USER MANUAL

TempSen® Tempod® USB Data Loggers

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TEMPSEN ELECTRONICS COMPANY

www.tempsen.com

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CONTENTS
TEMPOD DATA LOGGERS ......................................................................................................................................................................3
Product Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Configure Tempod .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Start Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................9
LCD Screens ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Download Data ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Stop Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Time Mark ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Data Results Explanations............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Additional Information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
TempCentre Data Management Softare ................................................................................................................................................. 19
FAQs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Devices ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Error Codes ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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TEMPOD DATA LOGGERS

Overview
Tempod Data Loggers are innovative environment monitoring devices designed for cold chain logistics, storage monitoring, in terms of different
data communication technology used, Tempod data loggers has two ranges, Tempod USB loggers and Tempod USB + Bluetooth (BLE 4.0)
loggers.

Specifications - Tempod USB Data Loggers

Model Tempod 30 Tempod 50X Tempod 100X Tempod 200X

Sensor Temperature: Internal Temperature: External Temperature: External Temperature: External

NTC sensor NTC sensor probe (1m) RTD sensor (1m) RTD sensor (1m)

Memory Capacity 28800 readings 28800 readings 28800 readings 28800 readings
Measurement -30°C...70°C -50°C...70°C -100°C…70°C -200°C…70°C
Range

Accuracy ±0.3°C (-20°C…20°C), ±0.3°C (-20°C…20°C), ±0.5°C (-100°C…70°C)

±0.5°C
±0.5°C (other range) ±0.5°C (other range) ±1.0°C (-200°C…-100°C)
Resolution 0.1°C
Battery Life 18 months
Connection USB 2.0

Automatic Data File Encrypted PDF report with embedded raw data
Protection Class IP65

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 LCD Overview - Tempod USB Data Loggers

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1. Overall alarm status

 √ Ok
 × Alarm
 Empty, no alarm setting
2. Triggered Alarm Zones
 Hi (High)
 Lo (Low)
 A1
 A2
…
3. Remaining Battery Indicator
4. AccessKey (Password) protected
5. Statistics
6. Unit °C / °F / d (day) / h (hour) / m (minute) / s (second)
7. Time Mark
8. Stop button disabled
9. Repeat start enabled
10. Clock
11. Recording
12. Reading (Max, Min, Avg)

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 Certifications & Standards

Test Standards: EN 61326-1:2013

Test Standards: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B

Test Standards: EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1, EN 62479:2010

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.

Attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to ope
rate the equipment.

Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T
hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, u
ses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferen
ce to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does c
ause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encoura
ged 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.

Please take attention that changes, or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s aut
hority to operate the equipment.

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Configure Tempod with TempCentre Software
Connect Tempod data logger to USB port of PC, open TempCentre software, select Configure Device in tool bar, software would
automatically start searching and connecting devices, then user could start programming of this data logger.

LCD displays “USB” when logger connected to PC.

See TempCentre Data Management Software about download, installation and operation of TempCentre software.

Configure Tempod with Online Utility

Connect data logger to USB port of PC, open Internet Browser, go to www.tempodlogger.com, the online configuration utility for Tempod data
loggers, input and select configuration parameters you need, then download the configuration profile (.cfg format file) and save it into the
logger created removable storage device “TempSenDisk”, configuration is done.

LCD displays “ConF” for configuration success when connection with PC remains. (Only applicable to non-
software configuration).

 Please only apply configuration profile to the same product model on which configuration file is created
based, otherwise configuration fails and error code E102 appears on LCD.
 Do not alter the configuration profile downloaded to avoid configuration error and damage to your data
logger.
 Configuration profile contains time zone information, so please do not use this file in areas of different time
IMPORTANT zones, or it will result in incorrect time base.
 Configuration to data logger would erase all data recorded, so please make sure you have save the data before
configuration.
 Do not remove data logger from PC before you are prompted of configuration success.

Configuration Options

A unique 10 digits alphanumeric number automatically created for identifying each monitoring task.

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 A brief note entered by user for describing monitoring task an it will be shown on data report.

The sampling and recording interval, optional from 1 minute to 2 hours.

Device needs to be started by pressing Start/Stop button for 3 seconds.

Start Delay
Option of manual start, time to wait before recording begins after logger was manually activated, optional from 1 minute to 30 days.

