Vaisala CCL100 User Manual [en, de, fr]

USER’S GUIDE
Cold Chain Logger
CCL100
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 14
About This Manual ................................................................... 9
Contents of This Manual ....................................................... 9
Version Information ............................................................. 10
Related Manuals ................................................................. 10
General Safety Considerations ........................................... 10
Feedback ............................................................................. 10
Product Related Safety Precautions .................................... 11
ESD Protection ....................................................................... 11
Recycling ................................................................................ 11
Regulatory Compliances ....................................................... 12
FCC Approvals ....................................................................... 12
Lithium Battery Exemption.................................................... 12
Additional Regulatory Information ....................................... 12
Patent Notice .......................................................................... 12
Trademarks ............................................................................. 12
License Agreement ................................................................ 13
Warranty .................................................................................. 13
Introduction to the Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 .... 14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING PRINCIPLES .......................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 5
FAQ’S AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 24
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Activating the CCL100 Cold Chain Logger .......................... 16
Marking Events ....................................................................... 16
Stopping the CCL100 Cold Chain Logger ............................ 16
Interpreting LED Alert Indicators .......................................... 17
Downloading Logger Data ..................................................... 17
Understanding the PDF Data File ......................................... 18
Embedded CSV File ............................................................... 19
Logger Placement Scenarios ................................................ 21
Interpreting Time .................................................................... 22
Step by Step Process to Convert UTC to Your Local Time 23
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Frequently Asked Questions ................................................. 24
North American UTC Conversion Chart ............................... 26
World UTC Conversion Chart ................................................ 27
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................. 27
Getting Help ............................................................................ 28
North America ......................................................................... 28
Outside of North America ...................................................... 28
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TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 30
CHAPITRE 7
INFORMATIONS GENERALES ................................................................... 33
Specifications ......................................................................... 30
À propos de ce manuel .......................................................... 33
Sommaire de ce manuel...................................................... 33
Informations sur la version .................................................. 33
Manuels connexes ............................................................... 34
Considérations générales de sécurité ................................. 34
Commentaires ..................................................................... 34
Mesures de précaution relatives au produit ........................ 34
Protection ESD........................................................................ 35
Recyclage ................................................................................ 35
Conformités réglementaires .................................................. 35
Agréments FCC....................................................................... 35
Exemption des batteries au lithium ...................................... 36
Avis sur les brevets ................................................................ 36
Marques déposées ................................................................. 36
Contrat de licence................................................................... 36
Garantie ................................................................................... 36
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APERÇU GENERAL DU PRODUIT ............................................................. 37
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FONCTIONNEMENT .................................................................................... 39
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Introduction à l'Enregistreur de la chaîne du froid CCL100
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Activation de l'Enregistreur de la chaîne du froid CCL100 39
Marquage d'évènements ........................................................ 39
Arrêt de l'Enregistreur de la chaîne du froid CCL100 ......... 39
Interprétation des voyants d'alerte LED ............................... 40
Téléchargement des données de l'enregistreur .................. 40
Description du fichier de données PDF ............................... 41
Fichier CSV intégré uniquement dans les étiquettes
BIOmed de Vaisala ................................................................. 42
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PRINCIPES D'EXPLOITATION ................................................................... 44
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FAQ ET DEPANNAGE ................................................................................. 47
ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE ........................................................................ 51
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DONNEES TECHNIQUES ........................................................................... 52
KAPITEL 13
ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN ............................................................... 56
Scénarios de placement de l'enregistreur ........................... 44
Interprétation de l'heure ........................................................ 45
Méthode pas à pas pour convertir l'heure UTC vers votre
heure locale ............................................................................ 46
Foire aux questions ............................................................... 47
Tableau d'équivalences de l'heure UTC Nord-américaine 50
Tableau d'équivalences de l'heure UTC mondiale .............. 50
Procédure de dépannage ...................................................... 51
Spécifications ......................................................................... 52
Über dieses Handbuch .......................................................... 56
Inhalt dieses Handbuchs ..................................................... 56
