Berlinger Fridge-tag 3 User Manual
berlinger Fridge-tag 3 is a real-time temperature monitoring device offering SMS alerts for critical temperature deviations. This ensures proactive response to potential issues, protecting your valuable goods. The device is equipped with a cellular module enabling remote monitoring and alert notifications, making it ideal for cold storage, transportation, and other temperature sensitive applications.
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User Manual Fridgetag 3 1 — Last update: Aug 18, 2021 Berlinger & Co. AG Copyright © 2021 Berlinger & Co. AG Table of Contents 1. Home .................................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Display explanations ......................................................................................................................... 3 3. State of delivery / sleep mode .......................................................................................................... 4 4. Read out information prior to activation (in sleep mode) ............................................................... 5 5. Inserting a SIM card .......................................................................................................................... 7 5.1. Installation of the SIM card ......................................................................................................... 8 5.2. Enter the SIM card pin code ..................................................................................................... 10 6. Initial device configuration ............................................................................................................. 11 7. Placing the external sensor ............................................................................................................ 13 8. Activation process .......................................................................................................................... 14 8.1. Activation of the device ............................................................................................................ 15 8.2. Setting the calendar format ...................................................................................................... 16 8.3. Using the READ and the SET buttons ...................................................................................... 17 8.4. Auto date ................................................................................................................................. 18 8.5. Setting the date ........................................................................................................................ 19 8.6. Setting the time ........................................................................................................................ 22 8.7. Connection error (external sensor only).................................................................................... 24 9. Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes....................................................... 25 9.1. Initial menu (read and change settings) .................................................................................... 26 10. Screen displays during measurement mode................................................................................ 28 11. Readout and settings options via SMS ........................................................................................ 30 11.1. Assigning administrator rights ................................................................................................ 31 11.2. Adding alarm recipients .......................................................................................................... 32 11.3. Delete alarm recipients........................................................................................................... 33 11.4. Changing alarm limits via SMS ............................................................................................... 34 11.5. Weak battery alarm status ...................................................................................................... 35 11.6. SMS commands and error messages ..................................................................................... 36 11.7. Example of an alarm notification............................................................................................. 37 11.8. Status query ........................................................................................................................... 38 11.9. Confirmation of alarm status................................................................................................... 39 12. Alarm trigger function ................................................................................................................... 40 12.1. Alarm display and confirmation options .................................................................................. 42 12.2. Cumulative daily time above/below the limit ........................................................................... 45 12.3. Not confirmed alarms ............................................................................................................. 46 13. Remote Alarm Notifications .......................................................................................................... 47 14. Audio alarm (optional factory setting).......................................................................................... 48 15. Reading the history / Readout mode ............................................................................................ 