Kaye ValProbe User guide

Amphenol

Advanced Sensors

Kaye ValProbe®

User’s Guide

Validation

M5000E Rev. M

April 2014

Amphenol

Advanced Sensors

Kaye ValProbe®

Process Monitoring and Validation System

User’s Guide

M5000E Rev. M
April 2014

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Chapter 1. Features

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1.1 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1.3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Kaye ValProbe Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2.1 Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2.2 Bendable Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2.3 Insulating Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2.4 Humidity/Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.2.5 Humidity Sensor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.2.6 Pressure Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.2.7 Pressure/Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.2.8 Data Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.2.9 The Logger Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1.2.10 Installing the Logger Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1.2.12 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1.2.12aCalibration Data Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1.2.12bVerifying Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1.2.12cMeasurement Range and Accuracy Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

1.2.12dRequired Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

1.3 The Kaye ValProbe Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

1.3.1 Connection Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

1.3.2 The Kaye ValProbe Single Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

1.4 Additional Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.4.1 Setting the Kaye ValProbe Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.4.2 Cleaning the Kaye ValProbe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.4.3 Transporting and Shipping the Kaye ValProbe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.4.4 The IRTD 400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Chapter 2. Installing and Using the Software

2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.1.2 PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.2 Installing the Kaye ValProbe Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2.3 Starting the Kaye ValProbe Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2.4 Creating User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2.4.1 Creating a New System Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2.4.2 Creating Operator Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

2.4.3 Printing the User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

2.5 Setting Site Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

2.6 Selecting a Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

2.7 Accessing the Kaye ValProbe Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

2.7.1 Tabs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

2.7.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

2.7.3 Screen-Level Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Appendix A. Specifications

A.1 Kaye ValProbe System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.1.1 Pollution Degree: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.1.2 Installation Category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.2 Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.2.1 Power:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.2.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.2.3 Fuse Type and Rating: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.2.4 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

A.3 Kaye ValProbe Reader 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.3.1 Power:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.3.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.3.3 Fuse Type and Rating: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.3.4 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.4 Kaye ValProbe Single Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.4.1 Power:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.4.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.4.3 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A.4.1 Measurement Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.3 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.4 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.5 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.6 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.4.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A.5 Kaye ValProbe Dual Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.1 Measurement Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.3 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.4 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.5 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.6 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

A.5.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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A.6 Kaye ValProbe Humidity/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.1 Measurement Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.3 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.4 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.5 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.6 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.6.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A.7 Kaye ValProbe CryoLogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.1 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.2 Measurement Range and Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.3 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.4 Logger Material: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.5 Logger Base Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.6 Battery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.7 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.8 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.9 Calibration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A.7.10 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.7.11 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.7.12 Specific Probe Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.7.13 Specific Surface Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.8 Kaye ValProbe Pressure Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.1 Pressure Measurement Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.2 Measurement Range Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.3 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.4 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.5 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.6 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.7 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.8.8 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A.9 Kaye ValProbe Pressure/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

A.9.1 Measurement Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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A.9.2 Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

A.9.3 Regulatory Compliance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

A.9.4 Sensing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

A.9.5 Sampling Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

A.9.1 Data Storage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.9.2 Real Time Clock Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.10Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.10.1 Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.10.2 Battery Life: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.10.3 Shelf Life:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.10.4 Transportation Regulations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.11Insulating Canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.11.1 Size (Length x Diameter): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A.11.2 Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Appendix B. Environmental Compliance

B.1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

B.2 Battery Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

B.2.1 What do the Markings Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

B.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Chapter 1. Features

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Unpacking

Unpack the Kaye ValProbe® Loggers and Reader carefully and inspect them for any
damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the
carrier immediately. Verify that the following are present:

• Kaye ValProbe Reader and power cord (a power cord is not required for the Single

Reader)

• Communications cable (W1890-1) (the Reader 2 and Single Reader also include a

USB cable)

• Kaye ValProbe Loggers and calibration certificates

• Kaye ValProbe English Software Package (X2060E)

• Kaye ValProbe Battery Replacement Kit (V2549)

1.1.2 Safety Information

Use this instrument only as specified in this User's Guide.

• The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in

a manner not specified by Kaye.

• Do not use this equipment in environments other than those listed in the User's Guide.

1.1.3 Overview

The Kaye ValProbe is a wireless process monitoring and validation system that collects
temperature, humidity, and pressure data in environments that are hostile to traditional
sensor wires or that are difficult to access. The Kaye ValProbe system is designed for
accurate, convenient, and reliable process measurements for pharmaceutical, medical
device, and food processing applications. These applications include steam, dry heat and
EtO sterilizers, ovens, incubators, stability and temperature chambers, and warehouses.

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1.1.3 Overview (cont.)

The system consists of Kaye ValProbe Loggers, a Kaye ValProbe Reader, and
Windows-based software for programming and reading the Loggers, calibrating Loggers,
verifying their calibration, and generating reports (see Figure 1 below).

Data from multiple wireless Loggers is combined in a single encrypted file from which
reports are generated. These reports are designed for implementation of 21 CFR Part 11
requirements for electronic records. Users can customize the reports by defining process
cycles and specifying cycle-based calculations.

Figure 1: Kaye ValProbe System Components

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1.2 Kaye ValProbe Loggers

There are five types of Kaye ValProbe Loggers:

• Temperature - Measures temperature from –45°C to 140°C. The bendable

Temperature Logger may be used in conjunction with an Insulating Canister to
measure temperature up to 360°C.

• Relative Humidity and Temperature - Measures relative humidity from 20% to 85%,

and temperature from 0°C to 95°C.

• Pressure - Measures pressure from 0 to 5 bar (certified to 10 bar over

pressure).(Obsolete – Please use X2532 to order new units.)

• Pressure and Temperature - Measures pressure from 0 to 5 bar (certified to 10 bar over

pressure) and temperature from 0°C to 95°C.

• Cryo Logger - a single-channel temperature logger that measures from -85°C to

+140°C, with accuracy of ±0.1°C from 0°C to 140°C, and of ±0.25°C from -85°C to
0°C.

Figure 2: Kaye ValProbe Loggers

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1.2 Kaye ValProbe Loggers (cont.)

The intrinsically safe Kaye ValProbe Loggers are made from pharmaceutical grade 316
stainless steel and designed for in-situ use. For example, they can be immersed in cleaning
fluid or detergents, or used in harsh environments.

WARNING!

Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

AVERTISSEMENT: LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT
COMPROMETTRE LA SECURITE INTRINSEQUE.

Do not heat the Temperature Logger above 140°C.

Do not heat the Pressure/Temperature Logger above 140°C.

Do not heat the Humidity/Temperature Logger with RH sensor above
50°C and without RH sensor above 95°C.

Do not submerge the Logger in oil, cleansing liquid or detergents for
more than two hours at temperatures below –20°C. After two hours
the
O-ring seal may degrade and should be replaced.

CAUTION!

Any Logger dropped from 3ft or higher is susceptible to inaccurate
temperature readings; a dropped logger that inaccurately reads
surface temperature is not considered a manufacturer defect and will
not be covered under the warranty.

Note: See instructions for O-ring replacement on page 25.

IMPORTANT: To maintain the seal, the Logger contains a cup O-ring made of EPDM

material. The cup O-ring should be replaced whenever the Logger is
opened.

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1.2.1 Temperature Loggers

The Kaye ValProbe Temperature Logger accurately measures temperature from –45°C to
140°C using a precision Platinum RTD element. The RTD element is housed in the probe
tip and ensures the following accuracy:

Table 1: Temperature Logger Accuracy

Temperature Accuracy

0°C to 140°C ±0.1°C

0°C to –45°C ±0.25°C

The Temperature Loggers are available in different probe configurations (see Figures 3
and 4 below):

• rigid (model #XVP-L-T)

• flexible (model #XFVP-C-L-T)

• bendable (model #XBVP-L-T)

• dual flexible (model #XDFVP-(Ca)-(La)-(Cb)-(Lb))

• dual rigid/flexible (model #XDVP1.5R-F(Cb)-(Lb))

Figure 3: Rigid. . . . . . . . Flexible . . . . . . . . . Bendable

Figure 4: Dual Loggers

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1.2.1 Temperature Loggers (cont.)

The Cryo Logger is a single-channel temperature logger that provides a single solution for
a variety of applications, such as cryogenic chambers, lyophilizers, ultralow freezers and
other ultra low temperature applications. The external temperature sensor covers an
extended temperature range from -85°C to +140°C, with accuracy of ±0.1°C from 0°C to
140°C, and of ±0.25°C from -85°C to 0°C. Users can perform verification between studies
with the IRTD and low temp CTR-80 bath.

Figure 5: Cryo Logger Temperature Logger

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1.2.2 Bendable Temperature Loggers

To prevent breaking and/or stress on the inner conductors of the bendable Temperature
Logger probe, the following guidelines should be followed:

• The minimum bending radius is 2x the diameter of the probe. For example, a probe

with a 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) diameter would require a minimum bending radius of
1/4 inch (6.35 mm). To ensure that the limit is not exceeded, Kaye recommends
bending the probe around a cylinder with a diameter of 1/2 inch (13 mm).

