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Commercial in Confidence E2E004-032 Rev B

Copyright © 2012 E2E IT Solutions Pty Ltd 19th

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Temperature Monitoring System

Specifications



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Revision Changes

Rev. A 1st November 2012

Rev.B 19th March 2015

Sensor specifications added.



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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 4

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................ 4

1.2 Key Features .................................................................................. 4

1.3 Conformance ................................................................................. 5

2. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ............................................................. 6

3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .................................................... 8

3.1 Battery Powered Wireless Logger(s) ........................................... 8

3.2 Battery Powered Logger Operation .............................................. 9

3.3 Sensors ........................................................................................ 10

3.4 Wireless Receiver ........................................................................ 11

3.5 Wireless Repeater ....................................................................... 11

3.6 PC or PC Server ........................................................................... 12

4. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ................................................... 12

4.1 Software Architecture ................................................................. 12

4.1.1 CommTool Software .................................................................... 12

4.1.2 Server Software ........................................................................... 12

4.1.3 Client Software ............................................................................ 13

4.2 Software Functions ..................................................................... 13

4.2.1 System password and administrator password ........................ 14

4.2.2 Main display window ................................................................... 14

4.2.3 Floor plan module ....................................................................... 15

4.2.4 Event List ..................................................................................... 16

4.2.5 Logger Configuration .................................................................. 16

4.2.6 System Configuration ................................................................. 17

4.2.7 Alarm Acknowledgement ............................................................ 19

4.2.8 Charts and Data handling ........................................................... 20

4.2.9 Administration of Automated Reports ....................................... 20

4.2.10 Diagnostics .................................................................................. 21

4.2.11 Software Updates ........................................................................ 22

4.2.12 Software Database Module ................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

5. REFERENCES .............................................................................. 23



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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

Temp°Track™ Temperature Monitoring System fully automates temperature monitoring, alerting and recording 24/7 providing effective cold chain management of temperature sensitive products. The system consists of PC software, Ethernet wireless receiver(s), repeater(s) and battery powered wireless logger(s) and sensor(s).

The system accomodates a range of sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, pressure, voltage, current, door ajar and can also be customised to accept other sensors such as pH level, light intensity and CO2.

The system is scalable. The battery powered wireless logger units and sensors can be added at any time if the number of monitoring points increases. The units provide flexibility in layout from single to multiple monitoring points across sites. Network Systems can be configured where monitoring is required across multiple sites. The wireless loggers provide flexibility and portability, and are designed to enable self installation of the system.

The Temp°Track™ system is suitable for many industries ie. food services, medical, pharmaceutical, transportation, laboratories. They are unique in design and possess a strong record of reliable performance.

1.2 Key Features

Temp°Track™ system offers the following key features:

The wireless monitoring system transmit live sensor readings, enabling monitoring of sensor levels and alarm conditions from the logger and the computer(s) simultaneously 24/7.

Data is automatically downloaded into a comprehensive software database for storage and retrieval, simplifying record keeping for audit purposes. The user has immediate access to a visual display of data (current and historical) in graphical form.

The innovative alarm handling enables the user to set an out-of range(OOR) logging interval, upper and lower alarm limits, and an alarm delay period per sensor. When sensor readings exceed the limits, data is logged according to the OOR logging interval (typically set at a fast rate) to capture the temperature profile for the event. All events are displayed in the event list which include data such as alarm start time, duration, min/max reading, sensor name and event type. The sensor profile can be viewed by clicking on the event.



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Alerting features such as audible alerting, sms alerting, email alerting, network alerting, SNMP and command alerting are supported.

Manual and automated reporting of events, sensors and charts. Automated reports can be configured to include all or a subset of the following:- Logger events, sensor events, sensor charts, sensor data and sensor comments. Automated reports can be generated for all logger/selection of loggers, or for loggers within a zone(s).

The compare chart feature enables the user to easily compare sensor readings of a sensor to be calibrated to a reference sensor as proof of calibration, allowing users to self calibrate their sensors against a NATA traceable reference sensor.

The floor plan feature allows the user to load a floor plan and to populate the floor plan with sensors. The location, status and sensor reading of the monitoring points can be viewed on the floorplan.

The optional remote viewing module enables the user to view live sensor readings from other PC’s that can connect to the server network.