49 15.1. Option 1: Read out day per day directly on the device (30-day history) .................................. 50 15.2. Option 2: Read out alarms directly on the device – use the Alarm Super Jump function (30-day history) .................................................................................................................................................. 53 15.3. Option 3: Read out data from the files generated by the Fridge-tag 3 by connecting it with a computer ............................................................................................................................................... 55 15.4. PDF report explanation .......................................................................................................... 58 15.5. Autoscaling of graphs in PDF ................................................................................................. 61 15.6. Temperature record duration (optional factory setting) ........................................................... 62 15.7. Verification process ................................................................................................................ 63 16. Explanations of terms ................................................................................................................... 65 17. Expire code explanation................................................................................................................ 66 18. Important Information ................................................................................................................... 67 19. Regulatory information ................................................................................................................. 69 20. Firmware ........................................................................................................................................ 71 21. FAQ / Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Home Berlinger Fridge-tag 3 Real-time alerts when it matters most From anywhere to everywhere Thanks to a programmable built-in cellular module, it enables operators all around the world to receive automatically generated real-time alerting or warning messages by SMS. Additionally it can be easily integrated into a web based server application. In case of a temperature deviations, the Fridge-tag 3 sends immediately a notification by SMS to predefined person(s) in charge. A fully comprehensive emergency plan can now be activated in order to prevent damage of the goods. • Built-in cellular module • Real-time alert • Notification by SMS and E-Mail Technical Specification Product Information Overview Page 2 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 2. Display explanations 1. OK symbol or alarm symbol 2. Daily HIGH/LOW alarm indicators (showing the history of the last 30 days) 3. Operation indicator (colon is flashing) 4. Battery indicator (indicates the remaining capacity of the battery) 5. Additional warning symbol . Indicates that one or more alarms are not confirmed. 6. Time, duration and text display 7. Date and text display 8. Display of measured minimum/maximum temperature 9. Temperature display 10. Display of the temperature measurement unit (°F/°C) 11. Display of the activated sensor: Int. = internal sensor Ext. = external sensor (cable with temperature sensor) 12. Cellular signal strength 13. SIM card indicator (displayed = no SIM card inserted) 14. Data transfer indicator Page 3 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 3. State of delivery / sleep mode The Fridge-tag is shipped in sleep mode. The display (LCD) is blank. Page 4 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 4. 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 to press any button of the Fridge-tag the devices goes back into sleep mode; the display is blank again. Start from the beginning. Press repeatedly READ to gather information. After 1st pressing of READ Display test: all segments activated After 2nd pressing of READ Indication of date and production test result: 16 February 2018/PASS (quality check passed) After 3rd pressing of READ Indicaton of the Network configuration Status: ( ) configured ( ) not configured (go to chapter Initial device configuration). After 4th pressing of READ Indication of the current temperature and which sensor is activated (internal/external). Display shows —.-°C if external sensor is not connected. After 5th pressing of READ Indication of configuration ID (e.g. 1234) After 6th pressing of READ Indication of upper alarm settings. Example shows duration and temperature limits: 10 hours, >+8°C, high After 7th pressing of READ Indication of lower alarm settings. Example shows duration and temperature limits: 1 hour, <–0.5°C, low Page 5 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 After 8th pressing of READ Serial number of the device After 9th pressing of READ PCb number (manufacturer information) After 10th pressing of READ Battery power: 3 bars = full (>70%) 2 bars = half-full (30–70%) 1 bar = low (0–30%)** **Device should be recharged. After 11th pressing of READ Disable user clock adjust. For more information, please see chapter Activation process After 12th pressing of READ The display is blank again. Page 6 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5. Inserting a SIM card Note: If using the device with a Datamanagement Software (Berlinger SmartView, etc.), make sure that the system is set up before you go on with the next steps. SIM card specifications Dimension: Mini(classic) SIM, 25 mm, 15 mm, 0,76 mm Telephone number: If the SIM card is already preinstalled the number is printed on the label. PIN-Code: If the SIM card is already preinstalled, no PIN code is necessary. Page 7 