berlinger Fridge-tag 2 User Manual

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User Manual

Fridge-tag 2

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SENSOR

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Display explanations ______________________________ 3

State of delivery / sleep mode ______________________ 4

Read out information prior to activation _______________ 4

Placing the Fridge-tag _____________________________ 6

Activation process ________________________________ 7

5.1. Overview: sequences of activation

5.2. Activation

5.3. Setting the calendar format

5.4. Use of READ and SET

5.5. Setting the date

5.6. Setting the time

5.7. Setting the alarm limits (not standard)

5.8. LOC function

5.9. Connection error (external sensor)

Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes _______________________________________ 19

6.1. Overview: menu

6.2. Initial menu

Screen displays during measurement ________________ 22

7.1. Example OK display – during measurement

7.2. Example alarm display – during measurement

8. Alarm trigger function ____________________________ 23

8.1. Single-event alarm triggering

8.2. Alarm: display and confirmation options

8.3. Cumulative daily time above / below the limit

9. Reading the history / Readout mode ________________ 29

9.1. Option 1: Read out day per day (30-day history)

9.2. Option 2: Read out only alarms

(Alarm Super Jump function)

9.3. Option 3: Read out the history via computer

9.4. PDF report explanation

9.5. Temperature record duration

9.6. Verification process

10. Explanation of terms _____________________________ 38

11.

Expiry code explanation __________________________ 38

12.

Technical specifications ___________________________ 38

13.

Important information ___________________________ 39

1. Display explanations

8 8 88 2 0 8 8

Ext.

Int.Sensor

8888 max.

min.

-888

(OK symbol) or (alarm symbol)

Daily HIGH / LOW alarm indicators

(showing the history of the last 30 days)

Power indicator (colon is flashing)

Battery indicator

(indicates the remaining capacity of the battery)

Additional warning symbol

Time, duration and text display

Date and text display

Display of measured minimum / maximum temperature

Temperature display

Display of the temperature measurement unit (°F/°C)

Display of the activated sensor:

Int.

Ext. = external sensor (cable with temperature sensor)

Note : All illustrations in the User Manual refer to the

Fridge-tag 2 with internal sensor. Differences between internal and external sensors are additionally described.

2. State of delivery / sleep mode

The Fridge-tag is shipped in sleep mode.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

The display (LCD) is blank.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

3. Read out information prior to activation

(in sleep mode)

The following page shows which information will be indicated on the screen upon successive READ button pressings while in sleep mode.

Note : After approx. 60 seconds without pressing any button on the Fridge-tag the devices goes back into sleep mode; the display is blank again.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press repeatedly

READ to gather information.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Pressing the READ button Displayed Information

After 1st pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

8 8 88 2 0 8 8

Ext.

Int.Sensor

8888 max.

min.

-888

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

After 2nd pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

1 6 02 2 0 1 8

Display test: all segments activated

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

100.0

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

After 10th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Indication of date and production test result: 16 February 2018 / PASS (quality check passed)

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

Int.Sensor

1 6 02

Ext.

2 0

Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

8 dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012

Fridge-tag

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

--.-

°C

Indication of the current temperature and which sensor is activated (internal / external).

Display shows --.-°C if external sensor is not connected.

0123456789012

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

0 0 0 0 0 0

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

C1d

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

After 5th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

H 1

°C

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

After 6th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

L 0

- 05

°C

Alarm state Time / Alarm duration Temperature (min/max)

= OK

= ALARM dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012 After 7th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min) 0500 00

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

3491

Temperature (min/max) Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012

After 8th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min) 0484 13

0051

PCb

Temperature (min/max) Alarm state Time / Alarm duration

= OK

= ALARM dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012 After 9th pressing of READ

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Indication of configuration ID

(e.g. 1234)

Indication of upper alarm settings.

Example shows duration and temperature limits: 10 hours, >+8°C, high

Indication of lower alarm settings. Example shows duration and temperature limits: 1 hour, <–0.5°C, low

Serial number of the device

PCb number

(manufacturer information)

Battery power:

3 bars = full (>70%)

2 bars = half-full (>30–70%)

1 bar = low (0–30%)**

** Device should be replaced.

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

The display is blank again.

4. Placing the Fridge-tag

Placing the Fridge-tag with an internal sensor

The activated Fridge-tag must be placed immediately after activation (see chapter 5.) in its predetermined location. It is recommended and important to place the device in the center of the refrigerator for an optimal temperature observation. Please do not place the device into a freezer as the screen will freeze and the battery will lose power prematurely.

