MadgeTech VFC2000 User Manual

VFC2000

VFC Temperature Data Logger

PRODUCT
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Product Overview

2 Device Operation

3 Device Maintenance

3 Need Help?

4 Specifications

4 Ordering Information

VFC2000

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Product Overview

The VFC2000 is a simple solution for vaccine temperature
monitoring compliance. Designed to satisfy all CDC and VFC
requirements, the VFC2000 provides precise, continuous
temperature monitoring and validation for temperatures
as low as -100 °C (-148 °F). Featuring a convenient LCD
screen, the VFC2000 displays current readings, minimum
and maximum statistics as well as a battery level indicator.
User-programmable alarms trigger an audible and visual
alert. Optional glycol bottle monitors for temperatures as
low as -50 °C (-58 °F) and AC power source allows battery to
be a back up if there is a power loss.

VFC Requirements

• Detachable, buered temperature probe

• Out-of-range audible and visual alarms

• Low battery indicator with external power and battery
backup

• Current, minimum, and maximum temperature display

• Accuracy of ±0.5°C (±1.0°F)

Selection Buttons

The VFC2000 is designed with three selection buttons:

Scroll: Allows user to scroll through

current readings, average stats, daily
minimum and maximum temperatures
and device status information displayed on
the LCD screen.

°C

°F

Units: Allows users to change displayed

units of measurement to either Celsius or
Fahrenheit.

Start/Stop: To activate Manual Start,

arm the device through the MadgeTech 4
Software. Hold the button for 3 seconds.
There will be two beeps confirming the
device is started. Reading will be displayed
on the screen and status in software will
change from Waiting to Start to Running.
To pause logging while running, hold
button for 3 seconds.

• Programmable logging interval (1 reading per second
to 1 reading per day)

• Daily check reminder warning

• Suitable for vaccine transportation

• Also monitors ambient room temperature

Device Operation

1. Install the MadgeTech 4 Software onto a Windows PC.

2. Connect the data logger to the Windows PC with the
provided USB cable.

3. Launch the MadgeTech 4 Software. The VFC2000 will
appear in the Connected Devices window indicating
the device has been recognized.

4. Select the start method, reading interval and any other
parameters appropriate for the desired data logging
application. Once configured, deploy the data logger by
clicking the Start icon.

LED Indicators

Status: Green LED blinks every 5 seconds

to indicate the device is logging.

Check: Blue LED blinks every 30 seconds to

indicate daily statistic check has gone past
24 hours. Hold Scroll button for 3 seconds to
reset reminder.

Alarm: Red LED blinks every 1 second to

indicate an alarm condition is set.

5. To download data, select the device in the list, click the
Stop icon, and then click the Download icon. A graph
will automatically display the data.

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Device Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Materials: U9VL-J Battery or any 9 V Battery (lithium

recommended)

1. On the bottom of the data logger, open the battery
compartment by pulling in on the cover tab.

2. Remove the battery by pulling it from the
compartment.

3. Install the new battery, taking note of the polarity.

4. Push the cover closed until it clicks.

Product Support & Troubleshooting:

• Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document.

• Visit our Knowledge Base online at madgetech.com/resources.

• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

Recalibration

Recalibration is recommended annually or bi-annually for
any data logger; a reminder is automatically displayed in
the software when the device is due. To send devices back
for calibration, visit madgetech.com.

MadgeTech 4 Software Support:

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

• Download the MadgeTech 4 Software Manual at madgetech.com.

• Contact our friendly Customer Support Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specific warranty remedy limitations apply. Call [phone] or go to madgetech.com for details.

TEMPERATURE

Temperature Range -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Resolution 0.01 °C (0.018 °F)

Calibrated Accuracy

Response Time 10 minutes free air

±0.50 °C/± 0.18 °F
(0 °C to +55 °C/32 °F to 131 °F)

REMOTE CHANNEL

Thermocouple
Connection

Cold Junction
Compensation

Max. Thermocouple
Resistance

Thermocouple K

Response Time τ = 2 minutes to 63% of change

Female subminiature (SMP) (MP model)
Pluggable screw terminal (TB model)

Automatic, based on internal channel

100 Ω

Included Probe Range: -100 °C to +80 °C
(-148 °F to +176 °F)
Glycol Bottle Range: -50 °C to +80 °C
(-58 °F to +176 °F)

Resolution: 0.1 °C
Accuracy: ±0.5 °C

GENERAL

Reading Rate

Memory 16,128 readings

LED
Functionality

Wrap Around Yes

Start Modes Immediate and delay start

Calibration Digital calibration through soware

1 reading every second up to 1 reading every
24 hours

3 status LEDs

Calibration Date Automatically recorded within device

Battery Type

Battery Life 3 years typical at 1 minute reading rate

Data Format

Time Accuracy ± 1 minute/month

Computer
Interface

Operating
System
Compatibility

Soware
Compatibility

Operating
Environment

Dimensions

Glycol Bottle 30 mL

Probe Length 72 in

Material ABS Plastic

Weight 4.5 oz (129 g)

Approvals CE

Alarm

Audible Alarm
Functionality

9 V lithium battery included; user replaceable
with any 9 V battery (lithium recommended)

For Display: °C or °F
For Soware: Date and time stamped °C, K, °F or °R

USB to mini USB, 250,000 baud for standalone
operation

Windows XP SP3 or later

Standard Soware version 4.2.21.0 or later

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F),
0 %RH to 95 %RH non-condensing

3.0 in x 3.5 in x 0.95 in
(76.2 mm x 88.9 mm x 24.1 mm) Data logger only

User configurable high and low audible and on­screen alarms.

Alarm Delay: A cumulative alarm delay may be
set in which the device will activate the alarm (via
LED) only when the device has recorded a user
specified time duration of data.

1 Beep per second for reading alarm above/
below threshold

BATTERY WARNING: BATTERY MAY LEAK, FLAME OR EXPLODE IF DISASSEMBLED, SHORTED, CHARGED, CONNECTED TOGETHER, MIXED WITH USED OR OTHER BATTERIES, EXPOSED

TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURE. DISCARD USED BATTERY PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Ordering Information

VFC2000 PN 902311-00 VFC Temperature data logger with thermocouple probe and USB to mini USB cable

VFC2000-GB PN 902238-00 VFC Temperature data logger with thermocouple probe, glycol bottle and USB to mini USB cable

Power Adapter PN 901839-00 Replacement USB universal power adapter

U9VL-J PN 901804-00 Replacement battery for VFC2000

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