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5.1. Installation of the SIM card Note: Only necessary if the SIM card is not preinstalled at factory. Remove cover Remove the SIM card cover with a screwdriver. (Screwdriver (Torx) is not included.) Open metal frame Slide the metal frame upwards (in the direction OPEN) indicated by the arrow. Lift SIM card insert tray After opening the metal frame lift SIM card tray upwards. Note: Pay attention that this pin is not damaged. Insert SIM card Insert the SIM card as shown left. The diagonal edge of the SIM card must be located on the bottom right if device is placed as shown on the right. Page 8 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 SIM card insert tray with properly inserted SIM card SIM card chip (contacts) facing downwards. Close insert tray Press the SIM card insert tray down, hold and slide the metal frame forwards to lock the SIM card insert tray. Slide the metal frame in the arrow direction (LOCK). SIM card correctly inserted The SIM card tray is locked correctly when the SIM card insert tray can no longer be opened. Close SIM card cover Close the SIM card cover with the screwdriver. Page 9 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 5.2. Enter the SIM card pin code Only required if the SIM card is locked with a PIN code (secret number). Once the new SIM card is inserted, the following display appears. If it does not appear, press SET for 3 seconds. Note: Not valid for all configurations. Enter the first digit of the PIN code. Digit 1 lashes and is ready for input. The PIN code is always 4 digits long. The digits are changed by pressing the READ button. The SET button confirms the input, the flashing display moves to the next digit. As soon as all 4 digits have been set and match the PIN from the mobile provider, press the SET and READ buttons simultaneously to save the password. Press SET and READ simultaneously. Note: The SIM card will be locked after three (3) incorrect PIN entries. The SIM card can only be unlocked with a mobile phone using a matching PUK code. The SIM card cannot be unlocked with the Fridge-tag 3. Page 10 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 6. Initial device configuration Note: Only necessary if device not configured, see chapter Read out information prior to activation, 3rd pressing of Read. Standalone Version Cloud Version Press SET for 3 seconds to start the configuration. Make sure that the network signal strength is displayed in the top right. The Conf or nEt ConF display flashes while the configurations files are downloading. This process can take several minutes. Note: Without signal reception no configuration takes place. After successful configuration, the display shows an OK symbol (figure below) for 30 seconds then the display goes blank and the screen is left empty. The initial configuration is complete. Error 2 and Error 3 appear if an error occurs during configuration. Pressing the SET button for 3 seconds restarts the configuration. Device has a 1 hour waiting period before you can restart the configuration. Note: Error 2 or Error 3 depend on data transfer, e.g. the SIM card has no data plan. If the error Page 11 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 persists, please contact our support team. Page 12 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 7. Placing the external sensor 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. 1. External Sensor 2. Flat cable 3. Fridge-tag 3 4. USB powering 5. Charging at an outlet Page 13 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8. Activation process Overview: sequences of activation 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 process 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 “Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes”. *Setting the date and *Setting the time: If “Disable User Clock Adjust” in the configuration is enabled point “Setting the date” and “Setting the time” are skipped upon actviation. Page 14 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.1. 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 deactivated anymore. If you want to activate the device and the following display „un def“ appears, the device is not configured. Please go to the Initial device configuration and start the configuration again. Activation has been successful completed when the following indication appears on the screen. Please go on with the next steps to finish the activation process of your device. Page 15 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.2. Setting the calendar format Option 1: Setting the calender format to: dd.mm.yyyy Press SET to save the calendar format. Option 2: Setting the calender format to: mm.dd.yyyy 1. Press READ to change the calendar format. 2. Then press SET to save the calendar format. After setting the calendar format, the first digit of the date will start flashing. Standalone Version only or in some configurations. Page 16 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.3. Using the READ and the SET buttons READ button The READ button is used to adjust the numbers. Each time you press the READ button, 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. Press READ to adjust the number SET button The SET button is used to save the number. After pressing the SET button, the next digit will start flashing. Press SET to confirm. Note: If SET is pressed mistakenly, continue with the setup instructions. The chapter Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes describes how to rectify the error. Page 17 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.4. Auto date Cloud Version If you have ordered the Cloud Version the following display appears. Go on to this chapter Standalone Version If you use the Standalone Version, after setting the calendar format, the first digit of the date will start flashing. Go on with this chapter setting the date and time. Page 18 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.5. Setting the date Set date / time on server Depending on the configuration of the device the date and time are set via server and auto date will appear on the screen. Go on with this chapter connection error. Setting the date and time manually is disabled. Set date manual (Standalone Version) The following example shows how to set the date to: 16 February 2018 (16.02.2018) in European format. 