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Introducing Veriteq vLog............................................................................................................ 1 Welcome........................................................................................................................................... 2 Conventions Used in this Document ................................................................................................ 2 Understanding the Veriteq vLog System..........................................................
Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDED................... 48 Transferring Logger Data to the PC ............................................................................................... 49 Logger File Creation Report........................................................................................................... 53 Logger File ID Number ..................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 93 Serial Port Problems ....................................................................................................................... 94 Software Error Messages you May Encounter….................................................................... 94 Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................
1 Introducing Veriteq vLog Welcome.............................................................. 2 Conventions Used in this Document.................... 2 Understanding the Veriteq vLog System ............. 3 Understanding the vLog Window......................... 5 Using the Online User’s Guide ............................ 9 Getting Help.........................................................
Introducing Veriteq vLog Welcome Welcome to Veriteq vLog 4.4 software. Veriteq vLog provides high-integrity recordings of temperature, humidity and other conditions with the level of file security required by the pharmaceutical industry. Veriteq vLog software is designed to be used with Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers as well as SP-Series Data Loggers.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide For example, “select File>Save As...” means choose the Save As... item from the File menu. • Menu selections, items you select, the names of boxes and tabs, and buttons you click are shown in bold. • Keys on the keyboard are shown in SMALL CAPS. Understanding the Veriteq vLog System The Veriteq VL-Series system consists of one or more Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers or Veriteq SP-Series Data Loggers, Veriteq vLog 4.
Introducing Veriteq vLog 1 Connect the data logger to the PC, log into vLog and configure the data logger (sample intervals, channels, start time, stop time, and so on). Data logger Serial or USB Logger cable or Digi/vNet Device 2 Place the data logger in the area you want to validate. The data logger collects and stores the information. 3 Connect the data logger to the PC and transfer data to PC. Veriteq vLog creates a secure raw logger file (.spl).
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers Each Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Logger is factory-calibrated against National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards. All calibration information is stored digitally in the logger’s memory. For data logger specifications, see www.veriteq.com or contact Veriteq. There are many models of VL-Series Data Loggers to choose from, including the VL-1000, VL-1400, VL-1700, VL-2000, VL-4000 and VLT series.
Introducing Veriteq vLog Table 1: Items in the vLog Window Menu bar Allows access to the various software functions Toolbar Allows quick access to the most used software functions File security status Shows the security level of the Graph file—Secure, Not Secure, Tampered, or Blank. Blank means none of the data loggers in the graph are VL data loggers, where Tampered means at least one logger is a VL data logger but has an invalid checksum.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Create a new blank Graph file (.spg) Open an existing Graph file (.spg) Close the Graph file Save the Graph file Save the Graph file under a different name Insert a Logger file (.spl) into an open Graph file Export the Graph file Print the Graph file View a preview of the printed Graph file Change the settings on the printer Exit vLog software Copy contents of graph to Clipboard. From Report sub menus, Edit>Copy is similar.
Introducing Veriteq vLog Using the Tool Bar The Veriteq vLog Toolbar allows quick access to the most commonly used features of the program. You can hide or display the toolbar by selecting View>Toolbar. The following table describes the function of each of the toolbar icons. Toolbar icon Function Creates a new Graph file you can insert Logger files into. Same as File>New. Opens an existing Graph file (.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Prints the currently-active graph Using the Online User’s Guide Veriteq vLog includes an online version of this user’s guide in PDF format. To access this guide from within Veriteq vLog, press F1 or click the Help icon on the tool bar. Getting Help For more information about Veriteq Instruments products and services, visit our website at www.veriteq.
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2 Installing vLog Software System Requirements..........................................12 Installing vLog Software.......................................
Installing vLog Software System Requirements Veriteq vLog Software requires a PC with the following minimum configuration: • 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows® 2000. • 32-bit or x64 versions of: Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2008, and Windows® 7. • one available Serial or USB communication port (for transferring logger data files; you can view graphs and reports for previously transferred logger files without this port).