Versionsinformation ............................................................ 56
Verwandte Handbücher ...................................................... 57
Allgemeine Sicherheitsvorkehrungen ................................. 57
Feedback ............................................................................. 57
Produktbezogene Sicherheitsvorkehrungen....................... 57
Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladungen ...................... 58
Wiederverwertung .................................................................. 58
Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften ................................... 58
FCC-Zulassungen ................................................................... 58
Ausnahme für Lithiumbatterie .............................................. 59
Patenthinweis ......................................................................... 59
Marken ..................................................................................... 59
Lizenzvereinbarung ................................................................ 59
Garantie ................................................................................... 59
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PRODUKTÜBERSICHT ............................................................................... 60
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BETRIEB ...................................................................................................... 62
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Einstieg zum Vaisala Kühlketten-Logger CCL100 .............. 60
Aktivierung des CCL100 Kühlketten-Loggers ..................... 62
Markierte Ereignisse .............................................................. 62
Stoppen des CCL100 Kühlketten-Loggers .......................... 62
Erklärung der LED-Warnanzeigen ........................................ 63
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Logger-Daten herunterladen ................................................. 63
Aufbau der PDF-Datendatei ................................................... 64
Nur für csv-Dateien, die in Vaisala BIOmed Etiketten
integriert sind .......................................................................... 65
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ARBEITSWEISE ........................................................................................... 67
KAPITEL 17
HÄUFIG GESTELLTE FRAGEN UND FEHLERSUCHE ............................. 70
TECHNISCHER SUPPORT .......................................................................... 73
KAPITEL 18
TECHNISCHE DATEN ................................................................................. 75
Szenarien für die Logger-Platzierung ................................... 67
Erklärung der Zeit ................................................................... 68
Schrittweises Verfahren zur Umwandlung von UTC in Ihre
örtliche Zeit ............................................................................. 69
Häufig gestellte Fragen .......................................................... 70
UTC-Umrechnungstabelle für Nordamerika ........................ 72
Weltweite UTC-Umrechnungstabelle .................................... 73
Verfahren zur Fehlersuche .................................................... 73
Spezifikationen ....................................................................... 75
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UTC
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CCL100 LED
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 and this manual.
About This Manual
This manual provides information for operating and shipping the Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information, provides general notes for the Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 and this manual.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview, introduces features, advantages, and basic CCL100 product information.
- Chapter 3, Operation, contains information that is needed to operate this product.
- Chapter 4, Operating Principles, describes principles and scenarios for the product.
- Chapter 5, FAQ’s and Troubleshooting, describes Frequently Asked Questions, common problems, their probable causes and remedies, and contact information for technical support.
- Chapter 6, Technical Data, provides the technical data of the CCL100.
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Manual Code
Description
Manual Code
Manual Name
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Version Information
Table 1 Manual Revisions
M211490EN-A Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 User Guide
Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
M211485EN-A Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 Quick Guide
General Safety Considerations
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted as follows:
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or important data could be lost.
Feedback
Vaisala Customer Documentation Team welcomes your comments and suggestions on the quality and usefulness of this publication. If you find errors or have other suggestions for improvement, please indicate the chapter, section, and page number. You can send comments to us by e­mail:
manuals@vaisala.com
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Product Related Safety Precautions
The Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 delivered to you has been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions:
CAUTION
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the product or lead to malfunction.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench. When this is not possible, ground yourself to the equipment chassis before touching the boards. Ground yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord. When neither of the above is possible, touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand before touching the boards.
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts.
Recycling
Recycle all applicable material.
Dispose of batteries and the unit according to statutory regulations. Do not dispose of with regular household refuse.
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Regulatory Compliances FCC Approvals
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Lithium Battery Exemption
Batteries utilized in loggers are under the weight limit for lithium batteries on airplanes and qualify for an exemption under special provision 188 of
§173.185(f) and §173.185 (g) (1) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR Sections 171-180).
Additional Regulatory Information
Vaisala Loggers are CE, C-Tick, RoHS, Chinese RoHS, and WEEE compliant.
Patent Notice
The Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 is protected by the following patents and patent applications and their corresponding national rights:
US Patent 7057495. Also awarded in the following countries: Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France, Great Britain, and The Netherlands.
Trademarks
Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 is a registered trademark of Vaisala Canada Inc.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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License Agreement
All rights to any software are held by Vaisala or third parties. The customer is allowed to use the software only to the extent that is provided by the applicable supply contract or Software License Agreement.
