T-TEC data loggerusers`s manual Version 12A for Windows
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1. To limit the amount of data it is recommended to first zoom in on the important part of the file and then use List curve r File gt List Curve makes a list where only View File Parameters data seen on the screen are included Separator DatekTime Tabulation Mon Mar 16 lt Time gt 1998 3 Comma 3 16 88 lt Time gt i ii 4 3 16 88 lt Time gt The lists can be printed or saved to a file agit baal inti 3 16 1988 lt Time gt for later printing The filename of a list has Time Format 3161988 lt Tine the same filename as the datafile with the ables pede ata 14 15 32 a E i i E 16703 1988 lt Time gt extension txt instead of DTA This file may mie seri Bean E A 16 03 1988 lt Time gt be opened by spreadsheet programs You D 2 15 32PM AEE ss i i i 88 03 16 lt Time gt will be given options of where to save the 6 03 16 cine 1988 03 16 lt Time gt txt file 880316 lt Time gt 19880316 lt Time gt The format of the list can be chosen so that M X OK Cancel export to spreadsheet programs like Excel is as easy as possible Saving the graph for inclusion in reports or email For inclusion in reports or emails you may want to design the looks of the graph using zoom add comments add y line etc To save the graph as it looks on the screen in a graphic format that may be inserted into word processor programs or sent as att2. View gt Time Scales gt Calendar to change to real time with days and hours B View gt Zoom to cut off information from the return mail 36 T TEC User s Manual tt T TEc 12 5 TM 1 B236_1 B236F14 DTA Sat Feb 3 86 29 55 1996 TM 2 B237_1 B2a37F14 DTA Sat Feb O63 86 29 58 1996 Grid start Sat Feb 3 B6 29 55 96 25 ia 22 5 LS g be 3 amp g f E Me l bourne Singapore ART VO Refr Truck Time id id e s uid id ari Hes Days a a Figure Example 3 3 C View gt Add Y line 4 C D View gt Add Comments for locations matched with data from airlines The shipment leaves Adelaide for Melbourne temperature falls during flight and the cargo is left on the tarmac in Melbourne for approximately 10 hours The next flight goes to Singapore where it is quickly loaded into a plane with destination Zurich It is winter and cold in Zurich The meat is loaded on a refrigerated truck in a warehouse and driven to Geneva 37 T TEC User s Manual tt Example 4 Store room temperatures T TEC 12 5 TM E91 Comment E9JUN28 dta Test Grid start Tue Oct 21 16 52 35 1997 Tue Oct 21 386 min point No of points 10899 16 52 35 97 38 27 5 G 25 22 5 Z Temperature 17 5 is 12 5 Time Months Figure Example 4 1 Temperatures in store room over eight months Time Scale se
3. you will need the icon for it as well Ready to install Click Install if you are happy with your choices or Back if you want to change something F Setup T TECW a Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing T TECW on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location CAT TECW Setup type Full installation highly recommended T TECW Graph Viewer Device Drivers Selected components Themochron Logger Communications T TEC Logger Communications Temp Tec R Reader Communications 4 Temperature Technology T TEC User s Manual tt USB Gateway 06 installation The T TEC USB Gateway 06 is a replacement cable for the T TEC USB 02 cable It looks very similar F Setup but needs a new version of Do you wish to install the TTEC USB 06 Gateway cable at this time To do so please ensure the cable is plugged in NOW software to operate L a If you do not have this cable you do not need to install it so you may click No Should you have this cable and wish to install it you will need to plug in the cable at this point and click Yes Device Driver Installation Device Driver Installation Wizard will appear each time to install the drivers for the new USB cable the older USB cables and the iButton drivers Agre
4. minutes or hours from the start of the logger is very useful if measurements taken at different times are to be compared eg before and after a repair or summer compared to winter 30 T TEC User s Manual tt ie E T Tec Licensed to Temperature Technology File Logger View Plot Info Options Analysis Help TECU 12 5 IM 1 B1061_1 examla dta Tue Aug 25 18 48 08 1998 TE 2 81141 1 examib dta Tue Aug 25 16 37 19 1998 Grid start Tue Aug 25 16 37 19 98 Figure Example 2 2 To get real time month day hour etc click on View in top bar and then Time Scales gt Calendar The graph will change to above picture The bottom of the top left field will now show the time for the start of the graph The numbers just under the graph show the time of the day in 24 hour format The line below shows day in the month as shown by the legend to the left The time intervals on the graph will be set so the graph can show all data from the logger It could be months days or minutes seconds When the graph is changed to calendar time real time then six o clock for one logger is also six o clock for another logger The loggers will therefore 31 T TEC User s Manual tt be synchronised in time and more loggers can work together as a multichannel logger As shown on Fig Ex2 2 it is not necessary that the loggers start at the same time One logger in this example was
5. s Manual Chapter 2 Operating the data logger This section is the same as express help in the on line manual Press F1 to see this it will show how to start the logger and read the logger without knowing anything about the facilities of the program It is suggested that a reading of the tutorial in the on line manual may provide better knowledge Communication with the data logger The T TEC interface cable must be connected to the port which has been configured as described in chapter 1 Now connect the data logger to the cable This may be done at any time unless the red stop sign is displayed This sign indicates that active transmission between the computer and the data logger is taking place It is very important to not connect or disconnect the data logger when this sign is shown on the screen Transmission only takes a few seconds longer in WIN NT To read the T TEC logger In the main window of the graphics program TTEC Graph Viewer A Select Logger and To T TEC logger The T TEC Communications screen appears similar to fi al a T Tec Datalogger Communications m Exit Options Help Gateway 6 USB COM 9 CoMo COMO No transmission now No transmission now OK to dis connect OK to dis connect T TEC User s Manual tt B Connect the logger to the cable C Click on the Menw icon to pull down the menu r Pl E T Tec Datalogger Communications xe Exit O
