TESTO 184 User manual

testo 184 · USB Transport data logger
Instruction manual

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1 Contents
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1Contents
1Contents ...................................................................................................3
2Safety and the environment....................................................................4
2.1. About this document........................................................................4
2.2. Ensure safety...................................................................................4
2.3. Protecting the environment..............................................................4
3Specifications ..........................................................................................5
3.1. Use ..................................................................................................5
3.2. Technical data .................................................................................5
4Product description...............................................................................13
4.1. Status LEDs...................................................................................13
4.2. Display (LCD) ................................................................................14
4.3. Key functions.................................................................................15
4.4. Important information and glossary of terms..................................16
5Using the product..................................................................................19
5.1. Configuring the data logger ...........................................................19
5.2. Measuring......................................................................................21
5.3. Reading out data ...........................................................................21
6Maintaining the product........................................................................23
6.1. Changing the batteries ..................................................................23
6.2. Cleaning the instrument.................................................................24
7Tips and assistance...............................................................................25

2 Safety and the environment
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2Safety and the environment
2.1. About this document
Use
> This instruction manual is an essential component of the
product.
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before using it. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning
notices in order to prevent injuries and damage to the product.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Make sure that the instruction manual is read by subsequent
users of the product.
2.2. Ensure safety
> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
use any force.
> Do not use the product if there are signs of damage to the
housing.
> Carry out only the maintenance and repair work on this
instrument that is described in the documentation. Follow the
prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts
from Testo.
2.3. Protecting the environment
> Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in
accordance with the valid legal specifications.
> At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate
collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local
regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.
WEEE Reg. Nr. DE 75334352

3 Specifications
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3Specifications
3.1. Use
The testo 184 USB transport data loggers are used to save and
read out individual readings and measurement series. They have
been specifically designed for monitoring the transportation of
products subject to cold chain requirements.
Temperature and humidity readings are saved throughout the
entire duration of the measurement program.
Acceleration readings are monitored throughout the duration of the
measurement program and saved when the set limit value is
exceeded.
Data logger programming and measurement report output are
implemented via PDF files, no software needs to be installed.
Product versions T1 and T2 are single-use data loggers with a
time-limited service life.
Configuration and readout of the testo 184 G1 USB
transport data logger are not possible with the testo
Saveris CFR Software and its transport add-ons.
3.2. Technical data
testo 184 T1
Feature Values
Display
No
Probe type internal NTC temperature sensor
Measuremen
t channels
1 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
Temperature [°C, °F]
Measuring
range
-35 to 70 °C
Accuracy ±0.5 K
Resolution 0.1 °C
Operating
temperature
-35 to 70 °C

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Feature Values
Storage
temperature
-35 to 70 °C
Battery type internal, non-replaceable
Operating
time (single-
use data
logger)
90 days from first program start (5-minute
measuring cycle, -35 °C)
Protection
class
IP65
Measuring
interval
1 minute to 24 hours
Memory 16,000 readings
Dimensions 35 x 9 x 75 mm
Weight 25 g
Directives,
standards,
certificates
2014/30/EU, EN 12830, HACCP-certified,
temperature calibration certificate traceable
according to ISO 17025
testo 184 T2
Feature Values
Display Yes
Probe type internal NTC temperature sensor
Measuremen
t channels
1 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
Temperature [°C, °F]
Measuring
range
-35 to 70 °C
Accuracy ±0.5 K
Resolution 0.1 °C
Operating
temperature
-35 to 70 °C
Storage
temperature
-35 to 70 °C
Battery type internal, non-replaceable