1. Press READ until “1” The 1st digit is flashing. appears as the first digit. 2. Press SET to save. Page 19 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “6” The 2nd digit is flashing. appears as the second digit. 2. Press SET to save 1. Press READ until “0” The 3rd digit is flashing. appears as the third digit. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “2” appears as the fourth The 4th digit is flashing. digit. 2. Press SET to save. Note: The fifth and the sixth digit are set automatically. Page 20 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “1” The 7th digit is flashing. appears as the seventh digit. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “8” The 8th digit is flashing. appears as the eighth digit. 2. Press SET to save. The date is now set to: 16.02.2018. Note: After setting the date, the first digit of the time will start flashing. Page 21 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.6. 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). 1. Press READ until “1” The 1st digit is flashing: appears as the first digit. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “3” The 2nd digit is flashing. appears as the second digit. 2. Press SET to save. Page 22 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Press READ until “4” The 3rd digit is flashing. appears as the third digit. 2. Press SET to save. 1. Press READ until “7” The 4th digit is flashing. appears as the fourth digit. 2. Press SET to save. The time is now set to 13:47. As soon as the last digit of the time setting is confirmed, the activation is completed. Connect the device with the external sensor. During max. 1 minute after activation no temperature is displayed on the screen. Page 23 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 8.7. Connection error (external sensor only) After 10 minutes (factory standard) without a connection between the device and the external sensor the following display appears and: • The buzzer will beep twice at intervals of three minutes for a maximum of 168 hours (7 days). • The whole display starts blinking. • Any button pressed will stop the display from blinking. • The buzzer only stops if the connection error is corrected. If the error still exists, the buzzer continuously beeps at a three-minute interval for 168 hours (7 days). Display status: external sensor error How to fix the connection error Please check the following two points: 1. If 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. During a connection error no data will be recorded. Page 24 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 9. Read and change settings / How to correct setting mistakes Overview: menu Note: If you scroll through the menu and you reach the display of the measuring mode, you need to restart from the beginning by accessing the menu. In order to adjust more than one setting (e.g. time and Celsius to Fahrenheit) you must complete each change and return to menu mode for the 2nd change. Page 25 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 9.1. 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: 1. Press and hold SET … 2. … then press READ … 3. … then release both buttons simultaneously. Note: Date and time can only be modified in the Standalone Version. Using the Cloud Version log in – into your Datamanagementsystem (SmartView, etc.) to make any changes. 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 3 (normal ambient temperature). Press READ once to get to SET DATE. 1. SET DATE: change date and/or time settings 2. READ CONF: read the alarm settings 3. CELS FAHR: change the temperature unit 4. SET CONN: de-/activate Flight Mode Use the READ button to scroll through the menu. Use the SET button to access the corresponding menu. Access the menu “SET DATE” The display shows OUTSIDE. Press READ until the display shows SET DATE. Then follow the steps as described in Setting the date and Setting the time. 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 3 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. Page 26 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Access the menu “READ CONF” The display shows OUTSIDE (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. 