Placing the Fridge-tag with an external sensor

Two hours before activating the Fridge-tag the external sensor must be placed in its predetermined location. It is recommended and important to place the external sensor in the center of the refrigerator for an optimal temperature observation and to avoid any incorrect measurements when starting the device.

For the right positioning of the external sensor within the fridge, please follow the instructions of WHO, CDC or any other governmental requirements of your country.

External sensor

Flat cable

Fridge-tag 2

5. Activation process

5.1. Overview: sequences of activation

State of delivery

5.2. Activation

5.3. Setting the calendar format

5.4. Use of READ and SET

5.5. Setting the date

5.6. Setting the time

5.7. Setting the alarm limits

(only if preset by factory otherwise skipped)

5.8 LOC function

(only internal sensor)

5.9 Connection error

(only external sensor)

Note : As long as the activation process has not been completed, after approx. 60 seconds without any button operation, the device will go back into sleep mode. The activation has to be started from the beginning.

If you want to read or change settings (e.g. change °F to °C) after the activation has been completed, proceed as described in chapter “6. Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes.”

5.2. Activation of the device

To activate the device press, the SET and the READ button simultaneously during at least 3 seconds.

Note : Once the device is activated, it cannot be stopped anymore.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Activation has been successful when the following indication appears on the screen: d d __ y y y y

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

5.3. Setting the calendar format

0123456789012

Option 1 : Setting the calender format to: dd.mm.yyyy

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM d d __ y y y y

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press SET to save the calendar format.

Option 2 : Setting the calender format to: mm.dd.yyyy

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

_ _ dd y y y y

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Temperature (min/max) Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Then press SET to save the calendar format.

0123456789012

Press READ to change the calendar format.

After setting the calendar format, the first digit of the date will start flashing.

5.4. Using the READ and the SET buttons

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

The READ button is used to adjust the numbers. Each time you press READ, the number in the flashing digit will increase by 1.

If you press READ more than necessary, continue pressing the

READ button until you obtain the desired number.

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

Press READ to adjust the number.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

The SET button is used to save the number. After pressing the

SET button, the next digit will start flashing.

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press SET to confirm.

Note : If SET is pressed mistakenly, continue with the setup instructions. Chapter 6. describes how to rectify the error.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

5.5. Setting the date

The following example shows how to set the date to:

16 February 2018 (16.02.2018) in European format.

The 1st digit is flashing.

6 02 2 0 1 8

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until “1” appears as the first digit.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

The 2nd digit is flashing.

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until “6” appears as the second digit.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

The 3rd digit is flashing.

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until “0” appears as the third digit.

The 4th digit is flashing.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012 1

Press READ until “2” appears as the fourth digit.

Note : The fifth and the sixth digit are set automatically.

The 7th digit is flashing.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until

“1” appears as the seventh digit.

The 8th digit is flashing.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

6 02 2 0 1 8

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press SET to save.

The date is now set to: 16.02.2018.

Press READ until “8” appears as the eighth digit.

After setting the date, the first digit of the time will start flashing.

5.6. Setting the time

This example shows how to set the time to 13:47.

Note : The clock operates as a 24-hour clock

(e.g. 1:47 pm = 13:47).

The 1st digit is flashing:

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 00

2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Press SET to save.

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until “1” appears as the first digit.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

The 2nd digit is flashing.

1 00

2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max) 1

0123456789012

Press READ until

“3” appears as the second digit.

Press SET to save.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

The 3rd digit is flashing.

1 40

2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until

“4” appears as the third digit.

Press SET to save.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 47

2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

The 4th digit is flashing.

0123456789012 1

Press READ until

“7” appears as the fourth digit.

Press SET to save.

The time is now set to 13:47.

Note : If the device is configured with self-programmable alarm limits proceed with the following chapter (5.7.).

As soon as the last digit of the time setting is confirmed, the activation is completed.

Internal sensor : Now place the Fridge-tag according to chapter 4.

External sensor : Connect the device with the external sensor.

During max. 1 minute after activation no temperature is displayed on the screen.

5.7. Setting the alarm limits

(not standard, only if preset by factory)

This adjustment is done in 4 steps:

1. Setting the duration of the upper alarm limit

2. Setting the temperature of the upper alarm limit

3. Setting the duration of the lower alarm limit

4. Setting the temperature of the lower alarm limit

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

1. and 3. Setting the HI and LO alarm durations, they are completed in the same manner

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

H 1

The 1st digit of the duration of the alarm limit is flashing.

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ to adjust the number.

