Elpas Solutions 5-STC00433 Temperature snesor tag User Manual

Elpas Solutions Ltd. Temperature snesor tag

USER MANUAL

Elpas Temperature Sensors P/Ns: 5-STE00433-1 and 5-STC00433-1 User Guide   www.elpas.com Page 1 of 4 V5/June 2013  Introduction Elpas  Temperature  Sensors  are  supervised  Active  RFID  Tags  that  provide  wireless  remote monitoring of environmental sensitive assets or environments that require strict temperature range compliance. The sensors report location based temperature monitoring data which is received and relayed over the Elpas infrastructure to a host RTLS application or an integrated 3rd party platform for regulatory compliance, temperature-range alerting or trend analysis. Sensors are available  with an internal  thermistor for ambient  temperature  monitoring or with  an external probe for applications requiring higher precision. Both sensors feature wireless call-button functionality  to  report  preconfigured  maintenance  messages  plus  remote  device  supervision  to ensure field reliability. Elpas  Temperature  Sensors  are water/dust  resistant, cleanable with alcohol based disinfectants and are powered by one field-replaceable lithium battery.  It is important that you understand, and follow the instructions in this document. Should you have any questions, please contact your local ELPAS support representative before proceeding with the installation, operation or maintenance of these products.     Internal Thermistor Configuration  External Probe Configuration  Product Specifications  Internal Thermistor (P/N: 5-STE00433-1) * External Probe (P/N: 5-STC00433-1) Signaling Technology RF (433MHz) RF (433MHz) Transmission Supervision transmission duration - 4ms Supervision transmission period - 127sec Supervision transmission duration - 4ms Supervision transmission period - 127sec  Sensor Range -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F) Sensor Accuracy +/- 2.0°C (-10°C to 70°C) +/- 0.5°C (0°C to 70°C) +/- 1.0°C (-40°C to 0°C) & (70°C to 80°C) Sensor Resolution +/- 0.1°C +/- 0.1°C Sensor Cable Length N/A 2.5m (8.0 FT) Supervised Events Button Press/Low Battery 6 RF transmissions (each transmission 4ms in duration), total burst duration - 927.5ms 6 RF transmissions (each transmission 4ms in duration), total burst duration - 927.5ms Power Source 3V/270mAh lithium battery, Type CR 2430 3V/600mAh lithium battery, Type CR 2450 Average Battery Life Three years Three years Status Indicators Red LED: Button Press, Low Battery Green LED: Activation from sleep-mode Red LED: Button Press, Low Battery Green LED: Activation from sleep-mode Badge ID Unique, factory-programmed ID Unique, factory-programmed ID Construction PA Plastic (Nylon) PA Plastic (Nylon) IP Rating Sensor: IP64 Sensor: IP64.     External Probe: IP67 Dimensions (H x W x D) 34 x 40 x 15 mm (1.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches)  34 x 40 x 15mm (1.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches) Weight 20 grams (0.75 ounces) 20 grams (0.75 ounces) Remote Management Eiris Software V4.7.2 (or higher) Eiris Software V4.7.2 (or higher) Standards IC, FCC & CE compliant IC, FCC & CE compliant Warranty 1 year limited warranty (excluding battery) 1 year limited warranty (excluding battery) *Note: P/N: 5-STC00433-1 includes external probe - temperature sensor, one glycol bottle, one tag mounting clip and one probe mounting clip. Product offerings and specifications are subject to change without notice.   Not all products include all features Compatible Accessories Part Number Description 5-BC012430 3V/270mAh Lithium Battery, CR2430 (25pcs) 5-PBA90003 3V/600mAh Lithium Battery, CR2450 (25pcs) 5-ETC09001 Mounting Clip (5 units) 5-STC90001 Glycol Bottle and Mounting Kit  Supported Button Press Events Temperature Sensors support Button Press events (designated B1) to report maintenance messages.  Button Press: 3 messages are transmitted  (each @ 4ms in duration), 463.75ms apart. B1=1  Button Release: 3 messages are transmitted  (each @ 4ms in duration), 463.75ms apart. B1=0  Steady State (no button press/button release) B1=0
Elpas Temperature Sensors – User Guide    www.elpas.com Page 2 of 4 V5/June 2013  Initial Activation Temperature sensors come from the factory in Sleep Mode to conserve battery power during shipping.  To Activate the sensor from sleep mode, remove the Activation Label. Then press the sensor’s call button  for at least 7 seconds.  If the activation process is successful the sensor’s  LED indicator will glow green for about 3 seconds.  The sensor is now ready to for enrollment in the host RTLS application. Battery Replacement Change  the  sensor’s  status  in  the  host  RTLS  application  to ‘Inactive’. Place the sensor back cover side up. Unscrew the 4 screws to remove the back cover  Slide the battery out from under the battery holder. Dispose of used battery in accordance with local regulations.  Before  inserting  a  new  battery  into  place,  position  the  battery Isolator such that its holes align with the battery contact pins.  Replace  the  battery  ensuring  that  the  positive  (+)  side  of  the battery faces up. Close  the  back  cover  such  that  the  screw  holes  are  correctly aligned.  Tighten  the  4  screws  snugly into  place.  Do  not  over-tighten as this may strip the case threads. Change the sensor’s status in the host RTLS application back to ‘Active’. Glycol Bottle Usage Tips When inserting the probe into the bottle, push the probe fully through the screw cap so that a leak-proof seal is formed and then ensure that the cap is properly screwed onto the bottle. When removing the probe from the bottle, first unscrew the cap and only then PUSH the probe out from the cap.   Caution DO NOT pull the probe from the cap as this may cause damage to the probe or to the interface cable.  Installation & Usage Considerations 1.  Temperature sensors are not compatible with Elpas1 Lon Readers.  2.  The  transmission  range  of  the  temperature  sensor  may  vary  when  mounted  in  different  types  of  refrigeration  units; therefore a facility site survey to examine specific sensor mounting environments is required. 3.  Always use an Elpas Mounting Clip (P/N: 5-ETC09001) to mount the temperature sensor so that it can easily be removed for service or replacement, 4.  Supervisory Alerts should be configured in the host RTLS application to notify staff members that the temperature sensor is: 1) being tampered with, 2) is in a low voltage condition or 3) is not properly transmitting temperature data. Additionally, the operational status of these system alerts should be triggered once a week to ensure system integrity.