Warranty
For certain products Vaisala normally gives a limited one-year warranty. Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please see the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the warranty for each product.
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces features, advantages, and basic CCL100 product information.
Introduction to the Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100
The Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 monitors the time and temperature of perishable products during distribution and storage. It can be plugged directly into the USB port of a computer and will automatically generate a PDF file containing complete time and temperature history, including a graph and summary data. The device is flat in order to attach to flat surfaces and features an integrated USB connection point, making it optimal for situations where access to reading devices or download software is not practical.
The loggers use an innovative temperature sensor that enables them to take a surface read of the object to which they are attached. This provides a closer approximation of actual product temperature versus the general ambient readings provided by bulkier recorders. The loggers sample temperature every five minutes for highly accurate temperature reads and are encased in water­resistant packaging. Further, each logger sensor is calibrated to NIST standards during manufacturing. Because of the unique physical characteristics of the sensor, loggers do not require ongoing calibration to maintain accuracy. All loggers are manufactured in ISO-9001 registered facilities.
Note: Each logger is sealed in a water-resistant plastic pouch. When the pouch is intact, the logger can be used in almost any environment, including exposure to liquid.
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Do not compromise the integrity of the plastic pouch until ready to download data.
Start/Mark Button
Temperature LEDs
OK LED
Figure 1 Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100
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5.
Stop Button
* See Operation for detailed information regarding these functions.
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
This chapter contains information that is needed to operate this product.
Activating the CCL100 Cold Chain Logger
To activate the logger, press the “Start/Mark” button located in the lower left hand corner of the logger for a minimum of 2 seconds. The Logger’s LEDs will flash to indicate successful activation in a rotating sequence towards the “Start/Mark” button. The rotation sequence will occur 5 times.
Using the glue dot on the back of the logger, apply logger to the provided “Find It” sign and attach. Alternatively, apply logger directly to product packaging. LEDs will flash every four seconds to indicate active monitoring.
Marking Events
After the logger has been started, users can indicate significant events, such as product changing hands, by pressing the “Start/Mark” button.
To mark an event, hold down the “Start/Mark” button for a minimum of 1 second. The green LED will flash in slow flashes, increasing in speed, to indicate an event has been successfully marked. Up to 5 marked events will display on the PDF file. Note that a mark will not appear on the graph if the “Start/Mark” button is pressed during the start delay period. Marked events will not appear if the “Start/Mark” button is pressed while the device is plugged into the USB port.
Stopping the CCL100 Cold Chain Logger
Loggers include a stop button by default. To stop active time and temperature recording, press and hold the “Stop” button located in the lower right corner of the logger for 3 seconds. The LEDs will flash in a rotating sequence towards the stop button 7 times, followed by all LEDs being illuminated then extinguished to indicate a successful stop. A “marked” event will appear in the PDF at the stopped time.
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Please Note:
been pushed.
The LEDs will double flash again after 4 seconds after a successful stop. The LEDs will “freeze” to reflect the logger’s alert status at the time it was stopped. If the logger is not stopped, the LEDs will continue to reflect the current alert status until the logger’s battery runs out.
The logger cannot be restarted once the stop button has
Interpreting LED Alert Indicators
The CCL100 LEDs provide a constant source of visual information as the logger is recording data. The LEDs flash in four second sequences and give a quick visual indication of whether a product remained within temperature parameters:
- A flashing “OK” LED indicates the product remained within
acceptable temperature range throughout the duration of logging.
- Flashing amber “Over/Under” symbols indicate the product drifted
outside of acceptable range for the preset amount of time and the data should be examined further via a data download.
Upper and lower temperature parameters are pre-programmed by Vaisala. By default, each logger has a 30 minute delay once temperature is out of range before the visual indicator is triggered. There is also an initial 30 minute start delay or “cool down” period to allow loggers to get down to product temperature and eliminate false alarms while equilibrium occurs. Start delay periods do not appear in the graph and are not considered in calculating trip temperature statistics. Note that these default parameters can be customized via special order.
Note:
The Vaisala “data logger only” models (i.e. CCL100-TU55D­VAI00) do not indicate alerts. In these models, a flashing green LED indicates the logger is on and actively monitoring.