Press SET to confirm the number.

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

H 1

The 2nd digit of the duration of the alarm limit is flashing.

Temperature (min/max) Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012 1

2 Press SET to confirm the number.

Press READ to adjust the number.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

H 1

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press SET to confirm the number.

The 3rd digit of the duration of the alarm limit is flashing.

Press READ to adjust the number.

H 1

The 4th digit of the duration of the alarm limit is flashing.

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

2 Press SET to confirm the number.

Press READ to adjust the number.

The duration of the alarm limit is now set.

2. and 4. Setting the HI and LO alarm temperatures, they are completed in the same manner

Internal sensor : Alarm temperature limits must be no lower than

–20°C (–4°F) and no higher than +50°C (+122°F).

External sensor : Alarm temperature limits must be no lower than –35°C (–31°F) and no higher than +55°C (+131°F).

First you have to choose the range of the desired temperature limit. You have the choice between negative and positive temperatures. In case of a positive limit in Fahrenheit you may further choose if the limit shall be equal or above +100°F. This choice is done by repeatedly pressing READ until the desired range is indicated.

Note : The temperature measurement unit (°C/°F) can only be changed after the device is activated in the menu. See chapter

“6. Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes.”

Instruction for setting a positive temperature limit between

0°C/0°F and +50°C/+122°F (internal sensor) or 0°C/0°F and

+55°C/+131°F (external sensor)

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

H 1

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until the display shows no flashing sign.

Press SET to adjust the limit between

0°C/0°F and +50°C/+122°F.

The next digit can now be set. Press READ until you reach the desired number. Then press SET to confirm it. Then the next digit will start flashing. Continue until all digits of the alarm temperature are set.

Instruction for setting a positive Fahrenheit temperature limit equal or above +100°F

Note : The maximum Celsius temperature is +50°C (internal sensor) respectively +55°C (external sensor). This option is only available for temperatures in Fahrenheit.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

H 1

°F

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ until a leading “1” is flashing on the display.

Press SET to adjust the limit equal or above +100°F.

The next digit of the temperature starts flashing. Continue until all digits of the alarm temperature limit are set.

Setting a negative temperature limit below 0°C/0°F

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

H 1

- 80

°C

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM 2

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

Press SET to set the limit below 0°C/0°F.

0123456789012

Press READ until the

“

” sign is flashing.

As soon as the parameters of the upper alarm limit are set, the first digit of the duration of the lower alarm limit will start flash ing. Proceed the same way as you did with the upper alarm limit.

Internal sensor : As soon as the last digit of the lower alarm limit is confirmed, the activation is completed. Now place the Fridgetag according to chapter 4.

External sensor : As soon as the last digit of the lower alarm limit is confirmed, the activation is completed. Connect the device with the external sensor.

Note : In case the desired temperature limit cannot be confirmed, check if the temperature is set within the allowed operating temperature range.

5.8. LOC function (internal sensor only)

The Fridge-tag 2 does not measure temperatures under the following circumstances:

• During the activation process of the device

• While pressing buttons (READ or SET)

• While the Fridge-tag 2 is connected to a PC / Mac

After these actions have been completed, the Fridge-tag 2 will not record temperatures for a period of 10 minutes (factory preset). In the display the symbol „LOC“ appears. This function prevents false recordings of data which could be caused by heat while holding the device in the hands. Additionally it allows an adaption to the environmental temperature before normal recording continues.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

1 6 02 2 0 1 8

1347

L0C

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

• Even in LOC mode the user can press the READ button to

0123456789012 retrieve history information, change any setting or download a report to a computer. The whole LOC period will start again after the last button operation.

• If an action is interrupted, the device will start the LOC function approximately 30 seconds after last button operation.

5.9. Connection error

(external sensor only)

After 10 minutes (factory preset) without a connection between the device and the external sensor the whole display starts blinking : any confirmation will stop the display blinking.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 6 02 2

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Ext.

Sensor

--.-

°C

Temperature (min/max)

Display status :

How to fix the connection error

Please check the following two points :

1. Is the external sensors properly connected with the device?

2. Does the external sensor cable have any defects?

Note : As soon as the error(s) have been cleared, the measuring will continue and the connection error buzzer stops to beep automatically. During max. 1 minute after the connection no temperature is displayed on the screen.

Fix the connection error before stopping the warning. Otherwise new temperature records will not be captured.

6 02 2 8

Ext.

Sensor

°C

During a connection error no data will be recorded.

