TempSen Alpha T30, Alpha TH30, Alpha T50X, Alpha TD80, Alpha TD80S User Manual
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USER MANUAL
EN
TempSen® Alpha T30 / TH30 / T50X / TD80 / TD80S / TUX
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Updated@ 07/06/2015
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Contents
Products Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 5
TempCentre Software ........................................................................................................................................ 7
How to download TempCentre software? ................................................................................................... 7
Installing and using TempCentre software ................................................................................................. 7
Data Logger Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 7
Configuring with TempCentre ..................................................................................................................... 7
Configuring Online ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Fast Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................................ 8
Applying Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 8
Configuration Options ................................................................................................................................. 9
Trip Number ................................................................................................................................ 9
Trip Description ........................................................................................................................... 9
Logging Mode ............................................................................................................................. 9
Logging Interval ........................................................................................................................ 10
Startup Mode ............................................................................................................................ 10
Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................... 12
PDF Report Settings ................................................................................................................. 12
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Start recording .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Start .............................................................................................................................. 13
Auto Start .................................................................................................................................. 13
In Recording ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Overall Alarm Status (Default Screen) ...................................................................................... 14
Overall Limit Violation Events (Default Screen) ........................................................................ 14
Monitoring Statistics and Alarm Information ............................................................................. 15
Time Mark ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Adding a Time Mark.................................................................................................................................. 16
Trimming Data with Mark points ............................................................................................................... 16
Stopping recording ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Downloading Data ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Downloading data via TempCentre ........................................................................................... 17
Accessing data by copying PDF report ..................................................................................... 17
PDF Report ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Battery and Duration ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Battery Life/Run Time ............................................................................................................................... 20
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
External Sensor Probes ........................................................................................................................... 21
Installing and Removing External Probe................................................................................... 21
Mounting Bracket ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Calibration Management ................................................................................................................................. 22
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Sensors ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Response Time (Temperature) ................................................................................................................. 23
Response Time Test ................................................................................................................. 23
MKT ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Why is MKT important in the life of pharmaceuticals and perishable goods? .......................................... 23
Time Error ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Additional Information ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................... 25
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Products Overview
1. USB plug
2. LCD Screen
3. View / Mark button
4. Start / Stop button
5. External Sensor Probe1
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Only available on products supporting external sensors.
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Specifications
Product
Alpha T30
Alpha TH30
Alpha T50X
Alpha TD80/TD80S
Alpha TUX
Type
Multi-use
Multi-use TD80
Single-use TD80S
Multi-use
Sensor
Internal NTC
Internal temperature and humidity Sensor
Interchangeable external
NTC Sensor (1m)
Internal RTD Sensor
Interchangeable external RTD
sensor (2m, 3 sensors
optional)
Memory
Capacity
28800 readings
14400 readings
28800 readings
14400 readings
28800 readings
Measurement
Range
-30°C...70°C
(-22°F...158°F)
-30°C...70°C (-22°F...158°F)
0% RH...100% RH
-50°C...70°C
1
(-58°F...158°F)
-80°C...70°C (-112°F...158°F)
-200°C…250°C
1
(-328°F…482°F)
Type1: -70°C…250°C
Type2: -100°C…150°C
Type3: -200°C…150°C
Accuracy
±0.5°C/0.9°F
± 0.5 °C/0.9°F(0°C…60°C/32°F...140°F)
± 1°C/1.8°F(rest range)
± 3% RH (20% RH...80% RH)
± 4% RH (rest range)
*RH Accuracy stated at temperature condition of
20±2°C/68±3.6°F
±0.5°C/0.9°F
±0.5°C/0.9°F
TD80
0.5°C/0.9°F
(-30°C…30°C/-22°F…86°F)
±1°C/1.8°F (rest range)
TD80S
±0.5°C/0.9°F(-100°C…100°C/-1
48°F…212°F)
±1°C/1.8°F(rest range)
Resolution
0.1°C /°F
0.1% RH *Alpha TH30
Logging
Interval
1 minute...2 hours
Logging Mode
Start & Stop/Loop
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Alarm Range
High and low alarm/5 alarm ranges
Battery
3.6V lithium battery
Typical Run
Time
900 days
900 days
900 days
120 days (60 days@-80°C) TD80
30 days (15 days@-80°C) TD80S
900 days
Shelf Life
1 year
1 year
1 year
2 years
1 year
Automatic
Data File
Encrypted PDF report with embedded raw data
Dimensions
107mm L x 48mm W x 12mm H
107mm L x 56mm W x 18mm H
107mm L x 48mm W x 12mm
H
Weight
Approx. 65g
Approx. 65g
Approx. 75g
Approx. 62-80g
Approx. 65g (exclude external
probe)
Packaging/
Material
Case/Polycarbonate
Protection
Class
IP54
▪
1
Measurement range is applied to external sensor probe(s), operation temperature range for logger body is -30 to 70°C , so please do not put logger body into
environment outside of logger body operation range to avoid damage to device.
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TempCentre Software
Please download and install the latest version of TempCentre software from www.tempsen.com.
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Alpha series data loggers only compatible with TempCentre 2.0 or higher.
How to download TempCentre software?
If it’s your first time to download software from www.tempsen.com, please sign up with the information
required prior to downloading, then an email containing download link would be sent to the mail address
you left in couple of minutes.
If you want to download the software from www.tempsen.com again after your successful registration last
time, please click “I already signed up, download now” button in dialog box, then software would begin
to download in couple of minutes.
Installing and using TempCentre software
Please refer to TempCentre User Manual for installation and operation instructions of TempCentre software.
Data Logger Configuration
Configuring with TempCentre
Connect Alpha logger to USB port of PC, open TempCentre software, select Configure Device in tool bar,
software would automatically start searching and connecting devices, then user could start programming of
this data logger.
Configuring Online
Connect Alpha logger to USB port of PC, open Internet Browser, go to www.alphalogger.com, input
configuration parameters, then download the configuration profile (.cfg format file) and save it into the logger
created removable storage device “TempSenDisk”.
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LCD displays “USB” when logger connected to PC.
Fast Configuration Mode
The generation of auto PDF report sometimes will cost 10 to 30 seconds, and device is not to be configured
before PDF generation completes, so to speed up the configuration process, you could press and hold both
View/Mark and Start/Stop button to have logger enter into FAST mode, to skip PDF report generation, and
start configuration right away.
Device will quit FAST mode after 10 seconds if there is no USB connection following.
Applying Configuration
LCD displays “ConF” for configuration success when connection with PC remains.
IMPORTANT
Do not apply configuration profile to product for which the configuration profile is not
created.
Do not alter the configuration profile downloaded to avoid configuration error.
Configuration profile contains time zone information, so please do not use this file in area
of different time zone.
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