Downloading Logger Data
1. Allow data to accumulate in the logger.
2. Tear plastic logger pouch at score to reveal the USB insertion point. Make sure USB connection point is clear of plastic but keep the remaining plastic pouch on the logger.
3. Insert the USB plug into USB port on a computer. Confirm blue USB LED is a solid blue to indicate successful connection. If no blue LED light illuminates, flip the logger over and re-insert. Many computers have their USB port reversed. The LED turns solid blue to confirm connectivity.
4.
Wait up to 10 seconds.
have autoplay disabled and it does not, manually browse to the folder from My Computer or Windows Explorer. Open the folder.
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5. A PDF file will appear in the folder named using the serial number of the logger. Note that users must have installed Adobe Acrobat 9 or later, Adobe Reader 9 or later, or another application providing PostScript Level 2 or better support. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already on the downloading computer, it can be downloaded at no charge at http://www.adobe.com.
6.
Do not unplug the logger.
Open the PDF file. At this point you may either print the
file or save it to your computer.
7. Note that the Vaisala Logger must be actively plugged into the downloading computer to print or save the document.
8. When finished, safely eject the Vaisala Logger by selecting the “safely eject USB device” option in the services tray on the lower right of your computer screen.
Understanding the PDF Data File
1.
Logger Unique Identifier # and Immediate Disposition Data Area
identified by a unique alpha/numeric identifier. This identifier is displayed at the top right of the PDF file. This area also provides “at a glance” product disposition information. “Alert” indicates a temperature excursion has occurred. A blank circle indicates temperature stayed within programmed ranges. Note that the “at a glance” area will remain blank for Vaisala data logger models not programmed with temperature alert ranges will automatically generate a blank circle.
2.
Logger Configuration Area
– This area displays the logger part number and details on how the logger was programmed. Loggers not programmed with temperature ranges – i.e. data loggers – will display “N/A” in the Upper and Lower alert areas.
3.
In Use Time Area
– Indicates
when the logger was activated and stopped. It also indicates if a “Start Delay” period was programmed into the logger. Start Delay periods allow loggers to get down to product temperature and eliminate false alarms while equilibrium occurs. Loggers programmed with stop functionality will display “Stopped” time.
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4.
Trip Temperature Statistics
– Displays temperature results from the logger. Note that
the start delay period is not considered in the calculation of statistics.
a.
Duration
– how long the logger monitored data, not including the start delay
period.
b.
Total Time Within/Above/Below
– if alerts were programmed, indicates how
long the logger was within, above, and below temperature ranges.
c.
ADM Upper/ADM Lower
– if alerts were programmed, Alert Degree Minutes is
determined by multiplying the number of degrees out of range by the number of minutes out of range based on the 5 minute averages collected.
d.
Max Temp/Min Temp
– indicates maximum temperature attained and minimum
temperature attained.
e.
Average Temp
– a calculation of the average temperature experienced during the
active life of the logger
f.
Std. Dev. (Standard Deviation)
- a measurement of how tightly grouped the data
is around the average value.
g.
MKT
– Mean Kinetic Temperature is a simplified way of expressing the overall
effect of temperature fluctuations during storage or transit on perishable goods. See the FAQ section of this manual for more information on how the Vaisala Logger calculates MKT.
5.
Graph Area
– A graphical representation of time and temperature during active
recording. Upper and lower limits are located on the graph if alerts have been programmed. Marked events are indicated by a corresponding number. Note that the start delay period is not displayed on the graph. Also located on the bottom right of the graph is a time interval legend.
6.
5 Longest Alert Details, Notes or Blank Box
– Displays the five longest alert events, when they started, ended, the duration, and maximum/minimum temperatures attained. The longest alert period is listed first. For Vaisala Loggers not programmed with temperature ranges – i.e. data loggers – this area turns into a “Notes” box. For Vaisala Loggers programmed with cumulative alerts where consecutive alerts do not apply, this area turns into a notes box that can be used as a signature area.
7.
Marked Events
– Provides details on when the “Mark” button was pushed. Up to 5
marked events are displayed. The marked event corresponds with a number indicator on the graph. If the “Mark” button is pushed in rapid succession, one date stamp will appear with the number of marked events indicated in parenthesis.
