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Introducing Veriteq vLog4Place the data logger in the area you want to validate.Connect the data logger to the PC and transfer data to PC.Veriteq vLog

Troubleshooting94Serial Port ProblemsIf you are experiencing difficulties communicating with Veriteq data loggers, here are some tips and things to tr

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide95Unable to create logger fileThis error message is generated when vLog attempts to create a logger file on a disk and an

Troubleshooting96• The next calibration date• Security information (to prevent unauthorized calibration or manipulation of the data in the logger).Doe

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Glossary98#A–BC–E21 CFR Part 11A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule relating to the use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures. The FDA’

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide99F–KL–QR–TFDA An acronym for the US Food and Drug Administration; this is a government agency responsible for enforcing

Glossary100Sample interval The sample interval is the rate at which the logger takes and records readings to memory. The sample interval applies to al

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide101U–ZUSB An acronym for Universal Serial Bus, a standard for connecting external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, scan

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103Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s GuideNumerics21 CFR Part 11 98Aaccounts, user 23activation energy 81administrator options 20, 22audit trail file path 21sec

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide5VL-Series Validatable Data LoggersEach Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Logger is factory-calibrated against National

104Indexheaders, in reports 84, 89, 90help (F1) 9high security 20, 22historical data reports 80–85saving 91horizontal lines 2, 71adding automatically

105Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guiderequirements 12Ssample count 81sample intervals 27, 34, 35, 100sample smoothing 99sample timing 35configuration 29samp

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Introducing Veriteq vLog6Using the MenusThe following illustration provides an overview of the menus on the vLog win-dow. Take a few minutes to become

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide7Create a new blank Graph file (.spg)Open an existing Graph file (.spg)Save the Graph fileClose the Graph fileSave the Gr

Introducing Veriteq vLog8Using the Tool BarThe Veriteq vLog Toolbar allows quick access to the most commonly used fea-tures of the program. You can hi

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide9Using the Online User’s GuideVeriteq vLog includes an online version of this user’s guide in PDF format.To access this g

Introducing Veriteq vLog10

112Installing vLog SoftwareSystem Requirements...12Installing vLog Software...

Installing vLog Software12System RequirementsVeriteq vLog Software requires a PC with the following minimum configura-tion:• 32-bit version of Microso

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide136. Accept the default Destination Folder, or click the Browse... button to se-lect a new Destination Folder. 7. Click N

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153Getting StartedSetting Up and Using vLog—Overview...16Ensuring Data Loggers are Calibrated...16Validating Data Loggers...

Getting Started16Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewThe main steps in setting up and using Veriteq vLog are:1. Ensure that the data loggers are calibra

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide17Each package includes installation qualification (IQ) and operational qualifica-tion (OQ) procedures, and forms. The in

Getting Started189. Click FINISH. Drivers required to connect to your data logger through the device have been installed.Logging on to vLogThe first t

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide195. Enter the vLog Security Key that you received in your installation package. You do not need to enter the dashes.6. C

Getting Started208. Click Next. The Security Wizard shows you the path it intends to use for your audit trail folder.9. Specify the folder where you w

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide21You can modify this option later within vLog under Tools>Adminis-trator Options. See Setting Audit Trail Options on

Getting Started22To change the path to the audit trail file:1. In vLog, choose Tools>Administrator Options.2. From the Audit Trail tab, change the

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide232. From the Security tab, select either Off, Normal, or High security. This set-ting was originally set when you ran th

Introducing Veriteq vLog... 1Welcome...

