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InTemp® CX500 Series Temperature Logger
(CX501, CX502, CX503) Manual
19998-5
InTemp CX500 series loggers measure temperature in transportation monitoring applications.
These Bluetooth® Low Energy-enabled loggers are designed for wireless communication with a
mobile device and can be configured to monitor temperatures in Cold Chain, CRT, and Frozen
shipments. Using the InTemp app, you can easily configure the logger with one of three preset
configurations or you can set up a custom configuration for other applications. The logger has a
built-in alarm to alert you to excursions. Logger reports can be quickly downloaded to your phone
or tablet and automatically uploaded to your InTempConnect account, where you can analyze and
export data as needed. The logger is available in a single-use 15- or 90-day model (CX501 and
CX502) or a multiple-use 365-day model (CX503).
Specifications
Temperature Sensor
CX501 CX502 CX503
Sensor
Range -10° to 70°C (14° to
158°F)
-30° to 70°C (-22° to
158°F)
-30° to 70°C (-22° to
158°F)
Accuracy
±0.5°C from -10° to
70°C (±0.9°F from 14°
to 158°F)
±0.5°C from -30° to
70°C (±0.9°F from
-22° to 158°F)
±0.5°C from -30° to
70°C (±0.9°F from
-22° to 158°F)
Resolution
0.04°C (0.072°F)
Drift
<0.01°C (0.018°F) per year
Response Time
5 minutes typical to
90% in open air
moving 1 m/s,
unmounted
6 minutes typical to
90% in open air
moving 1 m/s,
unmounted
6 minutes typical to
90% in open air
moving 1 m/s,
unmounted
Logger
Logger Operating Range
-10° to 70°C (-14° to
158°F)
-30° to 70°C (-22° to
158°F)
-30° to 70°C (-22° to
158°F)
Radio Power
1 mW (0 dBm)
Transmission Range
Approximately 30.5 m (100 ft) line-of-sight
Wireless Data Standard
Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart)
Type
Single use Single use Multiple Use
Duration
15 days 90 days Up to 1 year
Shelf Life
Up to 1 year
Logging Rate
1 second to 18 hours
Time Accuracy
±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F)
Battery
CR2032 (CX501) or CR2450 (CX502 and CX503) 3V lithium, not
replaceable. Battery for CX501 and CX502 lasts for duration specified
when logger is used within the 1-year shelf life. Battery life for the
CX503 model is 1 year, typical with logging interval of 1 minute. Faster
logging intervals, remaining connected with the InTemp app, excessive
downloads, and paging may impact battery life.
Memory
8,800 measurements 14,000 measurements 14,000 measurements
Full Memory
Download Time Approximately 60 seconds; may take longer the farther the device is
from the logger
Dimensions
6.9 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (2.71 x 1.76 x 0.42 inches)
Weight
22.1 g (0.78 oz) 25.5 g (0.90 oz) 25.5 g (0.90 oz)
Environmental Rating
IP67
The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant
directives in the European Union (EU).
See last page
InTemp CX 500 Series
Loggers
Models:
• CX501, 15-day logger,
single use
• CX502, 90-day logger,
single use
• CX503, 365-day logger,
multiple use
Required Items:
• InTemp app
• Device with iOS and
Bluetooth
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Logger Components and Operation
Mounting Loop: Use this to tie the logger to the materials being
monitored.
Duration: This number indicates how many days the logger will
last: 15, 90, or 365 days for the CX501, CX502, and CX503
models respectively.
Alarm LED: This LED blinks red every 4 seconds when an alarm
is tripped. Both this LED and the status LED will blink once when
you press the start button to wake up the logger before
configuring it. Both LEDs will blink four times when you press
the start button to begin logging (if the logger was configured
to start “On button push”). If you select Page Logger LED in the
InTemp app, both LEDs will be illuminated for 4 seconds.
Status LED: This LED blinks green every 4 seconds when the
logger is logging. If the logger is waiting to start logging
(because it was configured to start “On button push” or with a
delayed start), it will blink green every 8 seconds.
