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VFC2000
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Product Overview
The VFC2000 is a simple
solution for vaccine
temperature monitoring
compliance. Designed to
satisfy all CDC and VFC
requirements, the VFC2000
provides highly precise,
continuous temperature
validation. Featuring a
convenient LCD screen, the
VFC2000 displays current
readings, minimum and
maximum statistics as well
as a battery level indicator.
User-programmable
alarms trigger an audible
and visual alert. Optional
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 will
appear in the Connected Devices window indicating
the device has been recognized.
4. Select the start method, reading rate 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 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.