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 6. Accept the default Destination Folder, or click the Browse... button to select a new Destination Folder. 7. Click Next. 8. Accept the default Program Folder or select another folder from the list of Existing Folders. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Finish. vLog is now installed. Continue to Getting Started for information on logger configuration and using vLog.
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3 Getting Started Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview ...............16 Ensuring Data Loggers are Calibrated.................16 Validating Data Loggers.......................................16 Connecting Data Loggers to PCs ........................17 Logging on to vLog ..............................................18 Setting Audit Trail Options ...................................21 Setting up PC Communication Ports ...................25 Configuring Data Loggers ....................................
Getting Started Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview The main steps in setting up and using Veriteq vLog are: 1. Ensure that the data loggers are calibrated. (See page 16.) 2. Validate the data loggers. (See page 16.) 3. Connect the data loggers to the PC. (See page 17.) 4. Log on to vLog software. (See page 18.) 5. Set Administrator Options. (See page 21.) 6. Select a communications port. (See page 25.) 7. Configure the data logger. (See page 25.) 8.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Each package includes installation qualification (IQ) and operational qualification (OQ) procedures, and forms. The information and forms are provided as hard copies in a 3-ring binder and in electronic form (Microsoft Word documents) on a CD-ROM. The electronic files provide an easy way for you to customize the forms for the application. For more information, contact Veriteq Instruments.
Getting Started 9. Click FINISH. Drivers required to connect to your data logger through the device have been installed. Logging on to vLog The first time you run vLog, you need to run the vLog security wizard, which asks you to enter a security key and confirm that you have a valid Windows Administrator user name and password. You will also select where to save the audit trail file and what level of security to apply to users of this software. To log on to vLog for the first time: 1.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 5. Enter the vLog Security Key that you received in your installation package. You do not need to enter the dashes. 6. Click Next. 7. The next screen allows you to enter user name and password information. a. For User name, enter a Windows Administrator User name. b. In Password, enter the password. This field is case-sensitive. c. From the Log on to drop-down, select the computer or domain you want to log on to. d. In Full name, enter your full name.
Getting Started 8. Click Next. The Security Wizard shows you the path it intends to use for your audit trail folder. 9. Specify the folder where you want to keep the audit trail file, either the local computer or a shared network. (Full file name here is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Veriteq Instruments\vLog\Audit Trail\.) You can modify this option later using Tools>Administrator Options. For more, see Setting Audit Trail Options on page 21.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide You can modify this option later within vLog under Tools>Administrator Options. See Setting Audit Trail Options on page 21. 12. Click Finish. vLog opens, displaying an empty graph window. Next, create some vLog user accounts. See Setting Audit Trail Options on page 21. To log on to vLog (after successfully logging on the first time): 1. From the Start menu, choose Veriteq Instruments>vLog 4.4>vLog. The vLog Log On window opens. 2.
Getting Started To change the path to the audit trail file: 1. In vLog, choose Tools>Administrator Options. 2. From the Audit Trail tab, change the folder where the audit trail file is saved. 3. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. From the Security tab, select either Off, Normal, or High security. This setting was originally set when you ran the vLog Security Wizard. 3. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving. Working with User Accounts To log in to vLog, users must have an account in vLog and on the PC where vLog is installed.
Getting Started 3. Click Add. The Add User window opens. a. In the Add User window, enter the User Name and Full Name. This User Name must be a valid User Name on the PC or domain. b. Select the user’s role, which will determine the user’s ability to make changes in vLog. Choose one of the following roles: • Administrator - full use of vLog; can change administrator options • User - full use of vLog; cannot change administrator options • Guest - read-only access to vLog c.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To remove a user account: 1. In vLog, choose Tools>Administrator Options. 2. Click the Security tab. 3. To remove a user, highlight the name and click Remove. 4. Click OK to save, or Cancel to close without saving. Setting up PC Communication Ports Before using a data logger with Veriteq vLog, you must select the correct PC serial communication (COM) port. Veriteq vLog can support up to 4096 COM ports, numbered COM1 to COM4096. To select a COM port: 1.