Embedded CSV File
Located on the left side of the PDF is a “paperclip” icon. Clicking on the paperclip icon and double-clicking the CSV file which appears enables the user to view time and temperature data in parsed data format via a CSV file. Time and temperature is listed in 5 minute increments.
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Time and temperature data collected during the “Start Delay” period is displayed in the CSV file. If the “Mark” button is pressed, the marked event will appear next to the time and temperature stamp. Unlimited marked events will be displayed in the CSV file. If the “Stop” button is pressed, this point will also be displayed in the CSV file. Alert limits, if any, are also indicated in the CSV file. Data in the embedded CSV file cannot be changed and the CSV file cannot be separated from the PDF file. The CSV file may be copied and saved to another location per the user’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Once saved elsewhere, the CSV file may be opened and manipulated using programs such as Microsoft Excel in accordance with company SOPs.
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Photo 1
– Pallet Location
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
This chapter describes principles and scenarios for the product.
Logger Placement Scenarios
The small size and flatness of the Vaisala Logger enable it to be used in a variety of scenarios including at the pallet, carton and product level.
Pallet Level -
the side of a pallet. Vaisala provides a ‘Findit’ sign and a clear plastic pouch to facilitate locating loggers on pallets at the receiving end as depicted in photo 1. Many customers place several Vaisala Loggers on different pallets within a load to perform temperature mapping. This promotes broader sampling and provides more detailed information on the temperature fluctuations experienced within a container.
Many customers apply Vaisala Loggers to
Carton Level
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Many customers with high-value product where temperature
Temperature Mapping Scenario
specifications are critical may choose to use Vaisala Loggers on each individual carton inside a master case.
Product Level
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Loggers are sealed in a plastic pouch and take surface readings of the object to which they are attached. They can be placed in or laid directly on top of product for highly accurate temperature readings. In order to facilitate finding Vaisala temperature monitoring loggers, it is recommended that placement of loggers be clearly flagged on the outside of packaging. Vaisala provides customers with “Find It” signs upon request:
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+10 (GMT+10:00) Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Hobard, Vladivostok, Guam, Port Moersby
+06 (GMT+06:00) Astana, Dhaka, Yangon (Rangoon), Almaty, Novosibirsk
+04 (GMT+04:30) Kabul, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Yerevan, Baku, Caucasus Standard Time
+02 (GMT+02:00) Mins
k, Cairo, Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius, Athens, Bucharest,
“Find-It” Sign
Interpreting Time
Vaisala Logger PDF printouts show time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. Computer servers, online services, and other entities that rely on having a universally accepted time use UTC for that purpose. To convert UTC to your local (military) time, add or subtract hours from UTC depending on your time zone. Be sure to account for daylight savings, if this applies. The UTC value with corresponding time zone is provided in the table below.
Value Time Zone
+13 (GMT+13:00) Nuku'alofa +12 (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. +11 (GMT+11:00) Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia
+09 (GMT+09:00) Yakutsk, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Seoul, Adelaide, Darwin +08 (GMT+08:00) Perth, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar, Beijing, Chongqing,
Hong Kong, Urumqi
+07 (GMT+07:00) Krasnoyarsk, Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
+05 (GMT+05:00) Ekaterinburg, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Islamabad,
Karachi, Sri Jayawardenepura, Tashkent
+03 (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Tehran, Tbilisi, Nairobi, Baghdad, Kuwait,
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Warsaw, Zagreb, Belgrade, Bratisla
va, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague
-01
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01:00) Azores, Cape Verde Is.
-08
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08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Istanbul, Jerusalem, Amman, Beirut, Harare, Pretoria
+01 (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris, West Central Africa, Sarajevo, Skopje,
0 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London, Monrovia, Reykjavik,
-02 (GMT-02:00) Mid-Atlantic
-03 (GMT-03:00) Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Greenland, Monetvideo, Newfoundland, Georgetown
-04 (GMT-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada), Manaus, Santiago, La Paz, Caracas
-05 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima, Quito, Rio Branco
-06 (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Central America
-07 (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada), Arizona, Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlan
-09 (GMT-09:00) Alaska
-10 (GMT-10:00) Hawaii
-11 (GMT-11:00) Midway Island, Samoa
-12 (GMT -12:00) International Date Line West
Casablanca
Step by Step Process to Convert UTC to Your Local Time
1. Take the UTC time from the Vaisala printout.
2. Determine your GMT variable. Account for daylight saving time if this applies.
3. Add or subtract this GMT variable from your UTC time. This will provide your local time in military time.
4. Convert this from military time to your local time.
Example:
during Eastern Standard Time, subtract 5 hours and convert the time from military time. This will translate into 9:21 a.m. EST.
