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Palm
Handheld
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Choose from many models
of Palm PDA's. Only newer Palms are recommended as they support the needed
faster speed. The Palm must support a Serial HotSync Cable, not USB cable.
Some Palm examples are: M500 series, Tungsten, and i705. As there are
so many past and new variations of Palms, we cannot test them all for
compatibility.
Obtain a Palm™
that has the "Palm
Universal Connector"
If compatibility cannot be determined, then Photologic would be happy
to assist you with
a trial plan.
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Palm l
Serial HotSync™ Cable
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A Serial HotSync Cable
is available for many Palms. It can be obtained from Palm or resellers.
The cable should be "Universal
Connector style" Use Palm part# P10804U. There are also many
other manufacturers of a compatible cable, such as Belkin Corp.
This cable is only used for MiniTemp, and is not required to do your normal
method of HotSync.
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Model P2 Reader |
This
is the docking device for the Minitemp Logger. Just attach it to the Serial
HotSync Cable. It contains the electronics to interface to the logger. |
MiniTemp Logger |
The
logger is so tiny, that you may lose it. Clips and Mounts are available
to handle it.
What is a MiniTemp Logger? |
Palm ".prc" software |
This
is the file that you download to your Palm™ using the Palm HotSync
operation. Just one file is used. There are no other files required. |
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Put
the Minitemp Logger in the docking unit to launch it or read back logged
data. |
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Launch the logger:
You can set the sample rate from 1 to 255 minutes giving you a range from
1.4 days to 364 days.
A label can also be programmed into the logger to easily identify it later.
You can abort any
mission in progress just by performing a new launch.
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Put
the logger where you want to record the temperature. Example: in a shipping
container, refrigerator, or chick incubator. The logger's stainless steel
casing withstands rough handling, and liquids. |
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Or,
you can attach the logger on a shipping pallet or even a wall using a special
mount.
The mount can be bolted, screwed, or riveted to surfaces.. |
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The
logger may be programmed or read while it is still mounted on the wall.
A person can collect data from up to 50 logger locations. The logger can
be permanently riveted to a surface to provide increased security. |
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When you read the
logger, you can see information about it. The serial number is "Globally
Unique".
Button Age: -specified
in samples.
The approximate life of the logger is one million samples,which is about
10 years if it runs continuously with a sample rate of 5 minutes. The
life is reduced a small amount at higher temperatures above +40C.
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Read the logger anytime
to check it or save the information. It is viewed like a strip chart recorder.
You can advance the plotted graph to display the whole contents of the
logger, example: 1 day or up to a year of logging.
Just tap on point in the graph to display the time, date, and temperature
at that point. This works very well for quick assessment of the data.
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Save
Information.
A mini database allows you to save and review up to 50 logger recordings.
Scroll through the database to see what's there.
Plot any saved recording.
When you do an ordinary HotSync to a PC, the whole database is transferred
automatically, and you can view it with Photologic Ltd. Database Viewer.
Use the data for spreadsheets, or even in wordprocessing. |
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Reuse
the logger over and over. |
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Install
the Database Viewer CD in Windows. |
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After performing a
normal Palm HotSync, the whole logger database is automatically transferred
to the PC. Use the Database Viewer to open the database and display a
convenient minigraph of a chosen logger record.
Database Viewer
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This is a very useful feature.
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Print a quick graph of the logger record just by clicking on the Print
Graph button.
The hardcopy record
can act as a document that can be certified with a hand signature.
For example this could be used in HACCP programs or vaccine storage certification,
or food quality assurance.
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Good
news: Because of the high quality of modern inkjet and laser printers, the
graph has very high sharpness and can clearly display the 0.5C degree resolution
of the logger. |
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Save
the data to a Windows folder, then you can use it in spreadsheets such as
Microsoft Excel™. |
