LogTag UTRED30-16 Dual-Channel Temperature Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Version G - April 2022
Website: www.logtag-recorders.com
Quick Start Guide Contents
What's Included
Please check you have each of the items shown below before continuing with setting up your UTRED30-16.
- UTRED30-16: The dual-channel temperature recorder device. It features a display showing recording status (?️ REC), channel (CH1/CH2), time (⏱️), current temperature, minimum (⬇️ MIN) and maximum (⬆️ MAX) recorded temperatures, and battery status (? AAA). It has buttons for CHANNEL, REVIEW MARK, and START CLEAR STOP.
- USB Cable: Used to connect the logger to a computer.
- AC Adapter: (US and EU adapter only) For powering the device or charging.
- External Probe: (Not included) For extending temperature sensing capabilities.
- UTRED30 Wall mount: (Not included) For mounting the device.
- 2x AAA Battery: (Not included) Required for operation.
- Sensor Cover: (Optional to Use) Can be inserted in an unused sensor port.
- Glycol Buffer: (Not included) For specific temperature buffering applications.
Downloading LogTag Analyzer
To download the latest LogTag Analyzer software, open your browser and navigate to:
https://logtagrecorders.com/software/LTA3/
- Click the 'Go To Downloads Page' button.
- Click 'Download Now' to start the download.
- Click 'Run' or 'Save File', then double-click the downloaded file to open the Analyzer Setup Wizard.
- Once the Analyzer Setup Wizard is open, follow the on-screen prompts to install Analyzer onto your computer.
- Click 'Finish' to exit the Setup Wizard.
⚠️ Warning: Please ensure no other LogTag software is currently running on your computer before running the Analyzer software.
Configuring your UTRED30-16
Connect your UTRED30-16 to your computer via the USB cable provided. The USB socket on the device is located on the bottom, protected by a rubber seal.
Steps:
- Open LogTag Analyzer.
- Click 'Configure' from the 'LogTag' menu or click the 'Wizard' icon. Select which Channel(s) you wish to log in the 'Log channels:' setting.
- Adjust your logger configuration settings as required. For more information, refer to the Product User Guide or press 'F1' for help.
- Click 'Next' to upload the configuration settings to the logger.
- Click 'Close' to exit the configuration page.
Note: Please ensure you have LogTag Analyzer version 3.1.15 onwards for configuration of the UTRED30-16 dual-sensor models.
Starting your UTRED30-16
Before starting, ensure you have connected the ST100X external probe(s) into the correct Channel sensor port(s) you have configured to record from.
To Start Recording:
- Press and hold the START/Clear/Stop button. 'STARTING' will appear along with 'READY'.
- Release the button once 'READY' disappears.
The UTRED30-16 will now record temperature data.
The Logger will not start if:
- ❌ You release the button before 'READY' disappears.
- ❌ You keep holding the button for more than 2 seconds after 'READY' disappears.
- ❌ The backup battery is critically low and the logger is not connected to power.
Press the CHANNEL button to change the channel displayed on screen. For example, the display can switch from CH1 to CH2.
Note: The sensor cover can be inserted in an unused sensor port.
During Recording
To view more information about clearing alarms, resetting, and reviewing trip statistics, please refer to the Product User Guide.
Downloading Results
Connect your UTRED30-16 to your computer via the USB cable provided. The USB socket on the device is located on the bottom, protected by a rubber seal.
A new device drive will appear in file explorer with files containing the recorded data for the monitored Channel(s).
Alternatively, you can follow these steps:
- Open LogTag Analyzer.
- Click 'LogTag' from the 'Download' menu or press 'F4'.
- Click 'Close' to exit the download page.
By default, auto-download is enabled in LogTag Analyzer. When you open the program, data results will be displayed after connecting your UTRED30-16 to your computer.