Temperature Conditions
Option of manual start, pre-set temperature conditions for triggering recording after logger was manually activated, recording begins
when actual temperature meets previously determined temperature conditions.

Device automatically starts recording on the specific date/time preset, no need to press Start/Stop button after configuration to device.

 No alarm setting
 High & Low alarm, 2 alarm ranges determined by 2 alarm limits.
 Multiple Alarm ranges, 5 alarm ranges determined by 5 alarm limits.
 High alarm zones: A1 (H3), A2 (H2), A3 (H1)
 Ideal range: A4 (No alarm will be triggered when data falls within this range)
 Low alarm zone: A5 (L1), A6 (L2)

Alarm type is to define the way to calculate violation durations.

 Single Event
Alarm could only be triggered when data outside of any specific alarm limit continuously for time not less than the pre-set alarm
delay time.
 Cumulative Event
Alarm could be triggered once the cumulative total time that data outside of any specific alarm limit is not less than the pre-set alarm
delay time.

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 This report title would be used for PDF report created automatically by data logger.

Select Time Zone and enable/disable Day Light Saving time (DST) for PDF report.

Data list (tabular data) will be included in PDF report is this option was enabled, please note it will take up to around 1 minute to create a
PDF report with tabular data pages.

Select language for PDF report.

This option is used to avoid mistaken Stop Button action, once enabled, device could not be stopped by pressing Start/Stop button,
recording stops when logging cycle completes, however, you are still allowed to stop recording through TempCentre or TempSen Go APP.

appears on LCD after Stop Button was disabled on current data logger.

Once enabled, user could press Start/Stop button to start logger recording again after last recording task ended, no need to re-configure
data logger. The new recording all use the same configuration as last one.

appears on LCD after Repeat Start was enabled.

AccessKey is a 6-digit numeric password used to protect data logger from manipulation, once applied, user needs to enter correct
AccessKey before programing data logger.

appears on LCD indicates AccessKey was applied to current device.

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 If you are going to program an AccessKey protected data logger using configuration file (.cfg format file) downloaded from online utility
(see Configure Tempod with Online Utility), please make sure enter correct AccessKey for Verification during selecting configuration
options, otherwise configuration will fail, LCD will show “E105” if AccessKey is incorrect or not included in configuration file (.cfg format
file) applied to AccessKey protected data logger,

LCD Screens after Configured

Manual Start –Start Delay
LCD displays “Stby” after configured. Logger was set to start option of start deley.

Manual Start – Temperature Conditions

LCD displays “Stby” and Temperature Unit after configured. Logger was set to start option
of Temperature Conditions.

Auto Start
LCD displays “Auto” and a Clock after configured, logger is waiting for automatic start on
pre-set time.

Manual Start & Stop

Press and hold Start/Stop button for 3 seconds to manually activate data logger and start recording, if logger was set to start option of Start
Delay, then recording would only begin after Start Delay time passes.

“go” flashes on LCD reminding you to keep current button action.

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 “REC” appears on down left corner of LCD indicating recording already begins.

Manual Start with Start Delay

Start delay time and a Clock appear on LCD and logger begins countdown after logger was manually
activated, recording begins after start delay time passed.

Manual Start with Temperature Conditions

Logger begins to measure temperature and returns readings to LCD after logger was manually activated,
recording begins when temperature meets pre-set temperature condition(s).

You could also start recording using TempSen Go App on mobile device, see TempSen Go APP

Auto Start
If logger was set to Start Mode > Auto Start, then logger would start recording automatically on pre-set date & time.

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 Home Screens
No Alarm Setting
Current Reading: 15.3°C
Status: Recording

No Alarm triggered
Current Reading: 15.3°C
AccessKey enabled
Status: Recording

Alarm triggered at alarm zones: Hi, Lo

Current Reading: 26.4°C
Status: Recording

Alarmed triggered at alarm zones: A3, A2, A5

Current Reading: 9.8°C
Status: Recording

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 Statistics
Press View/Mark button on data logger to view recording statistics.
 Max: Maximum value
 Min: Minimum value
 Avg: Average value

Max Value: 37.5°C

Time Marks
3 of 9 marks placed.

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 Download Auto PDF Report
Connect Tempod logger to USB port of computer, LCD on logger shows “USB” after data logger was successfully connected and then
changes to “PdF” later, which means logger is currently creating the PDF report inside logger, it may take a couple of seconds to complete, a
report with tabular data pages and of 28800 readings will need 30 seconds to complete.