1.3 Conformance

The Temp°Track™ system conforms to the following;

C-Tick approval N13750

AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006

CFR47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B (ClassB)

FDA CFR 21 Part 11 requirements for electronic records (Open systems).



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2. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

The Temp°Track™ Temperature Monitoring System comprises of software and hardware elements.

The software features a split server-client architecture which enables the software to be configured as;

point to point/multipoint system – Software hosted on a local PC with a local client user interface

Network system – Server software hosted on a central PC server with a remote client software installed on multiple PC’s connected to the server for live temperature monitoring.

The hardware elements consists of;

Ethernet wireless receiver(s) – enables communication from PC to loggers. Communicates via IP between PC to wireless receiver, and through IEEE Zigbee wireless communication protocol to loggers.

Repeater(s) – Used to boost signal strength or as a router where more than 10 loggers are connected via a receiver. Each repeater supports an additional 20 loggers.

battery powered wireless logger(s) – independently monitors for alarm conditions and logs data according to the configured parameters. Logged data and sensor status is sent back to PC periodically (default once a minute).



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Temp°Track™ can operate in the following configurations;

2.1 Point-to-Point Monitoring System – connected to a computer via a wireless connection for continuous live temperature display on the PC. The setup of the logger/s and the system is performed from the pc.

2.2 Point-to-Multi Point Monitoring System – A Point-to-Point system can be expanded by introducing additional logger units, enabling multiple monitoring points to be monitored from the PC.

2.3 Network Systems – available where temperature monitoring is distributed across multiple sites and the sites are connected over the internet.

2.4 Extended network system - for remote sites that do not have internet access, GPRS enabled wireless receiver(s)/logger(s) allow live monitoring of the remote site to be performed via the public mobile network.



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3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

A Temp°Track™ Temperature Monitoring System will include some or all of the following hardware components depending on the type of system configuration required;

Battery Powered WirelessLogger(s)

Sensors

Wireless Receiver

Wireless Repeater

PC or PC Server

3.1 Battery Powered Wireless Logger(s)

The battery powered logger operates on 3 x AA standard alkaline battery with an approximate battery lifespan of 1.5 years. It does not have a display of temperature data but has a LED for alarm alerting.

Each logger supports up to 2 external sensors and can also support an optional internal temperature sensor and an optional internal humidity sensor. The logger also has provision for mounting a reed switch for detection of door ajar, and has an external input (for dry contact alarms) and an external output.

The external sensor port on the logger accepts a standard digital sensor and a large range of sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, pressure, voltage, current, and CO2

through an Analog to Digital converter unit. This A/D converter unit allows additional sensors to be customised and integrated with the TempTrack system.

The battery powered loggers are also available in an Industrial enclosure (IP66 rated enclosure, dust and splash proof) for heavy duty applications.



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Technical Specification – Standard Battery Powered Wireless Logger

Temperature range -55°C to +125°C

Accuracy Standard: +/- 0.5°C over -10°C to +85°C Enhanced: +/- 0.2°C over -10°C to +85°C

Number of external sensors 1 to 2 external temperature sensors; Optional internal temperature sensor; Optional humidity sensor;

Sensor type Factory calibrated digital thermometer

Sensor cable length Up to 100m

Alarm limits At 0.1oC step between -55oC to 125oC

Logging interval User selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30 mins; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hrs

Out of range logging interval User selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30 mins; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hrs

Alarm delay time User selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30 mins; 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hrs

Logging reference time At any hour between 00:00 and 23:00

Memory size 32Kb, approximately 2000 samples/sensor for a 2 sensor unit.

Battery Type 3 x AA standard alkaline batteries

Physical Dimensions Wireless logger

Standard: 110mm x 25mm x 75mm, 175g with batteries Industrial: 130mm x 30mm x 80mm, 230g with batteries

Communications Options

Wireless Communications Frequency : 2.4Mhz, IEEE 802.15.4 Zigbee Standard

Range : Indoor - Up to 100m, Outdoor – excess of 1km

Output Power : 100mW

Modulation : Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

3.2 Battery Powered Logger Operation

It logs the sensor readings together with the time stamp according to the Logging Interval specified by the user.



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It continuously monitors the sensor reading for Out Of Range (OOR) conditions. OOR conditions occur when the sensor reading exceeds the user specified upper or lower alarm limits.

