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1. 2000 Onset Computer Corporation Trademarks Onset HOBO StowAway StowAway TidbiT Optic Shuttle Optic Base Station Optic Coupler TidbiT Coupler HandCar and BoxCar are trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation Palm OS is a trademark of Palm Computing Inc 3Com Corporation or its sub sidiaries Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 5190 B MAN TBIB IS StowAway IS Temp User s Manual Greer Tel 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Eompiier Goro sales onsetcomp com www onsetcomp com Thank you for purchasing a StowAway IS Temp Intrinsically Safe Temperature Logger Part TBIB 40 75 IS Your StowAway IS with proper care will give you years of accurate and reliable measurements The StowAway IS is used to measure and record ambient temperatures between 40 F and 167 F 40 C to 75 C The StowAway IS is rated as Intrinsically Safe which allows it to be used in many hazardous classified environments Safety Information Read First Warning Only the StowAway IS is rated as Intrinsically Safe Do not attempt to download the logger using the Optic Base Station or Optic Shuttle or Handheld PDA in a hazardous environment as these devices do not carry the Intrinsically Safe rating and are not intrinsti cally compatible with the StowAway IS See the Logger Specifications for t2. about 6 minutes Shuttle Compatible The StowAway IS is compatible with the Optic Shuttle for offload and re launch when used with the StowAway IS Coupler See the Optic Shuttle Page 2 Figure 1 Manual for operation instructions The StowAway IS is also compatible with HandCar software for the Palm OS when used with a StowAway IS Coupler and Optic Base Station See the HandCar Manual for operation instructions Triggered Launch Launch the StowAway IS with the triggered launch box checked to enable the triggered launch feature The yellow LED will blink weakly every four seconds while the logger waits to be triggered but the logger will not be recording measurements The StowAway IS will start logging when a strong magnet is brought near the logger You can use the StowAway IS coupler or any powerful magnet to trigger a launch The yellow LED on the StowAway IS will flash brightly four times to indicate a successfully triggered launch Delayed Start Launch your StowAway IS with delayed launch box checked to enable delayed start feature The yellow LED on the StowAway IS will flash weakly every six seconds while the logger waits for the delay period to expire Upon expiration the logger will start recording measurements at every interval Multiple Sampling Launch the StowAway IS with the multiple sampling box checked to enable the multiple sampling feature In multiple sampling many measurements are taken in any given loggi
3. data retrieval be sure to clean the communication port of water dirt and dust Clean the StowAway IS with a non abrasive mild soap and warm water and a non scratching sponge or towel Scratches or abrasions on the communication port may impair communication Do not use the StowAway IS in high temperature condensing environments for extended periods of time as this may affect the accuracy of the temperature measurements Onset recommends that the StowAway IS not be used continuously in a condens ing environment for more that ten weeks at temperatures exceeding 86 F 30 C Temperature Accuracy and Resolution The StowAway IS accuracy and resolution specifications are given in Plot B The logger s accuracy specification is the maximum measurement error including the effects of thermistor error and quantization error In most cases the logger s actual accuracy is better than the specified value The logger s resolution is the difference between temperature steps Factors that affect the StowAway IS accuracy are thermistor error component imperfections resistor variations and A D nonlinearities and quantization error difference between temperature steps Onset Computer Corporation s proprietary test procedures effectively eliminate the resistor and A D errors leaving only the thermistor error quantiza tion error and a small residual calibration error Note that two loggers will not necessarily have exactly the same step value an