Getting Started To configure data loggers individually: 1. If you have not already done so, connect the logger to the PC. 2. From vLog, do one of the following: • Select Logger>Setup. • Press F11. • Click the Logger Setup toolbar button ( 3. The Logger Setup window opens. ). The information shown in the Logger Setup window relates to the data logger connected to the COM port you have specified. Some fields shown will vary depending on the model of data logger in use.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Serial Number Unique eight-character product serial number of the currently-connected data logger. This number should match the serial number label on the back of the data logger. Indicates the sampling status of the currently-connected data logger. The possible modes are: Logger Status • Sampling: The logger is currently taking samples and the memory is not full. • Sampling (wrapped): The logger is currently taking samples with the memory full.
Getting Started Warmup Time Last Calibrated By This function applies to VL-4000 and SP-4000 data loggers. See Configuring Warm Up Time on page 38. Indicates the name of the organization that last calibrated the currently-connected data logger, for example, Veriteq Inst. Inc. Last Calibration Date Indicates the date of the last calibration. Next Calibration Date Indicates the expiry date of the previous calibration; it is recommended you get your logger calibrated before this date.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To configure the Description for the currently-connected logger: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Logger>Description... • Press F11 or Select Logger>Setup or click the Logger Setup icon on the toolbar ( ). In the window that appears, click Setup in the row for Description. 2. In the box provided, type a description of the data logger, using up to sixteen alphanumeric characters. 3. Click OK to save or Cancel to close without saving.
Getting Started There are four main steps in setting the Logger Sample Timing: 1. Setting the Clear Mode See page 30. 2. Setting the Start Mode See page 32. 3. Setting the Stop Mode See page 33. 4. Setting the Sample Interval See page 34. Setting the Clear Mode To configure the Clear mode: 1. Select Logger>Sample Timing....
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 1. Under Clear Mode, select one of the following options: Do not clear logger This is the default setting if the logger memory is not yet full. Use this setting when the logger memory is not yet full and all you want to do is change Stop mode settings without clearing the existing samples. If the logger memory is full, or if Start mode or Sample Interval changes are required, you must use the Clear logger setting to make the necessary changes.
Getting Started Setting the Start Mode The Start Mode enables you to choose how, and when the data logger starts taking samples. To set the Start Mode: 1. Under Clear Mode, select the Clear logger option. 2. Under Start Mode, select one of the following options: Start now This option sets a connected data logger to start taking samples immediately (within one sample interval) after the changes in the Logger Sample Timing window have been applied to the logger’s memory.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide If desired, use the Preset button to automatically set the start time hours and minutes to the earliest possible setting for the date selected. For any day other than the current day, this value is 12:00AM. You can use the Start at specified time option in conjunction with the Stop at specified time option to create a pre-defined data logger monitoring period.
Getting Started To set the Stop Mode: 1. Under Stop Mode, select one of the following options: Wrap when full This is the default method of collecting samples on the data logger. When you choose this setting, samples are recorded in a first in, first out manner. When the memory is full, the logger continues to take samples by discarding the oldest one, and replacing it with the newest one. The Wrap when full setting ensures that you always have the latest data when you transfer from the data logger.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Note: You can only change sample intervals if you set the Clear Mode to the Clear logger setting (see Setting the Clear Mode on page 30). To change the sample interval on the currently-connected logger: 1. Select Logger>Sample Timing.... 2. Under Sample Interval, use the drop-down lists to set the Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to the desired sample interval. If you want to use a sample interval of once per minute, click the Default button.
Getting Started To enable or disable data logger channels: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Logger>Channels... • You can also enable or disable data logger channels by selecting Logger>Setup (or pressing F11 or clicking the Logger Setup icon on the toolbar ( )). Then, in the Logger Setup window, click the Setup... button beside the channel you want to enable or disable. 2. In the window that appears, select or deselect the checkbox to enable or disable a channel. 3. Click OK.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 3. To setup a DC Current channel: a. Ensure the Channel is enabled by selecting the Channel Enabled check box. b. If applicable, enter a new channel description. c. From Input Signal, specify the range for your transducer output. d. Under Display Units, specify the range and units to display instead of the input signal range. For example, psi instead of mA. e. To set warmup time and save transducer battery life, see Configuring Warm Up Time on page 38. 4.
