ABUS TAGTEMP User Manual
TAGTEMP
ABUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Data Logger
User Manual
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specified model number break-down and do not necessarily apply for customized instruments.
Please note that changes in the specifications, construction, or component parts of the instrument
may not immediately be reflected in this manual at the time of change.
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responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or
for any indirect damages.
Although Warning hazards are related to personal injury, and Caution hazards are associated
with equipment or property damage, it must be understood that operation of damaged equipment could,
under certain operational conditions, result in degraded process system performance leading to
personal injury or death. Therefore, comply fully with all Warning and Caution notices.
Information in this manual is intended only to assist our customers in the efficient operation of
our equipment. Use of this manual for any other purpose is specifically prohibited and its contents are
not to be reproduced in full or part without prior approval of Technical Communications Department,
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, the following points must be
noted:
1. The relevant sections of these instructions must be read carefully before proceeding.
2. Warning labels on containers and packages must be observed.
3. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing must only be carried out by suitably trained
personnel and in accordance with the information given. Any deviation from these instructions will
transfer the complete liability to the user.
4. Normal safety precautions must be taken to avoid the possibility of an accident occurring when
operating in conditions of high pressure and/or temperature.
5. Chemicals must be stored away from heat, protected from temperature extremes and powders kept
dry. Normal safe handling procedures must be used.
6. When disposing of chemicals ensure that no two chemicals are mixed.
Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any relevant hazard data
sheets (where applicable) may be obtained from the Company address on the back cover, together with
servicing and spares information.
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CATALOGUE
Contents Page No.
1. Introduction 4
2. Presentation
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Technical Parameters
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Panel Identification
3. Installation
1. Recommendation
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LogChat-II
Optic Interface IR-Link3
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Palmtop User
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4. Configuration
1. General information Field
2. Acquisition Field
3. Start Loggings Field
4. Stop Loggings Field
5. Channels Field
6. Palmtop User
5. Operation
1. Offloading Data
2. Visualization Data
3. Palmtop User
6. Maintenance
1. Observation
2. Troubleshooting
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7. Safety Precautions 17
8. Warranty 17
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1. INTRODUCTION
TagTemp is a small portable electronic temperature logger. Its internal sensor
measures local environment temperature and logs such values in an electronic
memory. Logged data, or ACQUISITIONS, can be later viewed and analyzed on a PC
where they can be opened in tabular and graph forms.
The logger is supplied with LogChart-II software, which enables to set up the
logger operation mode. It is also used for viewing acquisitions. Other parameters such
as end of measurements, logging interval, etc., are easily defined through the
LogChart-II software.
Acquisitions can also be exported to be analyzed in other applications, such as
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spreadsheet programs.
2. PRESENTATION
2.1 Technical Parameters
Measuring Range : Temperature: -20 °C ~ 70 °C.
Accuracy : ± 0.5 °C @ 25 °C.
± 2 °C max. along the entire measured range.
Note: A measurement error can be fixed using the OFFSET parameter in the LOGCHART-II software.
Measurement Resolutions : 0.1 °C.
Memory capacity : 16,000 or 16k logs.
Measurement Resolution : 1 second min.
18 hours max.
Supply : 3.6 V lithium battery (CR2032), built-in.
Estimated Autonomy : Higher than 365 days, with weekly data reading. Frequent
logged data readings may shorten battery life.
Operating temperature : From –20°C to 70°C.
Protection : IP67
Material : Polycarbonate
Dimensions : 30 x 47 x 0.47 mm
Logger-PC Data Rate : 40 seconds for 16,000 logs.
PC Interface : IR/USB Port or IR/Serial Port
Log-chart-II software requirement : Setup Software for Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP,
Menus in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Setup, reads and displays data on the screen.
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2.2 Panel Identification
The identification label is on the logger body. Check if the features described are in accordance
with your order. The following elements are shown in the logger front.
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Logger Panel
Start/stop button (S): This button “wakes up” the logger whenever a communication between
logger and PC is intended to start. It can also be configured to start or
stop the temperature measurement process.
IR communication Window: PC - Logger communication area. During download, the communication
interface must be directed towards this window.
Status indicator (LOG): While in stand-by (not logging) or after a series of measurements, it
flashes once at every four seconds. During logging it flashes twice at
every four seconds.
Alarm Indicator (AL): Warns the user as to alarm conditions. Whenever an alarm situation
takes place it will flash once at every four seconds, until a new
configuration is applied to the logger.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Recommendation
1. Signal wires should be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or contactor wires.
2. Instruments must be powered only by an exclusive power supply.
3. System failure should always be taken into account when designing a control panel to avoid
irreversible damage to equipment or people.
4. Installing RC filters (47R and 100nF, serial) is strongly recommended at contactor coils or any other
inductors.
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3.2 LogChart-II
3.2.1 INSTALLING LOGCHART-II
The LogChart II is the software provided with the logger to allow for configuration and data
collection. To install the LogChart II, execute the LC_II_Setup.exe program provided in the CD. The
installation wizard will then guide you throughout the installation process.
Note: Be sure your Windows date separator is configured as a slash: dd/mm/yy or dd/mm/yyyy.
3.2.2 RUNNING LOGCHART-II
Start the program. The main window will appear on the screen, as shown in Figure below.
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LogChart-II main window
The LogChart II requires a communication port to talk to the logger. Select one and connect the
corresponding wand IR-LINK3 to it. Click on the menu Port. Clicking on the menu Port, all free
communication ports available in the computer will be listed (usually COM2, once the mouse is
frequently connected at COM1). The chosen port will be remembered next times the LogChart II is
initiated. When the selected port is successfully opened, the LogChart II initial screen is opened,
enabling the buttons below:
Buttons enabled when the communication port of choice is valid
In case the user wants to stop the process while data logging is running, the button “Stop” must
be pressed:
3.3 Optic Interface IR-Link3
Configuring, monitoring or downloading data from the logger through LogChart-II requires that
the IR-LINK3 communication interface be connected to your PC. This interface is sold separately. The
IR-LINK3 interface sends and receives data to/from the logger through infrared signals.
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