When OOR conditions are detected, logging will occur according to the Out Of Range Logging Interval. This unique feature enables the logger to capture the sensor profile of OOR conditions without collecting excessive data. The duration of the OOR condition and the minimum or maximum sensor reading (lower or upper alarm limit exceeded) are also stored.

An alarm is raised only if the duration of the OOR condition exceeds the Alarm Delay duration. This allows the user to filter temporary fluctuations in temperature outside the alarm limits (i.e. defrost cycle in a refrigerator) as “uneventful alarms”.

When sensor reading returns within the upper and lower alarm limits, logging reverts back to the normal Logging Interval.

Logged data can be viewed on the computer (where connected).

Logger monitors inputs for any detected alarms and informs PC software of any alarm condition.

Logger monitors battery level and informs PC software of low battery condition.

3.3 Sensors

The sensors can connect directly to the logger or via a junction box. The following types of sensors are currently supported;

Digital temperature sensor – These sensors are digital microprocessors (stainless steel 50mm x 6.5 mm diameter) and communicates to the logger through the sensor cable (5mm x 3mm flat cable) which acts as a communication bus. As such, the sensor cable lengths can extend up to 100m without affecting the accuracy of the sensor. They have a temperature measurement range of -55oC to 125oC and is factory calibrated to an accuracy of +/- 0.5oC over -10oC to 85oC. Outside this range, the accuracy reduces to +/- 2oC at the -55oC and125oC temperature limits. The accuracy of the sensor can be further enhanced to within 0.1oC if required.

RTD temperature sensor – The RTD sensors are analog sensors which communicates to the logger via an A/D converter interface. RTD sensors for any operating range between -200oC to 400oC can be interfaced to the logger. The accuracy of the sensor is dependent on the temperature operating range of the RTD sensor selected, i.e higher accuracy is achieved when using RTD probe of -100oC to 0oC than a RTD probe of -200oC to 100oC. Sensor accuracy for the standard RTD sensors are as follows;



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o -100 to +60oC, accuracy +/-1 oC uncalibrated, +/-0.5oC calibrated.

o -200 to +50oC, accuracy +/-3 oC uncalibrated, +/-0.5oC calibrated.

o 0 to 250 oC, accuracy +/-3 oC uncalibrated, +/-0.5oC calibrated.

Humidity sensor – The humidity sensor is a Honeywell sensor measuring relative humidity between 0% to 100% RH (calibrated to +/-3% accuracy). The sensor operates at a temperature range between -40oC to 85oC.

Combined pressure, humidity and temperature sensor – The pressure sensor measures atmospheric pressure between 20 to 250 Kpa and has an accuracy of 1.5% between 0 – 85oC. The humidity and temperature sensor specifications are as specified above.

CO2 sensor – The CO2 sensor measures 0-30%vol CO2 and has an accuracy of +/-0.5%vol operating between 0 – 85oC and 0-80%RH.

Other industrial sensor types can also be customised and integrated with the A/D converter interface to communicate to the logger. This enables the system to accommodate any industrial sensor.

3.4 Wireless Receiver

The wireless receiver enables wireless communication between the PC and the logger(s). It connects to an ethernet port and is assigned a static IP address. The PC communicates to the receiver through the IP address. This receiver needs to be powered through a 120/240V AC to 9V or 12V DC adapter .

The wireless receiver measures 100mm x 31mm x 90mm. An industrial version is also available measuring 180mm x 130mm x 35mm.

Each wireless receiver supports up to 10 battery powered loggers directly.

3.5 Wireless Repeater

The wireless repeater is used to boost signal strength and extend signal range. It also acts as a router and is required where more than 10 loggers are to be connected to a wireless receiver.

A repeater can support an additional 20 loggers and multiple repeaters can be connected as required.

Well positioned repeaters in the network can be used to create alternative paths for logger communications to establish self healing wireless networks.



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3.6 PC or PC Server

The minimum PC server/PC client hardware requirements are as follows;

150MB to install the server software, 40MB to install the client software

2GB of RAM

1.2MB of disk space for every 10000 logged data points on server machine.

4. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

4.1 Software Architecture The Temp°Track™ software has a split server–client architecture which enables the server software to be installed on a PC running 24/7 and client software to be installed on remote PC’s to receive live sensor readings. The software can only be installed on PC’s running Windows operating system (Windows XP onwards). The Temp°Track™ software consists of 3 different modules;

CommTool software

Server software

Client software

4.1.1 CommTool Software The CommTool software is installed on both the server PC and the client PC and performs the following functions;

Configuration of the wireless receiver IP address, Gateway IP address and/or public IP address.

Configuration of the wireless network settings (PANID and channel allocation).

Signal strength measurement tool for checking signal strength of loggers connected to the wireless receiver. This signal strength tool enables the user to measure the signal strength and validate robustness of the wireless network. Signal strength reading above 3 on a scale of 0-10 indicates a reliable signal.

4.1.2 Server Software The server software handles all communications protocol to the loggers, manages the internal SQL database, stores all system configuration data, generates reports and generates alert messages. It runs as a service in the background of the PC server machine.



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Communication beween the server software and logger generates a load of 0.58 Kb of data for each logger at every refresh interval (eg 0.58 Kb/min/logger at the default refresh rate of 1 min) and has minimal impact on the IT network. The hard disk allocation for data storage on the server should be dimensioned appropriately for the number of loggers based on the logging interval and out-of-range logging interval (1.2MB for every 10000 logged data point).

4.1.3 Client Software The client software is the user interface part which enables the user to interact with the server software to perform functions such as logger configuration settings, fetch and view historical data, generate manual reports, schedule automated reports, view system status and live sensor readings. A local client is always installed on the same PC where the server software is installed. Remote client connections can be established on other PC’s to receive live data, retrieve historical data and perform configuration changes. Communication beween the client software and server software generates a load of approximately 1.5 Kb of data for each logger at every refresh interval (eg 1.5 Kb/min/logger at the default refresh rate of 1 min). This load will be generated for each additional client on the IT network and has minimal impact on the IT network. The remote client software can be installed on any number of PCs but the number of concurrent remote connections to the server machine are limited by the number of licences available.

4.2 Software Functions

The Temp°Track™ software application performs the following functions;

Administration of system password and administrator password

Administration of the main display window

Administration of the Floor Plan display

Administration of the Event List

Logger configuration

System configuration

Alarm acknowledgement

Data handling



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Diagnostics

Software Updates

4.2.1 System password and administrator password

The Temp°Track™ software application offers optional server password proctection and optional administrator password protection.

A server password is required to connect the client software to the server if this option is enabled.

An administrator password is required to change any configuration settings if this option is enabled. Users without administration rights will have read only capability and cannot change any logger configuration settings or system configuration settings. A user without adminstrator rights will be able to acknowledge alarms and enter comments for events in the event list.

For configurations that require the Temp°Track™ software application to be password protected, a Windows userid and password should be generated for each approved user and a TempTrack remote client software installed for that Windows userid.

4.2.2 Main display window

The main display window enables users to view live sensor readings of any logger connected to the network from the PC(s). Where more than one logger is connected, the user can select the desired logger to view.

The display window displays the Logger name, the time stamp of the last received message, the logger status and sensor readings.



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If the sensor reading exceed the user selected limits, an out of range arrow indicator will be displayed adjacent to the sensor reading to indicate an out of range condition. When the alarm delay period has expired, an alarm bell icon will be displayed adjacent to the sensor reading to indicate an alarm condition.

The display window is updated every minute (default setting) and will display all changes to the logger status in that interval. This refresh interval can be set to 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes.

This display window also provides a summary count of new and opened events, and hyperlinks to the event list and floor plan module.

4.2.3 Floor plan module

The floor plan module is a graphical tool that assists the user to monitor their overall system on a floor plan screen. The user can load an image of their site floor plan and place an icon for any sensor onto the image. The sensor reading and status can then be viewed on the floor plan.

In edit mode on the floor plan, the user can perform the following functions;

Load image – loads the image of the floor plan/s.

Add sensor – select the sensors that have been defined in the system and creates an icon for this sensor on the floor plan.

Move sensor - moves the icon to position on the floor plan.

Delete sensor – removes the sensor from the floor plan.

Set icon size – allows the icon size to be defined.

Set label size – allows the font size of the sensor reading to be set.

The status of the sensor is reflected by the colour code of the sensor icon.