6. the Tutorial select Help from the top bar in the graphics screen then Contents and Tutorial The help text and the tutorial can stay on top of the T TEC program so it is readable when working with the program The tutorial will take about thirty minutes to an hour and is strongly recommended for new users The tutorial and any other topic in the Help Manual can be printed out by clicking the printer icon 15 T TEC User s Manual tt Chapter 3 Program Facilities All information here is collected from the on line manual It covers some of the features we have found are important for the user and some of the features we are asked about when the program and logger are demonstrated How the system works The data logger contains a measuring circuit to measure the value from a sensor a microprocessor to convert the measurements to numerical data and a memory to store the measurements in The data logger is set up with the computer and the interval between measurements is chosen The logger is then disconnected and will work as a stand alone unit measuring with the set interval The logger can be set to either collect data until the memory is full and then stop keeping all data or it may be set to use Wrap Around where it will go on collecting data overwriting the oldest data The logger will then collect data on its own The logger can be re connected to the computer and the collected measurement
7. C and the time range you want displayed on the graph Click Set and you are returned to the Plot menu From here click Scale X and Scale Y to have the X and Y graph axes decorated Click Plot Curve and individually select each curve you would like to be displayed on the graph The graph will appear as you have designed it 28 AIX AILY 1998 Year 8 Month Yt min 0 xmn 2 ODay Yt max 30 22 Hour 8 0 Min Y min 56 Sec Y max 1998 Year Y mA min 8 Month YAA Tax Xmax 25 Day 23 Hour Y mV min 5 Mil n Y mV max 13 Sec Set J Cancel T TEC User s Manual tt Example 2 Measurements from a freezer E T Tec Licensed to Temperature Technology came File Logger View Plot Info Options Analysis Help T TECU 12 5 IW 1 B1061_1 examla dta Tue Aug 25 18 48 08 1998 TM 2 Bi1141_1 examlib dta Tue Aug 25 16 37 19 1998 Figure Example 2 1 The two loggers used B1061 has a fixed external sensor and B1141 an internal sensor Logger B1141 is started approximately 2 hours after logger B1061 Both loggers are set to measure once each minute After both loggers were started they were placed side by side inside a domestic freezer and left there overnight When the loggers were read the next day the files were called Exam1A and Exam1B The two files are included in the distribution disk and may be used to try some of the features of the program The grap
8. Temperature Technology tt T TEC data logger users s manual Version 12A for Windows Temperature Technology 263 Gilbert Street Adelaide SA 5000 AUSTRALIA Phone 061 08 8231 1266 Fax 061 08 8231 1212 sales t tec com au T TEC User s Manual tt Acknowledgments Some names used in this manual are trademarks Text and pictures are made with care The authors and editors can take no legal responsibility for errors or their consequences Thermochron Hygrochror and iButton are trade marks owned by Maxim Integrated The iButton TMEX drivers and installation program for these have kindly been supplied by Maxim Integrated The installation program has kindly been supplied by JRSoftware The software package consisting of the T TEC program for data loggers and all its utilities is protected according to Australian and international laws It remains the property of Temperature Technology A valid licence is needed to use the programs The details of the licence is included with the distribution material Illegal copying and marketing are theft of property and will be pursued according to copyright laws All rights reserved Unlicensed copying of this manual or any part of it in any way at all including photographic reproduction and storage on electronic media is not allowed Copyright 1995 2013 Temperature Technology Adelaide Australia T TEC User s Manual tt Preface Version 12 is the Win
9. achments to emails go to File gt Export as PNG 22 T TEC User s Manual tt You will be given options of where to save the file PNG stands for Portable Network Graphic and is an ISO standard It is similar to a normal image and can be used in email web browsers word processors and so forth just like any other image 23 T TEC User s Manual tt Chapter 4 Batteries How long can the battery last This depends upon the type of logger how often it measures and the circumstances Expected battery life Replaceable by user T TEC 501 manufactured before September 1998 10 months T TEC 501 manufactured after September 1998 more than 2 years T TEC 6 3 5 to 4 years T TEC 7 approxrimately 2 years TempTec 816 battery should be changed once a year Batteries in iButtons are not replaceable DS1921 5 10 years depending on the use and the temperatures Ina freezer 2 3 years In a refrigerator 5 6 years In room temperatures 6 8 years DS1922 and DS193 2 days to 10 years VERY IMPORTANT NOTE The DS1922 and DS1923 will have a very short life period 2 days if set to log at fast intervals less than 60 seconds and at a high resolution We recommend that energy conservation is considered in the set up of the logger so low resolution and slower intervals are chosen Current battery voltage The Check Logger function in the communications program will display the actual battery volta
