Planer ShipsLog 3 User manual

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User Manual
ShipsLog 3
MA103512 7.0.16

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Table of contents
1. Important information 5
1.1 Notices ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Symbols used in this manual ........................................................................................ 6
1.3 Symbols used on the equipment .................................................................................. 7
1.4 Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7
1.5.1 Compatible data loggers .......................................................................................... 8
2. Operation 9
2.1 Removing the data logger ........................................................................................... 10
2.2 Configuring the data logger ........................................................................................ 10
2.3 Refitting the data logger ............................................................................................. 11
2.4 Starting and viewing the data logger ........................................................................ 12
2.4.1 LCD display ............................................................................................................. 13
2.4.2 LED status indicators ............................................................................................. 14
3. Data logger software 17
3.1 Installation .................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 System requirements ................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Using the software ....................................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Setting up the data logger ...................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Stopping the data logger and downloading data ................................................... 22
3.3.3 Viewing previously saved data .............................................................................. 23
3.3.4 Checking the status of the data logger .................................................................. 23
3.3.5 EasyLog USB 21 CFR ............................................................................................... 24
3.3.5.1 Logging in and out .................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.5.2 Administrator settings .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.5.3 Email settings .......................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.5.4 Software settings .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.5.5 Creating users ......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.5.5.1 Editing users ...................................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.5.6 Exporting users and settings ................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.5.7 Importing users and settings ............................................................................................................... 30
3.3.5.8 Software audit ......................................................................................................................................... 31
4. Data logger 33
4.1 Changing the battery ................................................................................................... 34
4.1.1 Battery passivation ................................................................................................ 36
5. Maintenance 37
5.1 Calibration .................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Cleaning the SL3 ........................................................................................................... 38

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5.3 Disinfecting the SL3 ..................................................................................................... 38
6. Appendix 39
6.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 40
6.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 41
6.3 Returning for service ................................................................................................... 41
6.4 Common email settings ............................................................................................... 41
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Important information

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Important information
1 Important information
1.1 Notices
User Manual: ShipsLog 3
Issue: 7.0.16 2020-06-04
© 2020 Planer Limited
Original instructions
Planer Limited. 110 Windmill Rd., Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex,
TW16 7HD, UK. Tel: [phone]; email: [e-mail]
This equipment contains batteries and other components that have a limited life. To
ensure the long life of the equipment and help ensure trouble-free operation, we
recommend that you join one of our Maintenance and Support Schemes. Please contact
your supplier for details.
Good practice demands that in critical applications, reliance should not be placed on a
single source of data. Hard copies and backup copies should be routinely kept.
All equipment supplied by Planer Limited is subject to a Warranty Agreement and
Limited Liability. In addition, software products are not sold but are licensed for use and
are subject to a Licence Agreement.
You may freely copy and distribute this document for personal use in any form provided
that the document is reproduced in full and includes these notices. Individual pages and
forms may be freely copied for the purposes of implementing any instructions within the
documentation. You may not make modifications or create derivative works. Any
modification to these conditions requires the written permission of Planer Limited.
Product names and designations that are referred to in this document may be
trademarks or registered trademarks or both and are recognised as the property of their
respective owners.
This information is provided without warranty, express or implied, and including but not
limited to any implied warranties in respect of merchantability or fitness for any purpose,
except to the extent that such provisions are held to be void, in violation of applicable
law, or unenforceable in a specific jurisdiction.
Planer Limited reserves the right to alter products and their specifications without notice.
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Warning. Information or instructions that are related to safety. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal or third-party injury.
Caution. Important information or instructions related to the safe use of the
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to
equipment, samples or data.

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1.3 Symbols used on the equipment
Refer to these instructions and those of the dry shipper. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal or third-party injury.
Consult instructions for use. This includes these instructions and those of the
dry shipper.
Manufacturer
1.4 Safety instructions
· Refer to the dry shipper's documentation for safety and operation
instructions.
· The surfaces of the dry-shipper lid (cork) and the sensor will be extremely
cold when removed from the dry shipper.
oCold surfaces can cause frostbite.
oAlways wear cryogenic gloves when handling cold parts.
· There are no user serviceable parts. With the exception of replacement of
the data logger's battery, all servicing must be undertaken by trained and
authorised personnel.
· The data loggers contain a 3.6 V, ½ AA lithium primary battery.
· Do not open, puncture or mutilate the batteries.
· Do not heat batteries or attempt to recharge them.
· Do not use a fire to dispose of batteries.
· Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
· Always remove old, weak, or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or
dispose of them in accordance with local regulations.
· Remove the batteries if your device is to be stored for longer than a month
without being used.
1.5 Introduction
The ShipsLog 3 (SL3) allows temperature measurements to be recorded from a dry
shipper. The SL3 comprises a modified cork with a protective data logger housing
mounted to the top and a thermocouple sensor located on the tip of the cork.

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1. Modified cork
2. Data logger housing
3. Sensor
1.5.1 Compatible data loggers
The SL3 supports two types of logger:
· FCOR-USB-TC 21CFR: no display; compatible with the EasyLog USB 21 CFR
software.
· FCOR-USB-TC LCD: display; compatible with the EasyLog USB software.
If you require 21 CRF Part 11 compliance, you need the FCOR-USB-TC 21CFR data
logger. If 21 CFR Part compliance is not required, you can use the FCOR-USB-TC LCD
data logger and take advantage of the data logger's display
Because the FCOR-USB-TC LCD data logger, with display, is slightly longer than the
FCOR-USB-TC 21CFR data logger, you must order the correct SL3 for the appropriate
data logger.

