TR4 Report

What is TR4 Report?

TR4 Report is a mobile application that collects recorded data from TR4 via Bluetooth and generates a PDF report for the specified period. The report can then be printed, saved or shared via email or apps that can handle PDF files.

Compatible OS: Android OS, iOS
For compatible versions, please refer to the Software page of our website.
T&D Website > Software/Apps > TR4 Report

 Note
  • For details about the TR4 series data loggers, see How to Use the TR4 Series. If you are using a TR45, sensor settings need to be done in the ThermoREC app.
  • The generated PDF file cannot be sent to T&D WebStorage Service.

Device Registration

 IMPORTANT

Upon registration, the logger will start recording with the following settings. Note that all stored data will be deleted when a new recording session is started.
  Rec Interval: 1 min.
  Rec Mode: Endless

  • If the logger has been set to 1-min recording interval and Endless mode, recording continues without deleting data.
  • If you wish to save the data recorded before this registration process, add the logger to your T&D WebStorage Service account and upload data via ThermoREC or ThermoStorage.
  • The TR4 can store about 11 days of recorded data with a recording interval of 1 minute.
  • If you wish to change the recording interval and/or recording mode, register the device to this app first, and then change the recording settings in the Device Settings of ThermoREC.
  1. Open the TR4 Report app on your device.

    The app scans for nearby devices via Bluetooth and displays them in a list with the device name and serial number. If the device name has not been set, [Model_serial number] will appear.

  2. Tap on a device to open the Device Registration screen.

  3. Enter the registration code*.
    Most of the setting items can also be set from the Device Settings later.
    *The registration code can be found on the supplied registration code label.

  4. Tap [Apply] to register the device; it will be added to the Registered Devices list in the HOME Screen.

 Note

If you change your smartphone/tablet, it is necessary to perform device registration again.

HOME Screen

A list broken into two sections will appear showing all of the nearby devices within communication range and the devices that have been registered to the app.
To communicate with nearby devices, tap on the device in the list and perform the Device Registration.

Support Menu

App Version Info
Help (this document)
Support Info (site link)

Registered Devices

The registered devices are listed by the device name and serial number, along with the battery icon.
Tapping on the device in the list will open the Device Settings screen.

  • Devices that are not within communication range will be grayed out and cannot be selected.
  • A low battery may cause communication errors.
  • You can check the remaining battery level of your device as follows. All data stored in the device will be deleted if the battery drains completely; make sure to replace the battery as soon as possible.
    Sufficient
    Change Battery

[Begin] / [End] Button

Tapping the button will switch between [Begin] and [End].
Tap [Begin] to set the start-point of the report, and [End] to set the end-point.

[Report] Button

Tap to open the Report Settings screen.

Device Settings

Open the Device Settings by tapping the device name in the Registered Devices list on the HOME screen.

Change the desired settings and tap [Apply].
To return to the HOME screen, tap the arrow () at the top left of the screen.

Device Name

Each name can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters
(¥/:;,*?"<>|&' are not allowed)

Temperature Unit

Set the temperature unit to be used in the report.

  • If you change the temperature unit, a new recording session will start to apply the changes. Note that the data in the logger will be deleted.
Alarm

If you wish to set the upper limit and/or lower limit, enter the limit value(s).

  • This setting is used to show if measurements in the report are within specified range, and does not function as a warning notification.
[Apply] Button

Tap to apply the settings.

Sorting Device List

  1. In the HOME screen tap [Edit].

  2. Press and hold () and then drag to the desired location.

  3. When sorting is finished, tap [Done].

Deleting Devices

  1. In the HOME screen tap [Edit].

  2. Tap () and then [Delete] to remove the device from the registered list.

  3. Tap [Done] to return to the previous screen.

Report Creation Procedure

This is an operation example of creating reports for multiple devices in a shipping container.
Please note that you need to be within Bluetooth range.

  1. When you depart, tap [Begin] for each device to set the start-point of the report.

  2. When you arrive, tap [End] for each device to set the end-point of the report.

  3. Tap [Report] to create a report for the first device.

  4. Enter the title and comments if necessary in the Report Settings. It is also possible to change other settings (MKT, Begin/End time) here.

  5. By tapping [Create], the app will create a PDF report for the specified time period.
    Select the desired output option (Print, Email, Save/Share).

  6. Return to the HOME screen using the arrow () at the top left of the screen, and tap [Report] for the next device. Repeat steps 4-5.

Report Settings

Title

Enter the title for the report (up to 30 characters).
The same title will be displayed from the second time; please change if necessary.

Comments

Enter comments if necessary (up to 200 characters).
The same comments will be displayed from the second time; please change if necessary.

Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT)

By turning on, the mean kinetic temperature (MKT) will be automatically calculated when creating a report.

  • The standard value for ΔH (activation energy) is 83.14472kJ/mol.
Begin / End

The date and time when the Begin/End button was tapped is displayed.

  • If needed, tap the date and time to change the time range for the report.
Alarm

Shows the upper/lower limit value(s) set in the Device Registration or Device Settings.

[Create] Button

Tap to create a PDF report.

 Note

Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT) is a way of expressing the effect of temperature fluctuations during storage or transit of perishable goods.
  EX:

  • To evaluate temperature excursion in temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceutical and perishable food products during storage and transportation
  • To evaluate temperature stress from indoor air conditioning on plants and yeast

PDF Report

Title / Report Details

Shows the report title (if set in the Report Settings), time range (Begin-End times), number of readings, recording interval and mode.

Device Information

Shows device name, model, and serial number.

Judgment

Determines and displays whether the upper or lower limit has been exceeded during the specified time range.
This will be blank if no limit has been set.
Alert: The limit has been exceeded
OK: The limit has not been exceeded

Alarm Settings / Summary Report

Shows the upper and lower limit values* set in the Report Settings (Also shown by the colored lines on the graph.)
Shows the highest/lowest/average readings in the time range, total time of alarm* and MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature)*.
* Hyphens (----) mean no setting

File Name / Creation Time Stamp

The file name will be created automatically using the following format:
device name (serial number)_date/time.pdf

Comments

Shows the comments entered in the Report Settings.

Print, Email, Save/Share

Select the output option for the generated report.
If you exit the app or go back to the previous screen without saving the report, data will be lost.

Tap here to print the report to any compatible printer nearby.

Tap here to send the report as an attachment via email.

Tap here to open the Save/Share menu for your OS.

  • To return to the HOME screen, tap the arrow () at the top left of the screen.