Contact Reader...........................................................................................6
Downloading Labels to the Ultra Contact Reader...............................................................................7
Downloading Data to a PC .........................................................................................................8
How to Install your PakSense Ultra Software....................................................................................9
Downloading Data from the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader to a Computer..........................................12
Interpreting Time ......................................................................................................................16
Label Placement Scenarios .........................................................................................................18
PakSense GreenSense™ ...........................................................................................................19
Regulatory Approvals.................................................................................................................20
North American UTC Conversion Chart.........................................................................................21
World UTC Conversion Chart......................................................................................................21
Technical Support......................................................................................................................22
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Ultra Contact Label Overview
The PakSense Ultra Contact Label provides accurate temperature readings of a product’s environment
during the entire shipping process. Labels are pre-programmed according to acceptable temperature range
specifications by PakSense and can be customized for each product application. To activate, users simply
press and hold the start button on the label until the light emitting diodes (LEDs) flash. The label is then
attached to cartons or pallets of product before shipment.
Labels can be read in two ways. First, LEDs located on the label give a quick visual indication on whether a
shipment remained within the acceptable temperature range. Green indicates the product was always within
acceptable parameters; amber indicates the product drifted outside of the acceptable range and should be
examined further. LED readings are useful for staff unloading product and for quality assurance personnel
because of the ease-of-use and instant feedback. Note that PakSense Ultra Contact Label data loggers have
LED alert indicators removed.
For a more comprehensive picture of temperature fluctuations experienced during shipping, all temperature
readings stored in the PakSense Ultra Contact Label can be downloaded by the PakSense Ultra Contact
Reader and PakSense Software to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet through a USB connection to a computer.
Detailed instructions on the use of the PakSense Software can be found by clicking the “Help” button located
on the upper right hand corner of the software’s home screen.
Download software here: www.downloads.paksense.net
Introduction
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Understanding the Ultra Contact Label
Ultra Contact Labels
5. Duration
2. Data Download Point
3. LEDs/Visual Indicators
6. Product Part #
7. Temperature Range
8. Label Unique Identifier & Barcode
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1. Preprogrammed Temperature Alert Range and Use Life Indicator – signifies the label’s upper and lower
temperature parameters. LED Alerts will flash if these ranges are exceeded according to the label’s
programming. This area also displays the number of days the label will record data.
2. Data Download Point – the circles indicate the proper points where the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader
can pierce the label to download information. The Ultra Contact Reader provides a secondary method to
download data.
3. LEDs/Visual Indicators – give a quick visual indication of whether a product remained within
temperature parameters. For data logger models, only the green LED is featured and indicates if the label is
on and actively monitoring time and temperature.
4. Start Button – press and hold the Start button a minimum of 2 seconds to activate. Once label is started,
LEDs will flash in a sequence to indicate successful activation. Labels should be activated when the product
to be monitored is ready for shipment.
5. Duration -- indicates how many days, under normal conditions, the label will collect data after it is
activated.
6. Product Part Number– product part number is a unique number that customers use to reorder additional
labels with the same profile.
7. Temperature Range – standard, pre-programmed temperature alert ranges.
8. Label Unique Identifier and Barcode – each label has a unique alpha/numeric identifier which
differentiates it from other PakSense Labels. When information is downloaded from the label, this serial
number will appear as the name of the saved data file and will also appear at the top of the graph.
4. Start Button
1. Preprogrammed Temp Ranges
& User Life Located on back
of label
Note
Note that each label is sealed in a waterproof plastic pouch. Prior to reading, PakSense Ultra Wireless
Labels can be used in almost any environment, including fully emerged in liquid. DO NOT COMPROMISE
INTEGRITY OF PLASTIC POUCH.
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Quick Install Guide
Quick Install guide for Ultra Contact Labels
1. Install PakSense Software on PC
2. Read PakSense Ultra Contact Labels with PakSense Ultra Contact Reader
3. Connect PakSense Ultra Contact Reader to PC with USB cable
4. Start PakSense Software
5. Confirm Ultra Contact Reader is found
6. Enter Label Receiving Information
7. Receive Label Data
8. Examine Data
Operating Range
Operating range for Ultra Contact Labels
Specified operating range for Ultra Wireless Labels is 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F).
Supported Systems
Supported systems for Ultra Contact Labels
• Vista and Windows 7 (both 32bit and 64bit) and Windows 8 Pro operating systems
• USB 2.0 port required for data transmission
• Adobe Acrobat 9 or later, Adobe Reader 9 or later, or another application providing PostScript
Level 2 or better support
Activating PakSense Ultra Contact Labels
o Note the serial number of the label for recording on any necessary paperwork or shipping orders.
o Activate the label by pressing the red start button in the lower right-hand corner of the label for one
second. The green and yellow LEDs will indicate the label is successfully started.
o Once the label has been started, time and temperature recording will begin. The time and temperature
recording function cannot be disabled. The label will stop recording time and temperature readings when the
memory on the label is completely full.
o Apply the label to product or product packaging.