Operation

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2 Operation
2.1 Removing the data logger
1. Push down on the retaining clip.
2. Slide open the top cover.
3. Pull out the data logger.
2.2 Configuring the data logger
1. Remove the data logger from the cork; see Removing the data logger .
2. Take the data logger to a PC.
3. Using EasyLog USB or EasyLog USB 21 CFR prepare the data logger. Refer to the
Data logger software section for details about how to configure the data logger.
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2.3 Refitting the data logger
1. Clip the clear protective cover back onto the data logger.
2. Slide the data logger into the housing. Take care to ensure the contacts in the
housing are aligned with the slots in the data logger.
3. Slide the top housing over the top of the logger.
4. Ensure the clip is secure.

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2.4 Starting and viewing the data logger
Refer to the Data logger software section for details on how to prepare the
data logger.
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For the FCOR-USB-TC LCD data logger, press down on the activation arm on top of the
SL3 housing to activate the data logger's button. Whether or not this is required to start
the data logger depends on how the logger was configured; see the Setting up the
logger section.
The FCOR-USB-TC 21CFR data logger is always configured to start automatically and
there is no button to press.
The indicator lights and, if available, the display can be viewed through the transparent
window on top of the SL3 housing. See also the LCD display and LED status
indicators sections.
2.4.1 LCD display
The FCOR-USB-TC LCD is fitted with an LCD which provides information about the
current status of the data logger.
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The data logger is in delayed start mode and will begin
logging at the time specified during set up .
The logger is in Push-to-start mode and will begin logging
when the button is pressed.
When the display has been disabled, see Setting up the
logger , pressing the button will momentarily show 'log' to
indicate the unit is functioning correctly.
A reading with no triangle indicates the latest reading.
A reading with an upwards pointing triangle indicates this is
the maximum recorded reading.
A reading with an downwards pointing triangle indicates this
is the minimum recorded reading.
'Prob' followed by a letter or number indicates that the probe
is not connected or has an error. Check the connections.
The logger is in its stopped state.
2.4.2 LED status indicators
The data logger is fitted with two LEDs. One LED flashes red to indicate an alarm
condition. The other LED flashes green to indicate it is not in alarm condition.
Possible LED states are shown in the table below.
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Green single flash every 10 seconds. The data logger is currently logging.
No alarm.
Green single flash every 20 seconds. The data logger is currently logging,
however the battery is running low. No alarm.
Green single flash every 30 seconds. The data logger is not currently
logging, but is primed to start at a later date and time (delayed start).
Green double flash every 20 seconds. The data logger is full and has
stopped logging. No alarm.
Red single flash every 10 seconds. The data logger is currently logging.
Low alarm.
Red single flash every 20 seconds. The data logger is currently logging,
however the battery is running low. Low alarm.
Red double flash every 10 seconds. The data logger is currently logging.
High alarm.
Red double flash every 20 seconds. The data logger is currently logging;
however, the battery is running low. High alarm.
Red & Green single flash alternately every 20 seconds. The data logger is
full and has stopped logging. High or low alarm.
No LEDs flash. The data logger is stopped, the battery is empty or there
is no battery.

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Data logger software
3 Data logger software
The EasyLog USB application is required for use with the FCOR-USB-TC LCD.
The EasyLog USB 21 CFR application is required for use with the FCOR-USB-TC
21CFR.
Some screens only apply to the EasyLog USB 21 CFR.
3.1 Installation
1. Download the application from https://www.planer.com/products/alarms-a-
monitoring/shipslog.html.
2. Run the downloaded installation program and follow the on screen instructions.
3.2 System requirements
The software is compatible with the following 32 and 64 bit systems: Windows 7, 8 and
10.
3.3 Using the software
After installing the software, double click on the EasyLog USB or EasyLog USB 21 CFR
icon on your Windows desktop. This will launch the software and display the main
menu.
If you are using the EasyLog USB 21 CFR for the first time, you will be required to
configure the Administrator settings , Email settings and Software settings
before the main screen is displayed.
After the first use, the EasyLog USB 21 CFR will require you to log in using your user
name and password each time you launch the application; see Logging in and out .
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From this menu you will be able to do the following:
· Set up the data logger for a new session.
· Download data from a logger that has been recording.
· View previously saved data.
· Check the status of the logger.
To communicate with the logger, remove it from the SL3 and remove the translucent cap;
see Removing the data logger . You can then plug it directly into a free USB port on
your computer. Alternatively, if you have USB Type A male to USB Type A female cable,
you can leave the data logger connected to the SL3.
This manual contains information on operating the key features of the software. Further
information can be found by selecting Help > Help Topics from the menu bar.
3.3.1 Setting up the data logger
1. Click on the set up icon.
2. From the set up page, give the logger a name.
3. Select the required temperature units and select the thermocouple type. For the SL3
this must be T-Type.
4. Select the logging period. Selecting a short logging period will reduce the total time
that can stored in the logger. The total time is shown in brackets.
5. Click Next.
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6. Select the operating mode for the display. This step is not available in the EasyLog
USB 21 CFR software.
7. Select whether the logger should stop recording when full or start overwriting old data
and then click Next. This step is not available in the EasyLog USB 21 CFR
software, which always stops recording when full..
8. Configure the alarms. High and low alarm limits can be set. The LEDs can also be
disabled by checking the Disable LEDs box to extend the battery life. The alarm
LEDs will only indicate an alarm while the alarm limits are breached. If you want the
alarm LEDs to remain active even when the readings have returned to normal, check
the Hold option.
9. Click Next.