Included at the end of this user guide is a chart that will aid you in converting UTC to your local time.
If the Vaisala printout indicates 14:21 UTC and you are in New York City
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CHAPTER 5
FAQ’S AND TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter describes Frequently Asked Questions, common problems, their probable causes and remedies, and contact information for technical support.
Frequently Asked Questions
When I manually calculate the time the logger actively recorded data by looking at the start and stop times in the “In Use Time” section, it does not match the duration time listed in the Trip Temperature Statistics” section. Why is it off by 30 minutes?
Remember the start delay period is not included when calculating trip temperature statistics. By default the start delay period is 30 minutes.
Marked time appears to be 5 minutes off. Why is this?
When the “Mark” button is pushed, it references the previous 5 minute average temperature statistic in the logger’s memory to generate a mark time. Depending on the timing of when the mark button is pushed, there can be a 0 to 5 minute discrepancy.
I have inserted my Vaisala Logger into the USB port, but the file did not generate.
Be patient. It may take up to 10 seconds for the PDF to generate.
I waited 10 seconds, but the PDF still did not generate.
Try the following:
1.
Check to see if the blue USB LED light is illuminated. The Blue light will indicate an active USB connection. If the Blue USB light is not on, eject the Vaisala Logger. Flip it over and insert it upside down. Many computers have their USB ports flipped.
2.
Go to “Control Panel” in Windows. Select “Hardware and Sound.” Select “AutoPlay.” Check to make sure “Use AutoPlay for all media and devices” is checked.
3.
Some anti-virus programs prevent the file from automatically generating. In most cases, this may be resolved by temporarily disabling the scan of removable media. Contact Vaisala technical support for additional information.
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The blue USB LED is illuminated but the PDF file is still not generating.
Make sure there is no plastic covering on the USB plug. Plastic pouch remnants can interfere with USB connectivity.
What happens if I push the Start/Mark or Stop buttons while the logger is plugged in?
Nothing, buttons are not active while plugged into the USB port.
There is an unexplained temperature spike in the graph of the PDF print out. What caused this?
The Vaisala Logger was removed from the USB port before the downloading process was complete. Reinsert the logger and wait for the downloading process to complete before opening the PDF file.
The PDF generated, but there is no data in the printout.
Remember to let the start delay period expire and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to download data. If a download is attempted within the start delay period, there will be no data in the printout.
Can I copy files to the Vaisala Logger and use it as a thumb drive?
It is not possible to write a file to the Vaisala Logger. The logger cannot be used to transfer files and cannot transfer a virus or other “malware.” In testing this, users may find that they can get a file icon to show up in the Vaisala file folder. Note that this is a “ghost” image and that the file has not truly transferred. Upon logger ejection and reinsertion, this “ghost” image will disappear.
I have multiple USB ports on my computer. What happens if I plug a Vaisala Logger into each one?
An individual file will independently open for each Vaisala logger.
Are Vaisala data files 21 CFR 11 compliant?
Data in both the PDF file and the embedded CSV file (if generated) cannot be altered. As an uneditable PDF, these files on the label are 21 CRF 11 compliant. Copying these files from the Vaisala Label should be done according to each individual company’s SOPs to comply with 21 CRF 11 requirements.
Can I zoom in on a particular area of the graph?
The easiest way to do this is to use the zoom feature provided by Adobe Reader.
Is it possible to see data from the Start Delay period?
The Start Delay data is not displayed in the graph or statistics on the PDF. However, the Start Delay period is logged in the embedded CSV file (via the paperclip icon), so the data can be viewed if needed. The activation time is noted on the CSV file as is the time when the delay is over.
Are there any known software conflicts with the CCL100?
Some virus scanners such as Norton 360 and Avast may cause issues. If an issue is found, the Virus scanner may need to be temporarily disabled. The Label is an
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embedded logging device that is read only, so no virus can be stored by outside interfaces, therefore there is no threat from these devices.