Temperature (min/max) Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012 18

6. Read and change settings /

How to correct setting mistakes

6.1. Overview: menu

Device activated

6.2. Initial menu

6.2.1. Menu: OUTSIDE / SET DATE

(change date and / or time) external sensor

OUTSIDE internal sensor

SET DATE

6.2.2. Menu: READ CONF

(read alarm configurations)

6.2.3. Menu: CELS FAHR

(change temperature unit)

6.2.4. Menu: SET CONF

(change alarm settings, only if enabled in factory setting)

4.8. LOC funtion

(only internal sensor)

Note : If you scroll through the menu and you reach the LOC function (internal sensor) or the display of the measuring mode

(external sensor) again you need to restart from the beginning by accessing the menu. In order to adjust more than one setting

(e.g. time & Celsius to Fahrenheit) you must complete each change and return to menu mode for the 2nd change.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

6.2. Initial menu (read and change settings)

To change the date format, the date, the time, the temperature measurement unit or the alarm settings or to read the preset alarm limits please proceed as follows:

Alarm state Time / Alarm duration Temperature (min/max)

= OK dd.mm.yyyy

= ALARM 0123456789012

Press and hold

SET ...

2 ... then press

READ ...

... and release both buttons simultaneously.

SET DATE (internal sensor) is now displayed on the screen.

OUTSIDE (external sensor) is now displayed on the screen.

You entered the menu mode and may choose which entry to see or change.

You can access the following 4 menus:

OUTSIDE (external sensor) : first screen, shows the temperature measured with the internal sensor of the Fridge-tag

(normal ambient temperature).

Press READ once to get to SET DATE.

SET DATE (internal sensor) : Configuration with internal sensor,

SET DATE is directly shown.

1. SET DATE

2. READ CONF

3. CELS FAHR

4. SET CONF change date and / or time settings read the alarm settings change the temperature unit change the alarm settings

(only if enabled in factory setting)

Use the READ button to scroll through the menu.

Use the SET button to access the corresponding menu.

6.2.1. Access the menu“SET DATE”

External sensor : The display sh ows OUTSIDE. Press READ until the display shows SET DATE.

Internal sensor : The display shows the menu “SET DATE”. Press

SET to access the menu to adjust the date format, date or time settings. Then follow the steps as described in chapter 5.5. and 5.6.

Note : Time and date adjustments have no effect on the alarm records. Adjustments can only be made for date and time settings and for changing the temperature measurement unit. Once the device is activated, it cannot be stopped anymore. The number of adjustments during the same day is unlimited.

After an adjustment has been made, the Fridge-tag will be locked for 24 hours from the following midnight (e.g. changes on 15 September., device locked from 00:01 am on the 16 September until

00:01 am on the 17 September). This is for security reasons.

6.2.2. Access the menu “READ CONF”

The display shows SET DATE (internal sensor), OUT SIDE (external sensor). Press READ until the display shows READ CONF.

Then press SET to access the menu to read the current alarm configurations. First the display check appears. Then press READ repeatedly to scroll through the preset alarm parameters.

6.2.3. Access the menu “CELS FAHR”

The display shows SET DATE. Press READ until the display shows

CELS FAHR. Then press SET to access the menu to change the temperature measurement unit. To change the measurement unit (Celsius / Fahrenheit) press READ until the display shows the desired sign (°C/°F). Press SET to confirm the measurement unit.

6.2.4. Access the menu “SET CONF” *

The display shows SET DATE. Press READ until the display shows

SET CONF. Press SET to access the menu to change the alarm configurations. To change the alarm limits (duration or temperature) please proceed as described in chapter 5.7.

* Changes of the alarm limits are only possible for devices which are programmed with this feature.

7. Screen displays during

measurement mode

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Indication for max. 1 minute after completing the activation or after connecting the device with

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM dd.mm.yyyy

max.

Time / Alarm duration

---

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012 the external sensor. For a maximum of

1 minute no temperature is displayed on the screen, indicated by --.- .

7.1. Example OK display – during measurement

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

6 02 2 0 1 8

Int.Sensor

°C

Once the device is fully activated the OK symbol

, the current temperature reading, the time and

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012 the date will be displayed on the screen. The

Fridge-tag will also indicate whether the measuring is made with an internal sensor or an external sensor. The OK symbol is shown during normal operation as long as no alarms have been recorded. The temperature and time conditions were within the preset alarm limits.

7.2. Example alarm display – during measurement

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

6 02 2 0 1 8

Int.Sensor

°C

If the preset alarm limits are exceede, the following information will be displayed on the screen:

Temperature (min/max) Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

0123456789012

• OK symbol will be replaced by alarm symbol .

