Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Liability

1. In no event shall ELPRO-BUCHS AG be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages or losses, including lost profits and data, arising out of the use of your data loggers, sensors, accessories, software products or the information contained in the documentation.

2. ELPRO-BUCHS AG does not bear any responsibility for the installation of the software products.

3. ELPRO-BUCHS AG makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the merchantability and fitness of your products for any particular purpose.

4. In the interest of our clientele, we reserve the right to make changes and discontinuations due to technical advances. Therefore functionality, schemes, descriptions and scope of delivery can be changed without prior notice!

5. Because some countries or states do not allow the limitation of the term implied warranty or disclaimer of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions may not apply to every purchaser. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

6. ELPRO-BUCHS AG accepts no liability for transport damage or any consequential damage resulting therefrom.

7. In general, the legal provisions of Switzerland apply. The place of jurisdiction is the district court of Werdenberg-Sarganserland

Warranty

• The warranty obligations are limited, at ELPRO-BUCHS AG's discretion, to the repair, refund of the purchase price, repair free of charge or replacement of a defective product returned to ELPRO-BUCHS AG or a reseller approved by ELPRO-BUCHS AG within the warranty period.

• There is no entitlement to free "on-site customer support" by an employee of ELPRO-BUCHS AG.

• The warranty extends only to the original purchaser or end user and customers of a reseller authorized by ELPRO-BUCHS AG.

• Resellers approved by ELPRO-BUCHS AG are not authorized to provide a greater or other warranty on behalf of ELPROBUCHS AG.

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG grants a warranty period of 24 months on the following new products:

  • Data logger

  • Brackets

  • Accessories, except sensors and third-party products

• This warranty applies to material defects or production defects.

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG grants a warranty period of 6 months for the following products and services:

  • All service work and repairs

  • Temperature sensors

  • Humidity sensors

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG grants a warranty period of 90 days that the medium on which the software product was delivered is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal conditions. The software product conforms in all material respects to the operating instructions and the information in the help file.

• The warranty does not apply to consumables, disposable batteries or any other product which, in the opinion of ELPRO-BUCHS Ltd:

  • abused

  • changed

  • replaced by a wrong product

  • has been operated and damaged outside the specification due to accident or operating or handling conditions.

• Wear and tear, cable breakage and corrosion cannot be claimed under warranty.

• For third-party products, ELPRO-BUCHS AG grants at most the warranty period of the manufacturer.

• For discontinued products, ELPRO-BUCHS AG provides warranty work and customer support only for a limited period of time.

• Warranty repairs are generally only carried out at the factory (ELPRO-BUCHS AG) or at an agency recognized by the factory.

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG does not provide any warranty regarding the standard or SCS calibration of the data loggers and sensors. The specified data correspond to the situation during the calibration process

Software

1. The software products of ELPRO-BUCHS AG are subject to internal quality regulations and are regularly validated within the factory. In the event of any program errors, bypassing the error is considered as elimination.

2. Software operating instructions do not contain instructions on the basic operation of a computer or on basic functions of the Windows® operating system. For information on how to operate your computer or operating system, please refer to the appropriate manuals for your computer

Data loggers, sensors and accessories

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG uses the highest quality standards and a certified quality management system according to ISO 9001 for the production of data loggers and their accessories.

• For information on the operation of the data loggers and their accessories, please refer to the corresponding product documentation provided by ELPRO-BUCHS AG.

• When installing data loggers, sensors and accessories, the locally applicable installation regulations must be observed.

• For applications in potentially explosive atmospheres, the zone assignment specified by ELPRO-BUCHS AG as well as the application and safety instructions must be strictly observed.

• In the event of a warranty claim, the customer will receive a repair cost estimate from ELPRO-BUCHS AG in order to issue the appropriate authorization before work commences.

• Transport costs for a repair at ELPRO-BUCHS AG will be borne by the customer. DAP (value added tax) will be borne by ELPRO-BUCHS AG.