Elpas Temperature Sensors – User Guide    www.elpas.com Page 3 of 4 V5/June 2013  Sensor Mounting Guidelines - Refrigerator Applications The  Elpas  Internal  Thermistor  -  Temperature  Sensor  (P/N:  5-STE00433-1)  is suitable  for  general  purpose  refrigerator  applications  (such  as  food  and pharmaceutical storage) where ambient temperature monitoring is sufficient.  Use an Elpas Mounting Clip (P/N: 5-ETC09001) with an ultra-high bound adhesive to  mount  the  temperature  sensor  on  the  side  wall  as  close  to  the  middle  of  the refrigerator as possible. Avoid mounting the temperature sensor near or in the direct air  path  of  cold  air  intake  since  there  will  may  be  wide  temperature  swings  at  this location. If the refrigerator is relatively empty consider adding bottles of water or other items to help stabilize the temperature of the refrigerator. The Elpas External Probe - Temperature Sensor (P/N: STC00433-1) is for refrigerator applications (such as blood, vaccines and pathology storage) where it is necessary to immerse the probe in propylene glycol to better match the thermal properties of the items being stored. Mount the probe and glycol bottle on the side or back corner of the refrigerator where it will not be disturbed, while placing the sensor’s electronics either inside or outside the refrigerator. Use tape or tie-wraps to secure the probe cable to the side wall or shelf. Sensor Mounting - Freezer Applications The Elpas External Probe - Temperature Sensor (P/N: STC00433-1) is also for freezer applications below -20°C/4°F where placement is limited by the operating limits of the sensor’s electronics and battery. The  sensor’s remote probe enables temperature measurements  inside  the freezer while its electronics and battery  is mounted externally on the outside of the freezer. The probe can be attached to a shelf or other bracket using tie-wraps. Avoid the cold air intake and try not to mount it on the top of the freezer as this area can become warm during defrost cycles, In relatively empty freezers add bottles of frozen water or ice packs to help stabilize the temperature of the freezer. Cleaning Procedures Use  an  appropriate antibacterial  disinfectant  such as  Dispatch®  Hospital  Cleaner  Disinfectant with Bleach  from  Caltech Industries (http://www.caltechind.com) to clean the Elpas Temperature Sensors. Since ‘Cleaning Procedures’ may vary according to facility guidelines, thus the  procedures given below are for illustrative purposes only: Option 1 – Using Dispatch Disinfectant Spray 1.  Lightly wet a disposable towel with Dispatch spray 2.  Do not saturate the towel 3.  Wipe the outer surfaces of the sensor 4.  Next wipe the sensor with a dry disposable towel 5.  Allow the sensor to air dry 6.  Return the clean sensor to inventory or usage 7.  Dispose of used towels per facility policies Option 2 – Using Dispatch Disinfectant Towels 1.  Open a new Dispatch pre-moistened towel 2.  Wipe the outer surfaces of the sensor 3.  Next  wipe  the  sensor  with  a  dry  disposable towel 4.  Allow the sensor to air dry 5.  Return the clean sensor to inventory or usage 6.  Dispose of used towels per facility policies
Elpas Temperature Sensors – User Guide   Page 4 of 4 V5/June 2013  W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration For  information regarding the recycling  of this product  you must contact the  company from which you orignially purchased it. If you are discarding this product and not returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier.  This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste - Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.    Compliance Standards These  devices  (FCC  #:04X5-RLE00125  and  IC  #:1467G-R LE00125)  comp lies wit h FCC Rules Part 15 an d with industry Canada license exe mpt RSS.  Operation  is subject to  the following two conditions:  (1) This d evice may not cau se harmful interference, and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  i nterference  received,  or  t hat  may  cause undesired operation. For  industry  Canada:  Le  présent  appareil  est  confor me  aux  CNR  d' Industrie Canad a  applicables  aux  appareils  radio  exempts  de  licence.  L'exploitation est  autorisée  aux  deux  c onditions  suivantes  :  (1)  l'apparei l  ne  doit  pas produi re  de  brouillage,  et  (2)  l'utilisateur  de  l'appareil  doit  accepter  tout brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le  brouillage  est  susceptible  d'en compro mettre le foncti onnement. Note This equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  li mit s for a  Class  B  digital  device,  pursuant  to  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interface  in  a residential installation. This equipment generates; uses  and can ra diate radio frequency  energy  a nd,  if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the instructions,  may cau se harmful interference to radi o 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. Changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party responsible  for  compliance  (Elpas  Solutions  Ltd.)  could  void  the  user’s  authority  to operate the equipment. Company Contact Elpas, Inc. 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