LCD displays “PdF” indicating logger is currently generating PDF report, then changes to “USb”
after PDF report is successfully created.

After PDF report is created, find and open the removable storage device “TempSenDisk” in computer, copy the PDF report to your computer,
then open and view it with PDF reader software.

The PDF report automatically created in logger is protected and encrypted from tamper, with the embedded raw data embedded, user could
upload it to TempSen CloudTM online cold chain data management platform, www.tempsencloud.com for further analysis.

Please DO NOT save the PDF report that you copied from logger as a new file. Please do not perform any “Save”
action through PDF reader software. Otherwise, content inside PDF file will be reorganized by PDF reader software and
cause raw data embedded unrecognizable.

IMPORTANT
Please DO NOT remove data logger from USB port while it’s still in the process of creating PDF report (“PDF” on LCD
indicates that logger is creating PDF report), Otherwise logger would be seriously damaged.

Logger would be ready for USB communication with TempCentre software only after PDF report is completely created.

Download Data via TempCentre Software

Connect Tempod logger to USB port of computer, open TempCentre program, TempSen will start searching USB ports and find device in
couple of seconds, once device was found, TempCentre will begin to download data automatically, you could click on Save button to save
data to your local data base.

Press Start/Stop button and hold for at least 3 seconds to stop recording. Logger would stop recording either after logging cycle completes

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(memory full). “StoP” flashes on LCD reminding user that current button action is effective and please keep unit recording stops.

Recording Stops
“StoP” displays after recording stopped.

Press View/Mark button on data logger to place a time stamped mark, up to 9 time marks available.
You could also place time mark using TempSen Go APP, please see TempSen Go APP > Control Data Logger > Time Mark

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Tempod data logger contains one user replaceable Panasonic CR2450 lithium battery.

Remaining Battery Indicator

3 bars - Full

2 bars - Good

1 bar – Medium

0 bar – Low, please replace battery NOW

Please note battery indicator may not accurately indicate the actual remaining power in battery in device, and the value of battery indicator may
vary in environment of different temperature.

Replace Battery
 Please insert a coin in the groove on battery compartment cover to spin it in the direction of OPEN to open battery cover, and take
battery out, then press “View/Mark” or “Start/stop” button several times until LCD changes to blank, otherwise volume of new
battery would probably not be correctly recognized within one hour after battery replacement.
 Place a new Panasonic CR2450 battery into battery compartment with positive side upward.
 Put cover back to compartment in the position where triangle on cover points to the triangle on logger, then spin cover in the direction of
CLOSE to close battery cover

If you found logger could not correctly recognize the remaining battery after installation, please remove the battery an
try above steps again.

IATA Compliance
Battery supplied with Tempod passed the Part III, SubSection 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. Tempod® data logger is also
certified to meet requirements in General Requirements and Section II of Packaging Instruction 970, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 58th
Edition. Tempod® complies with RTCA-DO160G Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, it's allowed to used
in air freight in active status.

 Please DO NOT try to recharge or heat the battery

 Please DO NOT use data logger (excluding external probe) in environment outside of -30…70°C to avoid
WARNING damage to battery.

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 Device Information

Unique identification number of data logger

Current running status of logger

Logging Summary

The time the first data point is recorded at.

The time the last data point was recorded at or recording was manually stopped at.

Total recording duration time, which is calculated from the first point to the last point.

MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature) is a simplified way of expressing the overall effect of temperature fluctuations during storage or transit of
perishable goods. Calculation,

ΔE/R
𝑇𝑚𝑘𝑡 = ∆𝐸 ∆𝐸 ∆𝐸
𝑒 −𝑅𝑇1 + 𝑒 −𝑅𝑇2 + ⋯ + 𝑒 −𝑅𝑇𝑛
−ln⁡( )
𝑛

ΔE = activation energy (standard value: 83.144 kJ/mol)

R = 8.314472 J/mol (universal gas constant)
T = temperature in degrees K
n = the number of sample periods over which data is collected

Note: ln is the natural log and ex is the natural log base.

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 Violations and Alarms

Any readings outside of any specific alarm limit is a deemed as violation to alarm limit.

A consecutive series of data points outside of any specific alarm limit would be deemed as one violation event. In example below, high alarm
zone has three limit violation events.

Number of violation event for each alarm zone shows in “Events” column of alarm statistics in data report.