• ELPRO-BUCHS AG reserves the right to charge the purchaser for costs of repairs/parts replacement.

• After repair, the product will be returned to the buyer with return shipping charges billed to the buyer (FOB shipping location).

Trademark

• All listed company and product names and their trademarks are the protected property of their respective owners.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE ETSI / FCC APPROVAL TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC REGULATIONS AND RSS-210 INDUSTRY CANADA. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THE PROUDUCT MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THE PROUDUCT MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Open	This product is subject to CE marking. The manufacturer guarantees the conformity of this product to the corresponding directives: EN 61000-6-2 : 2001 and EN 61000-6-4 : 2001 Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility: EN 301 489-01:2019 (v2.2.3), EN 301 489-52:2021 (v1.2.1), and EN 61326-1:2013 Radio: EN 301 908-1:2019 (v13.1.1) Electrical Safety: EN 62368-1:2014 + AC 2015 + A11:2017
Open	This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: 2ANPO00NRF9160
Open	This product complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS standards. IC: 24529-NRF9160 CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B)
Open	This product is subject to UKCA marking. The manufacturer guarantees the conformity of this product to the corresponding UKCA guidelines. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017/1206 Directive SI 2012/3032 (RoHS) Electromagnetic Compatibility: EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-52 V1.2.1, and EN 61326-1:2018 Radio: EN 301 908-1 V13.1.1 and EN 301 908-13 V13.1.1 Electrical Safety: EN 62368-1:2018 Health Assessment of EMF Exposure: EN 62311:2008
Open	This product complies with the regulatory requirements specified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Japan, as outlined in the applicable standards and regulations.
Open	This product complies with the regulatory requirements specified by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for Radio-Networking Equipment (R-NZ), as outlined in the applicable standards and regulations.
Open	This product complies with the regulatory requirements specified by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore, as outlined in the applicable standards and regulations.
Open	This product complies with the regulatory requirements set by the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan, as outlined in the applicable standards and regulations. CCAF22NB2202T4
Open	This product must be disposed of in accordance with WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment, 2002/ 96/EC)

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1. Safety Instructions

Intended Use

All electrical devices produced by ELPRO are intended for commercial use („business to business“).

Environmental Conditions

Battery

Do not remove or exchange battery. Material safety data sheet according to provisions of directive 91/155/EEC and shipping information are available from ELPRO. Do not subject the batteries to mechanical stress nor dismantle them. The leaking battery fluid is highly corrosive and can generate severe heat when it comes into contact with moisture or it can ignite fire.

Safe Use

Ordinary people may install and operate the device without further safeguards.

Radio Equipment

This equipment emits radiated power: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66 maximum power: 23 dBm

2. System Overview

LIBERO Gx real-time data loggers are used for temperature monitoring, particularly in the transportation sector. The measured data is transmitted via LPWA cellular technologies (LTE-M and NB-IoT) to the monitoring software (elproCLOUD or liberoMANAGER). The software stores and analyzes the data, automatically generates alerts in the event of temperature excursions, and creates reports. The system provides excellent transparency and traceability to ensure compliance with GxP requirements.

2.1 LIBERO Gx Series

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LIBERO GS	LIBERO GF	LIBERO GL	LIBERO GE	LIBERO GF ext	LIBERO GH
Wireless real-time data logger, cellular data transmission (LTE-M / NB-IoT). Data logger has a comprehensive display and offers an internal memory of 31’000 measurement values.
Single-use Transport Monitoring Measuring range: -30 °C..+70°C Application: 0 °C..+55 °C	Multi-use Transport Monitoring Measuring range: -40 °C..+70°C Application: -35 °C..+55 °C	Multi-use Transport Monitoring Measuring range: -30 °C..+70°C Application: 0 °C..+55 °C	Multi-use Transport Monitoring for containers, dry ice, cryo Measuring range: -30 °C..+70°C Application: 0 °C..+55 °C ext. probe: -200 °C..+400 °C	Multi-use Transport Monitoring for containers, dry ice, cryo Measuring range: -40 °C..+70°C Application: -35 °C..+55 °C ext. probe: -200 °C..+400 °C	Multi-use Transport Monitoring Measuring range: -30 °C..+70°C 0%RH..100%RH (non-condensing) Application: 0 °C..+55 °C
internal temperature sensor	internal temperature sensor	internal temperature sensor	internal temperature sensor and M8 connector for external Pt100 temperature probe Probe overview here	internal temperature sensor and M8 connector for external Pt100 temperature probe Probe overview here	internal temperature and humidity sensor