Red Ring Red ring around sensor indicates a logger alarm (eg, low battery)

Grey Status of sensor is unknown – (no communications)

Orange Sensor reading is OOR (Out Of Range)

Red Sensor has an unacknowledged alarm

Green Sensor reading within normal operating limits



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The sensor details ie. sensor name, sensor reading and sensor alarm limits can be viewed by placing the mouse pointer over the sensor icon. Right clicking on the sensor icon will enable the user to view logger or view chart.

4.2.4 Event List

The event list displays all open events with the latest events displayed at the top of the list. The event state, start date and time, duration, logger name, sensor name, event type (ie. low battery, low or high alarm), and sensor details (sensor limit, min/max sensor reading of event) is listed for each event. The user can double click on any event to view the chart (zoomed in on event).

The comments column allows the user to enter comments on corrective actions taken as part of their quality management process. The event can then be closed off. The Windows PC user ID is registered for each comment entered to provide user traceability.

The event list can be filtered by state, start time, logger, source, event type and comments. Closed events can be viewed and historical events can be viewed by selecting the date range to view.

The event list can be saved as a PDF file or printed, with or without comments displayed.

4.2.5 Logger Configuration

This module enables the administrator to perform the following functions;

Add new loggers – new loggers can be added and configuration settings can be copied from existing loggers. To ensure data integrity, the logger name cannot be changed once the logger has been defined.

Delete loggers - from the main screen the user can select the logger to be deleted from the list of loggers.

Configure logger data – the following parameters can be configured:- o Site name and site location (Optional) o Connection mode – Serial port (COM port) where the logger is connected

to or ethernet port (IP address and port) where the wireless receiver of this logger is connected to.



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o Generate Alarm messages for No communications and Low battery condition (Optional). If enabled, the alarm messages can be set for auto or manual acknowledgement.

o Configure external input as normally opened or closed, and specify the alarm delay before before change in input status should be considered and alarm condition. The alarm delay period can be set to 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mins, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hours.

o Set lower and upper alarm limit for each sensor independently. The lower and upper alarm limit is user selectable from -55oC to 125oC for the digital temperature sensor and from the full measurement range for other types of sensors.

o Specify a specific logging time when logging occurs, i.e. relative time from which the logger will start logging from according to the logging interval. The logging time is selectable from midnight to 11.00pm at hourly intervals.

o Specify the logging interval, i.e. frequency at which sensor recordings will be made when sensor reading is within the lower and upper limits. The logging interval is user selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mins, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hours.

o Specify the Out Of Range logging interval, OOR logging interval, i.e frequency at which sensor recordings will be made when sensor reading exceeds the lower or upper limits. This enables the user to specify a higher rate of logging to capture the sensor profile during abnormal events. The OOR logging interval is user selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mins, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hours.

o Note: Data storage requirements is significantly reduced as compared to competitor products with this feature.

o Specify the alarm delay period, i.e. the elapsed time before an out or range condition is considered an alarm. The alarm delay is user selectable from 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mins, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24 hours.

o Specify sensor Zone (1 to 8) – Zones allow SMS alert messages to be sent to different recipients based on the logger zone.

Review and edit parameters for existing loggers.

4.2.6 System Configuration

The System setup module enables the administrator to set system details under the following screen tabs:

General o Set the refresh interval for the logger. This setting determines the rate at

which sensor readings are updated in the main display window. Default setting is 1 min but can be set to 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mins, 1 hour.

o Set the No Communications window. This window defines the number of missed status messages from the logger before a No Communications alarm is raised. The default setting is 4 intervals (range 2, 4, 6, 8, 10).



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Note that if the refresh interval is set to a large value, the No Communications window should be reduced.

o Set the low battery threshold % (range 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50%). The default setting is 30%.

Display units o Set display unit for temperature (°C/°F), humidity (% RH), pressure (kPa,

bar, psi, atm, at, Torr, mmHg), CO2 concentration (%CO2, ppmv);

Audible Alert o Enable/disable audible alerting. The administrator can select or create a

sound file to be played on the PC’s speakers when an alarm is detected. This audible alarm can be configured to repeat until the alarm condition stops or when the alarm is acknowledged. The repeat limit (once, 2, 5, 10 times, indefinitely) and repeat interval (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 mins) is user selectable. The user can select to receive an End of alarm or a server application restart audible alert.

