LIBERO C PDF Logger & Indicator Operation Manual
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Table of Contents 1 LIBERO Cx safety information .......................................................... 8 1.1 Influence of temperature .................................................................................. 8 1.2 Battery.............................................................................................................. 8 1.3 Disposal ........................................................................................................... 8 1.
3.7.1 3.8 3.9 4 5 4 - EN Example: Check the PDF Report Integrity.................................... 39 LIBERO SmartStart settings ......................................................................... 41 3.8.1 Items ............................................................................................. 43 3.8.2 Configuration Report .................................................................... 46 3.8.3 Create SmartStart Pack & Go....................................................
Symbols and designations Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNING Reference to supplementary section [xxx / yyy / zzz; e.g. 3.4.4 Time settings / Summer time / start date] or document LIBERO Cx Name of the data logger or indicator. PDF report Logged transport information is created as ****.pdf file. liberoCONFIG Program for the configuration of a LIBERO LIBERO SmartStart Application for simple and reliable assignment of configuration profiles on a LIBERO.
Introduction LIBERO Cx is used for monitoring the transport of temperature sensitive goods. Temperature limits, the mean kinetic temperature (MKT) and the logging time can be set as alarm criteria and monitored during transport. Upon arrival the LIBERO Cx is connected to any USB port and automatically generates a PDF report with the transport logging results. No additional software is required to read out the LIBERO Cx.
Common LIBERO Cx • Single use • Logging of 8800 values • Interval of 1 to 60 minutes • No special device driver required • Fully user configurable Types LIBERO CS PDF logger • Multi alarm zones, time and MKT alarm Up to four high alarm zones (H) can be defined Up to three low alarm zones (L) can be defined.
LIBERO CX SAFETY INFORMAT ION 1 1 LIBERO Cx safety information 1.1 Influence of temperature For the application range: www.elpro.com. - There is danger of a gas explosion when the lithium battery heats up to temperatures exceeding 100 °C. - Do not throw LIBEROs into fire, the battery could explode. 1.2 Battery Lithium battery Material Safety Data Sheet (form according to EEC Directive 93/112/EC) and shipment recommendation are available from ELPRO-BUCHS AG. 1.
LIBERO CX SAFETY INFORMAT ION 1.4 Exceptional environmental conditions Infrared radiation Microwaves X-Ray Pay attention to the following if you use the LIBERO Cx under exceptional environmental conditions: CE - IR radiation (heat) and superheated steam can result in deformation of the case. - There is a risk that the battery may explode if the logger is used in conjunction with microwaves. - X-rays can harm the LIBERO. The specifications are on file at ELPRO-BUCHS AG. 3.4.5.
QUICK START 2 Quick start Case elements 1. Protection cap 2. USB connector 3. Display; a non-configured LIBERO Cx displays "ConF". 4. Start/Stop button 5. Exp:XX/YYYY Expiry date: The LIBERO Cx can no longer be used after this date. Device ID: 7100 0000 000 Display 1. Run Flashes when the LIBERO Cx is active; data logging or delay 2. Battery exhausted Signals a low battery charge. Access to the data through the USB ports is still possible. 3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3 Configuration of a LIBERO Cx 3.1 Introduction to liberoCONFIG liberoCONFIG is the software to configure LIBERO PDF loggers and indicators. The necessary configuration parameters of the LIBEROs can be set and additionally saved in a configuration profile. The profile contains all information regarding the monitored transport and the information that is documented in the PDF report.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.1.2 System requirements - Windows XP, 7 or 8 - CPU 1.5GHz - Memory: 512 MB RAM - Free hard disk space: 100 MB - Monitor: 800 x 600 Pixel Information on the latest functions is given in the "ReadMe" file. 3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX A) End of transport B) End of logging If the end of transport is marked with the Start/Stop button, the LIBERO Cx logs the data until connection to a USB port. This data does not have any influence on the status information in the PDF report, but can be evaluated with elproVIEWER. If the end of transport is marked by connection to a USB port, no more data is logged. Depiction of an alarm or error message Alarm indicator 3.2.1 3.3 Start of liberoCONFIG 3.4.