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. Access the menu “SET CONN” The display shows OUTSIDE (external sensor). Press READ until the display shows „SET CONN“. Press SET to get to the flight mode status menu (active/inactive). To change the flight mode (active/inactive), press READ until the desired unit active/inactive appears on the display and then press SET to confirm this. In flight mode, the device does not react on SMS or send SMS, nor sends any data. Page 27 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 10. Screen displays during measurement mode Indication for max. 1 minute after completing the activation or after connecting the device with the external sensor. For a maximum of 1 minute no temperature is displayed on the screen, indicated by —.. Example OK display – during measurement Once the device is fully activated the OK symbol , the current temperature reading, the time and 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. Example alarm display – during measurement If the preset alarm limits are exceeded, the following information will be displayed on the screen: Page 28 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG • User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 (OK symbol) will be replaced by • An additional alarm indicator (alarm symbol) will be indicated in the upper display area to show which alarm limit has been exceed and on which day. • In addition to the alarm symbol the warning symbol will appear next to it. Page 29 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11. Readout and settings options via SMS These chapters are only valid in the Standalone Version: • Assigning administrator rights • Adding alarm recipient • Delete alarm recipients • Changing alarm limits via SMS • Weak battery alarm status • SMS commands and error messages • Example of an alarm notification These chapters are valid for Cloud and Standalone Version: • Status query • Confirmation of alarm status Page 30 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.1. Assigning administrator rights Set admin rights: the actual administrator sends a SMS with the content “admin=+41761234567 (example mobile number of new administrator) followed by a space and pswd=1234” (example password) to the device. The change of the administrator state, will be confirmed by the device with “SUCCESSFUL” Error Message when entering a wrong Password MSG ERROR= “PROHIBITED, PSWD” Note: Only administrators have the right to set new alarm settings and add/remove new recipients for alarm notifications. Page 31 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.2. Adding alarm recipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “subscribe=+41761234567” (mobile number of a new recipient to the device). The device confirms with “SUCCESSFUL”. Note: A total of 5 different alarm recipients can be assigned. A separate SMS must be sent for each alarm recipient. Page 32 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.3. Delete alarm recipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “unsubscribe=+41761234567” (example mobile number of the removing recipient) to the device. The device confirms with “SUCCESSFUL”. Delete all alarm receipients Admin sends a SMS with the command “unsubscribe=all”. The device confirms with “SUCCESSFUL”. Page 33 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.4. Changing alarm limits via SMS Commands for setting alarm limits: Commands Status (on/off) °C (00.0) Duration in minutes aulimit=on,25.0,60 Upper alarm limit “on” Temperature limit “25.0” Time alarm “60” allimit=on,15.0,60 Lower alarm limit “on” Temperature limit “15.0” Time alarm “60” wulimit=off,0.0,0 Upper warning limit “off” Temperature limit “0.0” Time alarm “0” wllimit=off,0.0,0 Lower warning limit “off” Temperature limit “0.0” Time alarm “0” Successful changes to the alarm limits are acknowledged as “SUCCESSFUL” by Fridge-tag 3. Page 34 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.5. Weak battery alarm status If the battery capacity drops below 30%, Fridge-tag 3 sends a SMS alarm notification. The Cloud Version sends the information to your Data Management Software (SmartView, etc.). “Battery State=Warning” Note: Connect device to power source and charge immediately. As soon as the battery back of the device is charging, a SMS is sent for confirmation with the message “Charging“. When the available battery capacity is too low, the Fridge-tag 3 automattically switches into flight mode. No data communication takes place until the battery is charged. “Battery State=Charging” Page 35 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.6. SMS commands and error messages Upper case/lower case: SMS commands are not case-sensitive. Typing errors: When there is a typing error in the command input, the Fridge-tag 3 does not send a confirmation SMS. The command is not executed. The SMS with the correctly written command must be typed and sent again. Date format: Depending on the current the format settings the date format is either YYYY-MM-DD (2017-03-23) or YYYY-DD-MM (2017-23-03). Page 36 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.7. Example of an alarm notification Example above: Identification number: DID=11070000003 Alarm Status: Upper Alarm=Alarm Date: 2017-03-23 Time: 09:43 Temperature measured at alarm event: 30.1°C Page 37 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.8. Status query Sending a SMS to device with the content “status” triggers a response with the status OK or Alarm and the current temperature. Fridge-tag 3 is in the Alarm state, the current temperature is 1.5°C. Page 38 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 11.9. Confirmation of alarm status Confirmation of the alarm status on Fridge-tag 3 sends a confirmation SMS from the device. The temperature at the time of confirmation is 21.3 °C The alarm has been confirmed on the device directly by the user. Confirming an alarm can only be made if the device gets back within the set temperature limits. The alarm cannot be confirmed with a SMS command, only direct on the device. Note: Every registered alarm recipient gets the confirmation SMS. Page 39 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12. Alarm trigger function 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. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol displayed. 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. No Alarm triggered: OK symbol on the display. *The sum of the deviations is visible in the daily statistics in the column “Cumulative daily time above the Page 40 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 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. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol displayed. 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. No Alarm triggered: OK symbol on the display. *The sum of the deviations is visible in the daily statistics in the column “Cumulative daily time below the limit.” Page 41 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.1. 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 By pressing the READ button, the warning symbol alarm symbol for 30 days. will be disabled for the corresponding alarms. The cannot be canceled nor reset. Note: • In this mode only one upper and one lower alarm will be triggered per day. • The alarm symbol • The warning symbol will be present on the display for 30 days. can be deactivated by confirming all existing alarms in the readout mode. • The alarm buzzer stops when the alarm is confirmed within the set alarm limits. Otherwise the buzzer pauses for approx. 1 hour and starts again for up to 168 hours (7 days). Option 2: Alarm indication “unconfirmed alarms” The alarms are shown with the alarm symbol until all alarms (in the 30-day history) have been Page 42 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 confirmed as solved by pressing the READ button. Afterwards the display will show the OK symbol until a new alarm is triggered. By pressing the READ button the warning symbol alarm symbol disappears and the OK symbol will be disabled for the corresponding alarms. The will be shown again. Confirmation options of currently triggered alarms of the day 1. 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. Settings: upper temperature limit >8.0°C and duration >1 hour, lower temperature limit <–0.5°C and duration 1 hour Page 43 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol 2. Alarm confirmed within the set temperature limits: 3. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol on display (OK symbol) on display and warning symbol on display. 2. Device is outside the set alarm limits If the READ button is pressed still during a temperature violation the buzzer will be muted for approx. 1 hour. The alarm symbol and the warning symbol will stay on the display for the corresponding alarm. If the temperature still exceeds the limit after 1 hour, the buzzer will restart beeping. Settings: upper temperature limit Temperature >8.0°C and duration >1 hour, lower temperature limit <–0.5°C and duration 1 hour 1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol on display. 2. Alarm confirmed when the temperature exceeds the set temperature limits: alarm symbol warning symbol and 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. Page 44 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.2. 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. Example setup: lower temperature limit <–0.5°C, duration >1 hour 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. Page 45 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 12.3. Not confirmed alarms If a an alarm event is not confirmed on the device and the device gets back within the set temperature limits, an alarm will be retriggered when the limit is violated again. This ensures that a forgotten confirmation of an alarm event on the device itself, does not result in a missed following alarm. Events on not confirmed Alarms Settings: upper temperature limit >8.0°C and duration >1 hour, lower temperature limit <–0.5°C and duration 1 hour 1. Alarm triggered: alarm symbol and warning symbol on display 2. Alarm not confirmed within the set temperature limits: alarm symbol and warning symbol stay on display. 3. Alarm retriggered: A new alarm notification is sent to the predefined recipients, the alarm symbol and warning symbol on display. Note: Only the first alarm on a day is recorded in the ASCII/PDF report Page 46 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 13. Remote Alarm Notifications In case an upper or lower alarm is triggered, the predefined recipient(s) will be notified as follows: Standalone Version: SMS Notification Cloud Version: Make sure that the system is set up to your needs (e.g. in SmartView SMS and Email Notifications are available). Page 47 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 14. Audio alarm (optional factory setting) In case an upper or lower alarm is triggered, 3 audible alarm signals are emitted immediately. Thereafter: • Every minute 1 alarm signal for maximally 168 hours (7 days). • After 168 hours (7 days) the buzzer will stop. • If an alarm event is confirmed (READ is pressed) while the limits are still exceeded the buzzer pauses for approx. 1 hour and then restarts beeping every 3 minutes. • Confirmation within the alarm limits will stop the buzzer. In case of a connection error see chapter Connection error. Page 48 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15. 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 28/56/84/112 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 there may occur a connection error after more than 10 minutes without connection between the device and the sensor. The Fridge-tag 3 is SmartView compatible. The generated data can be uploaded as follows: SmartView User Manual – Fridge-tag 3 Page 49 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.1. Option 1: Read out day per day directly on the device (30-day history) Example of an OK display during readout of the history Press READ once The following information is indicated on the screen: • The OK symbol • The corresponding flashing arrow (example: high arrow “today”) • Highest recorded temperature (example: +10.5˚C) • Duration of the exceedance of the preset high limit temperature (example 00:32; hh:min) Press READ a second time The following information is indicated on the screen: • The OK symbol • The corresponding flashing arrow (example: low arrow of “today”) Page 50 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 • Lowest recorded temperature (example: +2.9˚C) • Duration of the underrun of the preset low temperature limit (example 00:00; hh:min) 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. 