Details are available at the following link: Technical Specifications

2.2 Monitoring Software

2.2.1 Quick Start

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2.2.2 Monitoring with elproCLOUD

1. Go to the elproCLOUD website, enter your login credentials or register a new account.

2. Before linking the device to elproCLOUD, make sure all profiles are set up in advance:

   1. Setting up limit profiles: How to manage upper and lower limit profiles

   2. Setting up issue profiles: How to manage issue profiles

   3. Adding users to receive alarm notifications: How to operate the user management

3. Click “Add Sensor” on the dashboard and enter or scan the device ID.

4. Configure the data logger by following the configuration wizard step by step.

5. Once configuration is complete, press the Start button on the device for 3 seconds. As soon as the connection to the device is successfully established, it will operate according to the configured settings and is ready for use.

6. Place LIBERO Gx in your application and monitor the recorded data via elproCLOUD.

7. Upon arrival at the destination, the recipient can simply scan the QR code on the LIBERO Gx to access the logger’s data.

8. Detailed, video-based tutorials on configuring LIBERO Gx, elproCLOUD settings, and further information can be found on the support pages:

   1. LIBERO Gx: LIBERO G - Support & Knowledge Base

   2. elproCLOUD: elproCLOUD - Support & Knowledge Base

2.2.3 Monitoring with liberoMANAGER

1. Monitoring via liberoMANAGER is set up on a project-specific basis. Access and the system environment are tailored to the customer and the specific application. All required profiles and configurations are documented in a project-specific guide. Before proceeding, please ensure that all profile configurations have been fully implemented according to this guide.

2. Open the Shipment Creation mask and enter all relevant shipment information.

3. In the section “Devices” enter the device ID of your LIBERO Gx and select the desired configuration profile.

4. Once all fields are completed, finish the process by clicking “Create Shipment.”

5. Press the Start button on the LIBERO Gx for 3 seconds. Once the connection to the device is successfully established, it will operate according to the configured settings and is ready for use.

6. Place the LIBERO Gx in your application.

7. The recorded data can be continuously monitored and analyzed in liberoMANAGER.

 3. Functionality and Modes

Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to all LIBERO Gx models.

After configuration of the data logger, measured values for temperature and relative humidity (LIBERO GH only) are recorded, stored and evaluated in regards to the defined alarm criteria. The display shows the current mode.

3.1 Generic Elements

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3.2 Display

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3.3 States

LIBERO Gx devices are mainly used to monitor temperature-sensitive products throughout the entire supply chain. The device offers various configuration options. The device states are visualized below and further described in subsequent chapters. The workflow options may vary depending from configuration and device type (e.g. single use).

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Shelflife

When delivered, the device is in SHELFLIFE state.

·         In this state, the device is not transmitting and the display is switched off.

·         By pressing the Info button (briefly), the battery level as well as the Start before Date are visible.

·         By pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds, the device will activate communication.

Configuration

In the CONFIG mode, the device connects immediately to elproCLOUD to retrieve the configuration. The display shows CONFIG.

·         When entering this state, the device communicates in a higher frequency for the first 30 minutes.

·         After the receipt of the configuration, the device enters START mode immediately.

·         By pressing the Info button the Expiry Date is visible.

Start

When the display shows START, the device is configured properly and can be started according to the chosen start option.

