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In the interest of our clientele, we reserve the right to make changes due to technical advances. Therefore, schematics, descriptions and scope of delivery may be changed without prior notice. This manual is valid as of version 1.0

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.

	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
	FCC ID: Z45-E11645398 IC: 9954A-E11645398
Open	This product is subject to UKCA marking. The manufacturer guarantees the conformity of this product to the corresponding UKCA guidelines.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	This product must be disposed of in accordance with WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment, 2002/ 96/EC)

1. Safety Instructions

Intended Use

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

Environmental Conditions

Battery

Batteries can be changed. 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. Note: For Taiwan the equipment emits radiated power: LTE Bands 3, 8, 28.

2. Quick Start Guide

3. System Overview

The ECOLOG-PRO xG autonomous Mobile-IoT sensors with replaceable battery, communicate via public telecom network. The data logger family described in this document are used for stationary temperature and humidity monitoring. The measured values are transmitted via the cellular network to a monitoring software (elproCLOUD) which stores and analyzes the data, provides alerts if alarm limits are violated, and generates reports. The system provides superior visibility and transparency in meeting GxP requirements. The sensor-based monitoring software is easily accessible via a web browser and is also used to configure the devices.

Following pages cover key functionality of the wireless data logger (ECOLOG-PRO 1TGi / 1THGi / 1TGe). For more detailed software instructions, please visit our online knowledge base:
https://www.elpro.com/en/support/elpro-cloud

3.1 Device overview

ECOLOG-PRO xG Types 

For detailed technical specifications: please go to Temperature Data Loggers and Monitoring for Pharma 🌡️ ELPRO

4. Functionality and Modes

Unless otherwise noted the following information applies equally to all three ECOLOG-PRO xG models. After configuration of the data logger measured values for temperature and relative humidity (ECOLOG-PRO 1THGi only) are recorded, stored and evaluated with regard to the defined alarm criteria. The display shows the current mode.

4.1 Elements

4.1.1 Generic elements

4.1.2 Specific elements

4.2 Display

4.3 States

ECOLOG-PRO xG devices are mainly used to monitor temperature sensitive products through stationary use. The device has various configuration options available. The device states are visualized below and further described in subsequent chapters. The workflow options may vary depending on configuration and device type.

4.3.1 Shelflife

When delivered, the device is not powered, but with insulation strips on the battery contacts.

• After removing the isolation strip / inserting the batteries, the instrument asks if the batteries are new (NEW.BAT: Y/N). Confirm by pressing the Info/Menu button for more than 2 seconds.

• Then, the instrument goes directly to CONFIG state. Through the RADIO.OFF menu the device can enter SHELFLIFE state.

4.3.2 Configuration & Start

• By pressing the pairing button (>2 seconds) the device is pulling a configuration of the cloud, and the Run icon on the display indicates a successful start.

4.3.3 Pause (Alarming off)

Via the elproCLOUD software, the alarming of the device can be turned off and on again in order to pause alarming for a specific timeframe.

4.4 Menu

The ECOLOG-PRO xG family feature a menu to operate the device:

• To enter the menu, press the Info/Menu button for at least two 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 two seconds. To confirm, a selected menu item blinks once.

• To leave the menu

  • wait for 5 seconds

  • or press the left button

  • or select the last menu item EXIT

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

5. Further instructions

5.1 Pairing procedure

6. Accessories

6.1 Bracket

ELPRO offers an optional bracket (BRA_LIBERO Gx, part number 802375) for mounting of ECOLOG-PRO xG data loggers if required, i.e. to containers for cryogenic applications. The bracket is made of solid ABS plastic to protect the data logger but not influence the communication. It consists of an upper and a lower part. The ECOLOG-PRO xG is inserted into the lower holder from above.

6.2 External Pt100 Probes for ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe

ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe can be used for different applications, depending on the sensor element. ELPRO offers standard probes for three main applications:

• Cryogenic storage

• Dry ice storage

• Freezer (-25 °C ... -15 °C, typical) / fridge (+2 °C ... +8 °C) / ambient (+15 °C … +25 °C) storage

6.2.1 Cryogenic storage

For cryogenic applications the ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe is usually mounted directly to the container or the container lid, using the optionally available bracket with the sensor leading into the tank. ELPRO offers an easy, turnkey service for mounting the assembly and calibration.

ELPRO offers three Pt100 standard probes for cryogenic applications with M8 connector in different lengths:

6.2.2 Dry ice storage

Also in dry ice applications, the ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe is usually attached to the outside of the container using the optionally available bracket and the sensor leads into the tank. ELPRO offers an easy, turnkey service for mounting the assembly and calibration.

For this application, ELPRO offers two standard probes with a probe length of 10 cm and Teflon cable in different lengths:

6.2.3 Freezer, fridge, ambient storage

For temperature monitoring of freezers, refrigerators or rooms, ELPRO offers two waterproof silicon Pt100 probes with different cable lengths as standard articles:

6.3 Extension of sensor cables

An extension cable with two M8 connectors at a length of 1 m is also available to attach the data logger and the probe.

 ATTENTION:

Total cable length (including sensor and cable tail on the data logger) must not exceed 3 m!

6.3 M8 Connector incl. mounting service

ELPRO offers a mounting service, adding an M8 connector to a Pt100 temperature sensor in order to use any 4-wire Pt100 probe in combination with ECOLOG-PRO 1TGe.

7. ERROR codes & actions

For further information and FAQs visit our ELPRO Support Website Support & Knowledge Base (elpro.com).

8. Disposal

a)      Device

Electronic devices are recyclable and do not belong in the household waste. Dispose of the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable laws. Remove any batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

 b)      Batteries

You are legally obliged to dispose of all used batteries according to applicable laws; disposal via household waste is prohibited. Batteries are marked with the adjacent symbol, under which is printed the chemical symbol for the heavy metal (Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead). This indicates the battery contains hazardous material. You can dispose of used batteries at collection points in your local community. Please help protect our environment and dispose of batteries properly.

9. Battery replacement

To change the batteries, the battery cover on the back must be opened.

The batteries must not be removed axially, but must be carefully removed radially with a screwdriver (see graphic below).

Confirm that you have inserted new batteries by pressing the Info/Menu key for 3 seconds (NEW.BAT: Y).

ELPRO recommends the use of AA Ultimate Lithium L91 batteries from the manufacturer Energizer.

To order a pack of 10 pieces, please contact your local ELPRO office.

10. Declaration of Conformity

 10.1 EU Declaration

10.2 FCC/ISED Regulatory notices

10.3 NCC Regulatory notices

In order to reduce the effects of electromagnetic waves, please use the appropriate MPE standard value: 0.9 mW/cm², measured value: 0.12239 mW/cm², recommended for use with the antenna at least 20 cm from the human body.

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用

電波功率密度 MPE 標準值：0.9 mW/cm²，送測產品實測值：0.012239 mW/cm²，建議使用時設備天線至少距離人體20公分

10.4 UKCA Conformity

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