LogTag UTRID-16 Single, Multi Use Data Logger User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- LogTag
Table of Contents
LogTag UTRID-16 Single, Multi Use Data Logger
User Instructions
The LogTag® UTRID-16 is a fully configurable USB PDF temperature logger, which monitors and records the temperature of the surrounding environment and shows any alarm conditions on the built-in display. Alarm events can be reviewed on the display or downloaded to a PC via the built-in USB plug and analyzed using PDF software such as Acrobat Reader.
Preparing the Logger
The UTRID-16 is shipped to you unconfigured and must be set up with the
parameters required for starting and recording temperature values. This is
done using LogTag Analyzer software, which you can download for free from
https://logtagrecorders.com/software/lta3 (you can also use this software
for downloading and analyzing data in case the PDF report doesn’t contain
sufficient detail). Please refer to the separate LogTag Analyzer Quickstart
guide for information on how to configure and download the logger, and how to
analyze the data.
Once configured, replace the protective cap. The logger is now ready to start.
Starting the Logger
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The display must show
READY before the logger can be started. To start the logger, press the START/Mark button. -
If the logger was configured with a start delay, you will now see the DELAY symbol. The UTRID-16 starts a countdown timer, during which no temperatures are recorded.
When the countdown has completed, the logger will start recording temperatures at the configured intervals and monitor alarm conditions.
If no start delay was configured, the logger will immediately start recording.
The logger should now be placed with the goods, so it reaches their
temperature when the recording begins.
During Recording
While the UTRID-16 is recording, the display shows:
- The last recorded temperature
- so you can identify it is recording
- The current time in hours and minutes
- A tick if no alarm events were triggered
- The alarm indicator if an alarm event occurred, and one of the limit markers so you can see if an upper or lower alarm was triggered.
- One or more threshold arrows to show if the current temperature is above or below any of the alarm thresholds
Example Screens
While the temperature readings stay within the pre-configured limits, the OK symbol is displayed, as shown in the image above.
If the most recently recorded temperature is above or below one of the alarm thresholds, a threshold arrow will be shown on the display. If the temperature continues to be outside the limits for the time set during configuration, an alarm event is triggered.
Once an alarm event is triggered, the Reject symbol is displayed. The limit marker indicates the direction of the alarm. When the temperature returns to acceptable levels, the Reject symbol and the limit marker remain shown to indicate a previous alarm event, while the threshold arrows turn off.
| This symbol shows … | … if the most recently recorded temperature was |
|---|---|
| above the primary upper alarm threshold, but below the secondary | |
| above the secondary upper alarm threshold, but below the tertiary | |
| above the tertiary upper alarm threshold (highest alarm) | |
| below the primary lower alarm threshold, but above the secondary | |
| below the secondary lower alarm threshold, but above the tertiary | |
| below the tertiary lower alarm threshold (lowest alarm) |
Placing a Mark in the Readings
Each time you press the START/Mark button a mark is recorded in the data. This is shown on the PDF and in the data file and can be used to identify events such as a vaccine inspection. The MARK symbol is shown on the display until the next reading is recorded.
Clearing and Alarm
You can clear an active alarm by pressing and holding the START/Mark button
until the cross changes to a tick, and the limit markers turn off. MARK is
shown, and an inspection mark is recorded in the data. The option to clear an
active Alarm is set during configuration.
Paused Function
Pressing either button excludes the next X readings from the alarm and
statistics calculations; during this time PAUSED will be shown. X can be
between 0 (feature disabled) and 15, and is set during configuration. This
allows you to review the statistics or clear an alarm without causing an
invalid reading, alarm or statistic.
Stopping the Logger
When the shipment has reached its destination, you must retrieve the UTRID-16
from the package and immediately stop it, so the device does not generate
false alarms. To do this, press and hold the STOP/Review button until the
STOPPED symbol changes from flashing to permanently on (after approx. 4
seconds), then release the button. Holding the button for longer than 6
seconds will abort this process and the logger will continue to record. The
UTRID-16 will also stop automatically if you have configured a fixed recording
length.
When stopped, the display will show:
- STOPPED to show the Logger is no longer recording temperature
- The current time in hours and minutes
- A tick if no alarm events were triggered
- The alarm indicator if an alarm event occurred, and one of the limit markers so you can see if an upper or lower alarm was triggered.
Once stopped, no additional readings will be taken or processed.
Reviewing the Data
You can review the trip data on the display, either during logging, or after
the recorder has stopped.
To show the first review screen, press the STOP/Review button. It shows the
maximum temperature reached during the trip.
Pressing STOP/Review again shows the minimum temperature reached during the
trip.
Each subsequent press of the STOP/Review button shows up to 6 additional
review screens, depending on the number of alarm trigger conditions set during
configuration.
These screens show each configured alarm threshold temperature, and the time
recorded during the trip above this temperature, in descending order.
You can disable reviewing the alarm thresholds during configuration of the
logger.
When the last review screen is shown, pressing STOP/Review shows the initial
review screen again.
If the START/Mark button is pressed at any time during the review, or neither
button is pressed for 30 seconds, the STOPPED screen is shown.
You can view a PDF of the recorded data by plugging the logger into a USB
socket of any PC capable of displaying PDF files. PDF reader software is
required, such as Acrobat Reader or similar. At this stage, make sure no other
LogTag Software is running on your PC.
The PDF contains a summary of the trip, alarm details, a chart and a list of
the recorded temperatures. Which details are shown on the PDF is set during
configuration.
It is possible to plug the UTRID-16 into a USB socket while it is still
recording, but not recommended. You will be able to view the PDF file, but
during this time the Logger will not record any temperature data, and will be
shown on the display.
Getting more information
For more information, please read the complete UTRID-16 Product User Guide,
available from
https://logtagrecorders.com/product/utrid-16/
This guide contains additional content such as:
- How to interpret the PDF report and data list
- Which other symbols you may encounter on-screen
- How to reset a multi-use logger for another trip
- How to use pre-start readings for peace of mind
Attention: The UTRID-16 monitors temperature exposure and not the product quality. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation/testing is required.
Battery
The UTRID-16 contains a Lithium Battery. If this symbol is shown, the battery
is low. A logger with a low battery cannot be started but will have sufficient
capacity to complete an already started trip.
Dispose or recycle the battery/logger in accordance with your local
regulations.
Do not expose the logger to extreme temperatures as it may lead to the
destruction of the battery and may cause injuries. Keep out of reach of
children.
Liability
The manufacturer shall not be held liable:
- if the device was used beyond the manufacturer’s given limitations;
- for any claims due to the improper storage and use of the device;
- for any problems with refrigeration units;
- for the bad quality of the monitored goods, if any;
- for incorrect readings if the device was used with an activated low battery sign; or
- for consequential loss.
Useful Life
The operational life of the UTRID-16 is 1 year of operation ( 2 years for the re-usable model) subject to following conditions:
- The logger was not stored for more than 24 months prior to activation.
- The logger’s display is not excessively activated (for example, reviewing alarms several times a day).
- The logger is stored and operated inside the recommended operating parameters specified by the manufacturer.
UTRID-16 Quick Start Guide, English, Revision A (220615)
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