·         By pressing the Info button the Expiry Date is visible.

·         By pressing the Start/Stop button, the device starts logging (TRANSIT or DELAY). The RUN icon on the display indicates a successful start.

The Start/Stop button is inactive for 2 minutes after start

Delay

Depending on the activation mode, the device will enter into DELAY or TRANSIT.

·         The display indicates the DELAY mode by showing DELAY.

·         By pressing the Info button the actual measurement value / configured info field are visible

Transit

In TRANSIT, the alarm limits are activated (if configured). The Alarm on/off icon appears (Alarm on).

·         By pressing the Start/Stop button, the device enters ARRIVED mode. The RUN icon on the display disappears.

Ensure to pack the device as such that the start / stop button is not pressed accidentally.

·         By pressing the Info button the second measurement value (for LIBERO GH/GE) / configured info field are visible.

Pause

When the alarm limits are deactivated, the device will enter PAUSE mode. The Alarming on/off icon changes to Alarming off. The device remains logging and transmitting.

·         By pressing the Info button the second measurement value (for LIBERO GH/GE) / configured info field are visible

Arrived

After terminating the TRANSIT mode, the device will enter ARRIVED mode. The RUN icon on the display disappears. The device will still log and communicate (interval 2 hours) for 72 hours or until stopped.

·         By pressing the Start/Stop button, the device enters STOP mode.

·         By pressing the Info button the measurement values / configured info field / Expiry Date are visible.

Stop

In STOP mode, the device will not log any measurement data. The device first communicates at a faster interval (3 minutes) for 20 minutes to upload remaining buffered data, and then communicates at a reduced interval (12 hours) for 24 hours.

·         By pressing the Info button the configured info field / Expiry Date are visible.

Sleep

24 hours after the stop, the device switches to SLEEP mode.

·         In this state, the device is not transmitting and the display is switched off.

·         By pressing the Info button (briefly), the battery level as well as the Expiry Date are visible.

·         By pressing the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds, the device will activate communication and enter STOP mode.

3.4 Visualization of Operating Modes

The following visualizations show example display views during normal operation (Run). They serve to illustrate what the displays may typically look like in this mode.

3.4.1 Run without Alarm

Display	Mode

Display	Mode
Open	CONFIG The device connects to the monitoring software and downloads the configuration
Open	START The device has successfully retrieved the configuration and is waiting for the run to be started
Open	TRANSIT The run has been started (Start button was pressed) The device displays the currently measured temperature The alarm function is activated
Open	ARRIVED The Stop button has been pressed Data logging and communication continue for another 72 hours or until the Stop button is pressed again (manual stop) The alarm function is deactivated
Open	STOPPED The device is no longer recording measurement data The run is officially completed The alarm status “OK” [checkmark] is shown.

3.4.2 Run with Alarm

Display	Modus

Display	Modus
Open	CONFIG The device connects to the monitoring software and downloads the configuration
Open	START The device has successfully retrieved the configuration and is waiting for the run to be started
Open	TRANSIT The run has been started (Start button was pressed) The device displays the currently measured temperature The alarm function is activated
Open	TRANSIT A temperature threshold has been exceeded The alarm symbol [X] is shown from this point until the end of the run The device continues to display the current temperature
Open	ARRIVED The Stop button has been pressed Data logging and communication continue for another 72 hours or until the Stop button is pressed again (manual stop) The alarm function is deactivated
Open	STOPPED The device is no longer recording measurement data The run is officially completed

3.5 Communication Behaviour

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3.6 Menu

The LIBERO G family feature a menu to operate the device:

·         To enter the menu, press the Info/Menu button for at least three seconds

·         To switch between the menu options, press briefly the Info/Menu button

·         To select a menu item, press the Info/Menu button for at least three seconds. To confirm, a selected menu item blinks once.

·         to leave the menu:

All menu items and its availability are described in the table below (no menu available in SHELFLIFE / SLEEP mode)