The LogTag^® Recording System

LogTag^® Recorders offer a range of logger and indicator products for temperature and humidity, which are complemented by software and interface products. Some of these products can be used on their own, most often, however, you will use a combination of products to get the best results.

LogTag^® Recorders offer a variety of different models. The product range is constantly being updated and new models added, so visit the LogTag^® Website at http://logtagrecorders.com frequently to get the latest information and news about upcoming product releases.

Typically LogTag^® products are configured, put with goods that require monitoring and are downloaded once the goods reach their intended destination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other applications may involve stationary loggers placed in warehouses or fridges, such as the Vaxtag®, as can be seen here.

Indicators

LogTag^® temperature indicators are even smaller devices, also battery powered, and contain a statistics memory which can contain minimum and maximum values from anywhere between 20 days and three years. They feature a display for a quick assessment if goods have been exposed to temperatures outside pre-configured temperature limits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software

Loggers and Indicators are downloaded using the LogTag^® Analyzer software, which is also used to configure loggers. This User Guide explains in detail how to configure and download loggers and indicators, how to customise the settings and how to analyse and share the data.

Interfaces

Unless your product is one of the USB Loggers you will need an interface to communicate between the logger or indicator and the computer.

Loggers and indicators use two different types of interface cradle.

Most products use the standard interface cradle, where the LogTag^® is inserted into the slot from the top as shown to enable communication. You will be able to see the contact pins inside the slot that meet with the matching contact pads on the LogTag^®. When inserting a LogTag^® into the slot you feel a slight resistance as the contacts engage. Removing the LogTag^® will cause a slight clicking noise as the contacts snap back into their unloaded position.

The indicator products TIC20 and TICT use a special cradle in which the contact pins are exposed at the top. To enable communication locate the indicator's lug on the interface's boss and firmly press it down, so the contact pins pierce through the rear label. When using the TICT, please remove the adapter from the bottom of the interface and place it as shown; this helps correctly locating the contact pins.

New in 2018, the LTI-HID is the next generation USB interface that can be installed without requiring a proprietary driver. It also features two indicators at the top (red & green), which identify what actions the interface is currently performing.