Vaisala vLog 4.5 User Manual

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Overview4© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncIf you use vLog VL, you can also use Vaisala Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers.Once you connect loggers to

Audit Trail Reports (vLog VL)94© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc3 Click OK to save your changes. When printed, the Historical Data report will display the hea

Audit Trail Reports (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 95bSelect Enable end time filter and then specify the end time of the last data you want to appe

Audit Trail Reports (vLog VL)96© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc4 To filter by computer name, highlight the Computer Name row in the Filter list.a From Filter

Audit Trail Reports (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 97Configuring Date and Time Columns in Audit Trail ReportsIn vLog VL, you have the option of sho

Batch Setup Reports (vLog VL)98© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incc For footers, select a Display page footer on option to specify the pages on which you want t

Batch Setup Reports (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 99model number, channels enabled and their description, and the start time, sample interval, and

Graph Security Problems Reports (vLog VL)100© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incb To display information on the left or right of a header, enter, “ Left Header T

Copying and Pasting Report DataVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 101The Graph Security Problems Report appears:2 To print the report, select File | Print.3 To

Saving Reports102© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncSaving ReportsTo save report data:1From the report window, choose File | Save As.2 Navigate to the location

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 103Appendix: FAQs and TroubleshootingSoftware Error MessagesUnable to allocate COM port because it is busyvLog was unable to

OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 5Understanding the vLog WindowThe following illustration shows the main sections of the vLog window, with items descr

Appendix: FAQs and Troubleshooting104© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc• Are there other devices that use the serial port in question without problems? If so,

Appendix: FAQs and TroubleshootingVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 105loggers and Spectrum software files. This means it works with all previous versions of l

Appendix: FAQs and Troubleshooting106© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncQ: Do all graphs have to be created from one data logger?A: No. You can create graphs us

Appendix: FAQs and TroubleshootingVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 107turned off. It has been replaced with a new Logger File ID Number (see, “Transferring Da

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Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 109Glossary#21 CFR Part 11 (vLog VL)A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule relating to the use of Electronic Records and E

Glossary110© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncChannelThe path through which an instrument receives the input signals it measuresDewpointDewpoint is defined as t

GlossaryVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 111GMPAn acronym for Good Manufacturing Practices; these are the regulations found in the CFR, parts 210 and 211Graph

Glossary112© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncRelative humidityRelative humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air compared to how much it

GlossaryVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 113SecureThe status of an on-screen or printed graph file (.spg) that has been created in vLog using data from a VL-S

Overview6© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncUsing Menus & Keyboard ShortcutsThere are multiple ways to initiate tasks in vLog - using keyboard shortcuts, fu

Glossary114© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncU–ZUSBAn acronym for Universal Serial Bus, a standard for connecting external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, s

GlossaryVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 115ValidationValidation is the process of proving that something does what it is supposed to do. The FDA’s definition

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IndexVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 117Numerics21 CFR Part 11 109Aaccounts, user 23activation energy 90administrator options 20, 22audit trail file path 21s

Index118© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incdata logger. See loggers.data recorder. See loggers.date & time columns in audit trail reports 97dates, setting

IndexVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 119intervals, in statistics 90intervals, sample 37–38IQOQ documents 15Llethality 89, 90levels of security, normal securi

Index120© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inclogger configuration 27logging on 17, 21security level 20portsserial 113setting up 25troubleshooting 103position cur

IndexVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 121using with vLog 2vs. VL-series loggers 105standard deviation 90start mode 34start time 29statistics 89, 90calculation

Index122© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incfeatures 3linking loggers to audit trail 31logging on after first log on 21logging on for the first time 17security

OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 7You may wish to take a few minutes to become familiar with the menu items, or right-click on various parts of the wi

Overview8© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncInserts a Logger file into the currently-active graph.Copies graph to the Clipboard.Positions a vertical cursor line

Getting HelpVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 9Conventions Used in this DocumentThis document uses the following conventions:• Menu selections, items you selec

Getting Help10© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncChina Service CenterFloor 2, EAS BuildingNo. 21, Xiao Yun Road, Dongsanhuan BeiluChaoyang DistrictBeijing 10002

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 11Chapter 2: Getting StartedThis chapter will assist you by providing information about:• system requirements• installing an

System Requirements12© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncSystem RequirementsvLog software requires a PC with the following minimum configuration:• 32-bit or x64

Installing vLog SoftwareVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 13Select your install language, then click Next. The vLog Setup window opens. 4 Click Next. 5 Review

CopyrightCopyright 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc. All rights reserved.TrademarksVaisala Canada Inc, Vaisala Veriteq, Vaisala Veriteq vLog, and Vaisala Veri

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview14© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc8 Click Next.9 Accept the default Start Menu Folder or click Browse to select a different