• Avoid repeated bending of the probe at the same point.

• The probe should not be bent within 1 inch of the Logger body or 1 inch from where

the tip is welded to the probe.

1.2.3 Insulating Canister

The Kaye ValProbe Insulating Canister (Part Number X2540 for old style or X2545)
enables you to operate bendable Temperature Loggers from -80°C to 360°C by ensuring
that the Logger base does not exceed 140°C or go below –45°C. The canister consists of
an insulated base, a PTFE cylinder that attaches to the top of the Logger, and a cap that is
secured by locking on to the four tabs at the top of the base (see Figure 6 below).

Figure 6: Insulating Canister (X2540 and X2545)

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1.2.3 Insulating Canister (cont.)

IMPORTANT: The Insulating Canister is for air applications only; do not submerge the

canister in liquid.

Sensor readings are collected with the following accuracy at these additional temperature
ranges (see Table 2 below):

Table 2: Insulating Canister Sensor Accuracy

Temperature Accuracy

250°C to 360°C ±0.5°C

140°C to 250°C ±0.2°C

–80°C to –45°C ±0.35°C

Note: The bendable Temperature Logger can collect data in temperatures from –80°C to

–45°C and from 140°C to 360°C without the Insulating Canister if only the probe
(not the Logger base) is exposed to the operating environment.

CAUTION!

The Insulating Canister is for use in non-hazardous locations only.

To insert a Logger into the Insulating Canister:

1. Remove the cap by pressing down on the cap and turning it clockwise until the clips

are free from the tabs.

2. Place the PTFE cylinder over the bendable Temperature Logger probe and slide it to
the base of the Logger.

3. Screw the cylinder onto the threads at the base of the probe until it is secure. Place the
Logger and PTFE cylinder into the canister.

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1.2.3 Insulating Canister (cont.)

4. Insert the probe through the center hole on the Insulating Canister cap and slide the
cap to the cylinder base. Line up the clips with the tabs on the cylinder base. Press
down on the cap and turn counter-clockwise so that the clips are secured onto the tabs.

Figure 7: Inserting a Logger into an Insulating Canister

Table 3 below shows the length of time the Logger can remain in the chamber with the
internal Insulating Canister temperature remaining below 140°C. The table assumes that
the Logger and Insulating Canister (including the PTFE cylinder) were initially at room
temperature before being placed in the chamber, and that the oven is stable.

Table 3: Logger Time Inside Canister

Temperature Maximum Time

360°C 48 minutes

300°C 63 minutes

275°C 72 minutes

250°C 85 minutes

225°C 105 minutes

200°C 127 minutes

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1.2.3 Insulating Canister (cont.)

CAUTION! If the Logger and Insulating Canister remain at a high temperature

longer than the maximum time indicated in the table, the Logger base
might be subjected to temperatures greater than 140°C, which can
damage the Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery. This may result in a
leakage of electrolyte.

WARNING!

In the event the Logger base has been subjected to temperatures
above 140°C, safety glasses and protective gloves should be worn
before attempting to service the Logger to avoid electrolyte contact
with eyes and skin.

If skin contact occurs, flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

If eye contact occurs, flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.

Once a high-temperature study is complete, allow the canister to cool at room temperature.
Remove the cap and the PTFE cylinder and place the Logger into the Reader to read the
study data.

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1.2.4 Humidity/Temperature Loggers

The Kaye ValProbe Humidity/Temperature Logger (models #X2520 and X2520-EtO)
accurately measures relative humidity from 25% to 85% using a reactive polymer
humidity sensor, and temperatures from 0°C to 95°C using a precision Platinum RTD
element (see Table 4 below.) It comes in two versions — EMD3000 and EMD4000. The
EMD4000 sensor (N1193)
mapping and other applications. The EMD3000 sensor (N1193-EtO) is suitable for ETO
applications.

Table 4: Humidity/Temperature Logger Accuracy

25% to 85% RH (non-condensing) 2% RH at 25C and

EMD4000

0 to 55C (with RH Sensor),
0 to 95C (without RH Sensor)

is the standard and suitable for stability chambers, storage

Operating Range Accuracy

40C (EMD4000)

2% RH at 25C

(EMD3000)

0.1C

EMD3000

20 to 30C (with RH Sensor),
0 to 95C (without RH Sensor)

If a Humidity Logger is subjected to temperatures above 95°C, the system issues a
warning message until you replace the sensor and note the change in the software. See
Humidity Sensor Replacement on page 13.

Note: When performing user calibration or calibration verification, first complete the

temperature calibration/verification and then the humidity
calibration/verification. Make sure the Logger is allowed to dry following the
temperature calibration/verification. The user calibration and calibration
verification procedures are described in the online Help that comes with the Kaye
ValProbe software.

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1.2.4 Humidity/Temperature Loggers (cont.)

Figure 8: Humidity/Temperature Loggers

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1.2.5 Humidity Sensor Replacement

Replacing the humidity sensor is a two-step process, which involves:

• Replacing the existing humidity sensor

• Reprogramming the Logger with the new sensor's batch code

Note: In an EtO environment, the sensors deteriorate and need to be replaced on a

regular basis.

Replacing the Existing Humidity Sensor

Humidity sensors are accurate to better than 2% over the operating temperature and
humidity range, thereby permitting the field replacement of humidity sensors, provided
the correct batch code is programmed into the Logger. The batch code specifies the
manufacturing calibration offsets to be applied to the replacement humidity sensor. Use
only the humidity sensor supplied by Kaye (Part Number N1193 or N1193-EtO) to
maintain accuracy specifications.

Note: If you are installing an EMD4000 sensor, be sure to run the “ValProbe EMD4000

Humidity Sensor Installation”(setup.exe) from the M4377 CD. Otherwise, the
ValProbe installation will not permit you to use humidity loggers with EMD4000
sensors installed.

Note: Do not interchange sensors among Loggers. Each replacement humidity sensor is

labeled with a batch code that specifies the manufacturing calibration offsets to
be applied. After replacing the humidity sensor in a Logger, the Logger must be
reprogrammed with the manufacturing calibration offsets.

To replace the humidity sensor:

1. Unscrew the humidity cap and remove the existing humidity sensor.

2. Replace the humidity sensor with one supplied by Kaye to maintain accuracy

specifications. Make sure the sensor is fully inserted and then remove the white
protective cover. The humidity sensor should only be handled by its edges and care
should be taken not to contaminate the sensing surface.

CAUTION!

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Be careful to touch the sensor as little as possible as oils from fingers
can contaminate the sensor.

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Replacing the Existing Humidity Sensor (cont.)

3. Record the two-character batch code located on the humidity sensor.

4. Replace the humidity cap.

Reprogramming the Logger with the New Sensor’s Batch Code

After replacing the humidity sensor in a Humidity/Temperature Logger, the Logger must
be reprogrammed with the new sensor's batch code in order for the humidity readings to
be accurate. The batch code, located on the humidity sensor, specifies the manufacturing
calibration offsets to be applied to the humidity sensor. The sensor change is recorded in
the Logger and in the audit trail (see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the software).

Note: Reprogramming a Logger with the new humidity sensor batch code nullifies user

calibration and user calibration verification for that humidity sensor.

To reprogram the Logger with the new batch code:

1. Insert the Humidity/Temperature Logger into the Reader.

2. From the Hardware screen, click the Logger icon.The Logger information screen

appears.

3. Click Change RH Sensor.

4. If user identification is required, enter your user ID and password when prompted and

click OK.

A message appears stating you will need the two-character batch code in order to
change the humidity sensor.

5. Click OK.

6. Enter the two-character batch code located on the new humidity sensor (e.g., M4, P2,

etc.) and click OK. If the batch code is not recognized by the Kaye ValProbe software,
you are prompted to insert the Humidity Sensor Calibration Disk that came with the
new sensor into the floppy disk drive. This disk specifies the manufacturing
calibration offsets to be applied to the humidity sensor for that batch code. Insert the
disk into the floppy disk drive and click OK.

7. Click OK when prompted that the sensor change has been noted in the Logger.

8. Click OK to return to the Hardware screen.

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1.2.6 Pressure Loggers

The Kaye ValProbe Pressure Logger (Obsolete – Please use X2532 to order new units)
accurately measures pressure from 0 to 5 bar using a piezo resistive mems pressure sensor.
The Pressure Logger can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 140°C.

The Pressure Logger is compliant for saturated steam sterilization. The Kaye ValProbe
software provides tools for reporting on saturation of steam calculations (see the Kaye
ValProbe online Help for information on creating reports).

Figure 9: Pressure Logger

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1.2.6 Pressure Loggers (cont.)

Pressure sensor readings are collected with the accuracy shown in Table 5 below:

Table 5: Pressure Logger Accuracy

Operating Range

0–5 bar absolute

from 0°C to 140°C

Measurement Range Accuracy

0°C to 120°C ±25 mb

120°C to 135°C ±10 mb

135°C to 140°C ±25 mb

Note: Certified to 10 bar over

pressure.