10. are called TempTecR Communications You can do this either of two ways double click the icon on T TEC User s Manual tt the desktop or go to Start gt All Programs gt Temperature Technology gt TempTec R Communications The software will automatically find the port that the TempTecR is connected to If not try using Port Adaptor and check if there is another port listed If the plugged in TempTec R cannot be found please see the section Troubleshooting or contact technical support at Temperature Technology In case of errors If needed simply re install the program s There is no need to un install anything before re installing Errors in Configurations The configuration of the communications programs may be repeated later if needed To start the program Double click the icon for the required program To start the program Double click the icon for the required program T TECW Graph Viewer The graphic program for handling of data from the a data loggers and the TempTec Reader Fy Thermochron Logger is the communications program for iButton T TEC Zl d loggers 4 T TEC Logger is the communications program for the T TEC logger Note Both data logger communications programs can be accessed from the T TECW program and this may be the most convenient way R TempTecR communications program is the communication program for the a TempTec Reader 10 T TEC User
11. disk until they are removed by the user DXD files are small from 2 000 to 32 000 bytes DTA files are much larger and may be up to 700 000 bytes long Data from the iButton will be converted to a DTA file directly and no DXD files are created this is true for both the iButton or TempTec Reader Communication Software For iButtons either via the iButton Communication software or the TemplecR Communication software the DTA files must be saved The program stores both file types from a T TEC logger It is easy for a user to make a backup copy of the DXD files DTA data files can always be re created with the Convert procedures The DTA files are used for creating files suitable for export to spreadsheet programs Data logger with external sensor Different thermistor sensors will give different measuring ranges for the T TEC data loggers For example a standard sensor Typel will measure from 40 to 85 degrees Celsius and a T TEC type 2 sensor from 100 to 20 C T TEC User s Manual tt If the datalogger has a fixed sensor then the programs will detect the type of sensor and behave accordingly If the logger uses an external thermistor sensor then the sensor must be specified to the program See Choose Sensor in the on line manual Sensor files SDA files The sensor is defined with values kept in a sensor file e g senl sda for the standard temperature sensor T1 range 40 85 C sen2 sda for the low tem
12. dows version of the T TEC program for data loggers and contains improvements over the former versions Version 12 supports data loggers types 501 type 6 and 7 with serial numbers starting with A B C E F G H Y P and V The software also supports the iButton data loggers models DS1921 DS1922 and DS1923 It also supports the TempTec Reader for the iButtons We would like to thank our customers for their proposals for improvements to the program These suggestions have been most helpful and are implemented as far as we could Any further suggestions to improvements to the program will be most welcome This manual contains instructions for installation and configuration of the program and some notes and examples for the use of the program There is no detailed description of the functions in the printed manual as the program contains an extensive Help file with all details This manual is also online Click on Help to access the information The help file also contains a small tutorial to ease the first understanding of the programs Any new information not available at the printing of this manual is included in a text file Readme txt Version 12 works with Win98 ME and Win NT XP Win2000 Vista and Windows 7 Win98 series 1 and WinNT has no support for USB iii T TEC User s Manual tt T TEC User s Manual tt Contents T TEC Data Logger Acknowledgments 5 2 s s 255 2045 ORs iis cir
13. e Click Next rn SS percorrer neoion E Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard This wizard helps you install the software drivers that some computers devices need in order to work To continue click Next T TEC User s Manual tt Device Driver Installation Completion This dialog box appears A Device Driver Installation WEAN 7 each time one of the drivers has finished installing Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The drivers were successfully installed on this computer Driver Name V Microchip Technology I Status Device Updated Click Finish Completing set up EE Completing the T TECW Setup Wizard Hardware wizard Setup has finished installing T TECW on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Glick Finish to exit Setup if you have USB adaptors you can now plug them in and follow the instructions of the Add New Click Finish For cables other than the TTEC USB Gateway 6 please connect the interface adaptor to the computer now and the device to the interface cable If you install for more than one device then connect one device at a time T TEC User s Manual tt Installation of USB driver for TTEC USB 02 The drivers have been pre installed fo
14. e to the T TECW Setup Wizard This will install T TECW 12 5 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Next gt Cancel fi nl j5 Setup T TECW C Select Destination Location N Where should T TECW be installed amp Ds Setup will install T TECW into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Browse At least 0 7 MB of free disk space is required emperature Technology T TEC User s Manual tt Select components The T TEC program has 5 components It is easiest to just install them all You will need H j5 Setup T TECW Select Components Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue Full installation highly recommended X T TECW Graph Viewer 29MB Device Drivers 6 7 MB W Themochron Logger Communications 1 5 MB T TEC Logger Communications 1 1 MB Temp Tec R Reader Communications 11 9 MB Current selection requires at least 27 8 MB of disk space Temperature Technology The T TEC Graph viewer The Device drivers and at least one of the following communications programs T TEC Log
