Description

Ellab Data logger

Brand: Ellab – Denmark

I./ Reader Station

A./ Master Reader Station

• Contains 4 logger positions.
• Connected to PC via USB.
• Only 1 master reader station can be used at once.

Expansion Module

• Contains 4 logger positions.
• A power supply must be connected to a master reader station in order to function.
• A maximum of 3 expansion modules can be connected to any master reader station.
• Up to 16 loggers can be started simultaneously. A maximum of 128 loggers can be included in each session.

B./ Single Reader Station

• Contains 1 logger position
• Expansion module(s) are not available.
• Connected to PC via USB.

Communication Setup:

• All TrackSense® Pro Multi Reader Stations can be connected to PC via USB. When using the multi reader station, the generic driver is automatically detected and installed
• Installation for Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10

II./ TrackSense® Pro Loggers:

A./ TrackSense® Pro / Pro X / Pro Basic.:

• All loggers have a unique serial number. The serial numbers allow compliance with GMP & GDP regulations. The serial number for TrackSense® Pro / Pro X / Pro Basic loggers is located on the black logger part inside the steel housing.

TrackSense® Pro Sensors
Ellab offers the largest range of different sensors with 1, 2 or 4 channels. Sensors are interchangeable, enabling the user to change sensors for different applications. This reduces costs because one set of TrackSense® Pro loggers can be used for temperature, humidity and pressure studies.

The temperature sensors can be delivered in rigid, semi flexible and flexible material for ease of use. New sensors are available with or without LED that shows the status of the logger. An active, communicating logger is identified by a green blink.  Loss of communication between the logger and Access Point is signaled by a red blink. This feature makes it much easier to start larger groups of loggers and helps avoid using unprogrammed loggers. In the case of an LED sensor being used in combination with a Sky module, the LED will confirm communication status.

The TrackSense® Pro sensors cover parameters such as:

• Temperature
• Pressure
• Relative Humidity
• Rotation
• AutoMarker
• Conductivity

Temperature
The configuration of the sensors is also very extensive: 

• Single Rigid Sensor
• Double Rigid Sensor
• Single Flexible Sensor
• Double Flexible Sensor
• Double Sensor With One Rigid And One Flexible Sensor
• Quad Flexible Sensor

Extreme Temperature Sensors
The standard temperature range is 0°C to +150°C, but it is possible to ordersensors which can be calibrated and measure down to -196°C or up to +400°C.
The logger has to be placed outside of the environment when measuring at -196°C. When measuring from +150°C up to 400°C, an insulation pack (thermal barrier) is required. The principel is to insulate the logger for a limited amount of time keeping the logger below +150°C. Please consult your local Ellab representative for specific time and temperature limits.

Technical Specifications for Rigid SS Standard Sensor

Type	Rigid SS Standard
Diameter	2 mm / 3 mm
Length	From 10 mm
Dimension of sensing element	1.2 x 1.6 mm
Position of measuring point:
From round tip	3 mm
From sharp tip	6 mm
From conical tip	8 mm
Temperature measuring range	-196°C to +150°C
Accuracy:
Low -196 to -80°C	± 0.5°C
Low -80 to -50°C	± 0.3°C
Low -50 to -40°C	± 0.2°C
Low -40 to -25°C	± 0.1°C
Low -25 to 0°C	± 0.05°C
Standard 0 to 100 °C	± 0.05°C
Standard +100 to +140°C	± 0.05°C
Standard +140 to +150°C	± 0.05°C
Sensor capacity	1 or 2
Sensor response time:
T-10%	0.11 sec. / 0.22 sec.
T-50%	0.35 sec. / 0.72 sec.
T-63%	0.5 sec. / 1.00 sec.
T-90%	1.10 sec. / 2.00 sec.
Pressure operating range	0.001 mBar to 10 Bar ABS

Technical Specifications for Semi Flexible SS Standard

Type	Semi Flexible SS Standard
Diameter	1.5 mm / 2 mm / 3 mm
Length	100 -1000 mm
Dimension of sensing element	0.8 x 3.0 mm/1.2 x 1.6 mm/ 1.2 x 1.6 mm
Position of measuring point:
From round tip	3 mm
From sharp tip	6 mm
From conical tip	8 mm
Temperature measuring range	-196°C to +150°C
Accuracy:
Low -196 to -80°C	± 0.5°C
Low -80 to -50°C	± 0.3°C
Low -50 to -40°C	± 0.2°C
Low -40 to -25°C	± 0.1°C
Low -25 to 0°C	± 0.1°C
Standard 0 to 100°C	± 0.1°C
Standard +100 to +140°C	± 0.1°C
Standard +140 to +150°C	± 0.1°C
Sensor capacity	1 or 2
Sensor response time:
T-10%	– / 0.11 sec. / 0.22 sec.
T-50%	– / 0.35 sec. / 0.72 sec.
T-63%	0.46 sec. / 0.41 sec. / 1.00 sec.
T-90%	0.67 sec. / 0.81 sec. / 2.00 sec.
Pressure operating range	0.001 mBar to 4 Bar ABS