CAUTION!

Do not insert objects into the top of the Pressure Logger. This can
damage the diaphragm in the Logger, invalidating the pressure
readings.

Note: Clean the Pressure Logger with an alcohol rinse and air dry.

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1.2.7 Pressure/Temperature Loggers

The ValProbe Pressure/Temperature Logger (X2532) can measure pressure from 0 to 5
Bar (certified to 10 Bar over pressure) using a strain gage pressure sensor, and temperature
from 0°C to 140°C using a precision Platinum RTD element. The Loggers are made from
316 stainless steel, are intrinsically safe, and are intended for in-situ use. They can store
the study setup and up to 5,000 pressure samples and 5,000 temperature samples with
variable stop/start conditions in non-volatile memory.

Figure 10: Pressure/Temperature Logger

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1.2.8 Data Collection

Each Kaye ValProbe Logger collects and stores up to 10,000 data samples in EEPROM
memory at a user-specified sample rate. The Humidity/Temperature Logger stores 10,000
samples for each sensor. The Pressure/Temperature Logger stores 5,000 samples for each
sensor.

The Loggers can be programmed to start data collection immediately, at a specified time
or temperature, or at a specified time and temperature.

Table 6 below provides the time ranges available for programming Logger sample rates,
start times, and stop times:

Table 6: Available Time Ranges

Logger Function Minimum Maximum

Sample Rate 1 second 12 hours

Start Delay 0 seconds 3 days

Stop Delay 1 minute 10 days

Note: If the study includes Humidity/Temperature Loggers, the minimum sample rate is

2 seconds.

You can also specify a change event that will switch the Loggers to a different sample rate.
The change event can be at a specified time or temperature, or at a specified time and
temperature.

When an event triggers, such as reaching temperature, the event value will be logged with
the time it occurred, but thereafter the timestamps are synchronous with the sample rate.
For example, if the event triggered at 8:05:03 and there was a 5 second sample rate
specified, the Logger stores data at 8:05:03, and then synchronizes thereafter to the five
second timestamps, i.e., 8:05:05, 8:05:10, 8:05:15, etc. This ensures that all Loggers in the
study are synchronized to the same timestamp.

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1.2.9 The Logger Battery

The Kaye ValProbe Logger contains a field-replaceable 3.6 VDC, Lithium Thionyl
Chloride battery.

WARNING!

To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, the battery must be
changed only in an area known to be non-hazardous.

AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE PREVENIR L’INFLAMMATION
D’ATMOSPHERES DANGEREUSES, NE CHANGER LES BATEERIES QUE
DANS DES EMPLACEMENT DESIGNES NON DANGEREAUX.

Do not recharge or heat the battery above 140ºC. For measuring
temperatures above 140ºC, a special probe and insulating canister
are required to keep the temperature of the Logger below 140ºC for
the duration of the study. (See Insulating Canister on page 7.)

Use only the factory-specified battery (part number M3205) in the
Kaye ValProbe Logger. The use of non-specified batteries will void the
warranty and may damage the Logger and/or cause burns to the
operator. Replacement battery kits are available from Kaye.

The battery should be replaced by a qualified technician in an
anti-static environment.

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations.

Battery life is affected by a number of factors, including sample rate, temperature, and
hours of use. In addition, individual battery characteristics and capacity vary inherently
from one battery to another by up to 10%. Refer to the battery life tables in the Kaye
ValProbe online Help for the best approximation of the number of runtime hours you can
expect from the battery at different sample rates and temperatures.

The Kaye ValProbe software tracks each Logger's battery life to within 10% of a potential
low-voltage occurrence to help prevent interrupted or incomplete studies. When
determining the battery life remaining, the software bases its calculations on the
assumption that the battery can supply a predictable amount of energy (mAh) over the
temperature range.

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1.2.9 The Logger Battery (cont.)

When the batteries are used in environments at room temperature or above, and the battery
life runs down to a fixed percentage, that remaining percentage is generally not available
in environments below room temperature due to battery chemistry. The battery life
calculation is accurate when a Logger is used exclusively for studies at or above room
temperature, or exclusively for studies below room temperature. Kaye therefore
recommends that you change the battery when switching between the temperature ranges.

A low battery warning is issued when the remaining battery life is below the warning
percentage specified in the Kaye ValProbe software. The low battery warning is issued
until you replace the Logger battery and reset its battery life to 100%. If you do not specify
a percentage, the low battery warning is set to 10%. Kaye recommends that you replace
the battery when there is 10% battery life remaining. If the battery life falls below 10%,
the Logger accuracy specifications may be affected.

• If the battery is used up or is removed, the study setup and data, as well as the

calibration information, are maintained in non-volatile memory inside the Logger.

• If the battery is used up during a study, the study is terminated at the point the battery

failed. Study data to the point of termination is stored in the Logger and can be read
once a new battery is installed.

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1.2.9 The Logger Battery (cont.)

• If a battery is used up after a study is complete, all study data can be read once a new

battery is installed.

• If you change the battery before the study is started, you need to re-program the

Logger. Although the setup is maintained in non-volatile memory, the Logger needs to
be programmed in order to reset its clock.

1.2.10 Installing the Logger Battery

Kaye ValProbe Loggers are shipped with the battery outside the Logger. The batteries
must be installed prior to using the Kaye ValProbe system by completing the following
steps:

1. Pre-condition the Logger battery: If the battery is unused for a prolonged period of
time, there may be an internal buildup of oxide. Before installing the battery, this
oxide buildup needs to be removed by placing the battery in the Battery Conditioner
for three minutes.

IMPORTANT:Do not leave the battery in the Battery Conditioner for more than three

minutes, as it will begin to discharge and thereby shorten the expected
battery life.

2. Open the Logger:

a. Slide the Logger opener over the probe tip and onto the top of the Logger. The

Logger opener (included in the Battery Replacement Kit) is provided to make it
easier to unscrew the bottom cup. You may also unscrew the Logger by hand.

b. Unscrew the bottom cup while holding the opener firmly against the probe base.

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1.2.10 Installing the Logger Battery (cont.)

Figure 11: Canister-Style . . . . and . . . . Clip-Style Holders

3. Install the Logger battery: Instructions for installing the battery differ depending on
your Logger model (Figure 11 above shows the two types of battery holders). To
install the new battery, follow the instructions for your model.

• Canister-Style Holder

a. Insert the new pre-conditioned battery into the battery canister, with the negative (-)

terminal on top (facing the battery cap).

b. Place the cap on the canister by lining up the tabs on the cap with the clips on the

top of the canister.

c. Push down and turn the cap clockwise to secure the cap to the canister. A small red

LED on the top edge of the board should blink three times to reset the Logger.

Note: The Cryo Logger LED will blink after ~25 sec after battery insertion. See

Figure 12 on the next page for the LED location.

d. Replace the Logger cover and finger-tighten until the cup O-ring is no longer

visible.

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1.2.10 Installing the Logger Battery (cont.)

Figure 12: Location of Cryo Logger LED

• Clip-Style Holder

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a. Insert the new pre-conditioned battery into the battery holder. The board is marked

to show the + terminal.

b. Once the battery is installed, lift and release the top clip of the battery holder. A

small red LED on the top edge of the board should blink three times to reset the
Logger.

c. Replace the Logger cover and finger-tighten until the cup O-ring is no longer

visible.

4. Set the battery life indicator: The Kaye ValProbe software calculates the percentage
of battery life left in a Logger and issues a low battery warning when a Logger's
battery life is below a user-defined percentage. After installing the Logger battery, you
must set the battery indicator to 100% in order for the software to calculate the life of
the battery (see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the software). If you do not
specify a percentage, the low battery warning is set to 10%. You can change this
setting on the Preferences screen.

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1.2.10 Installing the Logger Battery (cont.)

a. Start the Kaye ValProbe software.

b. From the Hardware screen, click a Logger icon.

c. When the Logger Information screen displays, click

Change Battery.

d. If user identification is required, enter your user ID and password when prompted

and click
battery life indicator, unless the System Administrator has enabled the

Operators to Change Preferences

e. Click

OK. A System Administrator user ID and password are required to set the

Allow

site option.

OK when prompted to use only a factory-specified battery.

Note: The factory-specified battery has been tested for temperatures greater than 85ºC

and is certified for intrinsic safety applications. The use of non factory-specified
batteries will void the warranty and may damage the Logger and/or cause burns
to the operator.

f. Click

g. Click

OK when prompted that the battery change has been noted in the Logger.

OK to return to the Hardware screen.

1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery

To replace a fully-discharged or defective battery, complete the following steps:

Note: Replacement batteries, a Logger opener, O-rings, EtO compatible O-ring grease,

and a Battery Conditioner are included in the Battery Replacement Kit (Part
Number V2549).

1. Pre-condition the Replacement battery: If the battery is unused for a prolonged
period of time, there may be an internal buildup of oxide. Before installing the battery,
this oxide buildup needs to be removed by placing the battery in the Battery
Conditioner for three minutes.

