Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................1 In-Transit FlashLink Software Features .....................................................2 Data Logger Features..................................................................
Page 4 - APPENDICES
Data Tag Information ............................................................................... 19 Downloading ............................................................................................ 20 Graphs and Reports.........................................................................
Page 5 - Page 1; INTRODUCTION; “Software Installation”
Page 1 INTRODUCTION The In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger is a single use instrument designed with a unique, patented communications feature via the PC’s parallel port, which allows an extremely fast data download (typically 760 data points per second). The 25-pin cable (included) connects FlashLink ...
Page 6 - Page 2; In-Transit FlashLink Software Features; email software such as Microsoft Outlook.
Page 2 In-Transit FlashLink Software Features • Single Windows-based user-friendly program for downloading, graphing, and reporting. • Patented design downloads 3800 data points in 5 seconds on average. • Capable of communicating through either Parallel or Serial Ports. • Patented shadow logging des...
Page 7 - Page 3; Data Logger Features; Non-volatile data memory – data can be recovered after power loss.
Page 3 Data Logger Features • Non-volatile data memory – data can be recovered after power loss. • Standard 25-pin connector for downloading data to the PC; communicates with PC through parallel printer port. (Optional Serial Port Adapter Available) • Green and red LEDs indicate whether the data log...
Page 8 - Page 4; SETUP; Minimum PC Requirements; Customer Service for the latest; Connecting to Your Computer; Do not turn on your computer or reboot with a data logger
Page 4 SETUP Minimum PC Requirements IBM (or compatible) 486 with 4 megabytes of memory. The In-Transit FlashLink Software runs on all versions of Windows (3.1, 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP and NT). It will also run on Windows LAN servers if the “client computers” use Windows 3.1, 95, or 98. Some brands of ...
Page 9 - Software Installation; IF you have downloaded the software from; User Information Screen:; to accept the
Page 5 Software Installation Instructions for Win 98/95/3.1 1. Check the date and time setup in your computer. It is extremely important to have the correct information in your computer before installing the program disk or downloading the data to the PC. 2. IF you have downloaded the software from ...
Page 11 - Page 7; Instructions for Windows 2000, XP and NT; Next
Page 7 Instructions for Windows 2000, XP and NT To install FlashLink Program Manager Software on Windows 2000, XP and NT: *Network Users: See your LAN Administrator. 1. Restart the computer and log on as the Administrator. (You cannot install the software in of these Windows NT based systems without...
Page 12 - Page 8; Port Settings; Standard port address assignment
Page 8 Port Settings The parallel port drive will try to allocate the parallel port with FlashLink automatically with the first run of the FlashLink software under the following conditions: Standard port address assignment a) One parallel port configuration LPT1 address: 0x378 b) More than one paral...
Page 15 - Windows NT; To check your port settings in Windows NT, do the following:
Page 11 Windows NT To check your port settings in Windows NT, do the following: 1. Go to “Start”. 2. Choose “Programs”. 3. Choose “Administrative Tools”. 4. Choose “Window NT Diagnostic”. 5. Select the “Resources Tab”. 6. Select the “I/O port” button. This will display the port settings for LPT1 whe...
Page 16 - Windows XP
Page 12 Windows XP To check your port settings in Windows XP, do the following: 1. Go to “Start”. 2. Choose “Control Panel”. 3. Choose “Administrative Tools”. 4. Choose “Computer Management” 5. Double click “Device Manager” in the left quadrant. 6. Double click “Ports (COM & LPT)” icon in the ri...
Page 17 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Starting the Data Logger
Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Data Logger The data logger must be started by the shipper by inserting a ballpoint pen or other small blunt object into the start switch hole on the front of the data logger. The green LED will flash rapidly three times to indicate it started. If the gree...
Page 18 - Menu Bar; File; Proceed; Customize; Proceed to; Icon Bar
Page 14 Menu Bar File Open Data File: Open an existing (previously saved) data file on the computer. Download Data: Download data from a data logger to the PC. Proceed to page 15. View Current Status: Check the status of the data logger. Proceed to page 26. Email Data File: Proceed to page 27. Custo...
Page 19 - Customize Screen; Click “Customize” on
Page 15 Enter the file name for your logo (it must be in .bmp format). Your logo will appear on the printed reports, if desired. Enter your company name Click to select or de-select actions. The selections may be changed at any time after starting the program. Customize Screen You can customize how ...
Page 20 - Auto Backup; If the custom option “
Page 16 Auto Backup Data files are automatically saved when they are downloaded. The directory is named Databack, and is automatically created in the program’s “Flash” directory with your first download. If the custom option “ Always ask for backup file name ” is checked ( to check: click “Customize...
Page 21 - Download Data; Click on the Data Logger illustrated on the Main Screen, or; Shadow Logging
Page 17 Download Data Downloading can be done several ways. Connect the data logger to the data cable and do one of the following. • Click on the Data Logger illustrated on the Main Screen, or • Select File, Download Data, or • Click the icon. You will be guided through the time zone selection and d...
Page 22 - Time Zone Map
Page 18 Time Zone Map Time zone information is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also known as Coordinated Universal Time. The field will accept decimals for those areas with fractional time zones. 1. Choose either “Shipper” or “Receiver” classification for the time zone of your data, graphs, prin...