Command Alert o Enable/disable Command alerting. The command alert feature allows the

adminstrator to issue command(s) to be executed when alarms are detected. This interface allows the software to enable offline processing of commands, interface to paging systems or trigger hardware outputs for autodiallers. The time of alarm, Logger serial number, Logger name, Sensor port, Sensor name, Sensor zone, End of alarm indicator, new line indicator, GSM filter for advanced character set, can be sent as parameters to the command. The repeat limit (once, 2, 5, 10 times, indefinitely) and repeat interval (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 mins) is user selectable. The user can select to receive an End of alarm message or a server application restart message.

Email Alert o Enable/disable email alerts. The email alert feature allows the

administrator to set the recipients of email alerts. An email will be generated which includes a list of new alarms and any unacknowledged alarms, the logger(s) affected, alarm type, sensor(s) affected, latest sensor reading and sensor alarm limit. The repeat limit (once, 2, 5, 10 times, indefinitely) and repeat interval (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 mins) is user selectable. The user can select to receive an End of alarm message or a server application restart message.

SMS Alert o Enable/disable SMS alerts. The SMS alert feature allows the

administrator to issue SMS alerts when an alarm is detected. SMS alerts are generated for each individual alarm. SMS alerts can be generated for multiple recipients and it is also possible to specify different SMS recipients for different alarm zones. The repeat limit (once, 2, 5, 10 times, indefinitely) and repeat interval (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 mins) is user selectable. The user can select to receive an End of alarm message or a server application restart message.

Network Alert o Enable/disable Network alerts. The Network alert feature allows the

administrator to enable external alerting via their own network ports. The time of alarm, Logger serial number, Logger name, Sensor port, Sensor name, Sensor zone, End of alarm indicator, new line indicator, GSM filter



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for advanced character set, can be sent as parameters to the network port. The repeat limit (once, 2, 5, 10 times, indefinitely) and repeat interval (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 mins) is user selectable. The user can select to receive an End of alarm message or a server application restart message.

SNMP alerts o Enable/disable SNMP alert. The SNMP alert feature allows the

administrator to monitor the network for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) traffic and to convey alarm information. This is useful for customers that have an existing SNMP manager. The message can include parameters to identify the logger and sensor that triggered the alarm.

Status Report o Enable/Disable email status reports to be forwarded periodically to

specified email recipients. The interval (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours) and time of day (hourly) can be selected.

Reminder o Enable/Disable forwarding of reminder messages to email recipients

periodically. The interval (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 months) and start month can be selected.

Email o Configure email settings – senders email address, outgoing server,

username/password

SMS o Allows the administrator to select Clickatell or BulkSMS as the SMS

gateway for SMS alerts. Clickatell and BulkSMS are international SMS gateway providers and a prepaid account needs to be created.

4.2.7 Alarm Acknowledgement

This module enables the administrator to acknowledge alarms. Once an alarm condition is detected, the alarm alerting feature (flashing LED on logger, alarm bell icon on sensor and RED alarm status flag in main display window/floor plan) will be activated and remain active even when the temperature readings return within the normal operating limits. This ensures that any alarm condition is flagged for action and remains active until the alarm condition is acknowledged by the user.



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4.2.8 Charts and Data handling

Chart data can be viewed by clicking on the Chart menu or by clicking on the sensor name in the main display window. The quick zoom buttons can be used to set the data zoom period to various periods ie. 6 hours, 1day, 2 days, 1week, All. Historical data can be viewed by using the Select range option to select the time range of interest (day, month, year) and the period (1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, 1 year). The minimum, maximum and average for this period is displayed on the chart. The lower and upper limits are also displayed. Specific data can be viewed from the data points by hovering the mouse over the data point. The compare chart function enables the logged data of 2 sensors to be displayed on the same chart (useful for calibration purposes). Charts can be printed with/without the data table, or saved as a PDF file with/without data table.

4.2.9 Administration of Automated Reports

The reporting function enables users to generate automated report. Automated reports can be generated in the following formats;

PDF Format.

CSV Format. Detailed PDF report(s) can be generated per sensor, per logger, a group of sensors/loggers or for all loggers within a zone. The report content can be configured to include Logger level events, Event comments, sensor data and sensor chart. The report(s) can be generated periodically or manually, and can be saved as a file or sent via email.