IMPORTANT:Do not leave the battery in the Battery Conditioner for more than three

minutes, as it will begin to discharge and thereby shorten the expected
battery life.

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1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery (cont.)

2. Remove the existing O-ring and battery:

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CAUTION!

a. Slide the Logger opener over the probe tip and onto the top of the Logger. The

Logger opener (included in the Battery Replacement Kit) is provided to make it
easier to unscrew the bottom cup. You may also unscrew the Logger by hand.

b. To remove the O-ring, lift it from the groove and slide off in the direction of the

probe tip.

3. To remove the battery, use one of the following options depending on your style of
battery holder (see Figure 11 on page 22 to identify your holder style):

a. For Canister-Style Battery Holders: Push down on the top cap of the battery

canister and turn it counter-clockwise to release it. Then remove the cap and
remove the battery from the canister.

b. For Clip-Style Battery Holders: Expand and release the battery retention clips to

break the adhesion, and then remove the battery from its holder.

To ensure that the Logger maintains its waterproof and
pressure-tight seal, a thin coat of grease was applied to the O-ring
during assembly. The grease material is KRYTOX® GL-203, and safe
handling and storage practices should be followed. KRYTOX is a
registered trademark of DuPont Chemicals. The Material Safety Data
information is available from DuPont Chemicals.

WARNING!

4. Install the Replacement O-ring: Whenever you open a Logger, you need to replace
the cup O-ring to ensure that the Logger maintains its seal. There are two types of
O-rings included in the battery replacement kit:

When disposing of the old battery, you must comply with all local,
state, and federal environmental regulations for the proper disposal
of lithium batteries.

• Use O-ring # K0376 for Humidity Loggers, Pressure Loggers, Temperature Loggers

with the clip-style battery holder, and Temperature Loggers that have been retrofit
with the battery canister.

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1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery (cont.)

• Use O-ring # K0385 for Temperature Loggers with the canister-style battery holder

as original equipment.

a. Before you install a new O-ring, carefully apply a thin coat of grease to all surfaces

of the O-ring, making sure not to cut or scratch the O-ring. Do not apply too much
grease; the O-ring should have a shiny appearance with no excess grease visible.

b. Next, slide the O-ring over the tip end of the probe and into the O-ring groove. Do

not stretch or deform the O-ring, and avoid contact with the threads to prevent
nicking and/or cutting the O-ring.

5. Install the new battery: Instructions for installing the new battery differ depending on
your Logger model (Figure 1-8 on page 1-19 shows the two types of battery holders).
To install the new battery, follow the instructions for your model.

• Canister-Style Holder

a. Insert the new pre-conditioned battery into the battery canister, with the negative (-)

terminal on top (facing the battery cap).

b. Place the cap on the canister by lining up the tabs on the cap with the clips on the

top of the canister.

c. Push down and turn the cap clockwise to secure the cap to the canister. A small red

LED on the top edge of the board should blink three times to reset the Logger.

Note: The Cryo Logger LED (in the upper left corner of the PCB) will blink after ~25

sec after battery insertion. See Figure 12 on page 23.

d. Replace the Logger cover and finger-tighten until the cup O-ring is no longer

visible. Clean the exterior of the Logger with a soft cloth to remove any excess
lubricant.

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1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery (cont.)

• Clip-Style Holder

a. Insert the new pre-conditioned battery into the battery holder. The board is marked

to show the + terminal.

b. Once the battery is installed, lift and release the top clip of the battery holder. A

small red LED on the top edge of the board should blink three times to reset the
Logger.

c. Replace the Logger cover and finger-tighten until the cup O-ring is no longer

visible. Clean the exterior of the Logger with a soft cloth to remove any excess
lubricant.

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1.2.11 Replacing the Logger Battery (cont.)

6. Set the battery life indicator: The Kaye ValProbe software calculates the percentage
of battery life left in a Logger and issues a low battery warning when a Logger's
battery life is below a user-defined percentage. After installing the Logger battery, you
must set the battery indicator to 100% in order for the software to calculate the life of
the battery (see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the software). If you do not
specify a percentage, the low battery warning is set to 10%. You can change this
setting on the Preferences screen.

a. Start the Kaye ValProbe software.

b. From the Hardware screen, click a Logger icon.

c. When the Logger Information screen displays, click

Change Battery.

d. If user identification is required, enter your user ID and password when prompted

and click
battery life indicator, unless the System Administrator has enabled the

Operators to Change Preferences

e. Click

OK. A System Administrator user ID and password are required to set the

Allow

site option.

OK when prompted to use only a factory-specified battery.

Note: The factory-specified battery has been tested for temperatures greater than 85ºC

and is certified for intrinsic safety applications. The use of non factory-specified
batteries will void the warranty and may damage the Logger and/or cause burns
to the operator.

f. Click

g. Click

OK when prompted that the battery change has been noted in the Logger.

OK to return to the Hardware screen.

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1.2.12 Calibration

1.2.12a Calibration Data Storage

Calibration data, including calibration constants, offsets, and when the calibration was
performed and by whom, are stored in the Logger in non-volatile memory. The data
remains intact even if the battery is exchanged.

1.2.12b Verifying Calibration

The Kaye ValProbe software allows you to verify Logger calibration at one or two
setpoints. For Humidity/Temperature and Pressure/Temperature Loggers, each sensor type
must be verified independently. You will want to verify that the Loggers are within their
calibration criteria before running a study, however, you do not need to recalibrate them.
Since Kaye ValProbe is a self-contained instrument, the sensor and instrument errors are
accounted for during factory calibration.

The following section provides an overview of verifying Logger calibration. The online
Help that comes with the Kaye ValProbe software provides step-by-step instructions on
calibration procedures.

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1.2.12c Measurement Range and Accuracy Specifications

The Kaye ValProbe Loggers are calibrated to the following accuracy specifications for one
year:

Table 7: Logger Calibration Accuracy Specifications

Measurement Range Accuracy

Temperature Loggers

0°C to 140°C ±0.1°C

0°C to –45°C ±0.25°C

Cryo Loggers

0°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C

-85°C to 0°C ±0.25°C

Bendable Temperature Loggers with Insulating Canister

–80°C to –45°C ±0.35°C

140°C to 250°C ±0.2°C

250°C to 360°C ±0.5°C

Humidity/Temperature Loggers

25% to 85% RH (non-condensing) ±2% RH at 25°C and

40°C (EMD4000)

±2% RH at 25°C

(EMD3000)

EMD4000

0 to 55°C (with RH Sensor)

0 to 95°C (without RH Sensor)

EMD3000

20 to 30°C (with RH Sensor)

0 to 95°C (without RH Sensor)

Pressure Loggers

0°C to 120°C ±25 mb

120°C to 135°C ±10 mb

135°C to 140°C ±25 mb

±0.1°C

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1.2.12d Required Equipment

When verifying sensor calibration, you must consider the measurement uncertainty of the
equipment you are using in combination with the uncertainty of the equipment used by
Kaye Measurement & Control to calibrate the Loggers at the factory.

For example, if you verify calibration for a Logger's humidity sensor using a calibration
chamber with a measurement uncertainty of ±1.5% RH, and the Kaye chamber has a
measurement uncertainty of ±1.0% RH, you may obtain a deviation greater than the 2.0%
RH specified by the factory as the accuracy of the sensor.

The Certificate of Calibration that was shipped with each Logger provides detailed
information about the equipment used by the factory to calibrate the Loggers, including
the measurement uncertainty. The Humidity/Temperature Loggers are shipped with two
certificates, one for each sensor.

The equipment required to accurately verify calibration for each sensor type is listed
below.

Temperature Sensors

In order to verify that the temperature sensors in the Loggers are within the 0.1°C
calibration accuracy, the total system measurement uncertainty for the calibration
equipment must be better than 33mK (0.033°C) in order to achieve a 3:1 measurement
uncertainty ratio. The following equipment is required to perform calibration verification:

• IRTD model 400 (25mK)

• Temperature bath with the following stability and uniformity specifications:

Table 8: Temperature Bath Specifications

Bath Stability Bath Uniformity

7mK 7mK

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High Temperature Calibration Verification

Bendable Temperature Loggers used with the Insulating Canister for high temperature
studies can be verified at setpoints above 140°C. The Logger should be removed from the
Insulating Canister for the calibration verification process.

Safety measures should be taken to ensure that the Logger base does not exceed 140°C.
The Logger probe should be submerged in a temperature bath to a depth of at least

3.5 inches. Place a heat shield between the bath and the Logger base, and position the

Logger base at least 3 inches above the shield.