15. ed fast It will not damage the instrument TempTec 816 Battery cover is found at the side of the casing The side of the battery must face the battery cover Logger reset When a new battery is inserted the logger responds with 3 beeps 25 T TEC User s Manual tt If you do not hear the beeps it is necessary to press the switch marked reset inside the logger The logger then resets checks its batteries and makes three beeps or blinks if all is OK Some newer logger types have 2 reset pins instead of the switch A reset is done for these by removing the battery and then shorting the two pins Reset and three beeps will then be executed 26 T TEC User s Manual tt Chapter 5 Examples The following examples show some measurements with the loggers and how the graphic program may be used to extract relevant information from the data Example 1 shows how to use the zoom and the plot function to set the graph as required Example 2 is a simple measurement on a domestic freezer It shows the use of two loggers one with internal sensor and one with fixed external sensor This example is based on the two files Examla and Exam1b supplied with the distribution disk Example 3 shows the result from a shipment of meat from Adelaide to Geneva in Switzerland Two logger are used one logger measures the temperature of the goods the other ambient temperatures to try to see why the temperature in the goods chan
16. esWweWs HI 2 95764 min Max 6 02435 C Made Amplitude PR 7 41136 min 13 4356 oa Grid start T Tue Aug 25 22 30 28 98 UP 2 56359 hrs 47 2329 min HI LO Period 2 95764 min 14 3461 min 3 6392 hrs Amplitude 7 4113 C Figure Example 2 4 The overlaid curve is now modified to follow the cycle from 3 to 6 30 am and Details is used to get further information about the behaviour of the freezer The period time from top to top is 3 6 hours the amplitude difference between warmest and coldest point is 7 4 C If the compressor starts when the temperature stops rising and stops when the temperature stops falling then the compressor has been on for 23 21 63 1 35 and off for 77 of the time 34 T TEC User s Manual tt Example 3 A shipment of chilled meat 25 20 seeded sh ise f i a a a 1 a i s a I s i s 1 Ba 20800 160008 240000 320000 4100000 480000 lt Shipment gt lt Return of loggers by mail gt Figure Example 3 1 Meat packed into an insulated aircraft container Two loggers used One outside on a box inside insulation B236 One outside insulation B237 Raw data as read from logger after return in a jiffy bag Time scale is seconds from the start of loggers 35 T TEC User s Manual tt Figure Example 3 2 A
17. ge T TEC 501 series uses two batteries 3v lithium manganese batteries type CR2450 Type 6 and 7 for temperature use one battery Aa 3 7v lithium thionyl TempTec 816 uses one battery AA 3 6v Lithium 24 T TEC User s Manual tt Replacing batteries If the batteries need replacement it is recommended to change batteries before a longer measuring series A change of batteries in a logger containing data may result in loss of some of the newest data but the majority may be read after a change of batteries An exception is earlier loggers of type B where all data will be lost A logger set to Wrap aroung will lose the correct start time when reset is pressed or batteries are replaced and show a start time of 1st of January 1970 Access to the batteries Type 501 Remove the screw in the rear and the rear plate to get access to the battery The narrow side of the coin type battery is negative and should turn towards the printed circuit Type6 amp 7 Remove the two screws in the sides and pull the two sections apart When assembling the case take great care that the instrument is completely dry and that the o ring is properly placed in the groove Fasten the screws so the two parts just meet at the sides with the screws do not over tighten The AA type is marked and Check with the markings on the battery holder to secure the battery is mounted the right way A battery inserted the wrong way round will be drain
18. ger communications iButton communications Templec R Reader communications Start menu folder Click Next 4 r j5 Setup T TECW ra Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts i Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Browse Temperature Technology T TEC User s Manual tt Additional tasks Select icons for your desk top Again it is easy to leave it as default where all is selected Icons you will need T TECW Graph Viewer From there you can access both Thermochon and T TEC data logger communications programs Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing T TECW then click Next Additional icons Create a desktop icon for the T TECW graph viewing program Create a desktop icon for the T TEC logger communication program Create a desktop icon for the Thermochron logger communication program Create a desktop icon for the Temp Tec R communication program associations Associate dta files with the T TECW graph viewing program V Associate dxd files with the T TECW graph viewing program Temperature Technology If you have the TempTec Reader
19. ges Example 4 is based on measurements in our store room for a period of eight months and shows use of Smooth curve or moving average Example 1 Zoon amp Plot View gt Zoom can magnify a part of the graph Select Zoom Move the Mre teneate Temperature Technology Facies Vev Pte Operation cursor to a point on the pw sa s7m mesa comel graph that shouldbe the mess RoMEINenm left bottom corner of O ohe ee the zoomed graph press al the left mouse button l and hold it down Drag al the mouse until the box al contains the part to be l magnified Then release Mi A a A LN ZA LA the mouse button The zal E e AO AZ Z U E 28 2d a a a er ry 18 rr rv 27 T TEC User s Manual tt area of the graph inside the box is now magnified and it is easier to see the exact degrees and times Plot This function is used for designing the graph for printing The program auto scales the graph to fit the curve s that are currently showing For comparison between printed curves it may be preferable to have all the graphs using the same scales To do so we first clear the graph of data noting that the data is still stored within the software We will bring the data back up later Click Plot then Clear Click Limits In Limits you can set the umns scale in the example minimum 0 and maximum 30