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.2.2 Schedule: Start to stop of logging LIBERO Cx - Start/stop time 3 3.2.3 3.4.2 Logging - Start options 3.4.6 Handling Options - Stop options Error codes In the event of device errors, an alarm indicator and the error code are displayed. The error is documented in the PDF report. In such a case please contact the ELPRO Customer Service. Exxx E210 3.2.4 3.4.5.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.2.5 Configuration mode The configuration mode is used to set or change all logging features (profile). liberoCONFIG is used for these settings. Configuration is only possible if "ConF", "Strt" or the Profile-ID is displayed. 3.4.2 Logging 3.4.3 Alarm conditions Display: New LIBERO Cx Unconfigured LIBERO Cx show "ConF" on the display. Display: Configured LIBERO Cx Either "Strt" or the Profile-ID is shown on a configured but not started LIBERO Cx.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.3 Start of liberoCONFIG In this view, all available LIBEROs are visible. Start window of liberoCONFIG with 3 LIBERO Cx The following information is shown 3 Single / multiple device selection - LIBERO ID - Type - Firmware Version - Expiry date Except "Edit configuration", all functions described in the following chapters can be applied to multiple LIBERO Cx selected at the same time.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Refresh Refreshes the start window of liberoCONFIG Edit configuration 3 Configuration of a LIBERO Cx LIBERO SmartStart 3.8 LIBERO SmartStart settings Check the PDF file integrity 3.7 Check PDF Report Integrity First-time use Before using liberoCONFIG for the first time make the following settings: - Language - Default file locations - Password length - Specify the paper format for the reports 3.3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.3.1 Options In "Options" various general program settings can be made. Options - General settings Language 3 Default File Locations - German - English - Spanish - French - Italian - Dutch 3 different file locations may be defined or selected: For the configuration profiles see 3.4 Configuring the LIBERO Cx Calibration Profiles It is not possible to assign a calibration profile to a LIBERO Cx, see 3.6 Calibration - View/Print. 18 - EN 3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Options - Additional Settings Parameters View & Print Template for Calibration Data Paper Size liberoCONFIG LI6003E Data entry field used for the definition of the minimum password length. • Not available for LIBERO Cx. • Settings only apply for LIBERO Tx. 3 You may choose between A4 and Letter.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.3.2 Menus Chapter 3.4 Configuring the LIBERO Cx 3.5 Passwords 3.6 Calibration - View/Print 3.7 Check PDF Report Integrity 3.8 LIBERO SmartStart settings 3 3.3.3 Buttons The following buttons are used within liberoCONFIG: • Load Profile Used to open a formerly saved profile for setting-up LIBERO Cx. • Save Profile Used to save a new profile in a file • Apply The currently displayed configuration settings are transferred to the LIBERO Cx. 3.3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.3.5 Configuration Profiles A configuration profile represents all set-up information used by the selected LIBERO for a monitoring task and defined by liberoCONFIG such as: - Description of the PDF report - Logging interval - Alarm settings - Format settings - Handling options Configuration profiles saved as "***. LiberoCFG" files can either be applied to multiple LIBERO Cx or saved for later use.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.1 Description Red frame = field with the profile checksum 3 PDF Report Title Information used as a header on the PDF report; up to 60 characters Additional Information Free text that can be added to the profile to appear on the PDF report. 1. 4 text fields limited to 15 characters; fields 1, 3, 5 and 7 2. 4 text fields limited to 25 characters; fields 2, 4, 6 and 8 3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.2 Logging The logging interval and recording time will be displayed. You can adjust settings by clicking on the arrow buttons or by dragging the sliding bar. Logging Interval / Duration The measuring interval ranges from 1 to 60 minutes. THE DISPLAY OF THE LIBERO CX IS ONLY UPDATED AT THE MEASURING INTERVAL. Start Options Start-up delay After starting the LIBERO Cx by pressing the Start/Stop button, data logging only starts when the delay time has elapsed.