Getting Started value to show as 1, indicate 1 for Above Threshold and specify the units. Boolean choices are typically 1 (above threshold) and 0 (below threshold). 5. Click OK. Configuring Warm Up Time Note: This section only applies to Veriteq VL-4000 and SP-4000 data loggers. Some VL-4000 and SP-4000 data loggers have the ability to switch power from an external battery onto a transducer using the Warmup Time feature, also known as the XPS excitation control switch.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 5. For Timer Value, set the number of minutes or seconds you want the transducer to begin warming up before taking a sample. The default is 10 seconds. 6. Click OK. Configuring Data Logger Channels to Work with Thermocouples This section applies only to those using Veriteq VL-1700 and SP-1700 Series Loggers. Veriteq VL-1700 loggers work with various types of thermocouples (E, J, K, R, S, and T).
Getting Started 6. Advanced: If your installation includes very long thermocouple cables, Veriteq may recommend you specify a temperature offset. Enter it here. All values will be adjusted by this offset. 7. Click OK to save or Cancel to close without saving. Clearing Logger Samples Clearing a logger deletes all recorded samples in a logger’s memory.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 3. Click OK. Configuring Data Loggers: Batch Setup Before using this section, read Configuring Data Loggers, as you need to have an understanding of the settings and choices you will make before using the Batch Setup. Batch Setup allows you to quickly configure several loggers with very similar settings. For example, using Batch Setup, you can quickly apply identical logger sample settings to all loggers in your environment. To set up loggers in a batch: First Logger: 1.
Getting Started 8. To modify channel descriptions, select the Modify Description checkbox for the channel to modify and enter a new description in the text box. 9. Click Setup Logger or Close to close without saving. 10. The Confirm System Time dialog appears, asking you to confirm the exact time before clearing the logger. Click OK. 11. Confirm any changes to the description(s). Click OK. 12. A message appears showing the changes to be made, asking if you want to continue. Click Yes.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Mounting Data Loggers Because they are small and light, you can easily mount Veriteq data loggers in the field using a variety of techniques including Velcro strips, double-sided tape, duct tape, and magnetic strips. In harsh environments, place the data logger in a standard industrially-rated enclosure, and run external sensors and probes from the enclosure using special fittings in the openings.
Getting Started 2. Attach the temperature probe to the connector on the data logger. 3. Use the Logger>Setup window to test the data logger operation (refresh the readings as required). 4. Place the logger in the desired location and start recording. Caring for Relative Humidity Sensors Each Veriteq VL-2000 data logger has a relative humidity sensor. Although the sensor has been designed to resist contamination and condensation, avoid exposing the data logger to contaminants, if possible.
4 Transferring Logger Files Transferring Data................................................. 46 Setting Transfer Preferences............................... 46 Transferring Logger Data to the PC .................... 49 Logger File Creation Report ................................ 53 Logger File ID Number ........................................ 55 Setting System Date and Time............................ 55 Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC ............
Transferring Logger Files Transferring Data When you transfer data from a data logger’s memory, vLog creates a copy of the data and stores it on your PC as a logger file. Logger transfers can be performed either individually (logger by logger) or in a batch (by selecting a range of COM ports). Data from secure loggers (VL loggers) will be stored in secure logger files. Data from non-secure loggers (SP loggers) will be stored in non-secure files. Though all files will have the .
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. In each of the three fields, select the information you want to include in the file name.