How to Activate Ultra Contact Labels
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Interpreting LED Alert Indicators
Interpreting LED’s
The Reader has three LEDs: Power Status, Read Status, and USB Status.
Power Status LED:
• A solid GREEN LED indicates that the reader is ON and ready to read.
-A solid RED LED indicates low battery levels.
• No light indicates the reader is not ready to read.
-If the USB LED is on and the reader is still connected to the computer, the reader cannot
read labels. To read a label, disconnect from the USB.
-If the reader is not connected to USB and the switch is ON the device may be in auto low
power mode. Turn OFF then ON again. If this does not resolve the issue, the reader may
need new batteries.
• The probe/power switch may not be fully extended. Extend the probe pins until the switch clicks.
Read Status LED:
• A flashing GREEN Read Status LED indicates that the reader is reading a label.
• A solid GREEN Read Status LED indicates that the read was successful and is complete.
• A flashing RED LED indicates a problem with the connection to the label. Try reading again.
• A flashing AMBER LED sequence indicates the reader is full. The reader’s information needs to be
downloaded into a computer.
USB LED:
• A solid GREEN LED indicates that the reader is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
• A flashing GREEN LED will indicate a USB error.
Ultra Contact Reader Overview
Introduction to the Ultra Contact Reader
The PakSense Ultra Contact Reader is specifically designed to read, store, and upload data from PakSense
Ultra Contact Labels to a computer. The reader can read and hold up to 16 labels before a computer upload
is required.
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Understanding the Ultra Contact Reader
Ultra Contact Reader
1. Probe Pins
3. Probe/Power Switch
4. Release Button
5. USB Connection
Point 6. USB LED
2. Power Status
LED Indicator
7. Read Status
LED Indicator
5. USB Connection
Point
8. Reset Button
Front View Back View
1. USB Connection Point – USB cable connection point from reader to computer. While the reader is
downloading data to a computer, the Power Status LED indicator will be OFF and the USB LED will be ON.
Do not connect USB cable to computer while reading labels.
2. Release Button – holds Probe/Power Switch in place during reading. Press this button down and slide
back on the Probe/Power Switch to retract the pins into the reader when not in use.
3. Power Status LED Indicator – solid GREEN indicates that power is on. A solid RED light indicates a low
battery.
4. Read Status LED Indicator – The Read Status LED indicator will flash when information is being read from
the label.
5. Probe Pins – pins should be pressed down fully and fully on to the corresponding red circles on the
PakSense Ultra Contact Label to insure a successful read. The label’s plastic pouching should be pierced.
Note that the pins have sharp tips and must be handled with care.
6. Probe/Power Switch – used to turn the reader on and to move the probe pins forward for reading labels.
Slide back to retract the probe pins when not in use.
7. USB LED – this light will be lit any time the USB cable is connected. A flashing GREEN USB LED
indicates a USB error. Labels cannot be read while the reader is plugged into the computer via the USB.
8. Reset Button – located on the back of the reader inside the battery door. To reset and clear the memory
of the reader, remove the batteries, replace the batteries, and then press the reset button. The Read Status
Indicator and Power Status Indicator will both flash to indicate a successful reset.
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Reading Labels with the Ultra Contact Reader
Reading Labels with the Ultra Contact Reader
1. Slide the Probe/Power Switch forward to the ON position. When the switch is all the way forward, the
Power Status LED will turn GREEN. Make sure Probe/Power Switch is locked in place.
2. Line up the Reader pins with the label circles. Align the probe pins of the reader to the five contact pads
at the top of the PakSense Ultra Contact Label.
3. Press the probe pins into the label. Firmly and fully press the probe spring pins into the label, compress-
ing the pins. Pierce the plastic pouch. When a successful connection is made, the Read Status LED will begin
flashing GREEN. When the read is complete, the Read Status LED will turn solid GREEN. This should only
take a few seconds. If a solid GREEN light does not appear, or if the Read Status LED flashes RED then there
was a read error - please read the label again. If the Read Status LED flashes AMBER then the reader is FULL.
4. Remove the Reader from the Label. When the Read Status LED turns solid GREEN, the read is complete.
5. Connect the Reader via the provided USB cable to your computer.
6. Start the PakSense Software. Additional use instructions for the PakSense Software can be found by
clicking on the “Help” button located on the upper right hand corner of the software’s home page.
Common causes of read failures include incorrect pin alignment with the contact pads on the label,
and incomplete piercing of the label plastic.
Each reader can hold up to 16 labels. When the reader memory is full, the Read Status LED flashes AMBER.