A temperature bath with the stability and uniformity specifications shown in Table 9
below is required for verifying calibration at temperatures from 140°C to 360°C:

Table 9: Temperature Bath Specifications

Bath Stability Bath Uniformity

0.05°C 0.125°C

Humidity Sensors

In order to verify the RH sensors meet the calibration accuracy specification, the RH
Humidity Calibrator must have an error equal to or better than ±1%. The following
equipment is recommended to perform calibration verification:

• Humidity Calibrator, ±1% accuracy or better

• Salt Solutions, traceable to ±1% accuracy or better

Pressure Sensors

In order to verify the pressure sensors meet the calibration accuracy specification, the
pressure calibration equipment must have an accuracy of 0.15% full scale (of 5 bar) or
better.

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1.3 The Kaye ValProbe Readers

The Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader serves as the interface between multiple Loggers
and the Kaye ValProbe system software. The Standard Reader, connected to your
computer using a standard RS-232 serial port, programs and collects data from up to 10
Loggers at a time, to a maximum of 100 Loggers or 200 sensors. Its rugged, durable
design ensures reliable transfer of critical data (see Figure 13 below).

Note: Allow enough time for the Loggers to return to room temperature before inserting

them into the Reader.

Loggers should be wiped clean before inserting them into the Reader. Do not
insert damp Loggers into the Reader.

The Reader is powered from a direct line connection rated to the nominal 90–260VAC,
50–60Hz. Connect the Reader to a grounded AC power source, using the supplied
polarized power cord. Standard Reader operation is unaffected by a line outage of
< 30ms.

An updated version of the Reader, the Val Pro be R ead er 2 (x2551), connects to a PC via
either a standard RS232 serial port or a USB port (but not via both at once). It also
programs and collects data from up to 100 Loggers per study. Up to 10 Loggers can be
programmed or read at a time by placing them in the Reader 2 sockets.

Figure 13: Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader

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1.3.1 Connection Ports

The backs of the Readers have connection ports for electrical and communication
connections. Each connection port is labeled with an icon representing its function.

CAUTION!

Make sure the Reader is powered off before making any connections.

RJ11 Connector

There are three 6-pin RJ11 connectors, labeled with an IRTD icon, on
the Standard Reader for connecting the IRTD. (On the Reader 2, there
are two RJ11 connectors.) The IRTD temperature measurement
standard is a self-contained measurement system providing temperature
data directly to the Kaye ValProbe software during calibration and
calibration verification.

Connect the IRTD to one of the RJ11 sockets, using the M2810 cable
supplied with the IRTD.

PC Connector

There is one 9-pin D shell subminiature serial communications cable
connector, labeled with a PC icon, for connecting a PC or notebook.

Connect your PC to the 9-pin port, using the 9 to 9-pin W1890-1 cable.
If necessary, use a 9 to 25-pin adapter at the PC. See Chapter 2 for PC
requirements.

USB PC Connector

One USB PC connector, labeled with a USB icon, is available on the
Reader 2 for connecting a PC or other device.

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1.3.2 The Kaye ValProbe Single Reader

The Kaye ValProbe Single Reader serves as the interface between individual Loggers and
the Kaye ValProbe system software. Intended for studies using a small number of Loggers,
the Single Reader can perform many of the same functions as the Standard Reader and
Reader 2. Its portable design requires no dedicated AC power source, and it communicates
with a PC or laptop by serial or USB connection.

Note: To communicate with the Single Reader using the USB connection, Windows Vista

or Windows XP is required.

The Kaye ValProbe software CD includes the USB driver for the Single Reader.
Install the software before connecting the Single Reader to your PC or laptop.

To ensure proper communication with the Single Reader, the maximum
recommended length for the USB cable is 16 feet.

Figure 14: Kaye ValProbe Single Reader

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1.3.2 The Kaye ValProbe Single Reader (cont.)

The Reader model is selected on the Preferences screen of the Kaye ValProbe software.
The Standard Reader is selected by default.

Because the Single Reader does not have a connection port for the IRTD, user calibration
or calibration verification for temperature sensors can only be performed using the
Standard Reader or Reader 2.

1.4 Additional Items

1.4.1 Setting the Kaye ValProbe Time and Date

When the Kaye ValProbe software programs the Loggers, the current time and date are
automatically transferred from your computer to the Logger. No action on your part is
required.

1.4.2 Cleaning the Kaye ValProbe Reader

To clean the Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader, Reader 2 and/or the Kaye ValProbe Single
Reader, the factory recommends that you use only a soft, dry cloth.

1.4.3 Transporting and Shipping the Kaye ValProbe Reader

To ship the Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader and Reader 2, use a safe and durable container
padded on all sides with four inches of cushioning filler.

To ship the Kaye ValProbe Single Reader, use a safe and durable container padded on all
sides with two inches of cushioning filler.

If you need to return the Kaye ValProbe Single Reader to the factory for service, contact
Customer Service for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number before you ship.
Include the RMA number with the instrument.

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1.4.4 The IRTD 400

The IRTD 400 (M2801) temperature measurement standard is a self-contained
measurement system providing temperature data directly to the Kaye ValProbe software
during temperature sensor calibration and calibration verification. The measurement
accuracy is NIST-traceable to 0.025ºC, with a range of –196ºC to 420ºC.

The IRTD provides a traceable standard that is used to calibrate Kaye ValProbe Loggers
and to verify Logger calibration. During the calibration and calibration verification
process, the Kaye ValProbe software automatically reads and monitors the value of the
IRTD probe.

The IRTD probe is shipped from the factory with its baud rate set to 9600 and its address
set to 01. The Kaye ValProbe software communicates with IRTD probes with addresses 01
or 02. However, if two or more IRTD probes are set to 01, the software displays a
communications error. The software also reports a communications error if an IRTD is
disconnected from the unit during the calibration or the verify calibration process.

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Chapter 2. Installing and Using the Software

2.1 Introduction

Before using the Kaye ValProbe system, you will need to install the Kaye ValProbe
software on your PC and perform some basic system administration tasks.

The Kaye ValProbe software provides the interface to the Kaye ValProbe Loggers, via the
Kaye ValProbe Reader, and enables you to program multiple Loggers with their start/stop
events and sample rate, and then collect the data after a qualification study for calculation,
processing and reporting. The Kaye ValProbe software verifies and transfers the collected
data to a secure data file. The data file, which meets the requirements of 21 CFR Part 11, is
then used to create reports that document the study results. The software is also used to
verify Logger calibration, and to perform periodic calibrations.

2.1.1 Overview

In this chapter you will:

• Install the Kaye ValProbe software on your PC.

• Start the software and log in to the Password Maintenance utility using the default

System Administrator account.

• Create System Administrator and Operator accounts.

• Set site options.

• Select the Communications Port.

• Access the online Help.

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2.1.2 PC Requirements

To run the Kaye ValProbe Windows-based software, your PC should meet the following
minimum requirements:

• Pentium 800 MHz processor speed and 256 MB RAM.

• Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Professional or Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64bit.

• Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition or MS Office 2010 Professional Edition

(32bit only)

• One unused serial port for communicating with the ValProbe Reader (do not configure

any other programs, e.g., electronic pocket organizers, to use the same serial
communications port you have selected to communicate with the ValProbe Reader). A
USB serial port may be used for the Reader 2, and a USB serial port adapter may be
used for the Standard Reader if your PC does not have an available serial port.

• One PC serial port or USB port if connecting to a ValProbe Single Reader or Reader 2.

• 100 MB free disk space.

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (5.0 or later recommended).

In addition, the following equipment is recommended for optimal use of the ValProbe
system:

• Windows printer with graphical printer capability.

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2.2 Installing the Kaye ValProbe Software

Before you install the software, close any applications that may be running.

1. Insert the Kaye ValProbe CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. If your system is not configured to automatically start the CD, complete the following

steps:

a. Click Start on the Windows task bar, click Run, and then click Browse.

b. From the Browse dialog box, select your CD-ROM drive, click setup.exe, and then

click Open. Click OK.

3. The Setup program prompts you through the installation process. Follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the installation.

Note: If you are installing the software into a directory other than the default path,

double-click on the destination folder and then click OK.

2.3 Starting the Kaye ValProbe Software

The Kaye ValProbe software includes a Password Maintenance utility that allows a user
with System Administrator permission to create and maintain user accounts, set site
options, backup and restore user information, view, print, and maintain the audit trail, and
change the machine ID assigned to the PC. All Kaye ValProbe system administration tasks
are accomplished through the Password Maintenance utility and logged in the audit trail.

A default System Administrator account is included with the software. You use this
account to initially log in to the Password Maintenance utility and create a System
Administrator account. The default account is deleted once you create your own System
Administrator account. You can then use your own account to perform all your system
administration tasks.

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2.3 Starting the Kaye ValProbe Software (cont.)

When you start the Kaye ValProbe software for the first time, you will be prompted to
enter your company name and log in to the Password Maintenance utility.

1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to ValProbe and then

click ValProbe.

The Registered Company Name screen (shown in Figure 15 below) appears.

Figure 15: Registered Company Name Screen

2. Enter your company name and click OK. The name you enter here displays on all

reports.

The System Administrator Log In dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 16 below.

Figure 16: System Administrator Log In Dialog Box

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2.3 Starting the Kaye ValProbe Software (cont.)