Transferring Logger Files Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDED In vLog 4.10 and later, the Logger File Creation Report feature was added to eliminate the need for using usernames and passwords to ensure validity of transferred logger files. However, some existing customers with VL-Series loggers prefer to use these usernames and passwords.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Transferring Logger Data to the PC To transfer the information stored in one data logger to the PC: 1. Connect the data logger to the PC (see page 17). 2. Ensure that the COM port is configured (see page 25). 3. Ensure that you have write permission to the folder on the PC where you are going to save the transferred files. 4. Do one of the following: • Select Logger>Transfer. • Press F12. • Click the Transfer values toolbar icon ( ).
Transferring Logger Files 7. Edit or confirm the description of the logger using a maximum of 40 characters. The default entry for this field draws from the existing Description in the logger’s memory (maximum 16 characters, see Configuring Data Loggers on page 25). You can accept the default, or use the extra characters to further describe the application or location of the data logger. Note: Changing the description here does not modify the description in the logger’s memory. 8.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide a. Type your username and password. Retype the password to confirm it. , CAUTION: Do not use your Windows username and password, as you may be required to share the username and password with others. Also, if you use this feature, it is vital to remember the username and password you entered here. You will need to re-enter the password when you verify the graph (see page 73). This information cannot be recovered! 13. Click Finish.
Transferring Logger Files If you need a copy of this report, you can print it now. The information in this report is available in the Logger file, but the report itself only appears here and is not saved. 15. To print a copy of the report, click the Print button. To close this window and return to the vLog main window, click the Close button. Note: After the transfer, the data remains in the logger.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 18. From the Select Channels window that appears, confirm the channels you want to display in the graph. 19. Click OK. 20. If one of the channels you want to display records relative humidity, the following window opens. Confirm the display method for the relative humidity channel. 21. Click OK. 22. The newly transferred file will appear in the active graph or a new graph based on your choice in step 16.
Transferring Logger Files In addition to the Logger File ID Number, the Logger File Creation Report contains the following information necessary as part of the validation process: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Logger file name Logger description Hardware model of the data logger Hardware revision for the data logger Firmware version number for the data logger Serial number of the data logger File start time File stop time Sample interval File sample count Whether or not the file is secure Username of
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 3. Click OK. Logger File ID Number The Logger File ID Number is a unique checksum value that is automatically generated every time a VL-logger file is created. By recording the Logger File ID Number as shown in the Logger File Creation Report, you can ensure this ID number appears on all reports or graphs you have to sign as part of regulatory processes.
Transferring Logger Files Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC To transfer the information stored in multiple loggers to the PC in a batch: 1. Connect the data loggers to the PC (see page 17). 2. Ensure that the COM ports are configured (see page 25). 3. Ensure that you have write permission to the folder on the PC where you are going to save the transferred files. 4. Select Logger>Batch Transfer. The Batch Transfer Wizard window opens. 5.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide gers on COM ports 2,4, and 6, the number of COM ports selected should read 5, not 3.) 8. Click Next. 9. Accept the default folder where the Logger files will be created, or click the Browse... button to select a different location. 10. Click Finish.
Transferring Logger Files The loggers transfer their data to the PC while displaying the progress of the transfer in the Transferring Samples window. 11. After all samples have been transferred, a dialog box appears prompting you to insert the newly transferred files into a new graph or the active (current) graph. Choose the appropriate radio button. 12. Click OK.
5 Working with Graphs Displaying Existing Graph Files........................... 60 Creating New Graph Files ................................... 60 Inserting Logger Files .......................................... 60 Inserting Multiple Logger Files ............................ 62 Removing Channels from the Graph ................... 62 Scrolling Through Graphs ................................... 62 Pinpointing Graph Values and Times .................. 63 Adding Graph Titles.................................
Working with Graphs Displaying Existing Graph Files To open an existing Graph file (.spg): 1. Do one of the following: • Select File>Open. • Press CTRL+O. • Click the Open File icon on the toolbar ( ). 2. Navigate to the Graph file you want to open. 3. Click Open. The graph opens in the vLog window. Creating New Graph Files To create a new graph: 1. Do one of the following: • Select File>New. • Press CTRL+N. • Click on the New Graph icon on the toolbar ( ).
