ZEBRA Val-A-Sure Cooler Temperature Validation Kit User Guide

Val-A-Sure Cooler Temperature Validation Kit

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Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Temptime Corporation, A Zebra Technologies
  Company

• Model: Cooler Validation Kit

• Recommended Operating Temperature: Not specified

• Storage Requirements: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

Configuring the Software

Before starting with the cooler validation process, ensure that
you have configured the software by following the steps provided in
the manual.

Assembling Equipment & Supplies

Collect the necessary equipment and supplies including probes,
LogTag temperature recorder, blood container, freezer packs, and
cold packs as outlined in the manual.

Packing the Cooler and Starting Temperature Recording

Place the required items in the cooler as per the instructions
provided. Start the temperature recording by pressing the
START/MARK button on the LogTag.

Closing the Cooler and Waiting

Close the cooler and wait for the specified duration (4 hours or
longer) depending on your validation protocol.

Collecting and Downloading Temperature Data

After the waiting period, collect the recorder and download the
temperature data to a computer for further analysis.

Viewing and Printing Temperature Data

View the temperature data on your computer and print it out.
Attach the printed data to your validation documents for
reference.

Hibernating the Recorder

To extend the battery life of the recorder, follow the steps
provided in the manual to put it into hibernation mode.

FAQ

Q: Where can I find video instructions for the cooler

validation process?

A: Video instructions are available at
www.zebra.com/valasuresupport.

Q: What is the recommended temperature recording interval?

A: It is recommended to set the recording time intervals to
every 5 minutes.

Q: How do I know if the recorder is configured and ready for

use?

A: The manual indicates that the recorder is configured when you
see a specific indication on the screen. Click ‘Close’ to exit once
it is ready.

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Val-A-Sure® Cooler Validation Kit

Quick Start Guide

STOP Have you configured the software? See other side for Steps 1 – 3 before completing these steps.

Cooler Validation Instructions with Optional Probes
4 Assemble Equipment & Supplies

Probe(s)

LogTag
Temperature recorder(s)

Blood
container Freezer
packs

5 PACK COOLER and START Temperature Recording
· Place container (for blood units) in cooler and surround with freezer packs
· Insert probe in topmost bag, attach probe to recorder
· Press START button on the recorder. Flashing red then green “OK” indicates temperature is recording.
· Pack cooler with blood units, recorder and cold packs as shown.

2 bags
Container Cold pack Cold pack
Blood Blood
Cold pack

6 CLOSE COOLER and wait for 4 hours (or longer depending on your validation protocol)

LogTag
Press START/ MARK
4 hours or longer

Cooler

Cold packs from blood refrigerator
(or wet ice)

Expired blood (or simulated) – cold, from
blood refrigerator

3 bags or more
Container
Cold pack Cold pack Blood Blood Blood Blood Cold pack

TOP
LogTag
Press START/ MARK
LogTag
Press START/ MARK
BOTTOM

7 COLLECT recorder and DOWNLOAD Temperature Data to computer

LogTag
· Launch software on your computer · Remove recorder from cooler and place in cradle · Data will automatically download and display

8 VIEW and PRINT Temperature Data, attach to Validation Documents

9 Hibernate Recorder To extend battery life

While Recorder is still in cradle: 1. Click on LogTag in top menu 2. Scroll down to select “Hibernate”

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Cooler Validation Instructions

Val-A-Sure®
Cooler Validation Kit

1 Watch video instructions first

Cooler
Blood container
Freezer packs

Video instructions are also available at www.zebra.com/valasuresupport.

2 DOWNLOAD and INSTALL recorder software, then attach cradle to computer

1 Download Log Tag Analyzer software from www.zebra.com/valasuresupport Follow installation prompts on computer screen.

3 CONFIGURE temperature recorder parameters

1

2

Set to degrees C

LogTag

2 3 Connect cradle to computer’s USB port

Place recorder in cradle to configure

3
Set recording time intervals (every 5 mins. recommended)
Set low and high temperature alarms (1° and 6° recommended)

Indicates recorder is configured and ready for use
Click Close to exit

STOP

Using optional probes? See other side for Steps 4 -9

Cooler

LogTag

4 Assemble Equipment & Supplies

Blood
container Freezer
packs

Cold packs from Expired blood (or Temperature blood refrigerator simulated) – cold, from recorder(s)

(or wet ice)

blood refrigerator

5 PACK COOLER and START Temperature Recording
· Place container (for blood units) in cooler and surround with freezer packs
· Press START button on the recorder. Flashing red then green “OK” indicates temperature is recording.
· Pack cooler with blood units, recorder and cold packs as shown.

2 bags
Container Cold pack Cold pack Blood
Blood Cold pack

6 CLOSE COOLER and wait for 4 hours (or longer depending on your validation protocol)

LogTag
Press START/MARK. Place between 2 bags.
4 hours or longer

3 bags or more
Container Cold pack Cold pack Blood
Blood Blood
Blood Cold pack

top recorder
LogTag
Press START/MARK
LogTag
Press START/MARK bottom recorder

7 REMOVE recorder and DOWNLOAD Temperature Data to computer

LogTag
· Launch software on your computer · Remove recorder from cooler and place in cradle · Data will automatically download and display

8 VIEW and PRINT Temperature Data, attach to Validation Documents

9 Hibernate Recorder To extend battery life

While Recorder is still in cradle: 1. Click on LogTag in top menu 2. Scroll down to select “Hibernate”

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