Start Button: Press this button for 1 second to wake up the
logger to begin using it. Press this button for 4 seconds to start
the logger when it is configured to start “On button push” (see
Configuring and Starting the Logger). For CX503 models, you
can also press this button to stop the logger when it is
configured to stop “On button push.”
Getting Started
InTempConnect is web-based software where you can monitor
CX500 series logger deployments and view downloaded data
online. Using the InTemp app, you can configure the logger
with your phone or tablet and then download reports, which
are saved in the app and automatically uploaded to
InTempConnect. You also have the option to use the logger
with the InTemp app only.
To begin using the loggers with InTempConnect and the InTemp
app:
1. Go to intempconnect.com and follow the prompts to set up
an administrator account. You’ll receive an email to activate
the account.
2. Log into intempconnect.com and add users to your account.
Click Settings and then the Users tab. Click Add and enter
the email address and first and last name of the user.
Note: If your organization is already using InTempConnect,
contact your administrator to receive a user name and
password for the account.
3. New users will receive an email to activate their user
accounts.
4. Download the InTemp app from the App Store®.
5. Open the app and enable Bluetooth in the device settings if
prompted.
6. Log in with your InTempConnect user credentials.
7. Configure the logger as described in the next section.
Important: Loggers configured by an InTempConnect user
will then only be able to be accessed by InTempConnect
users associated with the same administrator account. See
Passkey Protection for more details.
To begin using the loggers with the InTemp app only:
1. Download the InTemp app from the App Store.
2. Open the app and enable Bluetooth in the device settings if
prompted.
3. Create a local user account. Enter your email address, first
and last name, and a password. You can also enter a
company name, add notes and select a profile photo. Tap
Save when done entering your user settings and log into the
account when prompted.
4. Configure the logger as described in the next section.
Configuring and Starting the Logger
Use the InTemp app to configure the logger.
Important: CX501 and CX502 loggers can only be started
once. Do not continue with these steps until you are ready
to use these loggers.
1. Press the button on the logger to wake it up.
2. From the Loggers screen in the InTemp app, find the logger
in the list and tap it to connect to it.
If you are having trouble connecting:
• Make sure the logger is within range of your mobile
device. The range for successful wireless communication
is approximately 30.5 m (100 ft) with full line-of-sight.
• If your device can connect to the logger intermittently or
loses its connection, move closer to the logger, within
sight if possible.
• If the logger appears in the list, but you cannot connect
to it, close the app, power down the mobile device, and
then turn it back on. This forces the previous Bluetooth
connection to close.
3. Once connected, tap Configure. Swipe left and right to
select one of the preset logger configurations (Cold Chain,
CRT, and Frozen). Type a name for this logger deployment
and tap Start to load the selected configuration to the
Duration (CX503
model shown)
Alarm LED
Status LED
Mounting
Loop
Start Button
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logger. Note: To set up a custom configuration, tap the
Settings icon and tap CX500 Logger Configurations.
4. Deploy the logger to the location where you will be
monitoring the temperature. Press the button on the logger
when you want logging to begin (or if you chose a custom
configuration, logging will begin based on the settings you
selected).
If the logger was configured with alarm settings, an alarm will
trip when the temperature reading is outside the range
specified in the logger configuration. The logger alarm LED will
blink every 4 seconds, an alarm icon appears in the app, and an
Alarm Tripped event is logged. You can review alarm
information in the logger report (see Downloading the Logger.)
See www.intempconnect/help for more details on configuring
the logger.
Passkey Protection
The logger is protected by an encrypted passkey automatically
generated by the InTemp app for InTempConnect users and
optionally available for local users who are using the app only.
The passkey uses a proprietary encryption algorithm that
changes with every connection.
IntempConnect Users
Only InTempConnect users belonging to the same
InTempConnect administrator account can connect to a logger.
When an InTempConnect user first configures a logger, it is
locked with an encrypted passkey that is automatically
generated by the InTemp app based on the logger’s serial
number and the passkey associated with the InTempConnect
administrator account. After the logger is configured, only
active users associated with that administrator account will be
able to connect to it. If a user belongs to a different
administrator account, that user will not be able to connect to
the logger with the app, which will display an invalid passkey
message.