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide The Select Channels window opens. 4. Select the channels you want to display in the graph. 5. Click OK. 6. If you are inserting a file with temperature and humidity, and the option for confirming display method for relative humidity has been set to yes, the Confirm Relative Humidity Channel window opens, prompting you to choose a display method for relative humidity a. Confirm the method for displaying Channel 2 values: • Relative Humidity • Dewpoint. b. Click OK.
Working with Graphs Inserting Multiple Logger Files You can insert more than one Logger file into a single Graph file. This enables you to easily compare data, and is especially useful for before-and-after studies or to check interactions of data collected from different loggers. To insert additional Logger files into a Graph file, follow the instructions in Inserting Logger Files on page 60 for each Logger file you want to insert.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Pinpointing Graph Values and Times To pin-point exact values and times on the currently-active graph: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Format>Position Cursor. • Press F7. • Right-click the graph, and then select Position Cursor. • Click the Position cursor icon on the toolbar ( ). 2. Position the cursor line along the X axis using the mouse or the arrow keys.
Working with Graphs 2. Type the desired title (up to 50 characters long). 3. Click OK. Selecting a Graph Font You can select any font that is on the PC to use for all displayed and printed graphs. To change the graph font: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2. Click the Graph Font... button. 3. Select the desired Font, Font style, and Size. 4. Click OK. 5. If the font style and size are inappropriate, choose Restore Defaults.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide and end times and dates. For instructions on using this option, see Zooming In by Formatting the Time Scale on page 66). Zooming In Using the Zoom Selection Box To zoom in on the graph using the zoom selection box: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Format>Zoom-in. • Press F9. • Right-click the graph, and then select Zoom-in. • Click the Zoom-in icon on the toolbar ( A vertical line appears on the graph. ). 2.
Working with Graphs Note: If you have difficulty stretching the Zoom box accurately over the data, try turning off the Time Scale rounding setting. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab and clear the Automatically round off time scale after zooming in check box. Zooming In by Formatting the Time Scale To zoom in by formatting the time scale: 1. Do one of the following: • Select Format>Time Scale...
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. Under Start Time, use the drop-down lists to select the start date and time that correspond to the beginning of the section of the graph you want to view in greater detail. 3. Under End Time, use the drop-down lists to select the end date and time that correspond to the end of the section of the graph you want to view in greater detail. You can also use the Preset buttons to automatically set the time to the beginning of the Calendar day chosen (12:00:00 AM). 4. Click OK.
Working with Graphs 2. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the desired units of measurement. 3. Choose to apply the settings to the current graph or all new graphs (System Default) using the appropriate radio buttons. If you select System Default, the settings entered here automatically apply to other new graphs that use the same units (that is, °C, °F, and so on). 4. Under Scale, select the Manual button, then enter the maximum and minimum values for the axis that you want displayed. 5.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide 2. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the measurement units you want to change. 3. Under Change Settings For, use the drop-down list to select where you want the changes to apply—the Current Graph or System Default. If you select System Default, the settings entered here automatically apply to other new graphs that use the same units. 4. Under Decimal Places, select the Manual option and use the drop-down list to select the desired number of decimal places. 5.
Working with Graphs 2. Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius. This setting affects the data in all graphs, displays, and printed reports. Setting Sample Smoothing In vLog, sample smoothing controls how samples in a logger file are interpreted when they are inserted into a graph, allowing you to dampen the effects of ‘noise’ in Logger files.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To set sample smoothing: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Insert tab. 2. Under Sample smoothing (in raw counts), select one of the following options. Zero Produces the most responsive graph, but makes the recorded readings susceptible to noise One (default) Suitable for most applications Two Decreases input noise and produces a more stable graph 3. Click OK.