20. h shows the raw data the graph you will get if the files are loaded to the graph To get these curves on to your screen click File gt Load Curve for Exam1A dta and File gt Autoload first 8 to get the Exam 1B file to the screen 29 T TEC User s Manual tt Exam1A is converted on the distribution disk Exam 1B is not see the online manual press F1 regarding file types Understanding the graph The graph shows the temperatures to the left and the time for measurements along the bottom The time is in seconds from the start of the logger At the top of the graph there is a line with the words File Logger and so on which are pull down menus A click on any of these words will give access to groups of functions Below this line is a field to the left divided in two parts the top part shows the software version and the second is blank now To the right is another field which shows the file names and data logger identifications for the curves on the screen In case of one curve only the field would show all details from the logger with time interval number of points etc With more than one curve on the screen the information is reduced as shown here Full information about the curves can be found under Info in the top bar The small rectangles at the left show T for temperature and H for humidity and the colour code for each curve The format with the time scale in seconds or
21. he old data cannot be recovered The new data then simply overwrites the old See Change of Batteries for precautions against loss of data when changing batteries More loggers can work together Sometimes one logger may tell what happened and another may tell why it happened Example Ex2 2 later shows results from two loggers working together One logger is placed with the goods another logger is placed to read the ambient temperature The first logger shows the temperature of the goods the second shows why the temperature of the goods varied The T TEC program can show up to eight graphs at the same time When calendar time is selected as time scale all loggers show what happened at the same time six o clock for one logger is also six o clock for the other loggers The loggers will then work together as a multichannel logger There is no need to interconnect the loggers Neither do the loggers need to be started at precisely the same time as long as the measurements overlap in time The computer synchronises all graphs 21 T TEC User s Manual tt to the computer s clock at the time of start of the loggers with a tolerance of 1 second Printing and export of files To get a list of measurements and times go to File gt List File This creates a list which includes all the data from the file The data appear on the screen using Notepad Write or Wordpad depending on the operating system
22. is 9G aba ds atrae AS PS BS Preface Chapter 1 Installation Upgrades es ahead aia aioe the RET eee nS REM Ed See mr dE EA Ye aei Installation amp Configuration etna Aime sega Wate oa Installing the T TEC Software 0 0000 Program COMNGUTANON 25 04 55 238 eka Bar odeti ids eR eE eia Configuration for iButton data loggers 00 2 Configuration fora Templec R Reader 0 0 050 04 caters eivwdeess In case of ELV OIS oa y heh chine napa deka tare He Geo Vee Rae ee eee O48 Errors in Configurations 0 bo52 apc des tes O44 cee dee se eae es wheel TO Start Mie Program oec 0559 che epi mio pta ORS TEE Sp AE eS REE He Chapter 2 Operating the data logger Communication with the datalogger 0 0 To r ad the TEC JOSHE ore cay ys ema oe e opus yeuna tances vands To start the logger np o comdady oba cha obs ppokdeer pawraraekecnis MME OU ot a aia ates eee e Sek amp ce gi gag E E Chapter 3 Program Facilities How the system works is seeks eae nega yee ER Renee SES Data Compression o oaaao THE TES osc gran i dwad ine dieron eni mpi nhs binenn phige yata ania we Data logger with external sensor o naana aaao Sensor files SDA files aa Defective Sensors phic cout g am deed eae se ped a ohng Chat bac naawk es Relay OULU c ccvep retary canes aah eerie Raw ey maine iiai aai Number of measurements for a logger aala auaa 1 11 11 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 T TEC User
23. logger and to get precise timing in real time the clock in the computer should be adjusted with regular intervals e g bi monthly depending on the accuracy of the clock Start time The logger may be started with delayed start Using the arrows a later time for the start may be specified up until 1 week s delay Alarms may be set as either minimum or maximum alarms Time Grace period before alarm is triggered must be minimum 1 minute T TEC User s Manual tt M Click Start Logger and Yes to start the logger zZ Wait until the stop sign disappears and exit this screen The data logger is now logging as instructed You can click Info to check the new settings in the data logger O Save Settings if you have many data loggers to start up with almost identical settings The start screen will then come up with the same settings each time P If you would like hard copy of the set up details pull down the Menu again and click on Print certificate The details may now be printed from Notepad Q When the stop sign disappears disconnect the data logger from the cable It can now be sent on its mission The Manual is on line Click Help in Top Bar The Express help in the online manual will give you information about reading and starting the logger The TUTORIAL in the on line manual will take you through some of the many facilities this program offers Tutorial To access