Page 23 - Data Tag Information; Enter the data tag information. It can be edited later, if desired.
Page 19 Data Tag Information 1. Enter the data tag information. It can be edited later, if desired. 2. Click Next to start the download. Note: The Receiver field must be filled in before downloading will start unless the “One Click Download” option is selected in the “Customize” screen. Using the On...
Page 24 - Downloading; The data will immediately download.
Page 20 Menu Bar See page 19. Icon Bar See page 21. Downloading The data will immediately download. Click on the Data Info or Statistics tabs to access the other pages of the Information Panel. Data Grid – Use the scroll bar to move up or down through the downloaded data. Select Options, Statistics ...
Page 25 - after
Page 21 Menu Bar File View Options Open Open an existing data file on the computer. Save… Update the backup file of the displayed data . Note: You can only update or modify after downloading the Data Tag information. The Data Info and Statistics cannot be modified. Save As Save the backup file under...
Page 27 - Email data
Page 23 Icon Bar Same as File, Save Same as View, Maximum Same as File, Print, Print Selection Same as View, Minimum Same as View, Graph Data Email data Open a previously saved data file on the computer Download data from the data logger View current status of data logger Software version
Page 28 - * If no graph appears, select View, Graph Data or click on the icon
Page 24 Use the arrow keys to move the sequence marker. Information about the individual data points will be displayed in the Help Line if Options, Show Sequence Marker is turned on. Graphs and Reports Graphs 1. After downloading a data logger or opening an existing data file, report and graph windo...
Page 30 - Show Sequence Marker; Reports; After downloading a data logger or opening an existing data file.
Page 26 Edit Zoom Options, Hide Sequence Marker 9 Show Sequence Marker Shown on page 23. Customizing a Graph’s Appearance: Reports 1. After downloading a data logger or opening an existing data file. 2. Select File, Print Report Page to print the data and the information found on the Data Tag, Data ...
Page 31 - Current Status Screen; Select File, View Current Status, or click on the icon
Page 27 Current Status Screen The Current Status Screen allows you to check a data logger’s status without disturbing the operation. If the logging interval is 20 seconds or less, the time data will be off by one second. Select File, View Current Status, or click on the icon . Asterisks (***) indica...
Page 32 - Email
Page 28 Email You can send a file attached to an email message without leaving the FlashLink Program Manager program if you have access to the internet. You can also attach a data file using your own email program. Before you can email a file from within the FlashLink Program Manager you will be ask...
Page 33 - LED INDICATORS; LED ACTIVITY; Data logger activated
Page 29 LED INDICATORS LED ACTIVITY WHAT IT MEANS 3 green flashes: Data logger activated 1 green flash every 12 seconds: Logging 1 red flash every 12 seconds: Alarm limits exceeded, logging continues No flashing Manual Start waiting or logging completed
Page 34 - ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES; Corrupted Configuration
Page 30 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES WHAT THEY MEAN Corrupted Configuration Data The data logger will not communicate. This might be a sign of a serious internal hardware problem. Contact DeltaTRAK, Inc., Technical Support for further assistance. EEPROM Failure! The data log...
Page 35 - FlashLink Not Accessible!
Page 31 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES WHAT THEY MEAN FlashLink Not Accessible! This message appears when there is no connection between PC and the data logger. Check for good contact between the data logger, cable, and computer. Use only a 25-pin “male-female” extension cable Check the parallel port se...
Page 36 - Process not Completed!
Page 32 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES WHAT THEY MEAN Process not Completed! This message follows critical errors to let you know the download was not completed.
Page 37 - Current Status Logger Messages; MESSAGE; Push; Manual Start Waiting!; or
Page 33 Current Status Logger Messages MESSAGE WHAT THEY MEAN Logging Interruption! Logging unexpectedly stopped. Data may not be present. Manual Start Waiting! Push Manual Start switch to begin logging. Startup Failure! Invalid program conditions. Check PC clock setting and download. *Shadow Loggin...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Software Installation Problems; Make sure the FlashLink Data Logger is not connected to the PC.; FlashLink Communication Problems; Current Status
Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 1) Software Installation Problems a) Make sure the FlashLink Data Logger is not connected to the PC. b) Close all applications and shut down the PC completely. Restart the computer* and install the software again. c) If you are still experiencing problems installing the softw...
Page 40 - In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger Models Available; Model # Description
Page 36 In-Transit FlashLink Data Logger Models Available Model # Description 20011 05-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20012 15-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20013 45-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20014 75-Day In-Transit Temperature Logger 20041 05-Day In-Transit External Temperature Blunt...
Page 41 - Hardware Compatibility
Page 37 Hardware Compatibility The following laptop computers have been tested for compatibility with the FlashLink Data Logger and In-Transit FlashLink Software: Chicony NP Series IBM ThinkPad Compaq Armada Series NEC Versa Series CTX EZ Book Toshiba Satellite Series Hewlett Packard Omnibook Sony V...
Page 42 - Additional Connection Options
Page 38 Additional Connection Options • Add a PC card with a dual parallel port. o SIIG Inc. Model 101828 allows the FlashLink Data Logger to function simultaneously with your printer. • Add a data switch with a 25 pin parallel port to manually switch between the FlashLink Data Logger and the printe...