Working with Graphs To add lines automatically: • From a valid graph file, choose Format>Auto Horizontal Lines. The Graph displays the maximum, average and minimum values in color-coded horizontal lines. Maximum is shown in red, average is green and minimum is blue. If you zoom in on the Graph, the horizontal lines will change to show the maximum, average and minimum values over the selected time period. To add lines manually: 1. From a valid graph file, choose Format>Manual Horizontal Lines. 2.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Displaying Line Numbers on Graphs vLog displays the lines on graphs in different colors. If desired, you can add numbers to the lines in the graph. To display numbers on the graph lines: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2. Under Line numbers on displayed graphs, select Enabled. 3. Click OK.
Working with Graphs To verify a graph: 1. Select Tools>Verify or double-click the right side of the window, just above the graph. 2. Type the password you used when you originally created the file. 3. Click OK. Copying and Pasting Graphs vLog allows you to copy graphs into the Clipboard for pasting into other applications, such as Microsoft Word. To copy graph data: 1. From vLog, choose Edit>Copy. 2. Go to the application you want to paste the graph image into. In this application, choose Edit>Paste.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To export graph data to .txt or .csv files: 1. By default, date and time are exported in a single column. To have date and time exported into separate columns: a. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab. b. Select the Export the date and time in separate columns option. c. Click OK 2. To export the file, choose File>Export.... The File Save As window opens. 3. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file. 4.
Working with Graphs Printing Graphs Printing Line Numbers on Graphs vLog displays lines on graphs in different colors. For monochromatic printers, vLog automatically adds numbers to the graph lines when the graph is printed. To change this option: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2. Under Line numbers on printed graphs, select one of the following options.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Printing Footers on Graphs To print footers on graphs: 1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab. 2. Edit the footer content in the Page signoff box. To justify items, use pipe “||” characters, as in left-justified content || center justified content || rightjustified content. 3. Click OK. Print Preview To view a print preview of the current graph: 1. Select File>Print Preview. The Print Preview window opens. 2.
Working with Graphs Printing Graphs To print a currently-active graph: 1. Do one of the following: • Select File>Print. • Press CTRL+P. • Click the Print Graph icon on the toolbar ( The Print window opens. 2. Configure the printer settings. 3. Click Print. 78 ).
6 Viewing Reports and Statistics Working with Historical Data Reports .................. 80 Working with Audit Trail Reports ......................... 85 Working with Batch Setup Reports...................... 89 Copying and Pasting Report Data ....................... 90 Saving Reports .................................................... 90 Printing Reports...................................................
Viewing Reports and Statistics Working with Historical Data Reports Historical data reports display logger file information in a tabular format. You must have at least one file inserted in vLog to view a report. To insert a file, see Inserting Logger Files on page 60. Printed reports can be customized to include specific text in headers and footers, and both print and on-screen reports can be customized to display or hide various statistics and column headings.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide imum values for various intervals within the data in the currently-active graph. Standard deviation, mean kinetic temperature, lethality, sample count and/or group statistics can also be included. To view statistical summaries in historical data reports: 1. With the desired Graph file active, do one of the following: • From vLog, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report Statistics tab.
Viewing Reports and Statistics data from channels of the same type (temperature or humidity) together in one column. 6. If you’re including lethality in your report, specify the following values: • reference temperature in degrees. • Z value in degrees. The Z value is the temperature required to change the D value by a factor of 10. • D value in minutes. The D value is the time required to destroy 1 log cycle (90%) of the microbial population at the reference temperature. 7. Click OK. 8.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To customize column headings: 1. Do one of the following: • From vLog, select Tools>Options then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, right-click and choose Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. 2. From the Historical Data Report tab, select or deselect various items to appear in column headings. 3. Click OK.
Viewing Reports and Statistics 2. From the Historical Data Report tab, on the Printer font size box, select an option from the drop-down list, or type the desired font size. 3. Click OK. Customizing Headers and Footers in Printed Reports You can add specific headers and footers to printed Historical Data Reports. For example, you can add sign-off lines in footers for authorized signatures and space for that person to indicate the date and time of the signature.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To edit headers or footers: 1. Do one of the following: • From vLog, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. • From the Historical Data Report window, right-click and choose Options, then choose the Historical Data Report tab. 2.