5. USB Connection
Point
Note
Label data cannot be read if the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader is connected to the computer with the
USB cable. Always check to make sure that you have disconnected the PakSense Ultra Contact Reader
from your computer before attempting to read data from the label.
Note
The PakSense Ultra Contact Reader can also be used to manually download data from PakSense Ultra
Wireless Labels. Simply connect the Ultra Contact Reader to the data download points as indicated by
the circles on the Ultra Wireless Label.
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Computer System Requirements
Hardware:
Pentium 90MHz, 128 MB RAM
Supported Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows Vista with Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Windows Vista with Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
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How to Install Your PakSense
Ultra Software
How to Install Software
1. The software may be downloaded from the
PakSense web site at
http://downloads.paksense.net. Click on the blue
CD and then use the following user name and
password when prompted:
Username: psuser
Password: sw4u
Click Install PakSense SE Software.
a. When installing from the website,
click on the zip folder that appears in
your downloads folder called
PakSenseSoftware.
b. When the download is finished, a
Security window may pop up. Click
on “Run” to continue to install the
PakSense Ultra Software.
2. If there are no old versions of PakSense Ultra Software, the installation moves on to step 4. If the Setup
Wizard finds older versions on your computer, it will help you find and remove these previous versions.
c. If a previous version is found, click “Yes”
Downloaded file
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Downloaded file
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Note
The Installer will automatically detect previous installations and start the “Add or Remove Programs”
Control Panel. For security reasons, please manually select the old PakSense Software from the list and
remove it.
d. The “Add or Remove Programs” window appears
i. Scroll down to old versions of PakSense Ultra
or TXi Software in the Add or Remove
Programs list
ii. Click on “PakSense TXi Software” or
“PakSense Ultra Software” and select
“Change/Remove.”
e. After the old version of the PakSense Ultra or TXi
Software is removed, restart the install program by
double clicking on the Setup file located on the CD.
The installation process will proceed as described in
steps 1-3 until the PakSense Ultra or TXi Software
Installation Wizard appears.
3. When the PakSense Ultra Software Setup programs
starts, the Installation Wizard window is displayed.
Click on “Next” to continue.
Add or Remove Program – highlight PakSense
Ultra Software
PakSense Ultra Software Installation Wizard – click “Next”
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4. The PakSense Ultra Software End User License
Agreement is presented in this next screen. Please
read this agreement. If you agree with the disclosed
terms and conditions, select the “I accept the license
agreement” option and click on the “Next” button.
Determine the destination of the program and then click
“Next”.
6. The Installation Wizard is now fully configured. On
the Ready to Install screen, click
“Install” to begin the installation.
During installation, the Installation Wizard
displays a Progress Bar.
End User License Agreement
Destination Folder
Ready to Install
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End User License Agreement
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Successful Install
Downloading Data from the PakSense
Ultra Contact Reader to a Computer
Downloading Data from Reader to PC
1. Connect the PakSense Contact Reader to the PC - Connect PakSense Ultra Contact Reader to computer by
attaching the provided USB cable to the USB connector point on the front of the reader. Connect the other
end of the provided USB cable to the USB port on a PC where the PakSense Ultra Software was installed.
The USB status LED on the reader will turn solid GREEN.
The PakSense Ultra Software is now installed.
Click “Finish” to close the Installation Wizard.
Contact Reader must be on and plugged into PC prior to running PakSense Ultra Software.
Note
Destination Folder
Ready to Install
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PakSense Ultra Software -
Labels Ready to Download
2. Start the PakSense Ultra Software - Click
the Start button in toolbar, usually at the bottom
of main screen. Select “Programs”, and find
the “PakSense” folder. Within the “PakSense”
folder, Click on “PakSense Ultra Software.”
3. Download Labels Screen Appears – a
listing of available labels to download
appears.
4. Select Desired User Settings – Select the
“Settings” tab located next to the “Download” tab
in the upper left corner of the PakSense Ultra
Software window.
• Temperature Scale: Confirm the desired
temperature scale: degrees Fahrenheit or
degrees Celsius. Select the preferred
temperature scale using the pull-down menu.
• PQI: Customers who have supplied
PakSense with PakSense Quality Indicator
or PQI information will also have the option
of having this information displayed. For more
information on PQI capabilities, contact
PakSense at [phone].
• Save Location: The default save location is in
the “PakSense Data” folder located in your
“My Documents” folder. To change the
default save location, click the “Browse”
button and select a different download
location.
5. Custom Fields -- If desired, enter and enable
custom fields for your label uploads.
User Settings Dialogue Box
Custom Fields Example
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PakSense Ultra Software -
Labels Ready to Download
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5. Click the “Download” tab at the top left hand
corner to get back to the download data area -
Click the Download tab. A listing of serial
numbers from the uploaded PakSense Ultra
Contact Labels will appear in the “Labels Read”
column.
