berlinger Fridge-tag 3 Quick Info, Set Up
Berlinger Fridge-tag 3 is a device that helps you monitor the temperature of your refrigerator and receive alerts if it goes out of range. It can store up to 30 days of temperature history and generate PDF and ASCII reports that you can download to your computer.
The Fridge-tag 3 is easy to set up. Simply insert the SIM card (if not pre-installed), connect the external sensor, and plug in the USB cable. The device will automatically activate and start monitoring the temperature.
You can view the current temperature, date, and time on the LCD display. If the temperature goes out of range, the Fridge-tag 3 will sound an alarm and send you an SMS alert (if you have set up SMS notifications).
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QUICK INFO – SET UP
Fridge-tag 3
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Packaging content
Velcro closures
(2 pcs)
USB power supply
Fridge-tag
External sensor
USB cable (3 m) Cable channel
Note: Place the external sensor in its predetermined location, before activating the device. See chapter 3 for more information.
Inserting the SIM Card?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
(Only necessary if the SIM card has not been pre-installed at the factory.)
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Activation of the device
Note: Once the device has been activated, operation can neither be interrupted nor paused.
To activate the device, press the SET and
READ buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. The following calendar format will appear: dd.mm.yyyy
.
3 d d __ y y y y
If you want to activate the device and the display shows “un def”, the device is not configured. d d __ y dEF y y y
Need help with initial device configuration?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
Note: Depending on the version used, after setting the calendar format, the first digit of the date will start flashing to set date and time.
The READ button is used to adjust the numbers. Each time you press the
READ button, the digit that is flashing will increase by 1.
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As soon as the last digit of the time setting is confirmed, the activation is complete.
The SET button is used to save the number. After pressing the SET button, the next digit will start flashing.
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Need to correct or change settings?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
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State of delivery
You receive the Fridge-tag in sleep mode. The display
(LCD) is blank.
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Note: If required, note the date of activation on the back of the Fridge-tag.
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Placing the External Sensor
Two hours before activating the device the external sensor must be positioned in its predetermined location. It is important to place the external sensor in the center of the refrigerator for optimal temperature observation and to avoid any incorrect measurements when starting the device.
Note: After approx. 60 seconds without pressing any buttons on the Fridgetag the device goes back into sleep mode. Start from the beginning.
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Setting the calendar format
Press READ to change the calendar format.
_ _ dd y y y y
Option 1
Setting the calendar format to: dd.mm.yyyy
Option 2
Setting the calendar format to: mm.dd.yyyy
After you have made your selection, press SET to save the calendar format.
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Activation completed
The activated Fridge-tag must be placed immediately in its predetermined location. Connect the device with the external sensor. For max. 1 minute after activation no temperature is displayed on the screen.
Connect included USB cable with the Fridge-tag and the power supply.
Placing the Fridge-tag or connection error?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
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Fridge-tag information
Temperature status
30 days history
Profile
(alarm zones)
Set button max.
Int.Sensor
1 05
°C
Temperature measured
Logger ID
Read button
Port to insert external sensor
Setting date and time
Learn More
Device configuration
Insert SIM Card
Change settings
Connection error
Placing the
Fridge-tag
Scan the QR code or click on www.berlinger.com/ support/fridge-tag3
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QUICK INFO – USER GUIDE
Fridge-tag 3
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Temperature status
Indication of an OK display
In measurement mode, when no alarm has been triggered, the following information is displayed:
The OK symbol
6 02 2 0 1 8
Int.Sensor
56
°C
The current temperature
The current date and time
Indication of an alarm display
In measurement mode, when an alarm has been triggered, the following information is displayed:
The additional warning symbol
The upper/lower
Alarm indicator
The alarm symbol
!
02 2 0 1 8
Int.Sensor
88
°C
The current temperature
The current date and time
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Reading the history
Example of an OK display
The OK symbol max.
Int.Sensor
1 05
°C
The corresponding flashing arrow
1
Press
READ once
The time duration out of the preset temperature high limit
The highest recorded temperature of that day
Alarm display: additional information max.
Int.Sensor
1 05
°C
Press READ a second time for additional information.
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Note: Continue repetitively pressing the READ button to read out the details of the past 30 days.
max.
Int.Sensor
1 05
°C
Press and hold READ
Super-Jump Function
for 3 seconds for the Alarm-
Note: Press and hold the READ button again for at least 3 seconds and the next alarm event will appear on the screen.
Need help with Readout mode?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
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SMS status query
Sending an SMS to the device with the message “status” triggers a response with the status OK or Alarm and the current temperature.
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Alarm confirmation
Reading out the alarm on the device generates a confirmation notification.
Conversation with +31 123456789 Thu., 09:26 status
STATUS=ALARM, 1.5C
Conversation with +31 123456789 Thu., 09:26
STATUS=ALARM CONFIRMED, 21.3C
Setting options via SMS?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
Example of an alarm display
The alarm and the warning symbol
!
1 6 02 2 0 1 8
The data and time of the alarm
1
Press
READ once
The corresponding flashing alarm indicator
Confirming an alarm?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
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Download reports
Connect the device via USB with your
PC/MAC.
Note: Disconnect the external sensor from the device first.
The Fridge-tag will now generate a PDF and an ASCII report. This process can take up to 2 minutes.
After download, please connect the device with the external sensor again.
Looking to download reports?
See user manual in chapter « Learn More »
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Cloud Version
Log in to your Data Management Software (Berlinger Smart-
View etc.) to check the configuration status and the data.
Confirming an alarm
Readout mode
Learn More
Download report
SMS setting options
Fridge-tag support
Product information

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