4. d two loggers exposed to the same temperatures may report different values however each one will be correct within its accuracy Intrinsically Safe Factory Mutual Research has certified the StowAway IS is safe for use in certain hazardous areas The National Electrical Code has classified many types of hazardous locations The StowAway IS has been approved to be intrinsically safe in Class I and II locations which are areas where ignitable concentrations of gas Class I and or dust Class IT exist The NEC further classifies hazardous locations by Division 1 or 2 The Division designation refers to the likelihood that the area will contain ignitable concentrations of gas or dust Division 1 locations will have ignitable concentrations of gas or dust continuously or under normal operating conditions Division 2 locations will have ignitable concentra tions of gas or dust only during infrequent or abnormal operation which may include areas located near Division 1 locations The StowAway IS has been approved for use in both Division 1 and 2 locations The hazard ous area classification scheme is further defined by listing the types of ignitable gases and dusts that may be present in a hazardous location Ignitable gases and dusts are sorted into groups with similar ignition characteristics The StowAway IS is certified for all possible groups A G for gas and A D F and G for dust Finally every Intrinsically Safe Device is given a temperature
5. he complete Intrinsically Safe listing and see the section of this manual entitled Intrinsic Safety for more information about hazard ous locations and the StowAway IS Warning Fire Explosion and Severe Burn Hazard The logger con tains a Lithium battery The battery is not replaceable The battery may explode if the logger is mistreated Do not attempt to recharge disas semble or heat the logger above 212 F 100 C Do not dispose of the logger in fire Do not expose the contents of the battery to water Dispose of loggers according to local regulations for Lithium batteries Warning Only qualified personnel should install and service equip ment located in Hazardous Classified Areas Requirements The StowAway IS requires Onset Computer Corporation s BoxCar Pro or BoxCar 3 5 or later software PC Interface Cable Optic Base Sta tion and StowAway IS Coupler The StowAway IS is compatible with the Optic Shuttle and Palm devices running HandCar 1 0 see Warning above Logger Specifications Operating Temp Range 40 F to 167 F 40 C to 75 C Operating RH Range at 0 100 RH and lt 86 F 30 C continuous exposure at 0 95 RH and gt 86 F 30 C continuous exposure at 95 100 RH and gt 86 F 30 C max of 10 weeks Note exposure to continuous moisture above 86 F 30 C for more than 10 weeks may affect 100 Ts MEAN temperature accuracy Time Accuracy 100 ppm 1 minu
6. ize 1 5 diameter 0 8 height mounting bail hole diameter 3 16 5mm Weight 1 1oz 82g Battery 1 10 D 3 6 Volt Lithium non replaceable Battery Life 5 years continuous use with a logging interval gt 10 minutes and multiple sampling disabled Environmental Rating Tested to NEMA 6 IP67 not intended for deployment in water or extended exposure to epoxy permeating vapors Intrinsically Safe Rating IS Class I II Division 1 Groups A G Temperature Code T4 lt 135 C NI Class I Division 2 Groups A D Temperature Code T4 lt 135 C S Class II Division 2 Groups F and G Launch Operation and Recovery Launching your StowAway l Connect the Optic Base Station to the host computer using the appropri ate interface cable CABLE PC 3 5 for a PC and CABLE MAC HOBO for a Macintosh Attach the StowAway IS coupler to the Optic Base Station see Figure 1 Place the StowAway IS into the coupler such that the bail on the StowAway IS lines up with the alignment arrow on the coupler Refer to the software user s manual for launching procedures Note Remove the logger from the coupler once launched The coupler contains a magnet to wake up the logger for communication Readout At the end of the deployment reconnect the StowAway IS to the StowAway IS Coupler and attach the Optic Base Station for readout The StowAway IS communicates at 1200 baud so 8K of data will take about 90 seconds to download and 32K of data will take
7. ng interval but only one data point is recorded The exact number of measurements varies with the interval selected The maximum measurement rate is 1 2 second The StowAway IS supports three types of multiple sampling Maximum will command the StowAway IS to save only the highest measured tempera ture of the interval Minimum will command the StowAway IS to save only the lowest measured temperature of the interval Average will com mand the StowAway IS to determine the average temperature of the all the temperatures measured in the interval Note that using multiple sampling for extended periods of time will reduce battery life below five years Alarm Indication The StowAway IS has two LEDs one yellow and one red The yellow LED blinks during use if the alarm has not been tripped The red LED will blink if the StowAway IS has recorded a temperature outside the user s set alarm limits When the StowAway IS is full or has been downloaded neither LED will blink Use of the alarm is optional and its limits are set during launch with the logger software The alarm limits can be set anywhere between 40 F to 167 F 40 C to 75 C Hardware Details Logger Construction The StowAway IS uses infrared light to communicate which allows the logger to be completely sealed in durable epoxy The StowAway IS has been tested to NEMA 6 IP67 This means that the logger can be used in Page 3 dirty locations sprayed or even briefly submerged For