6. Enter your receipt date, time of receipt,
location of receipt and time zone. This
information will be displayed in the Label
Summary Information in the Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet that will be generated by the PakSense
Ultra Software. Note that the PakSense Ultra Software
will default to the current date and time on the user’s
PC if the user fails to enter information. Receipt location
is mandatory.
Download Labels
Note: Arizona and Daylight Savings Time Adjustments
If the receiving location is in Arizona, but the PakSense Ultra Contact Label is being read and uploaded
at a PC that is not located in Arizona, adjustments will need to be made to compensate for Daylight
Savings Time.
1. Standard (winter) time: Select Mountain Standard Time (MST)
2. Daylight Savings (summer) time: Select Arizona or Pacific Standard Time (PST)
7. Check the labels you wish to receive with the
above receipt information and then click the right
arrow button. These labels will be automatically
moved to the Labels Received section with the
entered receipt date, time, location and time
zone. Users may go back and select any
remaining labels and indicate different receiving
information if desired.
Download Labels
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8. A Status Bar indicates your label receipt
progress.
9. Click Finish- on the lower right hand side.
Click the checkbox labeled “Clear Reader” to
automatically clear the PakSense Ultra Contact
Reader when exiting the Download Labels
Wizard. The reader memory will be erased
and it will be ready to read new labels.
If the checkbox is de-selected, the reader
memory will not be cleared.
10. Microsoft Excel – A new window will
appear. Microsoft Excel files will be generated
for each label. Data from each Ultra Contact
Label is saved under the label serial number.
Label Receipt Status Bar
Check Clear Reader Box
Microsoft Excel Files
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Microsoft Excel Files
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11. Open the files and Examine the Data. A graph,
summary sheet, and parsed data is available for review.
12. Exiting the Receive Labels Wizard – simply exit out
of the window.
Label Receipt Status Bar
Note
The PakSense Ultra Software will automatically detect when new updates are available for the PakSense
Contact Reader. If new updates are available, the software will guide the user through the update process.
Interpreting Time
Interpreting Time With an Ultra Contact Label
Ultra Contact Labels display time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC is the primary time standard by
which the world regulates clocks and time. Computer servers, online services, and other entities that rely on
having a universally accepted time use UTC for that purpose.
To convert UTC to your local (military) time, add or subtract hours from UTC depending on your time zone.
Be sure to account for daylight savings, if this applies.
The UTC value with corresponding time zone is provided in the table on the next page.
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Step by Step Process to Convert UTC to Your Local Time
1. Take the UTC time from the Ultra Wireless file.
2. Determine your GMT variable. Account for daylight saving time if this applies.
3. Add or subtract this GMT variable from your UTC time. This will provide your local time in military time.
4. Convert this from military time to your local time.
Included on page 21 of this user guide is a chart that will aid you in converting UTC to your local time.
UTC value with Corresponding Time Zone Chart
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Label Placement Scenarios
Ways to Place PakSense Labels
The form factor of the PakSense Label promotes its
use in a variety of scenarios including at the pallet,
carton and product level.
Pallet Level - Many customers apply PakSense Labels
to the side of a pallet. PakSense provides signage
and clear plastic pouching to facilitate locating
labels on pallets at the receiving end as depicted in
the photo to the right.
Many customers place several PakSense Labels on
different pallets within a load to perform temperature
mapping. This promotes broader sampling and
provides more detailed information on the
temperature fluctuations experienced within a
container.
Carton Level - Many customers with high-value
product where temperature specifications are critical
may choose to use PakSense Labels on each
individual carton inside a master case.
Product Level - Labels are sealed in a plastic pouch
and take surface reads of the object to which they are
attached. They can be placed in or laid directly on top
of product for highly accurate temperature reads.
In order to facilitate finding PakSense temperature
monitoring labels, it is recommended that placement of
labels be clearly flagged on the outside of packaging.
PakSense provides customers with “Find It” signs upon
request.
Pallet Location
Product Level Scenario
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Temperature Monitoring
PakSense in Progress
Label #:
Load Date: Time: AM / PM
PO/SO:
Receive Date: Time: AM / PM
Location:
Attach
Label Here
Temperature Mapping Scenario
“Find It” Sign
PakSense GreenSense™
How to Recycle PakSense Labels
PakSense Labels can be easily recycled through the PakSense GreenSense program. PakSense GreenSense
is a recycling program that facilitates the return of PakSense temperature monitoring labels for proper battery
and component recycling. Through the GreenSense program, PakSense provides customers with eco-friendly
return boxes and pre-paid postage return labels free of charge. Unlike bulky traditional temperature
monitoring devices, customers can fit hundreds of temperature recorders in the provided medium-sized box.
PakSense GreenSense takes the hassle out of returning recorders for recycling. For more information, email
[e-mail] or call [phone].
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