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 15Ensuring Loggers are CalibratedVaisala Veriteq loggers are calibrated at Vaisala Canada I

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview16© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncConnecting Loggers to PCsTo connect your logger to a PC using USB or Serial cable:1Connec

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 176In the Configure Network Settings window, enter an IP address (provided by your IT depar

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview18© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTo log on to vLog VL for the first time:1From the Start menu, choose Vaisala | Vaisala Ve

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 19• Enter your full name.7 Click Next. The Security Wizard shows you the path it intends to

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview20© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncThe audit trail file is a log of operations performed in vLog by various users. Multiple

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 21To log on to vLog VL (after successfully logging on the first time):1From the Start menu,

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview22© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incand change user accounts and roles, and change where the audit trail file is saved.To cha

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 232From the Security tab, select either Off, Normal, or High security. This setting was ori

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 iChapter 1: Introducing vLog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview24© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTo add a user account in vLog:1In vLog, choose Tools | Administrator Options. 2 Click the

Setting Up and Using vLog—OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 25To remove a user account from vLog:1In vLog, choose Tools | Administrator Options. 2 Clic

Configuring Loggers26© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc3 From the COM port drop-down list, select the COM port used by the logger. Note: Click Refresh to view

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 27Batch Setup of multiple loggers (see “Configuring Loggers: Batch Setup (vLog VL)” on page 46).Note: If y

Configuring Loggers28© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncYou can use this window to:• Edit the logger description (see page 31).• Set the sample timing (see page

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 29Logger Status• Stopped at specified time: The logger is not sampling and has stopped because the user-se

Configuring Loggers30© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncStop TimeIndicates the programmed Stop Time, if set.If a Stop Time has not been set, it reads None.For i

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 31Linking Loggers to an Audit Trail File (vLog VL)If you use vLog VL and have enabled security, it is very

Configuring Loggers32© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTo configure the Description for the currently-connected log-ger:1Select Logger | Description. 2 In the

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 33Setting Logger Sample TimingThere are four main steps in setting the Logger Sample Timing:a Set the Clea

ii © 2011 Vaisala Canada IncConfiguring Loggers: Batch Setup (vLog VL) . . . . . . . . . . .46Mounting Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Loggers34© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incmust use the Clear Logger setting to make the necessary changes.•Clear Logger - This is the default sett

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 352Under Start Mode, select one of the following options: •Start now - This option sets a connected logger

Configuring Loggers36© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc• Wrap when full - This is the default method of collecting samples on the logger. When you choose this

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 37excessive time delay between the gathering of the data and the transferring of that data to the PC.•Stop

Configuring Loggers38© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTo change the sample interval on the currently-connected log-ger:1Select Logger | Sample Timing.2 Under

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 39Enabling and Disabling Logger ChannelsThe Logger Channels option permits you to enable or disable the ch

Configuring Loggers40© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incdifferent steps. In general, configure the logger’s typical units and range to reflect the units and ran

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 414To set up a Voltage channel:a Ensure the Channel is enabled by selecting the Chan-nel Enabled check box

Configuring Loggers42© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incthe units). Boolean choices are typically 1 (above thresh-old) and 0 (below threshold). 5 Click OK to sa

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 435For Timer Value, set the number of minutes or seconds you want the transducer to begin warming up befor

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 iiiCopying and Pasting Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Exporting Graph Data . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Loggers44© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc3From the Setup Thermocouple Channel screen, select Channel Enabled.4 From the Display Method list, choo

Configuring LoggersVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 45To clear the logger without changing the logger setup:1Select Logger | Clear. 2 In the Confirm System Ti

Configuring Loggers: Batch Setup (vLog VL)46© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncConfiguring Loggers: Batch Setup (vLog VL)Before using this section, read “Config

Configuring Loggers: Batch Setup (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 475To set logger sample timing settings, click Modify in the Logger Sample Timing S

Mounting Loggers48© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncSecond and subsequent loggers if performing Batch Setup using multiple COM ports (vLog VL):1The Confirm Des

Using External Temperature ProbesVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 49• Moisture - Moisture can also affect the adhesive durability.• Permanence - Make sure the

Caring for Relative Humidity Sensors50© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc2 Attach the temperature probe to the connector on the logger.3 Use the Logger | Setup

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 51Chapter 3: Transferring Logger FilesThis section provides details about:• transferring logger data and setting transfer pre

Transferring Data52© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTransferring DataWhen you transfer data from a logger’s memory, vLog creates a copy of the data and stores

Transferring DataVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 53records. This report is only produced for individual logger transfers, not for batch transfers.• Configure

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Transferring Data54© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc2 In each of the three Field columns, select the information you want to include in the file name. The opt

Transferring DataVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 554Select Logger | Transfer ( or F12). This starts the communications process between the logger and the PC