• An additional alarm indicator will be indicated in the upper display area to show which alarm limit has been exceede and on which day.

• In addition to the alarm symbol the warning symbol !

will appear next to it.

8. Alarm trigger function

8.1. Single-event alarm triggering

The upper or lower alarm triggering is done with a single-event alarm algorithm. Any kind of alarm is triggered if the temperature is continuously out of the preset alarm limits for longer than the preset alarm trigger time.

Upper alarm triggering

Setting upper limit : Temperature > 8.0°C, duration >10 hours

For the upper alarm to be triggered the temperature needs to be continuously above 8°C for more than 10 hours.

8°C

>10 h

Alarm triggered :

Alarm symbol and warning symbol

displayed.

0 h 12 h 24 h

In the example below the sum* of the daily upper temperature deviation is about 20 hours. No alarm will be triggered! The temperature was not continuously out of the preset alarm limits for more than 10 hours in one row.

8°C

No Alarm triggered :

OK symbol on the display.

>9 h >6 h >5 h

0 h 12 h 24 h

* The sum of the deviations is visible in the daily statistics in the column “Cumulative daily time above the limit.”

Lower alarm triggering

Setting lower limit : Temperature <–0.5°C, duration >1 hour

For a lower alarm to be triggered the temperature needs to be continuously below –0.5°C for more than 1 hour.

– 0.5°C

>1 h

0 h 12 h 24 h

In the example below multiple low temperature deviations* are occurring. No alarm will be triggered. Each temperature deviation was less than 1 hour out of the preset alarm limits.

– 0.5°C

No Alarm triggered :

OK symbol on the display.

<1 h <1 h <1 h <1 h

0 h 12 h 24 h

Alarm triggered :

Alarm symbol and warning symbol

displayed.

* The sum of the deviations is visible in the daily statistics in the column “Cumulative daily time below the limit.”

8.2. Alarm display and confirmation options

Option 1 : Alarm indication “all alarms”

With this option the alarms will be visible on the display with an alarm symbol for 30 days.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

By pressing the READ button, the warning symbol

will be disabled for the corresponding alarms. The alarm symbol cannot be canceled nor reset.

Note

• In this mode only one upper and one lower alarm will be triggered per day.

• The alarm symbol will be present on the display for 30 days.

• The warning symbol !

can be deactivated by confirming all existing alarms in the readout mode.

Option 2 : Alarm indication “unconfirmed alarms”:

The alarms are shown with the alarm symbol until all alarms

(in the 30-day history) have been confirmed as solved by pressing the READ button. Afterwards the display will show the OK symbol until a new alarm is triggered.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

By pressing the READ button the warning symbol !

will be disabled for the corresponding alarms. The alarm symbol disappears and the OK symbol will be shown again.

Confirmation options of currently triggered alarms of the day

Device is within the set alarm limits.

Press the READ button and the alarm symbol and the warning symbol

will immediately disappear and the optional buzzer stops. A new alarm will be triggered as soon as the set alarm limits are exceeded again.

See example on the next page.

8°C

–0.5°C

>1 h >1 h

Settings : upper temperature limit >8.0°C and duration >1 hour, lower temperature limit

< – 0.5°C and duration

1 hour

0 h 24 h

1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol !

display

2. Alarm confirmed within the set temperature limits: OK

symbol on display

3. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol on warning symbol !

display.

Device is outside the set alarm limits:

If the READ button is pressed still during a temperature violation the alarm symbol and the warning symbol !

will stay on the display for the corresponding alarm.

8°C

– 0.5°C

>1 h

Settings : upper temperature limit Temperature >8.0°C and duration

>1 hour, lower temperature limit

< – 0.5°C and duration

1 hour

0 h 24 h

1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol !

display .

2. Alarm confirmed when the temperature exceeds the set

temperature limits: alarm symbol and

warning

symbol remain on display.

3. Temperature is back within the alarm limits. Now the alarm

can be successfully confirmed. OK symbol on display.

Note : How the alarm symbol and the warning symbol

react is specified during configuration of the device in the factory settings.

8.3. Cumulative daily time above / below the limit

The alarm trigger algorithm is based on a single event, although the Fridge-tag is measuring on a daily basis the individual total time above or below the temperature limits. This measurement is not used for any alarm condition. These recordings are only available in the generated PDF / ASCII files.

Note : It could be that the total cumulative time above / below the temperature limits is longer than the configured single-event alarm time without any alarm triggering.

