Vaisala vLog 4.4 - Manual (Page 22)

Getting Started
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Setting Up and Using vLog—Overview
The main steps in setting up and using Veriteq vLog are:
1. Ensure that the data loggers are calibrated. (See page 16.)
2. Validate the data loggers. (See page 16.)
3. Connect the data loggers to the PC. (See page 17.)
4. Log on to vLog software. (See page 18.)
5. Set Administrator Options. (See page 21.)
6. Select a communications port. (See page 25.)
7. Configure the data logger. (See page 25.)
8. Place the data logger in the area you want to validate and collect samples
for the desired time. (See page 43.)
9. Transfer the raw data in the form of a Logger file (.spl) to the PC. (See
Chapter 4.)
10. Insert Logger files (.spl) into Graph files (.spg). (See page 60.)
11. View, copy, customize and print Graph files. (See Chapter 5.)
12. View, copy, customize and print Reports. (See Chapter 6.)
13. Have the printed Graph or Report approved and signed.
Ensuring Data Loggers are Calibrated
Veriteq VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers are calibrated at Veriteq Instru-
ments and should be calibrated on a suitable frequency as determined by the ac-
curacy requirements of the application in which the product is used. Calibration
frequency should be specified when the loggers are purchased, and the next cal-
ibration date pre-set in the logger.
Veriteq Instruments recommends a 90-day interval for the most critical appli-
cations, while a one-year interval may be adequate for less demanding situa-
tions.
To calibrate your loggers, contact Veriteq Instruments for pricing, lead times,
and delivery arrangements.
Note: Treat the calibration process very carefully. The consequences of poor
calibration can be very expensive. Veriteq VL-Series Data Loggers are
high-accuracy instruments. In order to maintain the specified accuracy,
it is essential to have trained calibration personnel, strict calibration
procedures and proper test and calibration facilities. If you have ques-
tions about the calibration process, contact Veriteq Instruments.
Validating Data Loggers
For companies that are required to validate the Veriteq vLog system (including
VL-Series Validatable Data Loggers and vLog software) prior to use, Veriteq
Instruments provides a comprehensive protocol document.