Viewing Reports and Statistics Viewing and Filtering Audit Trail Reports To view and filter the Audit Trail Report: 1. Select View>Audit Trail Report. 2. The Audit Trail Report Filter window appears. From this window, you can specify the dates and times to show in the Audit Trail Report, as well as certain types of events or events associated with a certain logger, user, or computer. Filtering is optional. Filtering by time 3.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Filtering by user name 5. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the User Name row in the Filter list. 6. From Filter details, select the Enable user name filter box. 7. From the Include selected items list, select or deselect the user names to include in your report.
Viewing Reports and Statistics Filtering by computer name 8. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the Computer Name row in the Filter list. 9. From Filter details, select the Enable computer name filter box. 10. From the Include selected items list, select or deselect the computer names to include in your report. 11.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To show date and time in two (or one) columns: 1. From the Audit Trail Report window, select Tools>Options. 2. Select or deselect the Display the date and time in separate columns check box. 3. Click OK. Customizing Headers, Footers and Font Sizes in Printed Audit Trail Reports To customize the printed Audit Trail Report: 1. From the Audit Trail Report window, select Tools>Options. 2.
Viewing Reports and Statistics Customizing Headers and Footers in Printed Batch Setup Reports To customize headers and footers in printed Batch Setup Reports: 1. From the Batch Setup Report window, do one of the following: • Select View>Page Header and Footer. • Select Tools>Options. The Batch Setup Report Page Header and Footer window appears. 2. From the Batch Setup Report Page Header and Footer window, add or remove items from the header and footer areas.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide To copy report data: 1. From vLog, choose the report to view from the View menu. 2. From the report window, choose Edit>Select All. 3. From View Report, with all contents highlighted, choose Edit>Copy. 4. Go to the application you want to paste the report data into. In this application, choose Edit>Paste. Saving Reports To save report data: 1. From the report window, choose File>Save As. 2. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file. 3.
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Troubleshooting Serial Port Problems If you are experiencing difficulties communicating with Veriteq data loggers, here are some tips and things to try before calling Veriteq Instruments. Software Error Messages you May Encounter… Unable to allocate COM port because it is busy This error message means that vLog was unable to allocate the COM port because it was already allocated by a different program. You may have to wait until the COM port becomes available.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide Unable to create logger file This error message is generated when vLog attempts to create a logger file on a disk and an error occurs. Some possible reasons include: • The disk is full. • The user does not have write access to the disk. Ensure the user has write permission to the folder where the logger file is being saved. • The file is already open by a different program. Close it. • The file name is invalid. Try using a more simple .spl file name.
Troubleshooting • The next calibration date • Security information (to prevent unauthorized calibration or manipulation of the data in the logger). Does the software account for daylight savings time changes? Yes. Daylight savings time changes are automatically accounted for in all graph and tabular displays. How many logger files can I overlay onto the same graph? You can overlay many channels of data onto the same graph; in testing, we inserted more than 100 channels successfully.
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Glossary # 21 CFR Part 11 A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule relating to the use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures. The FDA’s view is that the risks of falsification, misinterpretation, and change without leaving evidence are higher with electronic records than paper records, and, consequently, 21 CFR Part 11 has been developed to provide adequate control over these risks.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide F–K FDA An acronym for the US Food and Drug Administration; this is a government agency responsible for enforcing the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act GMP An acronym for Good Manufacturing Practices; these are the regulations found in the CFR, parts 210 and 211 Graph file A file that is created to display the data from one or more Logger files.
Glossary Sample interval The sample interval is the rate at which the logger takes and records readings to memory. The sample interval applies to all enabled channels on the logger.
Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide U–Z USB An acronym for Universal Serial Bus, a standard for connecting external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, printer. USB offers many benefits over serial and parallel port connections, including thinner and cheaper cables, greater expandability (with the addition of a USB hub, a single USB port can handle over 100 peripheral devices) and greater speed. UTC An acronym for Universal Time Coordinated, UTC is a standard time common to every place in the world.
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