3. Click Yes to log in to the Password Maintenance utility.

Note: Once you have created your System Administrator account you will no longer see

this message when you start up the software. To access the Password Maintenance
utility after your initial login, press ALT+S when the ValProbe splash screen
appears, and enter your System Administrator user ID and password in the System
Administrator Log In dialog box.

The Identification Required dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 17 below.

Figure 17: Identification Required Dialog Box

4. Enter Kaye in the User ID field.

Kaye is the default System Administrator user ID. The user ID field is case sensitive so
be sure to enter the default user ID exactly as it appears here.

5. Enter 411 in the Current Password field. 411 is the default System Administrator

password.

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2.3 Starting the Kaye ValProbe Software (cont.)

6. Click OK.

The Password Maintenance Add New User screen appears, as shown in Figure 18
below.

Figure 18: Password Maintenance Add New User Screen

You are now ready to create your own System Administrator account and add users to the
system. The next section provides instruction on creating your new System Administrator
account from this screen and adding additional users.

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2.4 Creating User Accounts

The Kaye ValProbe software is designed for two levels of users:

System Administrator

system preferences, backs up and restores user information, and views, prints, and
maintains the audit trail. The System Administrator also performs Logger calibration.

Operator

verification. Operators can also change system preferences if the System Administrator
has enabled the Allow Operators to change Preferences site option.

In this section you:

- Programs Loggers, reads Loggers, creates reports, and performs calibration

- Creates and maintains user accounts, sets site options and

• Create a new System Administrator account.

• Create Operator accounts.

2.4.1 Creating a New System Administrator Account

The first task you must perform when you log in for the first time is creating a System
Administrator account. Once this is accomplished, you can add users (Operators or other
System Administrators) to the system and set site options.

The next time you log in to the Password Maintenance utility you will need to enter your
own System Administrator user ID and password. The Password Maintenance utility is
able to identify you by name using your unique user ID and password combination.

Note: It is good practice to establish more than one individual as a System Administrator.

This way, the Password Maintenance utility functions can still be accessed, even if
one of the System Administrators is unavailable.

Note: If you want to use the Kaye ValProbe software to program Loggers, read Loggers

and generate reports, create an Operator account for yourself using a different
name and user ID than your System Administrator account.

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2.4.1 Creating a New System Administrator Account (cont.)

To create a new System Administrator account:

1. The Password Maintenance Add New User screen should be displayed after you

logged in to the system for the first time using the default System Administrator
account. Enter your name (up to 32 characters) in the Name field.

The name you enter here displays in the active user list. User names must be unique.
Once you have added your name to the active user list, you can never enter the same
name again. Your name is associated with the unique user ID/password combination
that you enter in steps 2 and 3. You use this user ID/password combination to log in to
the Password Maintenance utility. The user ID and password are case sensitive.

2. Enter your new System Administrator identification in the User ID field. Your user ID

can be any combination of numbers and characters, up to a maximum of 16. A user ID
may not be used by more than one active account.

3. Enter your new System Administrator password in the Password field. Your password

can be any combination of numbers and characters, up to a maximum of 16. For
security reasons, it is preferable to use more than six characters or numbers.

4. Enter your password again in the Reenter Password field.

At this point you should record your user ID and password for future reference. You
will need them to log in to the Password Maintenance utility. Because this is the first
System Administrator account created, the system assumes that this is your account,
and you will not need to change the password. However, for any additional System
Administrator accounts created, the user will need to change the password when
logging in for the first time.

5. The permission level is set to System Administrator by default. Click OK.

The Password Maintenance (shown in Figure 2-5 on the next page) screen appears.
Your new System Administrator account name appears in the active user list.

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2.4.1 Creating a New System Administrator Account (cont.)

Figure 19: Password Maintenance Screen

Now that you have created your own System Administrator account, you are ready to add
user accounts. All Password Maintenance activity you now perform will be recorded in
the audit trail under your user name.

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2.4.2 Creating Operator Accounts

When you create user accounts, each user's name is added to the active user list. You
assign a unique user ID for each user and a temporary password. The user will change the
password when they first login.

To create Operator accounts:

1. On the Password Maintenance screen, click the Users menu, and then click Create

User.

The Password Maintenance Add New User screen (shown in Figure 20 below)
appears.

Figure 20: Password Maintenance Add New User Screen

2. Enter the new user name (up to 32 characters) in the Name field.

The user name is associated with the user ID/password combination that you enter in
steps 3 and 4. The user ID/password combination is used to identify the user to the
Kaye ValProbe software. The name you enter here appears in the active user list.

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2.4.2 Creating Operator Accounts (cont.)

Note: User names must be unique. Once a name has been used, it cannot be used again.

You should keep a separate record of all user names that you assign to avoid future
problems.

3. Enter the new user identification in the User ID field. The user ID can be any

combination of numbers and characters, up to a maximum of 16. The user ID and
password are case sensitive. A user ID may not be used by more than one active
account.

4. Enter the new user password in the Password field. The password can be any

combination of numbers and characters, up to a maximum of 16. The user will change
this password when they first log in to the Kaye ValProbe software.

5. Enter the password again in the Reenter Password field.

At this point you should record the new user ID and password. You will need to supply
this information to each new user. A user ID/password combination is required any
time a user:

• Programs and/or reads Loggers

• Verifies sensor calibration

• Creates reports

• Moves or copies data files

• Changes preferences (if the System Administrator has enabled the Allow Operators

to change Preferences site option)

6. Click Operator to set the account’s permission level.

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2.4.2 Creating Operator Accounts (cont.)

7. The Disable User Account option allows you to deny access to the system for this

user. For example, if you are creating an account for a user who will not need access to
the system for several months, you may want to select this option to deny access to the
user. You can de-select this feature once the user is ready to use the system (see the
Kaye ValProbe online Help for instructions on editing user accounts).

Select this option if you want to disable the user account.

8. Click OK.

The Password Maintenance screen (Figure 21 below) appears with the newly added
user name in the active user list.

Figure 21: Password Maintenance Screen

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to add more users to the system.

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2.4.3 Printing the User List

All active and deleted user accounts are included in the printed list.

To print the user list:

1. On the Password Maintenance screen, click the File menu, and then click Print Users.

The Windows Print dialog box appears.

2. Select a printer and click Print.

3. Click OK when prompted that the user list has been printed.

2.5 Setting Site Options

The Password Maintenance utility provides site options that give users more flexibility
while running the Kaye ValProbe software. As the System Administrator, you can select
options that will:

• Disable the user identification requirement.

IMPORTANT: If you disable the user identification requirement, the Kaye ValProbe

system does not meet FDA regulations for electronic signatures (21 CFR
Part 11).Kaye recommends that you always require user identification.

• Set passwords to expire after a number of days, up to 366. The user will be prompted to

change their password once their current password has expired. By default, passwords
are set to expire after 90 days.

• Require minimum-length passwords for all user accounts, from 1 to 16 characters.

• Disable user accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts. This option will disable a

user account if there are three consecutive login failures for the same user ID. If a user's
account is disabled, the System Administrator must enable the account and assign a
new temporary password.

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2.5 Setting Site Options (cont.)

• Allow Operators to change Preferences. Preferences are system defaults that specify the

temperature units, the pressure units, the communications port, the Reader model, and
when to issue low battery warnings. Any changes made to the system preferences are
effective immediately, and all setups created after the preferences have been changed
will reflect these new settings. If this option is not enabled, the System Administrator is
responsible for changing preferences.

• Allow Operators to change the D value in the lethality calculation. This option should

be enabled only if your SOP requires a D value other than 1. If this option is not
enabled, the D value defaults to 1.

To set site options:

1. On the Password Maintenance screen, click the File menu, and then click Options. The

System Administrator Site Options screen (Figure 22 below) appears.

Figure 22: System Administrator Site Options Screen

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2.5 Setting Site Options (cont.)

Note: The System Administrator Site Options screen lists the options that you can set for

your site. These options are not mutually exclusive. You can select any combination
that your site supports.

2. Select the check box next to any option to enable that option. To set the number of days

until passwords expire, use the spin buttons to set the number of days in 30-day
increments, or enter a number from 1 to 366 in the box. To specify a minimum
password length, select the Require minimum password length option and use the spin
buttons to set the password requirement from 1 to 16 characters, or enter the number
directly into the box.
To disable an option, clear the associated check box.

3. Click OK. The Password Maintenance screen appears.

4. On the File menu, click Exit to log out of the Password Maintenance utility. The

ValProbe Main Menu appears.

2.6 Selecting a Communications Port

The Kaye ValProbe Reader is the communications link between the Kaye ValProbe
Loggers and your computer. After installing the Kaye ValProbe software and connecting
the Reader to your PC, you must select a communications port in order for the Reader to
communicate with your PC.

To select a communications port:

1. On the Kaye ValProbe Main Menu, click the Preferences tab. The Change Preferences

(Figure 23 below) dialog box appears.

Figure 23: Change Preferences Dialog Box

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2.6 Selecting a Communications Port (cont.)