24. on may be used to avoid an alarm situation during automatic defrost of freezers Note Alarm temperatures refer only to sensor type 1 or 2 If another sensor is used the settings will be incorrect except for models marked L Note For T TEC Data loggers type F with 2 channels the alarm function works on sensor 1 only Relay output If you have a T TEC data logger with relay output please refer to the instruction note in the box for the specific function A 3 wire cable for relay connection is provided The relay connects the black and blue wires in reset and the black and brown wires in alarm Maximum load resistive for the relay 1A 30V DC 0 5A 125V AC Number of measurements for a logger The data sheets show the expected number for a specific logger type Logging Intervals In Start Logger there is a calculator If the user types in the expected number of measurements depends on logger type the calculator will show how long a time the data logger can log for at different time intervals Data loggers with data compression can contain more measurements if the measurements are much the same or only vary slowly For example the temperature in a commercial freezer may vary from 23 to 20 C a variation of 3 degrees Celsius Each cycle top to top may take around 1 hour 19 T TEC User s Manual tt Compared to the logger measuring range of 40 to 70 C the variations are small from top to bottom around 3 He
25. perature sensor T2 100 20 C sen6 sda for the high temperature sensor T6 20 160 C You can use your own thermistors if you so desire and create a sensor definition file yourself see Help in the program under Advanced Topics gt Thermistor sensors Defective Sensors A short circuited sensor will show a very high temperature and an open circuit sensor will show a very low temperature Alarms T TEC Type 6 and 7 loggers except loggers for humidity contain an alarm function Two alarm temperatures may be set when the logger is started either as a maximum alarm if temperature exceeds a set limit or as minimum alarm if the temperature falls below a set limit and an individual delay time may be set for each alarm If an alarm is triggered a T TEC 6 data logger will indicate this with beeps one beep if alarm1 has been triggered two beeps if alarm2 has been triggered and three beeps if both alarms have been triggered A T TEC 7 data logger will show AV if alarm1 has been triggered A if alarm 2 has been triggered and A12 if both alarms have been triggered 18 T TEC User s Manual tt The beeping may be stopped by connecting the logger to the PC and choosing Stop Alarm in the menu in the Communications Program An automatic reset may be activated when the logger is started This will reset the alarm and the counters for delay s at a set time once a day For example the functi
26. printing 22 28 R Relay output 19 S save data list 22 graph 22 iButton data 17 settings 15 TTEC configuration 9 41 T TEC User s Manual tt TTEC logger data 13 WwW sensors custom 18 Win defective 18 98 2 external 17 98 ME iii files 18 2000 2 8 thermistor 17 NT iii 2 smooth See also statistics moving average Vista 1 smooth curve 27 39 XP 2 8 s ftwar wrap around 14 16 25 key 1 Z start program 10 zoom 22 27 TTEC logger 11 13 19 statistics moving average 39 Stop TTEC logger 20 synchronise logger time 21 32 system overview 16 T table duration See also logging time table time Scales 31 36 tutorial iii 11 15 U USB driver 8 V view 31 add comments 37 add Y line 37 smooth 39 time scales calendar 31 36 zoom 27 36 42
27. ptions Help Gateway 6 USB COM 9 como COMO A Check Cable Check Logger ae Start Logger Stop Logger Stop Alarm No transmission now Download Data OK to dis connect Autoload Info Print Certificate Choose Sensor Show Resistance Data Directly D Click Check Logger The stop sign will show for a short while The identity information held in the data logger will be displayed as well as the actual temperature of the T TEC logger E Click menu again and click Autoload to download the file of times and measurements held in the datalogger 12 T TEC User s Manual tt F The data from the logger must be saved to a file first A file window will appear It will show a filename put together of the year the month the date and the logger number This name may be used or another name chosen with no blanks and no special characters Click OK when ready F mme Ox Ji Local Disk C T TECW gt Search T TECW Pp Organize v New folder g EEE a Recent Places 2 Name Date modified Ty ae J Reader 17 07 2013 4 27 PM Fi AA Doan z J TTEC_GATEWAY_DRIVER 17 07 2013 4 27 PM Fi EQ ocumen Te J TTEC_USB_DRIVER 5 07 2013 11 22AM Fi 2 oo J WinUSB_Driver 17 07 2013 4 27 PM Fi i res j P n a website 5 10 2011 3 50PM In 3 Ais EE examta dxd 11 01 201012 50 Ld a oe EE examtb dxd 11 01 2010 12 50 Ld ideos jE Computer fly Local Di
28. r Win XP and Win2000 when the software was installed to make the process easier Connect the cable and the logger reader to an USB port on the computer The Windows system will detect the adaptor and either install the drivers automatically or start the Add New Hardware Wizard If asked if you want to connect to Windows update tick No Click Next to continue The PC will ask you What do you want Windows to do Please select Search for the best driver for your device For WinXP 2000 the driver is now found automatically For Win98 Specify a location and select the CD drive and the folder Ttec_USB for a T TEC data logger or a TempTec R reader or specify the folder ThermUSB for the iButton USB adaptor Click Next and the driver will be installed Program configuration The program must be configured so the program can know which type logger is used and which port it is connected to on the computer Configuration is most easily done first time the program is used Configuration for a T TEC data logger Connect both a T TEC data logger and a USB cable and open the T TEC data logger communications program The program will now scan the ports on the computer and try to detect which adaptor is connected to which port T TEC User s Manual tt r a E Ports Configuration ES The result will be shown in a window Por