 

Technical Specifications for Flexible Low Sensors

Type	Flexible Low
Diameter	1.2 mm
Length	100 – 500 mm
Dimension of sensing element	0.8 x 3 mm
Position of measuring point:
From round tip	3 mm
Temperature measuring range	-196°C to +100°C*
Accuracy:
Low -196 to -80°C	± 0.5°C
Low -80 to -50°C	± 0.3°C
Low -50 to -40°C	± 0.2°C
Low -40 to -25°C	± 0.1°C
Low -25 to 0°C	± 0.1°C
Standard 0 to 100°C	± 0.1°C
Sensor capacity	1, 2 or 4
Sensor response time:
T-63%	1.34 sec.
T-90%	2.55 sec.
Pressure operating range	0.001 mBar to 1 Bar ABS

Technical Specifications for Flexible Standard Sensors

Type	Flexible Standard
Diameter	1.8 mm
Length	100 – 1000 mm
Dimension of sensing element	1.2 x 1.6 mm
Position of measuring point:
From round tip	3 mm
Temperature measuring range	-196°C to +140°C
Accuracy:
Low -196 to -80°C	± 0.5°C
Low -80 to -50°C	± 0.3°C
Low -50 to -40°C	± 0.2°C
Low -40 to -25°C	± 0.1°C
Low -25 to 0°C	± 0.1°C
Standard 0 to 100°C	± 0.1°C
Standard +100 to +140°C	± 0.1°C
Sensor capacity	1 or 2
Sensor response time:
T-63%	2.16 sec.
T-90%	4.31 sec.
Pressure operating range	0.001 mBar to 4 Bar ABS

Technical Specifications for Rigid Sensor High

Type	Rigid SS High
Diameter	3 mm
Length	From 150 mm
Dimension of sensing element	1.2 x 1.6 mm
Position of measuring point:
From round tip	3 mm
From sharp tip	6 mm
From conical tip	8 mm
Temperature measuring range	0 to +400°C
Accuracy:
High 0 to +400°C	± 0.5°C
Sensor capacity	1
Pressure operating range	0.001 mBar to 10 Bar ABS

 

Technical Specifications for Stainless Steel sensors

Thermal Barriers

The wireless data logger acquisition system is designed to collect data even at high temperatures. The logger upper temperature limit is 150°C (Pro and Pro X) so to exceed this limit the logger needs special protection. The protection, a thermal barrier, consists of a metal cylinder or flat pack with ceramic inserts and a metal lid. If a dual sensor is used, the appropriate dual sensor PEEK protection block must be used. The ceramic material must be saturated with distilled water before use. The system is designed to meet the requirements for measuring temperatures between 0 to +400°C / +32 to +750°F. Of course a high temperature sensor must be used in combination with the logger and the thermal barrier. Functioning principle: The thermal barrier is filled with distilled water. The system utilizes the effect of evaporating water. As long as there is
water left in the thermal barrier, the temperature of the logger will not exceed 100°C (boiling point of water at sea level). When all the water has evaporated, the temperature of the logger will rise quickly up to the ambient temperature.

B./ Tracksense Pro SKY System.

The TrackSense® Pro SKY system concept facilitates radio frequency data  transmission and is compatible with the existing TrackSense® Pro single or double temperature sensors, 2nd Generation Pressure sensors and 2nd Generation RH and Conductivity sensors.
The TrackSense® Pro SKY system consists of the following:

• 2nd Generation Logger (Tracksense® Pro / Pro X / Pro Basic / Lab)
• SKY Module
• Access Point

• The Sky module contains all the necessary components for wireless communication between the logger and the Sky Access Point.
• Temperature range: -80 to +140°C.
• Communication range up to 15 meters (50 ft).
• Compatible with 2nd Generation Pro, Pro X, Pro Basic and Lab loggers.
• Compatible with existing TrackSense® Pro temperature sensors (Quad excluded) and 2nd Generation pressure and RH and Conductivity sensors
• Module includes an internal antenna.
• Supports up to 64 loggers with a maximum of 128 channels. (Requires ValSuite 3.1.3.3. or later) 
• Up to 4 Access Points per session. Using multiple Access Points requires the use of a separate power supply and LAN hub.
• PC connection by either USB or Ethernet (either crossed Ethernet cable or standard Ethernet cable).
•  Access Point includes a standard antenna but a remote antenna is available for more difficult transmission environments.