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.3 Alarm conditions Threshold violation AN ALARM CANNOT BE RESET! Alarm mode • There are two different alarm modes: • Single alarm zone • Multi alarm zone • The available alarm mode depends on the employed type of the LIBERO Cx. • A checked box activates the alarm mode. 3 3.4.3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.3.2 Multi alarm zones, LIBERO CS and CI The function "Multi alarm zones" splits the alarm conditions in up to 8 independent zones; H1 - H4, G and L1 - L3. Zone G represents the temperature range in which none of the alarm conditions are fulfilled. Temperature alarm activated for LIBERO CS and LIBERO CI with multi alarm zones Alarm Zones • Used These check boxes are used to select the desired alarm zones. 3 • T[°C] or T[°F] Data entry fields for the threshold values.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Graphical Representation / Evaluation Temperature plot with zones Data TemperaZone ture range [°C] 3 26 - EN Alarm duration Add-up time [h] Number of thresh- Plot section used for old violations calculation H4 over 45 2.5 1 K H3 over 30 5.5 3 J+K+L H2 over 15 10.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.3.3 MKT Alarm MKT Mean Kinetic Temperature MKT alarm and duration alarm Only the section "MKT Alarm" is shown on this screen. For the maximum duration see 3.4.3.4 Duration Alarm MKT Activation Energy MKT Alarm Possibility to enter a product specific value for the MKT activation energy between 42.... 125 kJ/mol. (standard value: 83 kJ/mol.) • Enable MKT alarm A checked box activates the alarm mode. • Lower MKT Limit Data entry field for the threshold value.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.3.4 Duration Alarm Logging time MKT alarm and duration alarm Only the section "Duration Alarm" is shown on this screen. For MKT see 3.4.3.3 MKT Alarm 3 Duration Alarm • A checked box activates the alarm mode. An alarm is triggered if the logging time oversteps this value. • Maximum Duration Data entry field for the threshold value.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.4 Time settings Country-specific settings. Time Zone used in PDF Report Represents the time zone used in the PDF report. This setting is based on UTC. Daylight Saving Time A checked box activates switchover between daylight saving time and winter time. Data input fields for: • Start date • End date • Offset (difference between daylight saving time and winter time) Default setting UTC Date/Time format used in PDF Report Choose format settings for date and time.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.5 PDF Options Selection of the information contained in the PDF Report Y-Axis Scaling of Chart in PDF Report • Automatically Zoom The Y-axis will automatically be scaled according to the range of the measured values. 3 • Use Preset Zoom The Y-axis will be scaled according to the lower and upper threshold values. PDF Report Customizing The following customizing options are activated by a checked box.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.5.1 Status information and error messages in the PDF report File name 1. Unique PDF report number comprising the device ID and the timestamp of the PDF report 2. File name specified for the PDF report during configuration 3. Date of report creation 4. Time of report creation 5. Device ID Logging Results - File created This timestamp corresponds to the time at which the LIBERO Cx was connected to a USB interface for the first time.
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CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.4.6 Handling Options Are used to specify the button functionality, the data shown on the display and the specified Profile-ID. Stop Options • Minimum logging duration Enter the minimum logging time. During this time the, LIBERO Cx cannot be stopped with the Start/Stop button or by connecting it to a USB interface. • Disable stop button When the box is checked, logging can only be stopped by connecting to a USB port.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Profile-ID • 4 selection windows for defining the Profile-ID The character set for the Profile-ID is restricted to the display capability. • 3 display options for the Profile-ID Different views are shown on the LIBERO Cx display depending on the selected option.