Getting Started243. 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

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide25To remove a user account:1. In vLog, choose Tools>Administrator Options. 2. Click the Security tab.3. To remove a us

Getting Started26To 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 f

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide27Serial NumberUnique eight-character product serial number of the currently-connected data logger. This number should ma

Getting Started28Linking Data Loggers to an Audit Trail FileIt is very important to link data loggers to a specific audit trail file so you can see th

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide29To configure the Description for the currently-connected logger:1. Do one of the following:• Select Logger>Descripti

Getting Started30There are four main steps in setting the Logger Sample Timing:Setting the Clear ModeTo configure the Clear mode:1. Select Logger>S

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide311. Under Clear Mode, select one of the following options:Do not clear loggerThis is the default setting if the logger m

Getting Started32Setting the Start ModeThe Start Mode enables you to choose how, and when the data logger starts taking samples.To set the Start Mode:

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide33If desired, use the Preset button to automatically set the start time hours and minutes to the earliest possible settin

Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDED...48Transferring Logger Data to the PC...

Getting Started34To set the Stop Mode:1. Under Stop Mode, select one of the following options:The Log Time drop-down lists enable you to set an elapse

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide35Note: You can only change sample intervals if you set the Clear Mode to the Clear logger setting (see Setting the Clear

Getting Started36To enable or disable data logger channels:1. Do one of the following:• Select Logger>Channels... • You can also enable or disable

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide373. To setup a DC Current channel:a. Ensure the Channel is enabled by selecting the Channel Enabled check box.b. If appl

Getting Started38value to show as 1, indicate 1 for Above Threshold and specify the units. Boolean choices are typically 1 (above threshold) and 0 (be

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide395. For Timer Value, set the number of minutes or seconds you want the trans-ducer to begin warming up before taking a s

Getting Started406. Advanced: If your installation includes very long thermocouple cables, Veriteq may recommend you specify a temperature offset. Ent

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide413. Click OK.Configuring Data Loggers: Batch SetupBefore using this section, read Configuring Data Loggers, as you need

Getting Started428. To modify channel descriptions, select the Modify Description checkbox for the channel to modify and enter a new description in th

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide43Mounting Data LoggersBecause they are small and light, you can easily mount Veriteq data loggers in the field using a v

Troubleshooting... 93Serial Port

Getting Started442. Attach the temperature probe to the connector on the data logger.3. Use the Logger>Setup window to test the data logger operati

454Transferring Logger FilesTransferring Data...46Setting Transfer Preferences...

Transferring Logger Files46Transferring DataWhen you transfer data from a data logger’s memory, vLog creates a copy of the data and stores it on your

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide472. In each of the three fields, select the information you want to include in the file name. The options for each field

Transferring Logger Files48Configuring Transfer with Username and Password - NOT RECOMMENDEDIn vLog 4.10 and later, the Logger File Creation Report fe

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide49Transferring Logger Data to the PCTo transfer the information stored in one data logger to the PC:1. Connect the data l

Transferring Logger Files507. Edit or confirm the description of the logger using a maximum of 40 char-acters. The default entry for this field draws

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide51a. Type your username and password. Retype the password to confirm it.CAUTION: Do not use your Windows username and pas

Transferring Logger Files52If you need a copy of this report, you can print it now. The information in this report is available in the Logger file, bu

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide5318. From the Select Channels window that appears, confirm the channels you want to display in the graph.19. Click OK.20

Transferring Logger Files54In addition to the Logger File ID Number, the Logger File Creation Report con-tains the following information necessary as

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide553. Click OK.Logger File ID NumberThe Logger File ID Number is a unique checksum value that is automatically generated e

Transferring Logger Files56Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PCTo transfer the information stored in multiple loggers to the PC in a batch:1. Conne

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide57gers on COM ports 2,4, and 6, the number of COM ports selected should read 5, not 3.)8. Click Next.9. Accept the defaul

Transferring Logger Files58The loggers transfer their data to the PC while displaying the progress of the transfer in the Transferring Samples window.