How do Vaisala Loggers calculate MKT?
1. The Vaisala Logger first converts the temperature of each soft data point read
from the logger from Celsius to Kelvin:
2. For each temperature in Kelvin, it then performs the following calculation:
3. It then adds together those values:
4. Next, it calculates MKT in ° Kelvin using the following formula:
5. Finally, it converts MKT to ° Celsius using the formula:
In summary, the formula used to calculate MKT in ° Celsius is:
where is the recorded temperature in Celsius, is the number of soft data
points, represents the natural logarithm, and is the natural logarithm base.
If the Fahrenheit temperature scale is used, MKT is converted to ° Fahrenheit as
follows:
North American UTC Conversion Chart
UTC PST PDT MST MDT CST CDT EST EDT
01:00 02:00 03:00 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 p.m. 10 p.m. 11 p.m. 04:00 05:00 06:00 10 p.m. 11 p.m.
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World UTC Conversion Chart
For a world map of UTC time conversions, please visit http://www.worldtimezone.com/.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Troubleshooting Procedure
When troubleshooting the product, write a problem report consisting of the following issues:
- What failed (what worked / did not work)?
- Where did it fail (location and environment)?
- When did it fail (date, immediately / after a while / periodically / randomly)?
- How many failed (only one defect / other same or similar defects / several failures in one unit)?
- What was connected to the product and to which connectors?
- What was done when the failure was noticed?
For technical questions, contact Vaisala technical support:
E-mail
Fax 604-273-2874
helpdesk@vaisala.com
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If the product needs repair, please follow the instructions below to speed up the process and to avoid extra costs to you.
1. Read the warranty information.
2. Contact Vaisala technical support via e-mail or fax and request for RMA (Return Material Authorization) and shipping instructions.
3. Proceed as instructed by Vaisala technical support.
NOTE
RMA must always be requested from Vaisala technical support before returning any faulty material.
Getting Help
If you need help, technical support is available:
North America
Contact Vaisala Canada Inc, 8am-4pm PST Monday - Friday, at 1-866-861­3388 (or 604-273-6850) or email helpdesk@vaisala.com
For sales, pricing, quotations, or general information, please call 1-800-683-8374 (or 604-273-6850).
Outside of North America
helpdesk@vaisala.com
Vaisala Headquarters (Finland) Vanha Nurmijärventie 21 01670 Vantaa FINLAND Industrial Instruments Phone: +358 9 8949 2658 Fax: +358 9 8949 2295
Japan Service Center 42 Kagurazaka 6-Chome Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-0825 JAPAN Phone: +81 3 3266 9611 Fax: +81 3 3266 9610
China Service Center Floor 2, EAS Building No. 21, Xiao Yun Road, Dongsanhuan Beilu
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Chaoyang District Beijing 100027 CHINA Phone: +86 10 5827 4100 Fax: +86 10 8526 1155
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Property
Descriptio
n / Value
No Alerts, Above
Alarm Display
Data Light emitting diodes (LED) signify temperature excursion
Temperature sampling
Five minutes
Temperature Resolution
± 0.1 °C
CHAPTER 6
TECHNICAL DATA
This chapter provides the technical data of the Product.
Specifications
Use Life/Shelf Life Records 55 days of data, with a 9 month shelf life. Longer
recording available via custom programming. Start Up Delay Standard 30 minutes or configurable 0 to 1275 minutes Report Time Time is based on military time and reconciled with UTC Alert Ranges
customizable between -30 °C to +60 °C Alert Delay Standard 30 minutes or configurable (requires special order pre-
configured product.) Alarm Configurations Standard Cumulative or configured for Consecutive alerts
-20 °C, 2 °C to 8 °C, 15 °C to 25 °C, or
frequency
Temperature Accuracy ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) Calibration Silicon-based temperature sensor calibrated with NIST-traceable
Operating temperature range Dimensions • 45mm width x 66mm length unpouched;
Plastic Pouch/Housing Water resistant, IP 65 rating
Table 3 Vaisala Cold Chain Logger CCL100 Specifications
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standards
-30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)
• 61mm width x 85mm length pouched
• Weight 17 grams
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