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CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.5 Passwords LIBERO Cx uses 2 different password functions. Both passwords can be set, changed and reset as long as the LIBERO Cx has not been started. • Configuration password Is used to protect the LIBERO Cx against unauthorized configuration changes. • Data access password If a data access password is set, the data of the PDF report can only be evaluated if the password is known.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.6 Calibration - View/Print Creates a validation certificate for all selected LIBERO Cx. This contains as many pages as LIBERO Cx selected.
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CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.7 Check PDF Report Integrity The software liberoCONFIG has the capability to validate the integrity of the PDF report. If the files have passed, test results will be shown and can be printed or archived. Procedure: LIBERO PDF Report Integrity 1. Select and open PDF files which should be checked. 3.7.1 Example: Check the PDF Report Integrity 2. Check PDF File A report with the check results will be created. This report contains as many pages as LIBERO Cx selected.
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CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.8 LIBERO SmartStart Create and make settings see 3.3.2 Menus - Extras LIBERO SmartStart settings The LIBERO SmartStart application allows bulk configuration of multiple LIBERO Cx with the same settings without the need for software installation via a LIBERO SmartStart Pack & Go (.exe) file.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Start 3 LIBERO SmartStart Settings 3.8.1 Items Return to liberoCONFIG. 3.8.2 Configuration Report 3.8.3 Create SmartStart Pack & Go File File format 42 - EN ****.
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CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Icons Use the "Items" function to add, modify or remove new items of the LIBERO SmartStart file. The new entry is added at the end of the list. Up to 500 LIBERO SmartStart items can be defined. Typically one item is created per profile, product or study number. Adds a copy of the selected items to the item list with the name: "Copy of xxxxx". This copy can be used as the basis for another item. The respective input field is activated by checking the box.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Apply password 3.8.1.1 Add information during configuration Device family Manual or automatic recognition of the device family. • When a configuration profile is assigned, LIBERO SmartStart automatically enables the available information options. • If the existing LIBERO configuration is used, manually select which device family is used.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Commentary Two minus signs in front of the text are treated as a comment in the dropdown and cannot be added or inserted in a mandatory field. A checked box permits editing of the text in the "Dropdown" list during configuration. Successful configuration is only possible when all activated fields are filled out. 3.8.2 Configuration Report The configuration report is optional extra and not required for LIBERO SmartStart Pack & Go to function correctly.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.8.2.1 Report Settings File settings Path Default setting for saving the configuration report. Subdirectories Filename This button is used to insert placeholders for the designation of subdirectories and file names. Report Content liberoCONFIG LI6003E This window is used to define the placeholders and the formats used to create the report.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Options The current report can be added as an extension to the existing one or the existing report replaced by the new one. This button starts the „Placeholder Editor“. The selected placeholders determine the content of the PDF report. 3.8.2.2 Placeholder Editor Example Placeholders are expressions that appear as variable information in the Data logger ID report. This is the syntax of the placeholder "DataloggerID" as shown in the window.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Description Syntax Function Data Logger ID %LoggerID% ID of the data logger configured with SmartStart. Data Logger Type %LoggerType% Type of the LIBERO Cx (CB, CI, CS), configured with LIBERO SmartStart. Firmware Version %FirmwareVersion% Firmware version of the LIBERO Cx configured with LIBERO SmartStart. Remaining Battery %RemainingBattery% Current battery level of the LIBERO Cx at the time of configuration with SmartStart.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Description Syntax Function Profile Checksum %ProfileChecksum% Automatically calculated checksum SmartStart Item Name %SmartStartItemName% Name of the selected LIBERO SmartStart item Application Name %ApplicationName% Corresponds to the "Window Title" Placeholder: Configuration Time ("Format") 3 3.8.3 Create SmartStart Pack & Go This placeholder allows a customized date and time format.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.8.2.3 Example of a configuration report The following line numbers refer to the line of text in the "Placeholder Editor" The used control characters quotation marks ("...") and semicolon (;) are interpreted according to the country settings of MS Excel. Depending on the country settings different characters for the described functions have to be used. Notes Line Description 1 Date and time configured with the placeholder: Configuration time ("Format") configured.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX 3.8.3 Create SmartStart Pack & Go Menu bar - Pack & Go This is a function to set up an executable file of LIBERO SmartStart including all required settings and configuration profiles. This file permits the configuration of a LIBERO Cx with a given profile, without any additional programs and without installation. File format (.exe) Pack & Go runs: - on any PC - from a WEB, FTP or file server - or from the Internet 3.8.3.