29. rchased your software fill out and return the registration form to receive your key by return email The key is a small file which should be copied to the same directory where the T TECW program resides Upgrades The software may be used to upgrade an older version of the T TECW program but you will need a key to make it work more than 10 times Please provide the name you would like the software licensed to and we will forward a key to you Version 12 is supplied on a CD with an installation program to make the installation easier The CD also contains data sheets for some of our products and a copy of this manual in PDF format Installation amp Configuration The software is best installed before connecting devices to the computer The T TECW software supports T TEC data loggers TempTec 816 data loggers iButton data loggers TempTec reader for iButtons The user can choose to install programs to support one or more of the devices We recommend to install all shown programs Installation is divided into three parts Installation of software installation of necessary drivers and configuring of the programs T TEC User s Manual tt The installation program will work for WinNT Win98 XP 2000 NT VISTA Installing the T TEC Software Please close all other programs first Do not connect cables to your computer yet It is possible to install the software either from the supplied CD or from a download via the website In
30. re we have registered around 28 000 to 30 000 measurements logger type E when setting the logger to 1 or 2 second intervals The number of stored measurements will be less with longer intervals as the temperature will vary more between each measurement The following table may also be used Logging duration at different intervals nonr aiya Jozyas Battery lifetime may be shorter for some types A DS1921 Thermochron can store 2048 measurements DS1922s can store either 4096 or 8192 measurements depending on resolution Similarly DS1923s can store either 2048 or 4096 measurement pairs temperature and humidity Stop logging The logger stops logging when The memory is full and the logger is set to stop at full memory 20 T TEC User s Manual ti The Stop Logger function is selected in the communications program The re set button inside the logger is pressed The logger does not stop because it is connected to the computer and or the memory in the logger is read All communications happen in between the logger measurements It may be set to log each second and can still be read without disturbing the logging It is not necessary to stop logging when the logger is read or restarted Frasure of data in memory Data in the logger s memory are not erased or deleted When the logger starts a new measuring cycle the microprocessor in the logger resets all references to the existing data in the memory and t
31. s read from the logger to the computer where they may be displayed in different forms The interface cable contains electronics which make it possible for a standard PC to communicate with the logger and read the data stored in the data logger s memory Data Compression The T Tec loggers use data compression for the data in the memory of the logger The memory can then contain a greater number of measurements The more constant the measurements are the larger number of measurements the logger can keep This is the reason we cannot give a fixed number of data a logger can contain except the C loggers which do not work with data compression and can store a 16 T TEC User s Manual tt fixed number 3 100 sets of measurements for older loggers and 10 600 sets for newer loggers and F loggers which can store a total of 21 000 measurements The Files When the computer reads the memory in the T TEC logger it creates a file with the extension DXD This is a complete copy of the data in the loggers memory and is in compressed format To make it useful it must be converted to a more readable format and the T TEC program has facilities for this with the Convert procedures in the Logger menu To make it easy the Autoload procedure will automatically convert new DXD files and create a file with the same name as the DXD file but with the extension DTA Both DXD files and DTA files stay on the computers hard
32. s Manual tt Logging Intervals ois crrecig ntametunrars pee edd saunas risia gi T ETG 19 Logging duration at different intervals 0 000 20 Stop logging 33 as dec nc sweacontaheted Gem siete ses neresi toutess rm 20 Erasure of data in Memory 504s sais edd elex se owd na naine eee ede ede 21 More loggers can work together 4 i4 lt con ciae in oie kind ede does eae ed 21 Printing andexportof files escoceses reram e yarreri got padia uies 22 Saving the graph for inclusion in reports or email 22 Chapter 4 Batteries 24 How long can the battery last 2 ee 24 Expected battery Miles 40 ead ete sea Whee yeast dow pE 24 Current battery voltage oc wexes ahs Gonos ceva dee dbs weet eee teense 24 Be PCH DAMEN ES s seans senceco des dqemreee pier cae nes ays WO 25 Access to the batteries so kcrs nner etcnideedrieeseabenbedt venadahes 25 Looper reset raaraa reef E E ged ed a An Saya eed 25 Chapter 5 Examples 27 Example 1 Zoom amp Plo 0 a 27 Example 2 Measurements from a freezer l a aaa aaa 29 Example 3 A shipment of chilled meat 000a aaa 35 Example 4 Store room temperatures 0 a aaao 38 Index 41 vi T TEC User s Manual tt Chapter 1 Installation IMPORTANT Copyright limited use for unlicensed software The software will work only 10 times if not licensed When you purchase a license we will supply a key which will unlock the software so it may be used indefinitely If you have pu
