MadgeTech ThermoVaultX4, ThermoVaultX8 User manual

ThermoVaultX Series

4 and 8-Channel Thermocouple
Temperature Data Logger

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Product Overview

2 Installation Guide

2 Device Operation

4 Device Maintenance

4 Need Help?

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Product Overview

The ThermoVaultX Series is an oven temperature recorder
that consists of a TCTempX4 or TCTempX8 inside a
thermal enclosure. The thermal enclosure acts as a buffer
and allows the device to be placed in higher operating
environments for certain durations of time. The chart
outlines the maximum temperature and time duration to
which the device can be exposed.

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME

Ambient Temperature Maximum Duration in Minutes

100 ºC (212 ºF) 110

150 ºC (302 ºF) 62

200 ºC (392 ºF) 45

250 ºC (482 ºF) 35

260 ºC (500 ºF) 33

300 ºC (572 ºF) 30

350 ºC (662 ºF) 25

Installation Guide

Installing the Software

The Software can be downloaded. Follow the
instructions provided in the Installation Wizard.
Compatible with Standard Software version 4.2.17.0 or
later and Secure Software version 4.2.16.0 or later.

Device Operation

Connecting and Starting the Data Logger

1. Once the software is installed and running, plug the
supplied USB A to Micro USB cable into the data logger.

2. Connect the USB A end of the cable into an open USB
port on the computer.

3. The device will appear in the Connected Devices list.
Highlight the desired data logger.

4. For most applications, select Custom Start from
the menu bar and choose the desired start method,
reading rate and other parameters appropriate for the
data logging application and click Start.

• Quick Start applies the most recent custom start
options

• Batch Start is used for managing multiple loggers
at once

5. The status of the device will change to Running,
Waiting to Start or Waiting to Manual Start,
depending upon your start method.

6. Disconnect the data logger from the USB cable. Place
the logger into the ThermoVault and latch it securely.
Place it in the environment to measure.

Note: The device will stop recording data when the end of memory
is reached or the device is stopped. At this point the device cannot be
restarted until it has been re-armed by the computer.

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Manual Start

Click the Custom Start button on the Device panel, or
right-click on the device and hover on the start selection,
then chose custom start. Apply the options desired and
select Start. Once armed through the software, to activate
the Manual Start, hold the recessed push button, adjacent
to the interface cable plug, down for 10 seconds. Green LED
will blink rapidly and then blink every 15 seconds. To see
the change in the status, hit Refresh within the software.

The manual start button must be pressed before placing the
device into the ThermoVault.

Manual Start

Button

Thermocouple Type

To change the thermocouple type:

1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device
desired.

2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click

Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.

3. On the General Tab, change the Thermocouple type in
the drop down menu.

4. Apply these changes, there will be a prompt to reset
the device, select Yes.

Please note that the same thermocouple type must be used on all of
the channels.

Channel Naming

Up to a 10-character channel name can be programmed
into the data logger for each channel. This ability helps to
rename a channel in a report to distinguish it from other
similarly named channels.

1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device desired.

2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click

Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.

3. In the Channels panel, find the channel desired, then
select “Use custom name.”

4. This will prompt a space to type in a name.

5. Select OK, then there will be a prompt to reset the
device, select Yes.

Downloading Data from a Data Logger

1. Connect the logger to the supplied USB A to Micro USB
cable.

2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices list.
Click Stop on the menu bar.

3. Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger
highlighted, click Download. You then can create a
report from the saved Dataset.

4. Downloading will offload and save all the recorded
data to the PC.

Set Password

To password protect the device so that others cannot
start, stop or reset the device:

1. In the Connected Devices panel, click the device
desired.

2. On the Device Tab, in the Information Group, click

Properties. Or, right-click the device and select
Properties in the context menu.

3. On the General Tab, click Set Password.

4. Enter and confirm the password in the box that
appears, then select OK.

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LED Functionality

Primary LED (Green):

Solid when communicating with computer.
Flashes every 15 seconds when logging.
Flashes every 5 seconds when in delay start.

Secondary LED (Red):

Flashes every 5 seconds when battery is low.
Flashes every 5 seconds when memory is low.

Channel LED (Blue):

Flashes every 2 seconds when reading rate
is 2 seconds or faster.

Flashes same as reading rate when reading
rate is slower than 2 seconds.

Device Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Materials: 3/32 inch HEX Driver (Allen Key) and a
Replacement Battery (U9VL-J)

1. Remove the cover from the device by unscrewing the
two screws.

2. Remove the battery from its compartment and unsnap
it from the connector.

3. Snap the new battery into the terminals and verify it
is secure.

4. Replace the cover taking care not to pinch the wires.
Screw the enclosure back together securely.

Note: Be sure not to over tighten the screws or strip the threads.

Recalibration

Recalibration is recommended annually.

MadgeTech 4 Software Support:

• Refer to the built-in help section of the MadgeTech 4 Software.

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DOC-1196036-00 | REV 3 2020.05.07