C./ TrackSense® Pro Micro Logger

The Micro logger is designed for applications where size is an issue, like e.g. in the following applications: hydrostats, spiral cooker/coolers and rotation retorts. With a diameter of only 15 mm, it is ideal for pressure and temperature measurements inside bottles, PET bottles, small containers and pouches.

The low volume displacement makes these small loggers ideal for monitoring inside packaging.

The TrackSense® Pro Micro can be configured with temperature or pressure sensors.

D./ TrackSense® Pro Mini Logger

The TSP Mini 2G loggers are designed for applications where size is an issue.

The Mini 2G logger has a memory capacity of up to 30,000 data points. The low volume displacement makes these small loggers ideal for monitoring inside packaging.

The TrackSense® Pro Mini 2G offers temperature monitoring only.

The Mini sensor is a permanent part of the Mini 2G logger. The Mini sensor is single and rigid. 
It is manufactured in standard sizes of 0, 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100 mm.

 

E./ TrackSense® Compact Logger.

TrackSense® Pro Compact Logger

The Compact loggers is a cost effective solution for users who do not need interchangeable sensors. The Compact logger is configured to measure temperature or pressure. Each logger is capable of storing up to 14.500 data points.

The Compact loggers are available in the following sensor configurations

• Single rigid sensor
• Combi rigid sensor
• Single semi flexible sensor (Stainless Steel) 
• Single flexible sensor

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

F./ TrackSense® FRIGO Logger.

The TrackSense® Frigo logger is designed specifically for COLD applications.
Using a special larger AA battery this logger is able to operate at temperatures down to -90°C in up to 12 months. User is not able to change the sensors on the FRIGO logger. Logger only available with integrated sensor(s).

TrackSense® Frigo Logger

This Frigo logger with rigid sensor is designed with an active LED light to indicate when a pre-programmed alarm situation has been triggered. The LED blinks green when the logger is running within the pre-programmed temperature band. If the measured temperature reaches outside of this band, the LED blinks red indicating an alarm situation.

The Frigo logger is available with the following sensor configurations:
 

• Single rigid sensor
• Single semi flexible sensor (Stainless Steel)*
• Single flexible sensor*

*Frigo logger without LED indicator

The TrackSense® Frigo logger is ideal for monitoring temperature in long-term stability applications. The TrackSense® Frigo is ideal for stability applications like:

Stability chambers, incubators, refrigerators, freezers and other cold storage.
 

G./ Valsuite Software:

• ValSuite software, in conjunction with Ellab equipment, offers a complete system for the validation, monitoring, and documentation of critical parameters in thermal processes in the food, medical device, hospital, and pharmaceutical industries. Data can be collected, analyzed, displayed, and reported by ValSuite, which has been validated according to GAMP guidelines.

• The ValSuite software allows for several process parameters and events such as container and chamber temperatures, pressures, relative humidity, and processing times to be recorded simultaneously in one or several data files. The data analysis enables calculation of F0, A0, P0, and C0 values and statistical analysis as mean kinetic temperature, Combined uncertainty etc. The display function includes vertical and horizontal zoom, single or multi-channel display, and graphical and list data output. The reporting function enables customized report generation. An export function is also available for more specialized statistical analysis and graphical display.

• The ValSuite Pro software is a validated and extended version of the ValSuite software. In addition to the functionality included in ValSuite, this version also includes password protection, electronic signature, and audit trail functions.
• ValSuite can be used with SKY loggers (32 online sensors), TrackSense PRO2, TrackSense Pro, TrackSense, E-Val Flex and E-Val Pro, enabling both real time and cable-free data logging. A wide range of start conditions and sample rates are available, including delayed start and variable sample rates. The software is able to handle over 100 data channels (TrackSense) at one time.
• All data are stored as BLOB (Binary Large Object Blocks) in the SQL 2012 express (Microsoft Desktop Engine) database, a scale down (personal) SQL type database installed automatically on hard disk during the software installation. It is possible to install a setup server / client solution with full audit trail and digital signature. The stored data linked to each individual session name can be uploaded directly using the ValSuite Session Manager, exported in Ellab special file format d7x and read by all ValSuite which are equal or newer in version.
• Data can be exported to: Excel spreadsheet, word and CSV format. Please note that when exporting data from ValSuite to Excel / word data can be manipulated or deleted.
• Sessions exported in d7x file format or dt4 format from other computers using ValSuite 2, 3, 4 or ValSuite 1 software can be opened, but only d7x or E7x format can be imported to the database. All transactions have audit trail.

H./ Factory Calibration
Ellab A/S calibrates the equipment before delivery and the found calibration constants are programmed into the sensor after a successful calibration session. The software will by default automatically warn the user 12 months after the last factory calibration. This warning message will show when starting but will be closed if selecting accept / yes.