LogTag USRID-16WA-B Electronic Shipping Indicators Instructions

LogTag USRID-16WA-B Electronic Shipping Indicators

User Instructions

The LogTag® USRID-16W is a single-use electronic shipping indicator, which monitors and records the temperature of the surrounding environment and shows any alarm conditions on the built-in display. At the end of a recording trip, alarm events can be reviewed on the
display or downloaded to a PC via the built-in USB plug.

Inspecting the Indicator

The USRID-16W is shipped pre-confi gured, but not yet recording temperatures. Pressing the button briefl y will activate the display and show READY. Aft er 30 seconds, the display will turn off again.

Starting the Indicator

• To start the Indicator, press and hold the START/Mark button.

• Release the button when the symbol changes from fl ashing to permanently on (aft er approx. 5 seconds), then release the button.

• The USRID-16W starts a 60-minute countdown, during which no temperatures are recorded.

• The Indicator should now be attached to the backing card using the double-sided adhesive foam, and be placed with the goods, so it reaches their temperature when the recording begins.

• When the countdown has completed, the Indicator will start recording temperatures at 5 minute intervals and monitor alarm conditions.

During Recording

While the USRID-16W is recording, the display shows:

• the last recorded temperature
• so you can identify it is recording
• the elapsed time since the start of the recording in days and hours
• a tick if no alarm events were triggered
• a cross if an alarm event occurred, and one or more alarm arrows to show at which temperature

Example Screens

• While the temperature readings stay within the pre-confi gured limits (these depend on the Indicator Type) the OK symbol is displayed.
• If an alarm event is triggered, the Reject symbol is displayed, with an alarm arrow indicating which alarm level was breached.
• When the temperature returns to acceptable levels, both the Reject symbol and the alarm arrow remain visible to show that an alarm event occurred during the trip.

Placing a Mark in the Readings

Each time you press the START/Mark button a mark is recorded in the data. This mark is shown on the PDF and can be used to identify events such as a vaccine inspection.

Stopping the Indicator

When the shipment has reached its destination, you must retrieve the USRID-16W 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
fl ashing to permanently on (aft er approx. 5 seconds), then release the button. Holding the button for longer than 6 seconds will cancel this process; instead, the Indicator will continue to record.

The USRID-16W will also stop automatically aft er 40 days of temperature data have been recorded. When stopped, the display will show:

• STOPPED to show the Indicator is no longer recording temperature
• the total trip duration during which the Indicator recorded temperatures, in days and hours
• a tick if no alarm events were triggered
• a cross if an alarm event occurred, and one or more alarm arrows to show at which temperature
• Once stopped, no additional readings will be taken or processed, and it is not possible to start the Indicator again.

Reviewing the Data

Once the Indicator has stopped, you can review the trip data on the display.

• To show the first review screen, press the STOP/ Review button. It shows the maximum temperature reached during the trip.
• The second screen shows the minimum temperature reached during the trip.
• Review screens three to fi ve are only shown if alarm events were triggered.
• The third review screen shows the topmost triggered alarm threshold temperature, with the elapsed time when that alarm was triggered.
• The fourth screen shows the next lower triggered alarm threshold, with the elapsed time when that alarm was triggered.
• The fifth review screen shows the lowest triggered alarm threshold, with the elapsed time when that alarm was triggered.

When the STOP/Review button is pressed while in this screen, the initial review screen is shown. If the START/Mark button is pressed at any time during the review, the normal STOPPED screen is shown. If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the normal
STOPPED screen is shown.

PDF

You can view a PDF of the recorded data by plugging the Indicator into a USB socket of any PC capable of displaying PDF fi les. PDF reader soft ware is required, such as Acrobat Reader or similar. The PDF contains a summary of the trip, alarm details, a chart, and a list of the recorded temperatures.It is possible to plug the USRID-16W 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 Indicator will not record any temperature data, and will be shown.

Battery

The USRID-16W contains a Lithium Battery. If this symbol is shown, the battery is low. An Indicator with a low battery cannot be started but will have sufficient capacity to complete an already started trip. Dispose or recycle the battery in accordance with your local regulations.
Do not expose the Indicator 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 manufacturerʼs 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 USRID-16W is 40 days monitoring and 6 months accessibility aft er activation subject to following conditions:

• The Indicator was not stored for more than 24 months prior to activation.
• The Indicatorʼs display is not excessively activated (e.g. several times a day).
• The Indicator is stored and operated inside the recommended operating parameters specifi ed by the manufacturer.
  Attention: The USRID-16W monitors temperature exposure and not the product quality. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation/testing is required.

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