PSITRACK Software User Guide Authors: PSI Technics Version: 1.10.05.03 Status: Final Date: July 8, 2011 PSI Technics Ltd. Company Headquarter Germany Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 21a D-56220 Urmitz, Germany Tel +49 (0) 2630 91590-0 Fax +49 (0) 2630 91590-99 [email protected]
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Table 1: Changes and RevisonsVersion Date Author Changes Revision
0.1 June 01, 2007 M. Niecknig Draft M. Niecknig0.1 July 23, 2007 M. Niecknig Quality Control M. Niecknig1.0 July 24, 2007 M. Niecknig Final M. Niecknig1.1 July 06, 2011 B. Zimmermann Changes M. Niecknig
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing a PSI Data Logger and the PSITRACK software. Our data
loggers are specifically designed for recording temperatures in industrial installations and
facilities as well as in logistics. In addition to providing temperature data collection, the
PTHL 23 data logger also records relative humidity. Data loggers are used in areas that
are subject to extreme temperatures, from -40◦C to +125◦C (-40◦F to 275◦F). Extreme
temperature ranges frequently cause components and sensors to malfunction or fail. Laser
distance meters, for example, automatically shut down at excessive temperatures to pre-
vent damage to laser diodes. Our products are the perfect choice for users who need to
record temperatures and/or relative humidity at components in industrial plants or fa-
cilities. Due to their extremely small size (17.35 mm/0.68 inches in diameter), PSI data
loggers are ideal for collecting data in locations that do not lend themselves to the use
of larger devices. PSI data loggers are completely self-sufficient, which makes them per-
fect for long-term analyses and autonomous measurements. In addition, the PSITRACK
software enables you to create thermal diagrams of your facilities. Thermal imaging helps
to identify areas where unprotected sensors can be safely installed as well as areas in
which sensors may need thermal protection. Our products, however, are not limited to
industrial facilities - they can also be used in logistics, for example. When transporting
perishable goods it is important to know if the cooling or refrigeration cycles were inter-
rupted. Keeping track of these cycles used to be cumbersome and time-consuming. Data
loggers from PSI Technics greatly improve and facilitate the monitoring process for per-
ishable goods. During transport, our data loggers continuously measure the temperature
inside the transport compartment. The data can be analyzed at the destination location
using the PSITRACK software, which lets you know for certain, whether your goods
were properly refrigerated during transit. These applications not only require powerful
hardware, but also intelligent software. The included PSITRACK software enables you to
quickly and easily configure a data logger to your individual requirements.
This manual provides an overview of the technical specifications of our PSI data loggers
as well as step by step instructions for using our PSITRACK software. It also contains
tips for hardware and software troubleshooting. Our service team will help you with any
questions you may have and provides professional support.
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As part of our service portfolio, we also offer detailed data analysis reports that help you
evaluate temperature and humidity data in your facilities.
Once you receive a valid software license from PSI Technics, install the license file.
To install the license:
1. In the Navigation pane on the left of the start-up screen, click ‘License’.
2. Next, click the ‘Information’ option below.
3. In the the ‘Information’ tab, click ‘License registration’.
4. Click the PSI Technics license file to install the license.
Figure 8: No license installed
Figure 9: License successfully installed
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The screen shown in Figure 9 appears after the license file has been successfully installed.
If your name is displayed on screen instead of ‘demo version’, the license is correctly
installed.
4.4 Viewing Device Configurations
To view the configuration of your data logger device:
1. Select a data logger from the ‘Devices’ pane on the left.
Figure 10: Data Logger and Log File
2. Click the ‘Description’ tab in the main window.
The following window appears:
Figure 11: Description Tab with Device Configuration
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4.5 Settings
Your PSI data logger is configured and ready for use with a few simple clicks.
1. Select your data logger from the ‘Devices’ pane on the left.
2. Click the ‘Settings’ tab in the main window.
The screen shown in Figure 12 appears. Table 3 contains a description of the fields in this
dialog.
Figure 12: Data Logger Settings Tab
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Table 3: Data Logger Settings Dialog
Option Description
Start immediately The data logger immediately starts recording data.
Start time Defined recording start time (dd.MM.yyyy HH:mm).
Rate The desired recording rate
Rate mode The recording units (minutes or seconds; seconds only
for PTL 21G).
Description Use this field to enter a short description for the current
settings.
Upper alarm (temperature) Records an alarm when the temperature exceeds the de-
fined limit.
Lower alarm (temperature) Records an alarm when the temperature falls below the
defined limit.
Upper alarm (humidity) Records an alarm when the humidity exceeds the defined
limit.
Lower alarm (humidity) Records an alarm when the humidity falls below the
defined limit.
Resolution (temperature) The desired resolution (least count) for temperature
recordings (not available for PTL21G. PTHL 23 can be
configured to record only humidity values).
Resolution (rel. humidity) The desired resolution (least count) for humidity record-
ings (not available for PTL21G. PTHL 23 can be con-
figured to record only temperature values).
The minimum recording interval is 5 seconds. No value of less than 5 seconds can be
defined because a lower value could lead to recording errors. If a value of less than 5
seconds is entered, the recording interval will be automatically adjusted.
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4.6 Creating a Data Logger Profile
Once you configured the required settings, you can save these settings as a profile for later
use. To create a profile:
1. Select the PSI data logger for which you would like to create a profile.
2. Click the ‘Data Logger’ tab in the main window.
3. Next, click ‘Mission’ (profile) in the ‘Data Logger’ tab.
4. Click the Pen icon next to the ‘Mission’ window to enter a profile name.
5. Then, click the green check mark icon to save the profile. The saved profile appears
in the ‘Mission’ (profile) window on the right.
Once the profile has been saved, the screen shown in Figure 13 appears. Table 4 contains
a description of the options available in the Data Logger tab.
Figure 13: Creating a Data Logger Profile
To load a profile, simply click the desired profile in the ‘Mission’ window. To delete a
profile, first click the profile in the ‘Mission’ window, then click the Delete icon.
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Table 4: Creating a Data Logger ProfileOption DescriptionName The profile name.Data logger type Data logger description.Start time Desired recording start time.Rate Sets the data logger’s recording rate.Rate mode Recording units (minutes or seconds).Upper alarm (temperature) Records an alarm when the temperature exceeds
the defined limit.Lower alarm (temperature) Records an alarm when the temperature falls be-
low the defined limit.Upper alarm (humidity) Records an alarm when the humidity exceeds the
defined limit.Lower alarm (humidity) Records an alarm when the humidity falls below
the defined limit.Description A short profile description.Rotate The data logger overwrites previous records and
starts recording new data when the maximummemory capacity has been reached.