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” 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” Page 51 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Press READ a second time The following additional information is indicated on the screen: • Lowest recorded temperature (example: –1.1˚C) • The duration of the exceedance of the preset low temperature limit (example: 01:35; hh:mm) Page 52 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.2. 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 3, press the READ button for at least 3 seconds. 1st display of the latest alarm event 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 Press READ again Page 53 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 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.) 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 Note: Press the READ button again for 3 seconds to jump to the next alarm event. And so on. Note: Pressing SET in the „Read out Mode“ brings you back to the „Measurement Mode“. Page 54 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.3. Option 3: Read out data from the files generated by the Fridge-tag 3 by connecting it with a computer Plug the Fridge-tag 3 into any computer via USB interface. Make sure the device is plugged in properly. Note: Disconnect the external sensor from the device first. The Fridge-tag 3 will now generate a PDF and ASCII report of the last 28, 56 days (factory preset). This process may take up to 2 minutes. Now use the appropriate file generated by the Fridge-tag 3. USB connection of the Fridge-tag 3 The continuously appearing arrows in the upper display area indicate that the device is processing. Note: This process must not be interrupted until the OK symbol appears on the display. This indicates that the creation of the ASCII and PDF files has been successfully completed. Page 55 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 The hard drive of the Fridge-tag 3 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. Page 56 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 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. Page 57 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.4. PDF report explanation Sample of a PDF file generated by a Fridge-tag 3 with external sensor (page 1/ 2) 1. Document title and device type 2. Device ID and further information 3. Alarm settings 4. Measuring and logging interval 5. Event and alarm table (latest info in line 1, top line) 6. Up to 3 user-defineable strings (max. 30 characters each). Factory preset. 7. Placeholder for notes 8. Note 1: Reference for masurement interval Note 2: Legend for events column (hh:mm —> 1 time stamp/half day) 9. Placeholder for date/place and signature 10. Battery warning with timestamp Page 58 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Sample of a PDF file generated by a Fridge-tag 3 with external sensor (page 2/ 2) 1. Each graph shows data from a period of 7 days 2. Incrementally numbered graphs 3. Temperature scale 4. Time scale 5. Placeholder for date/place and signature 6. Alarm limits Page 59 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Graph behavior when date / time is changed manually 1. Date change positive 2. Date change negative 3. Time change positive (e.g. summer/winter time) 4. Time change negative (e.g. summer/winter time) Page 60 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.5. Autoscaling of graphs in PDF The graph of the report is created dynamically depending on the following settings: • the alarm limits of the device • the highest and lowest measured value This is valid for all graphs in the PDF file until: • the highest and lowest measured values drop out of the history • the temperature settings are changed Example below: The scale of the graph depends on the alarm limits set. The temperature scale ranges from +40°C to –5°C for the limits of +0.5°C and +28°C. Example below: The scale of the graph depends on the highest and lowest measured temperature values. The temperature scale ranges from –30°C to +60°C. Lowest measured temperature: –12°C, highest measured temperature: +25°C. Page 61 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.6. Temperature record duration (optional factory setting) Selectable record duration: 28, 56 days. Note: File names on the Fridge-tag are write protected. The names may only be changed after downloading the files onto a computer. Changing is either possible directly on unopened files or via open and save commands with Adobe Reader. Using other programs may cause loss of the digital signature. Date: Date of measurement Event: t Time/date changed Event: a Alarm configuration changed Event: hh:mm 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 have not been read out yet.*) Status: Alarm Alarm(s) have been triggered (Without means that the details of the corresponding alarm have already been read out on the device.