33. sk C DVD RW Drive D T TECW m New Volume E a _ _ lll ee Filename EMYPERSIPSER Ree Save as type DXD files dxd X ta Hide Folders G The data from the logger will now be converted and show on the graph as a curve 13 T TEC User s Manual tt To start the logger Points A to E as above then 14 H Click Menw and Start Logger The Start Logger window appears fe E7 Start Logger Px c Start Logger on Gateway Siol Current Time Line 1 Continental Smallgoods 13 07 2013 15 17 11 Line2 Freezer 1 Line 3 Start Time nian E wrap Around 18 07 2013 15 17 11 Calculate for 10600 points Doae Interval Logging Time 5 SENES E Delay Start 1sec 2 9 hours 2sc 5 9 hours Alarm features for sen1 sda only 5sec 15 hours Limit type Value degC Time 10sec 29 hours mA etc min 30 sec 3 7 days imin 7 4 days 2min 15 days 5min 37 days 10min 74 days 30 min 221 days 1hour 442 days 2hour 2 4 years 6hour 7 3 years In this window set logging interval start time wrap around stop when memory is full Under comments you may type optional specific information for the new file the logger is going to log Tasks names and places may be useful for identification later Current time The logger reads the internal clock of the computer at the time of start of
34. stalling from the download from the website begins from the Install Now section Installing When the CD is inserted the CD will produce a window similar to the one on the right and will highlight Run SetupT exe Click on Run SetupT exe DVD RW Drive D T TECW12_5 E Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media If the dialog box does not appear go to Start Click Computer in the right field Select DVD CD drive and double click on the program SetupT exe General options j View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel Open folder to view files using Windows Explore This program will install the software please follow the instructions below for operating systems Win98 through to XP from Install Now If a dialog box titled User Account Control appears that asks you Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer Program name SetupT exe click on Yes For Windows NT 98 2000 XP Go to Start gt Run gt Browse Find your CD drive It should say something like T TEC12_7 Choose setupT 2 T TEC User s Manual tt Install Now Installation starts with a Welcome screen Click Next Select Destination Choose Drive to install the program in The default is the C Drive Click Next fa j5 Setup T TECW oj Welcom
35. started several hours after the first The software in the computer is able to synchronise the graphs as long as the measurements overlap in time Up to 8 curves may be shown together on the graph Analysis gt Statistics This will drop a window with minimum average and maximum values for the part of the curves that can be seen on the graph Measurement values not shown on the graph are not included in the calculation Here the average shows to be very close for the two loggers and the difference in minimum and maximum values shows the difference in time constants for the two loggers 32 T TEC User s Manual tt Above 5 00C Below 14 96C Average Max 0 sec 0 sec 13 45 C 10 0015C 6 01 C 0 sec 0 sec 12 7 C 9 61495 C 5 8 C From Tue Aug 25 22 28 40 1998 to Wed Aug 26 09 13 29 1998 re eme L 4 Figure Example 2 3 The curve Exam1B has been removed to get a simpler picture File gt Close Curve the curve has been zoomed again and Analysis gt Load Factor chosen The curve is now overlaid with another curve made of straight lines which averages the cycles As described in the on line help Press F1 and use key word Load Factor the overlaid curve can be manipulated to follow the original curve 33 T TEC User s Manual tt EA E uP JRE 2 56359 hrs cyce stat SAS Wed Aug 26 02 58 58 1998 DN HRE 47 2329 min Period MAE 2 6202 hrs MOVE Shis
36. t ra PE Transmit speed 100 Configuration If one of Dedaraton eil ai the four small boxes to a 6 the left is ticked then the a 9 program has found the m o A A adaptor and is configured Gomes 0 Then un tick the small is d box at top Auto configuration at start to avoid having the program search each time it is opened Click Save The program is now ready to use If there are no ticks in any of the four boxes at the left then the auto detect procedure could not find the interface adaptor Please see Troubleshooting in the help file for the T TEC program for possible solutions Configuration for iButton data loggers To configure and use iButtons please load the software called Thermochron Logger This software is also for Hygrochrons but the original name has remained so that existing customers can recognise the software This is why when loaded the software is now called iButton Communications You can do this either of two ways double click the icon on the desktop or go to Start gt All Programs gt Temperature Technology gt Thermochron Logger The program will automatically detect the presence of the adaptor and attached iButton data logger If this does not occur please see the section on Troubleshooting or contact Temperature Technology for technical support Configuration for a TempTec R Reader To configure and use TempTec Readers please load the softw
37. t to Calendar time otherwise raw data 38 T TEC User s Manual tt T TEC 12 5 TO E91 Comment E9JUN29 dta Test a ERE Tue Oct 21 16 52 35 1997 30 min point Tue Oct 21 No of points 10899 16 32 35 97 38 27 5 os 25 26 Temperature 17 5 is 12 5 Months Figure Example 4 2 A Options gt Graph Colours used to change curve to light grey B View gt Smooth used to show moving average or trend Smooth factor set to 24 which with 30 minutes between measurements gives a 24 hour moving average 39 T TEC User s Manual tt AL dh T If Ay N il ii Fig Ex4 3 As Figure Example 4 2 but Smooth factor set to 168 to give a weekly moving average 40 T TEC User s Manual tt Index A alarms analysis autoload B batteries access current voltage replace C clear configuration iButton data logger programs temp tec reader t tec data logger D data erasure list data compression F files dta dxd sda freezer domestic G graph basics export graph colours 18 32 17 24 25 24 25 o 10 O 21 22 16 17 22 17 18 27 29 30 22 39 H help express 11 info 30 K key software 1 L list data See also data list measurements See also data list load factor 33 logging intervals times 19 M measurements limits total 19 memory 16 P plot 27
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