–0.

5°C

<1 h <1 h <1 h <1 h

Example setup : lower temperature limit

< – 0.5°C, duration

>1 hour

0 h 12 h 24 h

In the above example multiple low temperature deviations with exposure times of less than 1 hour occurred.

The cumulative daily time below the limits adds up to about 3.5 hours but no alarm will be triggered. The same behavior also applies to the upper alarm.

9. Reading the history / Readout mode

The information of the temperature deviations can either be viewed for the past 30 days directly on the device or for 60 days in the generated files (PDF / ASCII).

Note : The external sensor of the Fridge-tag can remain at its location for the readout process. Please consider that a connection error may occur after more than 10 minutes without connection between the device and the sensor.

9.1. Option 1: Read out day per day

directly on the device (30-day history)

Example of an OK display during readout of the history

The following information is indicated on the screen:

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Int.Sensor

• The OK symbol

• The corresponding flashing arrow (example: high arrow

“today”)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

max.

Press READ once

105

°C

Temperature (min/max)

• Highest recorded temperature (example: +10.5˚C )

• Duration of the exceedance of the preset high limit temperature (example 00:32; hh:min)

0123456789012

The following information is indicated on the screen:

• The OK symbol

• The corresponding flashing arrow (example: low arrow of

“today”)

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

• Lowest recorded temperature

(example: +2.9˚C )

Press READ a second time

• Duration of the exceedance of the preset low temperature limit (example 00:00 ; hh:min) min.

Int.Sensor

°C

Temperature (min/max)

Note : in the Readout mode the flashing arrows display the day where your are (30-day history) and show the highest and lowest measured temperature of the corresponding day. If a limit has been exceeded also the duration is shown.

0123456789012

Note : Press repeatedly the READ button to read out day per day the details of the past 30 days.

When you reach an alarm event, the indication on the screen of the Fridge-tag will be different than the OK display.

Example of an alarm display during readout of the history

1st display of a “lower alarm event”

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012 Press READ once

The following information is indicated on the screen:

• The alarm and the warning symbol !

• The corresponding alarm indicator ( lower alarm limit )

• Day of alarm (example: 5 days ago: –5d )

• The date of the alarm (example: 16.02.2018

)

• The time of the alarm (example: 18:21 )

2nd display of a “lower alarm event”

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

min.

Int.Sensor

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ a second time

The following additional information is indicated on the screen:

• Lowest recorded temperature (example: –1.1˚C)

• The duration ot the exceedance of the preset low temperature limit (example: 01:35 ; hh:mm)

• Temperature recording in this example with internal sensor

9.2. Option 2:

Read out alarms directly on the device – use

the Alarm Super Jump function (30-day history)

If you like to read out the alarms directly on the Fridge-tag, press the READ button for at least 3 seconds.

1st display of the latest alarm event

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 6 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ for

3 seconds

The following information is indicated on the screen:

• The alarm symbol and the warning symbol !

• The corresponding alarm indicator ( higher alarm limit )

• Day of alarm (example: 5 days ago: –5d)

• The date of the alarm (example: 16.02.2018)

• The time of excursion (example: 20:30)

2nd display of the latest alarm event

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

max.

Int.Sensor

105

°C

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Press READ again

The following additional information is indicated on the screen:

• Highest recorded temperature (example: +10.5˚C)

• The duration of the exceedance of the preset high temperature limit (example: 11:24 ; hh:mm.)

• Temperature recording in this example with internal sensor

Note : Press the READ button again for at least

3 seconds and the next alarm event will appear on the screen.

Display of the next alarm event

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

1 0 02 2 0 1 8

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Int.Sensor

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Note : Press the READ button again for 3 seconds to jump to the next alarm event. And so on.

9.3. Option 3: Read out data from the files generated

by the Fridge-tag 2 by connecting it with a

computer

Plug the Fridge-tag 2 into any computer via USB interface. Make sure the device is plugged in properly.

Note

: Disconnect the external sensor from the device first.

yesterd.

today

-29d

-27d

-26d

-25d

-24d

-23d

-22d

-21d

-20d

-19d

-18d

-17d

-16d

-15d

-14d

-13d

-12d

-10d

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time /

Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Fridge-tag

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

The Fridge-tag 2 will now generate a PDF and ASCII report of the last 30, 60 days (factory preset). This process may take up to

30 seconds. Now choose the appropriate file generated by the

Fridge-tag 2.