*) Min. temp. Lowest recorded temperature Cum. duration Cumulative daily time below/above the limit Alarm trigger time Time at which the alarm was triggered Max. temp. Highest recorded temperature Duration Duration of an external sensor connection error means that the details of the corresponding alarm *For more information go to chapter “Alarm trigger function” Page 62 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 15.7. Verification process This process verifies if the files (PDF and ASCII) created by the Fridge-tag 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 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. Page 63 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Proceed the same way with PDF and ASCII files. The same OK or error messages will appear. Page 64 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 16. 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 or Readout mode (e.g. changing time, date and during reading of history). The Fridgetag will fall back into normal operation after approx. 60 seconds without pressing any buttons. External sensor: After 10 minutes (factory setting) without connection between external sensor and device, two audio signals sound every three minutes for a maximum of 168 hours (7 days) and the entire display starts flashing. HI or LO indicator (external sensor): If the Fridge-tag measures temperatures above +55°C or below –40°C, it shows HI or LO on the screen. The temperature will not be logged and not be shown in the PDF/ASCII file. 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. Page 65 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 17. Expire code explanation Production Date: Feb., 2019 (example) Quality control: Passed Expiry Date: Aug., 2022 (example) estimated Battery-life-time Date of activation: Write the date of activation in this field. Page 66 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 18. 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 3 contains a LiPo battery. Please pay strict attention to the following points: • The housing of the Fridge-tag 3 must never be opened nor destroyed. • Never expose the Fridge-tag 3 to high temperatures (fire, oven, microwaves, etc.). It may cause injuries. • Always keep the Fridge-tag 3 out of the reach of children. • The battery complies with IATA DGR Packaging Instruction 970 Section 2. • Dispose or recycle the Fridge-tag 3 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. Operating lifetime n/a (USB powered device) • 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 remaining capacity of the battery is indicated by the battery indicator on the display (see Chapter Display explanations). Attention • The Fridge-tag 3 measures the ambient temperature and not the quality of the monitored goods. Its purpose is to signal if product quality evaluation is required. 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. Page 67 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Regulatory certification Manufactured by: Berlinger & Co. AG Mitteldorfstrasse 2 9608 Ganterschwil SWITZERLAND Page 68 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 19. Regulatory information FCC INFORMATION (USA): Applicable to US model only 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users’ authority to operate the equipment. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Exposure warning: This device is intended for mobile operation. Please maintain a minimum separation distance of 20 cm with the device. ISED Canada statement: Applicable to US model only This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Declaración de ISED Canada: Page 69 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR de L´industrie Canadienne applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L‘exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. l‘appareil ne doit pas produire interferences, et 2. l‘utilisateur de l‘appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d‘en compromettre le fonctionnement. RF exposure statement: This equipment complies with ISED Canada RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Declaración de exposición a la radiación: Cet équipement est conforme aux ISED Canada RSS-102 limites d‘exposition aux radiations définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec distance minimum de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Page 70 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 20. Firmware Firmware: 3.3p0 Page 71 of 72 Berlinger & Co. AG User Manual Fridge-tag 3 - 1 21. FAQ / Glossary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) For technical problems or questions, please visit the Berlinger Support Center: FAQ – Fridge-tag 3 Glossary of Symbols Symbol Description OK symbol alarm symbol LOW alarm indicator HIGH alarm indicator warning symbol ! The warning box includes important informations or warnings. Page 72 of 72 ">

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Key features
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- SMS alerts
- Cellular module
- Internal and external sensors
- History data logging
- Configurable alarm limits
- Remote settings
- PDF reporting
Frequently asked questions
To activate the device, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, then press the READ button. Release both buttons simultaneously. The device will then guide you through the activation process.
To change the temperature unit, press and hold the SET button, then press READ, then release both buttons. Use the READ button to scroll through the menu until you see "CELS FAHR". Press SET to access the menu. Press READ to select the desired unit (°C/°F) and press SET to confirm the change.
The Fridge-tag 3 can be configured in standalone mode. Once the SIM card is inserted and the initial device configuration is complete, the device will work independently, sending alerts directly via SMS. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions on standalone setup.