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VFC2000-MT
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Product Overview
The VFC2000-MT is a simple solution for vaccine
temperature monitoring compliance. Designed to satisfy
all CDC and VFC requirements, the VFC2000-MT provides
precise, continuous temperature monitoring and validation
for temperatures as low as -100 °C (-148 °F). Featuring a
convenient LCD screen, the VFC2000-MT displays current
readings, minimum and maximum statistics as well as a
battery level indicator. User-programmable alarms trigger
an audible and visual alert. Optional glycol bottle monitors
for temperatures as low as -50 °C (-58 °F) and AC power
source allows battery to be a back up if there is a power loss.
VFC Requirements
• Detachable, buffered temperature probe
• Out-of-range audible and visual alarms
• Low battery indicator with external power and battery
backup
• Current, minimum, and maximum temperature display
• Accuracy of ±0.5°C (±1.0°F)
• Programmable logging interval (1 reading per second
to 1 reading per day)
• Daily check reminder warning
• Suitable for vaccine transportation
• Also monitors ambient room temperature
Device Operation
1. Install the MadgeTech 4 Software onto a Windows PC.
2. Connect the data logger to the Windows PC with the
provided USB cable.
3. Launch the MadgeTech 4 Software. The VFC2000-MT
will appear in the Connected Devices window
indicating the device has been recognized.
4. Select the start method, reading interval and any other
parameters appropriate for the desired data logging
application. Once configured, deploy the data logger by
clicking the Start icon.
5. To download data, select the device in the list, click the
Stop icon, and then click the Download icon. A graph
will automatically display the data.
Selection Buttons
The VFC2000-MT is designed with three selection buttons:
Scroll:
Allows user to scroll through
current readings, average stats, daily
minimum and maximum temperatures
and device status information displayed on
the LCD screen.
°C
°F
Units:
Allows users to change displayed
units of measurement to either Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Start/Stop:
To activate Manual Start,
arm the device through the MadgeTech 4
Software. Hold the button for 3 seconds.
There will be two beeps confirming the
device is started. Reading will be displayed
on the screen and status in software will
change from
Waiting to Start
to
Running
.
To pause logging while running, hold
button for 3 seconds.
LED Indicators
Status:
Green LED blinks every 5 seconds
to indicate the device is logging.
Check:
Blue LED blinks every 30 seconds to
indicate daily statistic check has gone past
24 hours. Hold Scroll button for 3 seconds to
reset reminder.
Alarm:
Red LED blinks every 1 second to
indicate an alarm condition is set.