CONFIGURATION OF A LIBERO CX Pack & Go Security • Start Password - only authorized staff is permitted to run SmartStart Pack & Go. • Expiry Date - the program is going to run until this date only. Workflow of Pack & Go 1. Define profiles and LIBERO SmartStart settings. 3.4 Configuring the LIBERO Cx 3.5 Passwords 2. Create an (.
US IN G SMARTS TART PA CK & GO 4 Using SmartStart Pack & Go When starting the SmartStart Pack & Go (.exe) file created with liberoCONFIG, a window with predefined settings appears. The window text and the respective color code is defined in the LIBERO SmartStart settings. 3.8 LIBERO SmartStart settings Mode The LIBERO Cx must be in Conf or Strt mode! The first item from the LIBERO SmartStart list is displayed, showing the assigned color and title.
US IN G SMARTS TART PA CK & GO If LIBERO SmartStart allows input of additional information, a window will open. The information can be entered via the keyboard or barcode reader. Key to entries 4 1. Edit text 2. Add dropdown 3. Insert dropdown 4. Add text 3.8.1 Items Fields highlighted in gray cannot be edited. Missing variable Error message When all entries have been made, the profile settings and the variable entries are sent to the LIBERO.
US IN G SMARTS TART PA CK & GO Now disconnect the LIBERO from the USB port and continue with the next LIBERO. 4.1 Change of Settings A SmartStart Pack & Go can contain several items / profiles. Click the setting window with the right mouse button and select the right profile, for example: Antiallergics. 4 After changing the profile you can proceed with the next LIBERO.
US IN G SMARTS TART PA CK & GO 4.2 Error Messages In case of an error, a message will be displayed. Reasons for error massages: - Profile incompatible - "Cancel" selected during data download - LIBERO has been disconnected during configuration.
M ISCELLANEOU S 5 Miscellaneous 5.1 Software license Registration The software liberoCONFIG is available for downloading from the website www.elpro.com. The license key required for licensing is sent to you free of charge e-mail.
M ISCELLANEOU S 5.2 ELPRO Customer Service Information If you need any assistance from the ELPRO Customer Center, please make sure you can provide the following information: 5.3 Software version; Select "Info" in the menu option "Application" - Used LIBERO type - PDF report of the LIBERO - Which actions were carried out before the problem arose (exact description of the LIBERO handlimg: time, temperature, shock etc.
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Index A Actions - confirmed 20 Alarm duration 26, 28 Alarm indicator 10 Alarm mode 24, 25, 27 Alarm reset 24 Alarm zones 25 Ambient temperature 14 Apply 20 Available Liberos 16 B Battery 8, 10 Buttons 20 C Calibration Certificate 37 Case 10 CE 9 Checksum 21 Color 44 Configuration 52 Configuration Mode 15 Configuration password 36 Configuration report 34 Copy 44 Cumulative events 25 D Data access password 36 Date 50 Daylight saving time 29 Decimal separator 30 Default file location 18 Device 21 Device error
M ISCELLANEOU S R Registration 58 Report 47 Report title 22 Request-Code 36 Reset code 36 Reset Password 36 Run 10 S Save profile 20 Selection 44 Serial number 58 Single events 25 SmartStart 41 SmartStart - configuration 44 SmartStart - configuration report 46 SmartStart - items 44 SmartStart - Pack & Go 52 SmartStart - password 44 SmartStart - Placeholders 49, 50 SmartStart - report 51 Start 10 Start delay 23, 24 Start options 14 Start/Stop button 10 Stop mode 13 Stop options 14 System requirements (PC) 1
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