LIBERO Gx Operation Manual
Liability
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.
ELPRO-BUCHS AG does not bear any responsibility for the installation of the software products.
ELPRO-BUCHS AG makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the merchantability and fitness of your products for any particular purpose.
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!
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.
ELPRO-BUCHS AG accepts no liability for transport damage or any consequential damage resulting therefrom.
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
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.
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.
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ELPRO-BUCHS AG
Langaeulistrasse 45
9470 Buchs SG
Switzerland
1. Safety Instructions
Intended Use
All electrical devices produced by ELPRO are intended for commercial use („business to business“).
Environmental Conditions
Temperature | Temperatures outside of operation range may damage the battery. Application range:
See also Technical Specifications. |
Water/Humidity | Limited protection against dust ingress and protected against splash water from any direction. |
Pressure | Overpressure or vacuum can damage the device. Do not vacuum if used for airfreight. |
Mechanical Force | Avoid violent knocks and blows. |
IR radiation | Avoid exposure to IR radiation (heat and superheated steam can result in deformation of the case). |
Microwave | Do not expose to microwave radiation (risk of battery explosion). |
X-ray | Avoid long-term exposure to X-ray (risk of harm to device). Tests of short x-ray exposures as part of transportation processes (airports, customs) have been performed and documented (available at ELPRO). |
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
2.1.1 Serial Number Coding
LIBERO Gx serial numbers are coded for identifying the series type, logger type, firmware versions, functional tests and unique identification.
2.2 Monitoring Software
2.2.1 Quick Start
2.2.2 Monitoring with elproCLOUD
Go to the elproCLOUD website, enter your login credentials or register a new account.
Before linking the device to elproCLOUD, make sure all profiles are set up in advance:
Setting up limit profiles: How to manage upper and lower limit profiles
Setting up issue profiles: How to manage issue profiles
Adding users to receive alarm notifications: How to operate the user management
Click “Add Sensor” on the dashboard and enter or scan the device ID.
Configure the data logger by following the configuration wizard step by step.
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.
Place LIBERO Gx in your application and monitor the recorded data via elproCLOUD.
Upon arrival at the destination, the recipient can simply scan the QR code on the LIBERO Gx to access the logger’s data.
Detailed, video-based tutorials on configuring LIBERO Gx, elproCLOUD settings, and further information can be found on the support pages:
LIBERO Gx: LIBERO G - Support & Knowledge Base
elproCLOUD: elproCLOUD - Support & Knowledge Base
2.2.3 Monitoring with liberoMANAGER
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.
Open the Shipment Creation mask and enter all relevant shipment information.
In the section “Devices” enter the device ID of your LIBERO Gx and select the desired configuration profile.
Once all fields are completed, finish the process by clicking “Create Shipment.”
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.
Place the LIBERO Gx in your application.
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
1 | Display |
2 | Start / Stop button Press & hold (> 3 seconds) to start / stop device |
3 | Light sensor (not configurable in version 1)
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4 | QR-Code and Device ID (when enabled, the QR code provides a quick view of the logger in the monitoring platform) |
5 | Info / Menu button Press briefly (< 1 second) = Info (toggle display / menu) Press & hold (> 3 seconds) = Menu (open menu / select menu entry) |
6 | Device type |
7 | Device ID and Start before date |
3.2 Display
Icon | Name | Description |
1 | No or crossed-out cloud | No connection to cloud possible or communication failure |
2 | Run | Measurements are taken and recorded during a run Shown in TRANSIT (including DELAY mode and ALARMING-OFF mode) |
3 | Communication strengths | Not visible if radio off / flight mode |
4 | Flight mode | Automated detection (Auto on/off) Manual on/off via Menu > RADIO.ON / RADIO.OFF |
5 | Warning | Warning (configurable) for
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6 | Alarming On/Off | Shows if Alarm criteria are active (Alarming On) or paused (Alarming Off) |
7 | Alarm Status | OK [check mark] or Alarm [X] No alarm status is displayed during an active run; the field remains empty. The "OK" status appears only after the run is complete. If a temperature deviation occurs during the run, the alarm indication remains visible on the display for the remainder of the run. |
8 | Battery level | 4 battery levels One bar remaining: 30 days of runtime possible |
9 | 8-digit alphanumeric display
| Various functions, e.g.
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10 | Start before end of / Expires end of | Latest possible start of device / End of runtime |
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).
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.
If the DELAY mode “press button to activate alarm limits” is configured, the display shows DELAY.
If the DELAY mode “time delay” is configured, the display shows the remaining time.
· 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.