USB connection of the Fridge-tag 2

The continuously appearing arrows in the upper display area indicate that the device is processing.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

Note : This process must not be interrupted until the OK symbol

appears on the display. The example below indicates that the creation of the ASCII and PDF files has been successfully completed.

> 25°C

(15min)

< 8°C

(15min)

Alarm state

= OK

= ALARM

Time / Alarm duration dd.mm.yyyy

Temperature (min/max)

0123456789012

The device is shown in your explorer.

Open the desired file generated by the device.

Note : To disconnect the device properly, please always use the function “Safely Remove Hardware” on your PC / Mac.

Right-click the icon “Safely Remove

Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows taskbar (lower right corner). (Choose the corresponding device to remove.)

Do not disconnect the device before you receive the depitcted message, otherwise the device can be damaged.

Note : For this process no additional software is necessary.

Signature / notes Action taken

Alarm trigger time

Cumulative daily time above the limit

Max. temp.

Alarm trigger time

Cumulative daily time below the limit

Min. temp.

Average temp.

Date (MM/dd/yyyy) 12/26/201

1) Sampling and data analysis every minute 2) t = time / date changed, a = alarm configuration changed, hh:mm = status checked

9.5. Temperature record duration

(optional factory setting)

Selectable record duration : 30, 60 days.

Note : File names on the Fridge-tag are write protected.

Date:

Event: t

Event: a

Event: hh:mm

Date of measurement

Time / date changed

Alarm configuration changed

Time stamp: status checked

Average temp. Average temperature

Status: in progress The data collection “Today” is not yet complete

Status: OK No alarm has been triggered in the past

30 days. (No alarm has yet been triggered since the data was read out on the device.*)

Status: Alarm

Alarm(s) have been triggered

(With !

means that the details of the corresponding alarm have not been read out yet.*)

Status: Alarm

Min. temp.

Alarm(s) have been triggered

(Without

means that the details of the corresponding alarm have already been read out on the device.*)

Lowest recorded temperature

Cum. duration Cumulative daily time below / above the limit

Alarm trigger time Time at which the alarm was triggered

Max. temp.

Duration

Highest recorded temperature

Duration of an external sensor connection error

* For more information go to chapter “8. Alarm trigger function.”

9.6. Verification process

This process verifies if the files (PDF and ASCII) created by the

Fridge-tag 2 are authentic and have not been manipulated or accidentally changed (meets the strict FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements).

Note : Please ensure that the latest version of “JAVA Runtime” is previously installed on your computer.

Step 1

Download the software Berlinger Verifier from our website: www.berlinger.com/verifier

Step 2

Open the software. The following window will appear:

Step 3

Click on “Open file”

Step 4

Select the file you would like to verify.

Option 1 : Select the files directly from the Fridge-tag 2 which is connected to your computer.

Option 2 : Select the files from the place where you saved them on your computer.

When the file is correct and in its original condition, the following window will appear:

In case the file has been changed, an error message will appear.

Proceed the same way with PDF and ASCII files. The same OK or error messages will appear.

10. Explanations of terms

Readout mode

In order to avoid incorrect data, the Fridge-tag does not measure the temperature while settings are changed or during Readout mode (e.g. changing time, date and during reading of history).

The Fridge-tag will fall back into normal operation after approx.

60 seconds without pressing any buttons. The LOC function will be activated (internal sensor).

External sensor : After 10 minutes (factory preset) without connection between external sensor and device the entire display starts flashing.

HI or LO indicator : If the Fridge-tag measures temperatures above +55°C or below –40°C, it shows HI or LO on the screen.

The regular measurements and monitoring of alarm limits will continue as usual. As soon as the temperature is between +55°C and –40°C numbers will be displayed again.

11. Expire code explanation

Production Date: May, 2018

Quality control: Passed

Expiry Date: Nov., 2021

(estimated Battery-life-time)

Date of activation: Write the date of activation in this field.

12. Technical specifications

Storage temperature (inactive)

Operating temperature (internal sensor)

Operating temperature (external sensor)

Display visible (internal sensor)

0°C to +30°C

–25°C to +55°C

–40°C to +60°C

–10°C to +55°C

Accuracy of temperature measurement internal sensor external sensor

± 0.8°C (–25°C to –10°C)

± 0.5°C (–10°C to +40°C)

± 0.8°C (+40°C to +55°C)

± 0.8 °C (–40°C to –30°C)

± 0.5 °C (–30°C to +40°C)

± 0.8 °C (+40°C to +60°C)

Accuracy of time measurement

Temperature measurement interval

Operating lifetime Fridge-tag 2

Estimated battery lifetime

Protection class (internal sensor)

Protection class (external sensor)

± 30 minutes / year every minute up to 31/2 years check battery indicator

IP64

IP50

* For temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) we highly recommend to use an external sensor in order to avoid a shorter battery life.