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Feature Values
Operating
time (single-
use data
logger)
150 days from first program start (5-minute
measuring cycle, -35 °C)
Protection
class
IP65
Measuring
interval
1 minute to 24 hours
Memory 40,000 readings
Dimensions 40 x 12.5 x 96.5 mm
Weight 45 g
Directives,
standards,
certificates
2014/30/EU, EN 12830, HACCP-certified,
temperature calibration certificate traceable
according to ISO 17025
testo 184 T3
Feature Values
Display Yes
Probe type internal NTC temperature sensor
Measuremen
t channels
1 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
Temperature [°C, °F]
Measuring
range
-35 to 70 °C
Accuracy ±0.5 K
Resolution 0.1 °C
Operating
temperature
-35 to 70 °C
Storage
temperature
-35 to 70 °C
Battery type CR2450, replaceable
Battery life
(reusable
data logger)
500 days (15-minute measuring cycle, 25 °C)

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Feature Values
Protection
class
IP65
Measuring
interval
1 minute to 24 hours
Memory 40,000 readings
Dimensions 40 x 12.5 x 96.5 mm
Weight 45 g
Directives,
standards,
certificates
2014/30/EU, EN 12830, HACCP-certified,
temperature calibration certificate traceable
according to ISO 17025
testo 184 T4
Feature
Values
Display No
Probe type Internal PT1000 temperature sensor
Measuremen
t channels
1 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
Temperature [°C, °F]
Measuring
range
-80 to 70 °C
Accuracy ±0.8 K (-80 to -35.1 °C), ±0.5 K (-35.0 to 70 °C)
Resolution 0.1 °C
Operating
temperature
-80 to 70 °C
Storage
temperature
-80 to 70 °C
Battery type TLH-2450, replaceable
Battery life
(reusable
data logger)
100 days (15-minute measuring cycle, -80 °C)
Protection
class
IP65
Measuring
interval
1 minute to 24 hours

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Feature Values
Memory 40,000 readings
Dimensions 40 x 12.5 x 96.5 mm
Weight 45 g
Directives,
standards,
certificates
2014/30/EU, EN 12830, HACCP-certified,
temperature calibration certificate traceable
according to ISO 17025
testo 184 H1
Feature
Values
Display Yes
Probe type internal digital humidity/temperature sensor
Measuremen
t channels
2 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
temperature [°C, °F], relative humidity [%]
Measuring
range
-20 to 70 °C
0 to 100% (not for condensing atmospheres)1
Accuracy ±0.5 K (0.0 to 70 °C), ±0.8 K (-20 to -0.1 °C)
±1,8 % RH, +3 % of the reading (at 25 °C, 5 %
to 80 % RH)1
±0,03 % RH (at 0 to 60 °C)
±1 %RH hysteresis
±1 %RH/year drift
Resolution 0.1 °C
0.1 %RH
Operating
temperature
-20 to 70 °C
Storage
conditions
-55 to 70 °C
30 to 60 %RH
1The humidity sensor has the highest accuracy between 5 °C and 60 °C, and
between 20 %RH and 80 %RH. If the instrument is exposed to high humidity for
a longer period of time, the measuring accuracy decreases. The humidity sensor
is regenerated within 48 hours via storage at 50 %RH ±10 % and 20 °C ±5 °C.

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Feature Values
Battery type CR2450, replaceable
Battery life
(reusable
data logger)
500 days (15-minute measuring cycle, 25 °C)
Protection
class
IP 30
Measuring
interval
1 minute to 24 hours
Memory 60,000 readings (temperature and relative humidity)
Dimensions 40 x 12.5 x 96.5 mm
Weight 45 g
Directives,
standards,
certificates
2014/30/EU, HACCP-certified
Feature
Values
Display Yes
testo 184 G1
Feature
Values
Display Yes
Probe type internal digital humidity/temperature sensor &
internal 3-axis accelerometer
Measuremen
t channels
5 internal
Measuremen
t parameters
[unit]
temperature [°C, °F], relative humidity [%],
acceleration [g, m/s²]
Measuring
range
-20 to 70 °C
0 to 100 % (not for condensing atmospheres)2
0 to 27 g
2The humidity sensor has the highest accuracy between 5 °C and 60 °C, and
between 20 % and 80 %RH. If the instrument is exposed to high humidity for a
longer period of time, the measuring accuracy decreases. The humidity sensor
is regenerated within 48 hours via storage at 50 %RH ±10 % and 20 °C ±5 °C.