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CSV reports can also be generated per sensor, per logger, a group of sensors/loggers or for all loggers within a zone. The report content can be configured to include one file per sensor or for all data in one file. The report(s) can be generated periodically or manually, and can be saved as a file or sent via email. The timing of when the reports are generated are as follows;

Interval : 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 hours, 1, 2 days Offset : hour at which reports are generated from (midnight to 11.00pm)

Interval : 1, 2, 4 weeks Offset : day of week which reports are generated from (Monday to Sunday)

Interval : 1 month.

4.2.10 Diagnostics

This module provides the administrator with some diagnostic features. The system performs self diagnostics on the logger. The logger relays live sensor readings and it’s operating status to the PC at preset intervals and enables the software to detect the following;

Clock – will automatically adjust the date and time on the logger to the PC clock if the logger time stamp differs from the PC clock by more than 1 minute. The PC clock needs to be set up to automatically adjust for daylight savings and synchronised to a time server where possible.

Low Battery – the battery icon status on the main display window will indicate the battery level when the mouse hovers on the icon. The icon changes to red when low battery is detected. If low battery alarm is enabled, a low battery alert message will be sent.

Sensor error – the Sensor Reading field indicates **Error** in the main display window if a sensor is faulty.

Communication error with logger – The communication icon on the main display window will turn red indicating No communications if the logger and PC is not communicating. The time stamp field will indicate the time stamp of the last communication message from the logger.

Communication error with multiple loggers – The communication icon on the main display window will turn red for the loggers affected. The time stamp field will indicate the time stamp of the last communication message from the loggers. The likely causes are:- o wireless repeater is not communicating to wireless receiver, hence all

loggers connected via wireless repeater exhibit no communications error. o Wireless receiver is not communicating to PC, hence all loggers

connected via wireless receiver exhibit no communications error.

Communication error with all loggers – The communication icon on the main display window will turn red for all loggers affected. The time stamp field will indicate the time stamp of the last communication message from all loggers. Likely cause of problem is that all TCP/IP communications on the network has been affected by a mains power outage.



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Data Synchronisation – the hour glass icon on the main display window will turn from grey to black to indicate that communication/updates to the logger are scheduled/pending. The system retains the memory address of the last known synchronised data and will upload any new data from that memory address onwards. In the event that the PC data is corrupted, the system will reload the data from the logger memory starting from the last known valid memory address in the back-up configuration file.

Help Screen – enables user to access the electronic user guide, Installation guide and Icon legend.

4.2.11 Software Updates

The user can check for software updates for potential fault fixes or minor functional improvements. The software will then search the internet for any updates applicable. The updates can be downloaded and installed as required.



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5. REFERENCES

1. EMC compliance report In accordance with CFR47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B (Class B), Temperature logger

2. EMC compliance report In accordance with AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006, Temperature logger

3. EMC compliance report In accordance with CFR47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B (Class B), USB wireless receiver

4. EMC compliance report In accordance with AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006, USB wireless receiver

5. DS18B20 Programmable Resolution 1-Wire Digital Thermometer, http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/DS18B20.pdf

6. Product Reliability report for DS1820B, Rev C3, http://www.maxim-ic.com/reliability/dallas/DS1820B.pdf

7. Wireless module technical specifications, http://www.aerocomm.com/rf_transceiver_modules/ac4490_900mhz_rf_transceiver.htm

8. InstallationManual, software installation manual located on installation disk under the following path: \TempTrack\Documentation

9. LoggerUserManual, User manual for logger located on installation disk under the following path: \TempTrack\Documentation

10. TempTrackUserManual, User manual for software located on installation disk under the following path: \TempTrack\Documentation

11. ISO 9001:2000 accreditation of Millennium Electronics Pty Ltd (outsourced manufacturer of

Temp°Track™ loggers) http://www.jas-

anz.com.au/showpage.php?id=26000468&file=org_record.php

http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/DS18B20.pdf

http://www.maxim-ic.com/reliability/dallas/DS1820B.pdf

http://www.maxim-ic.com/reliability/dallas/DS1820B.pdf

http://www.aerocomm.com/rf_transceiver_modules/ac4490_900mhz_rf_transceiver.htm

http://www.jas-anz.com.au/showpage.php?id=26000468&file=org_record.php

http://www.jas-anz.com.au/showpage.php?id=26000468&file=org_record.php

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