The total time that readings outside of each alarm limit, which equals to number of points out of each limit x logging interval.

The time an alarm is first triggered at.

For example, logger is set to logging interval of 1 minute, alarm delay is 5 minutes, logger is started at 09:00, and readings are all over high
limit after recording begins, so first alarm will be triggered at 09:05, and this is the Alarm First Triggered Time.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 LCD may function abnormally after taken out from environment down to -20°C to room temperature, please wait for few minutes for it to
restore to normal status.
 To avoid damaging your data logger, please do not disconnect it from USB port while it is communicating with the computer.
 Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents to clean device.
 Data stored in data logger is retrievable even battery runs out.
 Please do not heat, microwave or recharge battery.
 Please follow local regulations when recycling or disposing of data logger.

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TEMPCENTRE DATA MANAGEMENT
SOFTARE
Please download and install the latest version of TempCentre software from www.tempsen.com/software/tempcentre

How to download TempCentre software?

 If it’s your first time to download software from www.tempsen.com, please sign up with the information required prior to downloading, then
an email containing download link would be sent to the mail address you left in couple of minutes.
 If you want to download the software from www.tempsen.com again after your successful registration last time, please click “I already
signed up, download now” button in dialog box, then software would begin to download in couple of minutes.

Installing and using TempCentre software

Please refer to TempCentre User Manual for installation and operation instructions of TempCentre software.

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FAQS

Why sometimes remaining battery of Tempod logger becomes empty very soon?

Sometimes incorrect installation of battery may make logger not able to correctly recognize the remaining battery, you could try steps below to
make logger correctly recognize the remaining battery.

1. Remove battery from logger

2. Press the “View/Mark” button for several times until LCD changes to blank
3. Install battery back to the logger
4. Re-program logger if LCD shows error code E009

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APPENDIX

Error code shows on LCD (or PDF report) when ant of the following errors occurred.
LCD PDF Report Error Code Description

E004 Error 0004 Error 004 Device Rest

E006 Error 006 Start time error

E009 Error 009 Start failure resulted from low battery

E101 Error 101 CFG file checksum error

E102 Error 102 CFG file error, incorrect device model

E104 Error 104 CFG file error, incompatible device version

E105 Error 105 CFG file error, missing or incorrect AccessKey

E106 Error 106 CFG file error, incorrect auto start time

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WARRANTY
TempSen warrants this TempSen-branded hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a
period of ONE (1) YEAR from shipment date. If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim within the Warranty Period, as its option and
to the extent permitted by law, TempSen will either (1) repair the hardware defect at no charge, using new parts or parts equivalent to
new in performance and reliability, (2) exchange the new product with a product is new or equivalent to new in performance and
reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of this product. TempSen may
request that you replace defective parts with new or refurbished user-installable parts that TempSen provides in fulfillment of its warranty
obligation. A replacement product or parts, including a user-installable part that has been installed in accordance with instructions
provided by TempSen, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or
repair, whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
and the replaced item becomes TempSen’s property. Parts provided by TempSen in fulfillment it’s warranty obligation must be used in
products for which warranty service is claimed. When a refund is given, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to
TempSen and becomes TempSen’s property.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This Limited Warranty applies only to the hardware product manufactured by or for TempSen that can be identified by the “TempSen”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-TempSen hardware product or any
software, even if packaged or sold with the TempSen hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, other than TempSen, may provide
their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but TempSen, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software
distributed by TempSen with or without the TempSen brand name (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered under
this Limited Warranty. Refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to its use.

TempSen does not warrant that the operation of product will be uninterrupted or error-free. TempSen is not responsible for the damage
arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product’s use.

This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or
workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents, and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused
with non-TempSen products; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, or other external causes; (e) to
damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by TempSen; (f) to damage caused by
service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of TempSen or TempSen Authorized
Service Provider; (g) to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of
TempSen; or (h) if any TempSen serial number has been removed or defaced.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPEN THE HARDWARE PRODUCT. OPENING THE HARDWARE PRODUCT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE THAT IS
NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. ONLY TEMPSEN OR AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER SHOULD PERFORM SERVICE
ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT.

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Details

A 2018-10-30 First version

TempSen Electronics Company

T: +86 21 6768 5210
F: +86 21 6768 5232
E: [email protected]
www.tempsen.com

Technical Support
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