New Digital Data Logger Updates and FAQ 

To: Maine Immunization Program Providers 

From: Maine Immunization Program 

Subject: New Digital Data Logger Updates and FAQ 

Date: December 9, 2024 

The Maine Immunization Program (MIP) is pleased to announce the selection of the VFC800-WiFi Data Logger with Smart Probe as our new cloud-based digital data logger for monitoring state-supplied vaccine temperatures.   

• Mandatory Transition: All enrolled providers are required to use the new data logger at each Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Adult 317 provider location. 

• Improved Oversight: By transitioning to this cloud-based platform, MIP will enhance temperature monitoring, reduce vaccine wastage, and ensure greater assurance of viable vaccinations. 

Rollout Details:

• Each enrolled site will receive a data logger for each storage unit containing state supplied vaccine. 
• Although these units have cloud upload capability, providers must continue maintaining paper logs and manually entering data into ImmPact per federal guidelines.  
• One new back-up data logger will also be provided to each enrolled provider location one year from the initial roll-out, during 2026.

Timeline: 

• January 2025 – June 2025: Data loggers will be shipped in a tiered approach. Sites will receive an individual email outlining shipment dates and training schedules. 

• Goal: All enrolled provider sites will be set up with the new data loggers by June 2025. 

IMPORTANT – Actions Required:

Do Not Discard Current Data Loggers: 

• Continue using your current data loggers as back-ups.   
• Ensure all back-up data loggers have a valid calibration certificate. 

Pre-Training Preparation: 

Before your scheduled training session, the provider site’s IT department must complete the following: 

Download Software:  

• Visit Control Solutions Software Downloads.  
• Select “VFC800-WiFi” from the dropdown menu.  
• Ensure your IT administrator has admin rights to install the software on your PC. 
• You will need to know the Wi-Fi access point credentials (network name and password). 

• Access the VFC 800 – Wi-Fi - QuickStart Guide. 

Survey to Confirm Quantities - **RESPONSE REQUIRED** 

To ensure a smooth transition, we ask that each site please complete this Survey  if not already done. This survey will determine the quantity of data loggers needed for each provider’s location.  Please complete this survey promptly to avoid any delays in delivery and training.  

Additional Resources:

• Virtual Training Recordings: For details from MIP’s virtual training event held on November 21, 2024, click here for the recordings and presentation by Control Solutions.   

• FAQs: Review the updated MIP DDL FAQ based on questions from the training event.  

• Contact Information: For further questions, call (207) 287-3746 or email ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov. 

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to the successful roll-out of the new data loggers.