Transferring Data56© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc6 Click Next. 7 Edit or confirm the description of the logger using a maximum of 64 characters. The defaul

Transferring DataVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 5710Accept the default name for the Logger file or click Browse to save the Logger file under a different na

Transferring Data58© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc13 Type a username and password. Retype the password to confirm.CAUTION:If you use this feature, it is vit

Transferring DataVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 59To print a copy of the report, click Print. To close this win-dow and return to the vLog main window, clic

Logger File Creation Report (vLog VL)60© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc22 If one of the channels you want to display is a thermocouple channel, the following

Logger File Creation Report (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 61In addition to the Logger File ID Number, the Logger File Creation Report contains the

Logger File Creation Report (vLog VL)62© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncTo configure vLog to generate a Logger File Creation Report after data transfers:1Sele

Logger File Creation Report (vLog VL)Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 633Click OK.Logger File ID Number (vLog VL)The Logger File ID Number is a unique checksu

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 1Chapter 1: Introducing vLogThe vLog 4.5 User’s Guide includes the information you need to install, configure and operate vL

Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC (vLog VL)64© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncSetting System Date and TimeTo set the PC’s date and time using the Window

Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC (vLog Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 65Note: The PC’s date and time must be correct when setting up a data logger, o

Batch Transfer of Logger Data to the PC (vLog VL)66© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc9 Accept the default folder where the Logger files will be created, or cli

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 67Chapter 4: Working with GraphsGraphs are a key component of vLog, allowing you to display and analyze data.This section pro

Displaying and Creating Graph Files68© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncDisplaying and Creating Graph FilesTo open an existing Graph file (.spg):1 Select File |

Displaying and Creating Graph FilesVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 694Select the channels you want to display in the graph.5 Click OK. 6 If you are inserting

Displaying and Creating Graph Files70© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncNote: VL loggers: Check the Logger File ID Number displayed on the graph to ensure that

Displaying and Creating Graph FilesVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 712A confirmation window opens. Click Yes to confirm.The channel and its associated graph

Displaying and Creating Graph Files72© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc3To lock the cursor in place, click the mouse or press Enter.To remove the vertical curs

Displaying and Creating Graph FilesVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 732Type the desired title (up to 50 characters long).3 Click OK.Selecting a Graph FontYou

Overview2© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncOverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 software provides high-integrity recordings of temperature, humidity and other cond

Displaying and Creating Graph Files74© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc•Use the Format | Time Scale option. This gives you precise control over the X-axis time

Displaying and Creating Graph FilesVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 753Either:a Press and hold the left mouse button, and move the second cursor line to the e

Displaying and Creating Graph Files76© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncThe Format Time Scale window opens.2 Under Start Time, use the drop-down lists to select

Formatting Measurement UnitsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 77Formatting Measurement UnitsvLog automatically determines Y-axis scales appropriate for any dis

Changing the Temperature Scale78© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncChanging the Decimal Place PrecisionTo change decimal place precision:1With the Graph file yo

Setting Sample SmoothingVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 792Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius.This setting affects the data in all graphs,

Adding Horizontal Lines to Graphs80© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incaffected by any settings related to sample smoothing.To set sample smoothing:1Select Tools

Adding Horizontal Lines to GraphsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 81Maximum, minimum and average value lines can be added automatically, or you can customize

Verifying a Graph (vLog VL)82© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncDisplaying Line Numbers on GraphsvLog displays lines on graphs in different colors. If desired,

Copying and Pasting GraphsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 83fied in the upper right corner of the graph. Refer to the instructions on verifying graphs on pag

OverviewVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 3• Export graph data and reports to external databases, word processors or spreadsheets.• Manually or automatically s

Saving Graphs84© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc2 To export the file, choose File | Export. The File Save As window opens.3 Navigate to the location where you

Printing GraphsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 85Printing GraphsPrinting Line Numbers on GraphsvLog displays lines on graphs in different colors as visual in

Printing Graphs86© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncPrinting Footers on GraphsTo print footers on graphs:1Select Tools | Options, then choose the Graph tab.2 Ed

Vaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 87Chapter 5: Viewing Reports and StatisticsUsing vLog you can generate a variety of reports to assist you with the analysis

Historical Data Reports88© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncHistorical Data ReportsHistorical data reports display logger file information in a tabular format.

Historical Data ReportsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 893To print the report, from the Historical Data Report window, select File | Print. To customize head

Historical Data Reports90© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc2 From the Historical Data Report Statistics tab, choose the content to include, such as samples, st

Historical Data ReportsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 916If you’re including lethality in your report, specify the following values:• reference temperature

Historical Data Reports92© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc2 From the Historical Data Report tab, select or deselect the items that you want to appear in colum

Historical Data ReportsVaisala Veriteq vLog 4.5 93When you specify a header, what you specify is added to every page in the printed report.When you sp