2. Enter your System Administrator user ID and password and click OK (you can use an

Operator user ID and password if the Allow Operators to change Preferences site
option is enabled).

The Preferences screen (Figure 24 below) appears.

Figure 24: Preferences Screen

3. If the Standard Reader or Reader 2 is connected to the PC, first select the reader model,

and then select a communications port from the COM Port list. The Standard Reader is
the default Reader Model selection. (The USB port appears on the list if it is connected
to the Reader 2.)

4. If the Single Reader is connected to the PC, first select the Single Reader as the Reader

Model, and then select a communications port from the COM Port list. Click the Main
tab to accept the changes and automatically reboot the system.

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2.6 Selecting a Communications Port (cont.)

Note: When using the Single Reader with Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you can

connect to your computer using a standard RS-232 serial port or USB. If
connected using USB, the available USB ports are added to the COM port list.

Note: Do not configure any other devices, e.g., electronic pocket organizers, to use the

same communications port you have selected to communicate with the Kaye
ValProbe Reader.

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2.7 Accessing the Kaye ValProbe Online Help

The Kaye ValProbe online Help provides step-by-step instructions for using the software,
including: programming Loggers, reading Loggers, creating reports, and performing
calibration verification.

Note: The Kaye ValProbe online Help requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (5.0 or later

is recommended).

To access online Help:

• With the Kaye ValProbe program running, click the Help tab and then click the

Contents and Index button.

The Kaye ValProbe Help window (shown in Figure 25 below) appears.

Figure 25: Kaye ValProbe Help Window

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2.7.1 Tabs

The following tabs and buttons are available to assist you in navigating Help:

• The Contents tab displays the Table of Contents. Click a book to display the pages in

that book. Click a page to view the corresponding help topic in the right-hand window.

• The Index tab displays the Index. Enter the keyword to search for, select it from the list,

and click Display to view the associated topic.

• The Search tab provides full-text search capabilities. This feature enables you to search

the entire Help system for a word or phrase. Enter the word or phrase and click List
Topics. Select a topic from the list and click Display. The word or phrase you searched
for will be highlighted in the topic text.

• The Favorites tab enables you to store a list of your favorite or most frequently used

Help topics. Whenever you open Help, you can quickly go to the topics you view most
often by selecting them from this tab. When a topic you would like to store in the
favorites list is displayed in the right-hand pane, click Add. You can update the list at
any time by removing topics you no longer want to mark as favorites.

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2.7.2 Buttons

• The Show/Hide buttons show or hide the left pane of the Help window. When you

access Help for individual screens within the Kaye ValProbe software, you can use the
Show button to access the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Use the Hide
button to view a topic only and provide more room on your screen.

• The Back button returns you to the previously viewed Help topic.

• The Forward button opens the next topic in a previously viewed sequence.

• The Print button prints the current Help topic to your default printer.

• The Options button opens a menu that provides access to the Show/Hide, Back,

Forward, and Print features, in addition to:

• Home - Links to the website.

• Stop - Stops loading a new topic or stops downloading information (click this

option to stop a Web page from opening).

• Refresh - Updates the topic content displayed in the topic pane.

• Search Highlight On/Off - When this option is enabled (default setting), words

entered using the Search feature are highlighted in the topic text

• The FAQ's button provides a link to the Kaye ValProbe Frequently Asked Questions

page. Use this link if you have a question about your Kaye ValProbe system and are
unable to find the answer in the online Help. The FAQ's are continuously updated with
answers to common questions.

2.7.3 Screen-Level Help

You can also access online Help for individual screens in the Kaye ValProbe software by

clicking the button in the lower right corner of the screen, or by pressing F1.

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Appendix A. Specifications

A.1 Kaye ValProbe System

A.1.1 Pollution Degree:

Pollution Degree 2

A.1.2 Installation Category:

overvoltage Category II, indoor use, maximum altitude up to 2,000 m

A.2 Kaye ValProbe Standard Reader

A.2.1 Power:

100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A rms maximum

A.2.2 Environmental:

Temperature: 0 to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 0-95%, non-condensing

Appendix A. Specifications

A.2.3 Fuse Type and Rating:

250 VAC, T500 mA

A.2.4 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL

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A.3 Kaye ValProbe Reader 2

A.3.1 Power:

100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A rms maximum

A.3.2 Environmental:

Temperature: 0 to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 0-95%, non-condensing

A.3.3 Fuse Type and Rating:

250 VAC, T500 mA

A.3.4 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL

A.4 Kaye ValProbe Single Reader

A.4.1 Power:

RS232: 5 to 12 VDC, 7 mA
USB: 5 VDC, 6 mA

A.4.2 Environmental:

Temperature: 10 to 45°C
Relative Humidity: 5 to 85%, non-condensing

A.4.3 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL

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A.4 Kaye ValProbe Temperature Logger

A.4.1 Measurement Accuracy:

±0.25°C from -45 to 0°C
±0.1°C from 0 to 140°C
±0.2°C from 140 to 250°C
±0.5°C from 250 to 360°C

A.4.2 Environmental:

Temperature: -45 to 140°C
Humidity: 0 to 100%, condensing
Pressure: 0 to 10 bar absolute

A.4.3 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL, ETL

Appendix A. Specifications

Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 913
Cerfied to CAN/CSA Std C22.2 No. 157

A.4.4 Sensing Element:

precision platinum RTD

A.4.5 Sampling Rate:

1 sec to 12 hrs

A.4.6 Data Storage:

10,000 samples

A.4.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

15 sec per 24 hr (0.0174%) from -45 to 140°C

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Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 913
Cerfied to CAN/CSA Std C22.2 No. 157

A.5 Kaye ValProbe Dual Temperature Logger

A.5.1 Measurement Accuracy:

±0.25°C from -45 to 0°C
±0.1°C from 0 to 140°C

A.5.2 Environmental:

Temperature: -60 to 140°C
Humidity: 0 to 100%, condensing
Pressure: 6 Pa to 10 bar absolute

A.5.3 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL, ETL

A.5.4 Sensing Element:

precision platinum RTD

A.5.5 Sampling Rate:

1 sec to 12 hrs

A.5.6 Data Storage:

10,000 samples per sensor retained in EEPROM memory

A.5.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

15 sec per 24 hr (0.0174%) from -60 to 140°C

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A.6 Kaye ValProbe Humidity/Temperature Logger

A.6.1 Measurement Accuracy:

Operating Range Accuracy

25% to 85% RH (non-condensing) 2% RH at 25C and 40C (EMD4000)

2% RH at 25C (EMD3000)

EMD4000
0 to 55C (with RH Sensor),
0 to 95C (without RH Sensor)
EMD3000
20 to 30C (with RH Sensor),
0 to 95C (without RH Sensor)

A.6.2 Environmental:

Temperature: 0 to 95°C
Humidity: 0 to 100%, condensing
Pressure: 0 to 10 bar absolute

A.6.3 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL, ETL

Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 913
Cerfied to CAN/CSA Std C22.2 No. 157

A.6.4 Sensing Element:

0.1C

Temperature: precision platinum RTD
Humidity: reactive polymer

A.6.5 Sampling Rate:

2 sec to 12 hr

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A.6.6 Data Storage:

10,000 samples for each sensor type (humidity and temperature)

A.6.7 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

15 sec per 24 hr (0.0174%) from 0 to 95°C

A.7 Kaye ValProbe CryoLogger

A.7.1 Sensing Element:

Precision Platinum RTD

A.7.2 Measurement Range and Accuracy:

0°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C

-85°C to 0°C, ±0.25°C

A.7.3 Environmental:

Temperature -85°C to 140°C
Humidity 0% to 100% humidity, condensing
Pressure 0 to 10 bar absolute (0 to 130 psia)

A.7.4 Logger Material:

316L stainless steel

A.7.5 Logger Base Dimensions:

1 13/16 in x 1 3/8 in diameter (46 mm x 35 mm)

A.7.6 Battery:

Field-replaceable 3.6 V lithium thionyl chloride
5500 hours at 10 sec at 20°C / 550 hours at 10 sec at -85°C

A.7.7 Sampling Rate:

1 second to 12 hours

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A.7.8 Data Storage:

10,000 samples retained in non-volatile EEPROM memory

A.7.9 Calibration:

Factory calibrated (NVLAP accredited) with user calibration capability

A.7.10 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

20 seconds per 24 hours (0.0174%)

A.7.11 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL

A.7.12 Specific Probe Length:

1 1/2 inch (38 mm); 3 inch (76 mm) rigid

A.7.13 Specific Surface Dimensions

1 1/3 inch (34 mm) diam

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Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 913
Cerfied to CAN/CSA Std C22.2 No. 157

A.8 Kaye ValProbe Pressure Logger

A.8.1 Pressure Measurement Range:

0 to 5 bar absolute from 0 to 140°C, certified to 10 bar over pressure

A.8.2 Measurement Range Accuracy:

±25 mbar from 0 to 120°C
±10 mbar from 120 to 135°C
±25 mbar from 135 to 140°C

A.8.3 Environmental:

Temperature: 0 to 140°C
Humidity: 0 to 100%, condensing
Pressure: 0 to 10 bar absolute

A.8.4 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL, ETL

A.8.5 Sensing Element:

Pressure: piezo resistive mems
Temperature: precision platinum RTD (for pressure measurement compensation)

A.8.6 Sampling Rate:

1 sec to 12 hr

A.8.7 Data Storage:

10,000 samples

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A.8.8 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

15 sec per 24 hr (0.0174%) from 0 to 140°C

A.9 Kaye ValProbe Pressure/Temperature Logger

A.9.1 Measurement Accuracy:

Temperature: ±0.1°C from 0 to 140°C
Pressure: ±25 mbar from 0 to 120°C
±10 mbar from 120 to 135°C
±25 mbar from 135 to 140°C

A.9.2 Environmental:

Temperature: 0 to 95°C
Pressure: 0 to 10 bar absolute

A.9.3 Regulatory Compliance:

CE, UL, ETL

Appendix A. Specifications

Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 913
Cerfied to CAN/CSA Std C22.2 No. 157

A.9.4 Sensing Element:

Temperature: precision platinum RTD
Pressure: piezo resistive mems

A.9.5 Sampling Rate:

2 sec to 12 hr

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A.9 Kaye ValProbe Pressure/Temperature Logger (cont.)

A.9.1 Data Storage:

5,000 samples for each sensor type (pressure and temperature)

A.9.2 Real Time Clock Accuracy:

15 sec per 24 hr (0.0174%) from 0 to 95°C

A.10Battery

A.10.1 Type:

Field-replaceable 3.6 VDC Lithium Thionyl Chloride

A.10.2 Battery Life:

Battery life is affected by a number of factors, including sample rate, temperature, and
hours of use. Individual battery capacity can vary from one battery to another by up to
10%. Refer to the online Help for an approximation of the number of runtime hours you
can expect from the battery at different sample rates and temperatures.

A.10.3 Shelf Life:

10 years

A.10.4 Transportation Regulations:

Classified as non-restricted (can be shipped by common carrier without special
requirements). Batteries should be separated from each other during shipment to prevent
shorting.

A.11Insulating Canister

A.11.1 Size (Length x Diameter):

X2545: 149mm x 45mm (5.87“x1.75“) X2540: 115mm x 84mm (4.5” x 3.22“)

A.11.2 Weight:

X2545: 330g (0.73lb) X2540: 590g (1.3lb)

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Appendix B Environmental Compliance

Appendix B. Environmental Compliance

This appendix contains information on the following topics:

• WEEE Directive (see Section B.1 on page 69)

• Battery disposal (see Section B.2 on page 70)

B.1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc. is a participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.

The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of
natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment.

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our
environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we
encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those
systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life
equipment in a sound way.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please
contact your local or regional waste administration.

Contact your Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc. team for additional take-back information.

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Appendix B. Environmental Compliance

B.2 Battery Disposal

This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked
with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium
(Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling return the
battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.

B.2.1 What do the Markings Mean?

Batteries and accumulators must be marked (either on the battery or accumulator or on its
packaging, depending on size) with the

separate collection symbol

specific levels of toxic metals as follows:

. In addition, the marking must include the chemical symbols of

• Cadmium (Cd) over 0.002%

• Lead (Pb) over 0.004%

• Mercury (Hg) over 0.0005%

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Appendix B Environmental Compliance

B.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them

Your participation is an important part of the effort to minimize the impact of batteries and
accumulators on the environment and on human health. For proper recycling you can
return this product or the batteries or accumulators it contains to your supplier or to a
designated collection point.

Some batteries or accumulators contain toxic metals that pose serious risks to human
health and to the environment. When required, the product marking includes chemical
symbols that indicate the presence toxic metals: Pb for lead, Hg for mercury, and Cd for
cadmium.

• Cadmium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland. Chronic

effects include kidney damage, pulmonary emphysema, and bone diseases such as
osteomalcia and osteoporosis. Cadmium may also cause anemia, discoloration of the
teeth, and loss of smell (anosmia).

• Lead is poisonous in all forms. It accumulates in the body, so each exposure is

significant. Ingestion and inhalation of lead can cause severe damage to human health.
Risks include brain damage, convulsions, malnutrition, and sterility.

• Mercury creates hazardous vapors at room temperature. Exposure to high

concentrations of mercury vapor can cause a variety of severe symptoms. Risks include
chronic inflammation of mouth and gums, personality change, nervousness, fever, and
rashes.

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Index

A

Accuracy

Humidity/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Insulating Canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pressure Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Active User List, Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

B

Back Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Batch Code, Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Batteries

Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Battery

Canister-Style Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Clip-Style Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Low Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preconditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bendable Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Buttons

Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

FAQ’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Show/Hide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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C

Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

High Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31, 32

Canister, Insulating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Canister-Style Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Clip-Style Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Communications Port, Selecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connections

PC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

RJ11 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Standard Reader Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Contents Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

D

Data

Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Data Collection

Pressure/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Disposal

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Electronic Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

F

FAQ’s Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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H

Help

Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Screen-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

High Temperature Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Humidity Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Humidity/Temperature Logger

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

I

Index Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Insulating Canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inserting a Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Logger Time Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

IRTD Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

L

Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 16, 30

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bendable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7

Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Humidity/Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 63

Inserting into Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Insulating Canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 15, 66

Pressure/Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Reprogramming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RH and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Rigid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 5, 7, 61, 62

Time Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Measurement

IRTD Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

O

Online Help, Accessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Accounts, Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Options Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

O-Ring

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

P

Password Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 51

PC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

PC Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pressure

Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 15, 66

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Pressure/Temperature Logger

Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Pressure/Temperature Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Print Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Programming Time Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Reader

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Connection Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Transporting and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Reader 2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Reader, Standard

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Relative Humidity Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Replacing

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Humidity Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

RJ11 Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4

Screen-Level Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Search Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Sensors

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Show/Hide Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Single Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Site Options, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 52

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Two User Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Specifications

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Humidity/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Insulating Canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Pressure Logger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Pressure/Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Temperature Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62

ValProbe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

ValProbe Reader 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ValProbe System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Standard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 59

Starting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

System

Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 45

Account, Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Tabs

Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Temperat u re

Bath Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Logger Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62

Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 5

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Time Inside Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Time Ranges, Loggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

U

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

User Accounts, Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

V

Va l Pr o b e

Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pressure Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Reader 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Single Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Standard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Waste Disposal

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

WEEE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Warranty

Each instrument manufactured by Amphenol Advanced Sensors. is warranted to be free
from defects in material and workmanship. Liability under this warranty is limited to
restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument, at the sole
discretion of Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded
from any liability. This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original
purchaser. If Amphenol Advanced Sensors determines that the equipment was defective,
the warranty period is:

• one year for general electronic failures of the instrument

• one year for mechanical failures of the sensor

If Amphenol Advanced Sensors determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse,
improper installation, the use of unauthorized replacement parts, or operating conditions
outside the guidelines specified by Amphenol Advanced Sensors the repairs are not
covered under this warranty.

The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties

whether statutory, express or implied (including warranties or merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties arising from course of dealing

or usage or trade).

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Return Policy

If a Amphenol Advanced Sensors instrument malfunctions within the warranty period, the
following procedure must be completed:

1. Notify Amphenol Advanced Sensors, giving full details of the problem, and provide

the model number and serial number of the instrument. If the nature of the problem
indicates the need for factory service, Amphenol Advanced Sensors will issue a
RETURN AUTHORIZATION number (RA), and shipping instructions for the return
of the instrument to a service center will be provided.

2. If Amphenol Advanced Sensors instructs you to send your instrument to a service

center, it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the
shipping instructions.

3. Upon receipt, Amphenol Advanced Sensors will evaluate the instrument to determine

the cause of the malfunction.

Then, one of the following courses of action will then be taken:

• If the damage is covered under the terms of the warranty, the instrument will be

repaired at no cost to the owner and returned.

• If Amphenol Advanced Sensors determines that the damage is not covered under the

terms of the warranty, or if the warranty has expired, an estimate for the cost of the
repairs at standard rates will be provided. Upon receipt of the owner’s approval to
proceed, the instrument will be repaired and returned.

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Customer Support Centers

A

U.S.A.
For Sales and Services
(Repair/Calibration):

Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
St Marys Center
967 Windfall Road
St Marys, Pennsylvania 15857
U.S.A.
T: 814-834-9140
F: 814-781-7969

Europe, Asia and Middle East
Sales and Service:

Amphenol Advanced Sensors GmbH
Sinsheimer Strasse 6
D-75179 Pforzheim
Germany
T: [phone]
F: [phone]

U.S. A.
For Technical Support:

Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
St Marys Center
967 Windfall Road
St Marys, Pennsylvania 15857
U.S.A.
T: 814-834-9140
F: 814-781-7969

China:

Amphenol (Changzhou)
Connector Systems
305 Room, 5D
Jintong Industrial Park
Wujin, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
T:[phone] ext. 50087
F:[phone]

mphenol

Advanced Sensors

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