595Working with GraphsDisplaying Existing Graph Files... 60Creating New Graph Files...60Insert

Working with Graphs60Displaying Existing Graph FilesTo open an existing Graph file (.spg):1. Do one of the following:• Select File>Open.• Press CTR

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide61The Select Channels window opens.4. Select the channels you want to display in the graph.5. Click OK. 6. If you are ins

Working with Graphs62Inserting Multiple Logger FilesYou can insert more than one Logger file into a single Graph file. This enables you to easily comp

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide63Pinpointing Graph Values and TimesTo pin-point exact values and times on the currently-active graph:1. Do one of the fo

11Introducing Veriteq vLogWelcome...2Conventions Used in this Document...2

Working with Graphs642. Type the desired title (up to 50 characters long).3. Click OK.Selecting a Graph FontYou can select any font that is on the PC

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide65and end times and dates. For instructions on using this option, see Zooming In by Formatting the Time Scale on page 66)

Working with Graphs66Note: If you have difficulty stretching the Zoom box accurately over the data, try turning off the Time Scale rounding setting. S

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide672. Under Start Time, use the drop-down lists to select the start date and time that correspond to the beginning of the

Working with Graphs682. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the desired units of measure-ment.3. Choose to apply the settings to the current

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide692. Under Units, use the drop-down list to select the measurement units you want to change.3. Under Change Settings For,

Working with Graphs702. Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius.This setting affects the data in all graphs, displays, and printed repor

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide71To set sample smoothing:1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Insert tab.2. Under Sample smoothing (in raw counts

Working with Graphs72To add lines automatically:• From a valid graph file, choose Format>Auto Horizontal Lines.The Graph displays the maximum, aver

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide73Displaying Line Numbers on GraphsvLog displays the lines on graphs in different colors. If desired, you can add numbers

Introducing Veriteq vLog2WelcomeWelcome to Veriteq vLog 4.4 software. Veriteq vLog provides high-integrity recordings of temperature, humidity and oth

Working with Graphs74To verify a graph:1. Select Tools>Verify or double-click the right side of the window, just above the graph.2. Type the passwo

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide75To export graph data to .txt or .csv files:1. By default, date and time are exported in a single column. To have date a

Working with Graphs76Printing GraphsPrinting Line Numbers on GraphsvLog displays lines on graphs in different colors. For monochromatic printers, vLog

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide77Printing Footers on GraphsTo print footers on graphs:1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Graph tab.2. Edit the

Working with Graphs78Printing GraphsTo print a currently-active graph:1. Do one of the following:• Select File>Print.• Press CTRL+P.• Click the Pri

796Viewing Reports and StatisticsWorking with Historical Data Reports... 80Working with Audit Trail Reports ... 8

Viewing Reports and Statistics80Working with Historical Data ReportsHistorical data reports display logger file information in a tabular format. You m

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide81imum values for various intervals within the data in the currently-active graph. Standard deviation, mean kinetic tempe

Viewing Reports and Statistics82data from channels of the same type (temperature or humidity) together in one column.6. If you’re including lethality

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide83To customize column headings:1. Do one of the following:• From vLog, select Tools>Options then choose the Historical

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide3For example, “select File>Save As...” means choose the Save As... item from the File menu.• Menu selections, items yo

Viewing Reports and Statistics842. From the Historical Data Report tab, on the Printer font size box, select an option from the drop-down list, or typ

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide85To edit headers or footers:1. Do one of the following:• From vLog, select Tools>Options, then choose the Historical

Viewing Reports and Statistics86Viewing and Filtering Audit Trail ReportsTo view and filter the Audit Trail Report:1. Select View>Audit Trail Repor

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide87Filtering by user name5. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the User Name row in the Filter list.6.

Viewing Reports and Statistics88Filtering by computer name8. In the Audit Trail Report filter dialog box, highlight the Computer Name row in the Filte

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide89To show date and time in two (or one) columns:1. From the Audit Trail Report window, select Tools>Options.2. Select

Viewing Reports and Statistics90Customizing Headers and Footers in Printed Batch Setup ReportsTo customize headers and footers in printed Batch Setup

Veriteq vLog 4.4 User’s Guide91To copy report data:1. From vLog, choose the report to view from the View menu.2. From the report window, choose Edit&g

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937TroubleshootingSerial Port Problems.........94Frequently Asked Questions......95