13. Important Information

Liability

The manufacturer shall not be held liable :

• If the device was used beyond the manufacturer’s given limitations.

• For any claims due to the improper storage or use of the device.

• For any problems with the temperature-controlling and/ or-cooling unit.

• For the quality of any monitored goods.

• For incorrect readings if the device was used beyond its expiry date.

Warranty: 2 years from date of delivery.

Battery

The Fridge-tag 2 contains a CR Lithium battery. Please pay strict attention to the following points:

• The housing of the Fridge-tag must never be opened nor destroyed.

• Never expose the Fridge-tag to high temperatures (fire, oven, microwaves, etc.). It may cause injuries.

• Always keep the Fridge-tag out of the reach of children.

• The battery complies with IATA DGR Packaging Instruction 970

Section 2.

• Dispose or recycle the Fridge-tag in accordance with the WEEE

2012/19/EU guidelines or your local regulations. The device may also be returned to the manufacturer for proper recycling.

Useful life

The device can be used up to 31/2 years after production date

(1/2 year storage / 3 years useful life) on the condition that:

• The buttons are not pressed for very long time.

Note : Avoid jamming the device between the goods to be monitored in a shipment.

• Storage and operation of the device remains inside the recommendations of the manufacturer. Especially temperatures below 0°C or +32°F could have a negative influence for the operating lifetime of the battery.

The end of the lifetime of the battery is indicated by the battery indicator on the display (see chapter “1. Display explanations”).

Attention

• The Fridge-tag 2 measures the ambient temperature and not the quality of the monitored goods. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation is required.

Berlinger & Co. AG

Mitteldorfstrasse 2

9608 Ganterschwil

Switzerland

Tel. +41 71 982 88 11

E-Mail [email protected]

Web www.berlinger.com

Subject to change. Please note that all information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Due to our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to change this information without prior notice.

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User Manual

Fridge-tag 2

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SENSOR

Content

Page

1. Display explanations

(OK symbol) or (alarm symbol)

Daily HIGH / LOW alarm indicators

(showing the history of the last 30 days)

Power indicator (colon is flashing)

Battery indicator

(indicates the remaining capacity of the battery)

Additional warning symbol

Time, duration and text display

Date and text display

Display of measured minimum / maximum temperature

Temperature display

Display of the temperature measurement unit (°F/°C)

Display of the activated sensor:

Ext. = external sensor (cable with temperature sensor)

2. State of delivery / sleep mode

3. Read out information prior to activation

(in sleep mode)

4. Placing the Fridge-tag

Placing the Fridge-tag with an internal sensor

Placing the Fridge-tag with an external sensor

5. Activation process

5.1. Overview: sequences of activation

5.2. Activation of the device

5.3. Setting the calendar format

5.4. Using the READ and the SET buttons

5.5. Setting the date

5.6. Setting the time

5.7. Setting the alarm limits

(not standard, only if preset by factory)

5.8. LOC function (internal sensor only)

5.9. Connection error

How to fix the connection error

6. Read and change settings /

How to correct setting mistakes

6.1. Overview: menu

6.2. Initial menu (read and change settings)

6.2.1. Access the menu“SET DATE”

6.2.2. Access the menu “READ CONF”

6.2.3. Access the menu “CELS FAHR”

6.2.4. Access the menu “SET CONF” *

7. Screen displays during

measurement mode

7.1. Example OK display – during measurement

7.2. Example alarm display – during measurement

8. Alarm trigger function

8.1. Single-event alarm triggering

Upper alarm triggering

Lower alarm triggering

8.2. Alarm display and confirmation options

Confirmation options of currently triggered alarms of the day

8.3. Cumulative daily time above / below the limit

9. Reading the history / Readout mode

9.1. Option 1: Read out day per day

directly on the device (30-day history)

9.2. Option 2:

Read out alarms directly on the device – use

the Alarm Super Jump function (30-day history)

9.3. Option 3: Read out data from the files generated

by the Fridge-tag 2 by connecting it with a

computer

: Disconnect the external sensor from the device first.

9.5. Temperature record duration

(optional factory setting)

9.6. Verification process

10. Explanations of terms

11. Expire code explanation

12. Technical specifications

13. Important Information

Liability

Battery

Useful life

Attention

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