Local Users
If you are not using InTempConnect and instead logging into
the app as a local user, you can create an encrypted passkey for
the logger that will be required if another phone or tablet
attempts to connect to it. This is recommended to ensure that
a deployed logger is not mistakenly stopped or purposely
altered by others.
To set a passkey:
1. Tap the Loggers icon and connect to the logger.
2. Tap Set Logger Passkey.
3. Type a passkey up to 10 characters.
4. Tap Save.
5. Tap Disconnect.
Only the phone or tablet used to set the passkey can then
connect to the logger without entering a passkey; all other
mobile devices will be required to enter the passkey. For
example, if you set the passkey for the logger with your tablet
and then try to connect to the device later with your phone,
you will be required to enter the passkey on the phone but not
with your tablet. Similarly, if others attempt to connect to the
logger with different devices, then they would also be required
to enter the passkey. To reset a passkey, connect to the logger,
tap Set Logger Passkey, and select Reset to Factory Default.
Downloading the Logger
You can download the logger and generate reports that include
logged data and alarm information. Reports can be shared
immediately upon download or accessed later in the app. If you
are using InTempConnect, the reports are automatically
uploaded to your InTempConnect account.
To download the logger:
1. Tap the Loggers icon and connect to the logger.
2. Tap Download.
3. Choose a download option:
• Download & Continue. The logger will continue logging
once the download is complete.
• Download & Restart (CX503 models only). The logger will
start a new deployment using the same configuration
once the download is complete.
• Download & Stop. The logger will stop logging once the
download is complete.
Important: CX501 and CX502 loggers can only be configured
once; they cannot be restarted once they stop logging. If
you want a CX501 or CX502 logger to continue logging after
the download is complete, select Download & Continue.
A report of the download is generated and is also uploaded to
InTempConnect if you are logged into the app with your
InTempConnect user credentials.
Tap Settings to change the default report type (Secure PDF or
XLSX) and report sharing options. The report is also available in
in both formats for sharing at a later time. Tap the Reports icon
to access previously downloaded reports. See
www.intempconnect/help for details on working with reports
in both the app and InTempConnect.
Logger Events
The logger records the following events to track logger
operation and status. These events are listed in reports
downloaded from the logger.
Event Name
Definition
Started The logger started logging.
Stopped The logger stopped logging.
Downloaded The logger was downloaded.
Alarm
Tripped/Cleared
An alarm has tripped or cleared because
the reading was outside the alarm limits or
back within range.
Safe Shutdown The battery level dropped below a safe
operating voltage and performed a safe
shutdown.
Deploying the Logger
Use the mounting loop on the logger to tie it to a shipment or
other application you are monitoring.
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Protecting the Logger
Note: Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging.
The logger has been tested to 8 KV, but avoid electrostatic
discharge by grounding yourself to protect the logger. For more
information, search for “static discharge” on onsetcomp.com.
Battery Information
The logger uses one CR2032 (CX501) or CR2450 (CX502 and
CX503) non-replaceable lithium battery. Battery life is not
guaranteed past the 1-year logger shelf life. Battery life for the
CX503 model is 1 year, typical with a logging interval of 1
minute. Expected battery life for the CX503 varies based on the
ambient temperature where the logger is deployed and the
frequency of connections, downloads, and paging.
Deployments in extremely cold or hot temperatures or a
logging interval faster than 1 minute can impact battery life.
Estimates are not guaranteed due to uncertainties in initial
battery conditions and operating environment.
WARNING: Do not cut open, incinerate, heat above 85°C
(185°F), or recharge the lithium battery. The battery may
explode if the logger is exposed to extreme heat or conditions
that could damage or destroy the battery case. Do not dispose
of the logger or battery in fire. Do not expose the contents of
the battery to water. Dispose of the battery according to local
regulations for lithium batteries.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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
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, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada Statements
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.
Avis de conformité pour l’Industrie Canada
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population, the logger must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.