8. rating The StowAway IS has a T4 rating which means that no part of the device will become warmer than 275 F 135 C in a worst case fault For more information on Hazardous Classified Locations visit the Underwriters Laboratory web site at www ul com hazloc define htm Page 4
9. t be clean and free of any toxins before they are sent back to Onset or they may be returned to you Repair Policy Products that are returned after the warranty period or that are damaged by the customer as specified in the warranty provisions can be returned to Onset with a valid RMA number for evaluation Please contact Onset for more information and prices on ASAP Repair Policy Onset will expedite the repair of a returned product Data back Service StowAway data loggers store data in nonvolatile EEPROM memory Onset will if possible recover your data to a disk Tune Up Service Onset will examine and retest any HOBO data logger Service and Support HOBO products are easy to use and reliable In the unlikely event that you have a problem with this instrument please read the following Who do contact Contact the company that you bought the loggers from Onset or an Onset Authorized Dealer Before calling you can evaluate and often solve your problem if you try the following 1 Read this manual and the ReadMe file on the software disk It may only take a few moments to get the answers you need Note Software purchased separately 2 Write down the events that led to the problem Have you changed anything in your computer recently Are you doing anything differently 3 Visit the Technical Support section of the Onset web site at www onsetcomp com support html When contacting Onset please indicate that
10. te per week 50 err at 68 F 20 C see Plot A for full 0 ae temperature time dependence 50 AANA 100 papam aE W mi X 40 20 20 40 60 G0 Temperature C Measurement range may differ from operating range due to time base error petri precision calibration process by up to 2 0 F 1 1 C Page 1 Warranty Onset data loggers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase During the warranty period Onset will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective This warranty is void if the Onset prod ucts have been damaged by customer error or negligence or if there has been an unauthorized modification Returning Products to Onset Direct all warranty claims to place of purchase Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Return Merchandise Autho rization RMA number from Onset You must provide proof that you pur chased the Onset product s directly from Onset purchase order number or Onset invoice number Onset will issue an RMA number that is valid for 30 days You must ship the product s properly packaged to protect against fur ther damage to Onset at your expense with the RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package Onset is not responsible for any pack age that is returned without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the pack age by any shipping company Products mus
11. you need Technical Support for StowAway products Be prepared to 1 Provide the product number and serial number for the StowAway IS Temp Logger which is found on the side and bottom of the logger and software version in question 2 Provide details on the hardware and software configuration of your computer including manufacturer model number peripherals and version of operating system 3 Completely describe the problem or question The more information you provide the faster and more accurately we will be able to respond Onset Technical Support Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing PO Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 E mail loggerhelp onsetcomp com Internet www onsetcomp com Page 5 Temperature Accuracy 0 72 F 0 46 C at 68 F 420 C see Plot B for temperature accuracy over the L complete operating temperature range 25 Temperature Resolution 0 63 F 0 35 C at 68 F 20 C see Plot B for temperature resolution over the complete operating temperature range Response Time lt 60 minutes in Accuracy Resolution F still air Recommended Storage Temperature 40 4 32 68 104 140 176 40 F to 122 F 40 C to 50 C pee storage outside this range will reduce battery life Measurement Capacity 32K 8 bit measurements Data Offload Time 8K in 90 seconds 32K in 6 minutes S
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