Monarch Instrument Track-It User Manual

Track-ItTM Pressure Temperature Logger

The Pressure Temperature Logger is a sealed (IP67) Data Logger used for
measuring air or liquid pressure and ambient temperature. The unit is self
contained in a small 316L stainless steel enclosure with a threaded ¼” NPT port
to connect to a pressure source. The Logger can operate unattended for months
or years. Recording parameters can be set in the Track-It
unit can be set to record on instantly, at preset times, or on alarm conditions. Up
to 64,000 readings can be saved in non-volatile memory at intervals from 2
seconds to 24 hours. Internally there is a USB port for direct connection to a
laptop or PC, and a button and LED for user interaction as described below.

Installation: The logger screws into a ¼” NPT port. Use suitable tape or thread
sealant/dope on the threads before inserting the logger into the port. Use an
adjustable wrench on the nut to tighten the device into the port and test for leaks.

Access: To access the internals of the unit it is necessary to unscrew the lid (counterclockwise). This exposes
the control panel shown below. The function of the parts is as follows:

Push Button/LED functionality: The push button can be
used to check status or to change the state of the data logger.
For instance, it can be used to start and stop recording if
desired. This feature can also be disabled to ensure the data
logger state remains unchanged until connected to a PC.

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PC Software. The

TO CHECK STATUS

Short press and release: LED will flash in various patterns to
indicate data logger status:

The flash sequence is: Battery status > Record status >
Alarm status

One long red flash at the beginning of the flash sequence indicates low battery. (no red flash = battery ok)
One long red flash at the end of the flash sequence indicates an alarm. (no red flash = no alarm)
Slow red/green blink: Connect to PC. Unit is NOT set up or memory is full.

TO CHANGE STATE

Press and hold button, release when LED turns steady green: Changes record state on/off
Press and hold button, release when LED turns steady red: Reset alarm indication
Press and hold button, release after LED goes off: No change

Rev: 0.93 05/30/13

STATUS

LED Sequence

Low battery - one RED blink (No red if battery OK)

Recording or triggered to record - fast GREEN/RED blink

Idle/Not recording - one long GREEN blink

Alarm occurred - one long RED blink (No red if no alarm)

Not set up or memory full - slow RED/GREEN blink, connect to PC

RESULT OF BUTTON RELEASE

LED pattern

Release button while LED GREEN - Turn record mode on/off*

Release button while LED RED - Reset alarm indication*

Release button when LED goes off - No change

*NOTE: Feature must be enabled in software

STATUS—Press & Release Button

LED Pattern

Lo Batt. >>>> Record >>>>> Alarm

CHANGE STATE—Press & Hold Button

Release

Release

Release after LED’s go off

The table below summarizes the push-button / LED functionality.

Serial Communication: The logger has a mini USB port. Plug the cable into this port and the other end into
the USB port on your PC/Laptop. The provided software needs to be installed in order to work with the logger.

Battery: Replace the battery as needed with type: ER14250 3.6V Lithium - Tadiran TL-5902 or similar.
Remove threaded cap and insert battery as shown in diagram below (observe polarity):

Rev: 0.93 05/30/13